Veterinary in the US has gone too far. They have one thing in common is to take advantage of dogs…read moreand cats lovers. This is another case that I recently experienced in 2026. New clients need to have established visit. Got it. But when you neighborhood pets are sick and you turn them down while suggested first appointment available for new client in about 4 weeks, ok sure let's do that. Understand pure biz, no empathy. But wait there's more, a follow up text message and email that you must pay $$$ for that meet and greet visit by the end of today- 4 weeks before it happens. Wtf? You lost me there and the rest of my people and dogs. Sorry we I'll never get to spend a lot of money until we learn which one of you are good. Greedy excuses aren't deserve to take care for my love ones to begin with. If you are one of the vets here. Rise up for yourself. Be a good vet for your neighborhood.

The best vets in Portland. The front desk staff is also extremely organized and on top of it. It's…read morealways clean, they have great hours and most importantly I know I can trust them with my pets - the most important thing in my life - that kind of re assurance is something I've only ever found at NWNV. Truly each vet here is amazing. Highly recommend.

I've been coming here for over a year now. More recently, my cat has had a mystery injury that is a…read morebit beyond the scope of what they can treat in clinic, but the compassion, the clarity, and dedication I've seen in every vet and technician (and I think I've seen all of them at this point) is why I will gladly be keeping them as my cat's primary care center. I can't recommend them enough, your pet will be in good hands!

In the 9 months or so since I've switched vets, I have been repeatedly amazed…read more From getting our dog spayed, to dental cleaning for our cat, & all the regular check ups in between. They give accurate estimates with a high/low range & haven't exceeded it once. Every staff member loves animals and it shows. They care. It's not about getting every penny they possibly can. They are knowledgeable, transparent & excellent in communicating. I find the staff pleasant and engaging, genuinely kind. Our babies love going here, and we are happy to have such a wonderful place to take them for their needs. It is honestly, repeatedly the best place I've ever taken my little loves. Street parking, never had to park more than a block away. Pricing is fair. I'd recommend this vet office to anyone and everyone.

Alberta Veterinary has been my vet since I relocated to Portland three years ago. They've done a…read moreterrific job keeping my eldery Bichon alive and thriving. I couldn't be happier with their care. I'm a bit amazed by those reviews that claim higher prices than expected. For example, Ashtyn C didn't get a written quote for "teeth cleaning?" Really? Does this person have any idea what can be involved with any kind of dental work for a dog? It's likely to include general anaesthesia if it's a serious cleaning. And was it "just a cleaning?" Somehow I doubt that. By the way, a mouth is a mouth. It doesn't matter if your dog is a chihuahua or a great dane, the same costs apply. In fact, chihuahuas are prone to serious and difficult dental issues due to their small mouths and tiny jaws. I've never even had a Chihuahua as an animal companion and even I know that. There's a lot about Ashtyn C's review that doesn't pass the smell test -- including his ignorance about dogs and how veterinary services are priced and shared with consumers. Didn't like the price? Then don't sign the consent form for care. I have never been provided with a significant service by Alberta Veterinary without knowing -- up front -- how much every aspect of that service would cost or likely cost and the low and high limit of the possible bill. I suppose I should give them "special credit for this," but this is standard procedure for ALL VETS. Like every other vet -- primary care or emergency -- they ITEMIZE the quote for you, providing low and high parameters and the time period for which that quote is VALID. They will then go over every aspect of service that you have questions on. I have always been given the opportunity to decide what was an essential part of the service being planned. I have always known what the service would cost. I have never been "surprised" by them. And, let's see, Hi C claimed that staff tackled and laid on top of his dog? Now, why would that be? Why would they be afraid? What exact behavior was your dog exhibiting? Was it a danger to the staff? One would assume so. Dogs can be dangerous. And Hi C was right there and didn't stop them and say, "Let us leave and plan to come back later. Maybe he needs to be sedated." I'm sure that if Hi C had expressed those concerns and sentiments, they would have accommodated their requiest. Hi C's probably the kind of dog owner who doesn't understand why they're supposed to pick up their dog's crap when out on a walk. No doubt, the world revolves around Hi C's sense of entitlement. Newsflash: my dog visits Alberta Veterinary at least once a month for a tech visit. He has never left traumatized. Then again, he's well behaved and well socialized. Maybe Hi C needs to be a little less "Hi" and a little more sensible about the behavior of their pet. Too many people these days don't use their heads, don't plan ahead, or don't plan at all. Or they blame others for their own shortcomings like not training and managing their animal companions well. Vet care is expensive. I'm low-income myself and sympathize with anyone struggling to afford vet care and sometimes having to make painful choices about what care is essential, what is crucial to my dog's quality of life, and what I can afford. If you're a pet owner who can't financially manage "surprises," then make sure you're not "surprised." Get a written quote, look into financing options, and/or see about accessing care for low-income pet owners through charitable organizations. Alberta Vet has never advertised itself as a "low cost" or "charity care" vet clinic so don't expect them to behave as one. Regardless, I have always found their costs for service highly competitive, if not fairly low. Moreover, they've ALWAYS provided me a written estimate up front for any significant care before getting my approval to procede. That includes the cost of a simple exam, a vet tech visit for monthly services, to surgery. They also do a very good job ensuring security for all patients and being aware when some patients are "reactive." That includes asking other people and their pets to vacate common areas when a reactive and potentially dangrous animal is going to be coming through.

I found Alberta from a Yelp review. It's been several years now that I've been taking my pets to…read moreAlberta. The staff is friendly and caring when it comes to the care and treatment of my pets. I came to them after my previous vet showed they didn't care at all about my pet and could barely be bothered to hear anything about their issues before prescribing something. I have been very happy with Alberta the staff is great and the vets are top notch.

I highly recommend Grateful Heart Veterinary Hospital to anyone looking for a veterinarian! Dr…read more Kroussaniotakis has been watching over my little Kenni for a few years now. She & her staff are absolutely amazing! They're considerate, loving & have terrific communication. There isn't a question I can't ask by sending an email & they respond back consistently. I'm so blessed to have such a great place to entrust with the care of my dog. He's my little buddy! Give them a call you won't be disappointed! 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!

We started off on a good foot with Dr. Pavlich. Unfortunately our experience deteriorated from…read morethere. Dr. Pavlich ordered an echocardiogram for my dog and I was called with the results by some unknown person who recommended a medication but didn't know how the medication worked. I called and asked to speak with the ordering vet to discuss the echocardiogram because, as a physician, I had many questions before starting my pet on a medication about which my basic questions could not be answered. I was called back the next day by a person named Dallas who acted as though my request was a great imposition and that a vet might be willing to speak with me. Dallas emailed me the next day to inform me that another unknown vet was willing to talk with me by phone, but it would be an additional fee to discuss the results of the already expensive echocardiogram that was ordered by Dr. Pavlich. I called the clinic and spoke again with Dallas. When I expressed that I was unhappy that I was being charged an additional fee to discuss the test results he actually hung up the phone on me. If I treated my patients like this I would not only be out of business, but would be reported to the medical board. Extremely rude and unprofessional behavior. Needless to say, we will be finding veterinary care from a vet that actually cares. My recommendation is to stay as far away from this clinic as possible.

Dove Lewis has shown nothing but kindness with my kitty's passing (she was elderly, but this was…read moreunexpected). I was told by my two friends watching her that she was well taken care of, they answered my international calls quickly, and even sent a card in the mail within just a couple of days. My little Bella was in very trustworthy hands and that's why mattered most. Thank you, Dove Lewis team.

It is a shame that such an exceptional institution allows itself to be represented, at it's front…read moredesk, by an employee so jaded that they come across as irritated by the concern people have for their animal's well-being (aka the very nature of their job)! It should be well within the purview of a medical establishment to offer guidance over the phone to a potential client, only in order to assess the level of urgency in an emergency. I wasn't asking for trade secrets, but when I asked how to monitor my dog going forward, I was hit with a paywall and told it "was a decision I was just going to have to make". Marco's dismissive attitude was insulting and bordered on unethical. I understand not being able to offer a diagnosis without an exam, but to fail to even explain whether or not an exam was necessary, is a dangerously negligent precedent to set. Last night my dog licked a crushed grape off the kitchen floor, and may have ingested a second one. I read a lot of alarming information online about kidney failure and that even one grape can be extremely toxic. He is 105 lbs and healthy; a toxicity calculator I found on google said that vets generally consider a safe threshold to be 1 grape / 10 kg of a dogs weight. Reassured by this, i continued to monitor my dog. 24 hours later, after escaping the yard and running around the neighborhood, he came home, drank some water, and promptly threw up what looked like nothing but water and a couple blades of grass. This, combined with the fact that I have not seen him urinate since returning home, seemed to justify a call to Dove Lewis. At 1 am, consulting Google was definitely not helping, made worse by AI's many contradictions and condescending tone, it seemed like a no brainer. Dove Lewis had consistently impressed us in the past with their politeness, expertise, and kindness; truly living up to their identity as a "24/7 non profit emergency veterinary hospital". The times I was unable to pay for an appointment, their staff had always been willing to provide off the record advice, at the very least, to help me assess risk, or simply put my mind at ease. As a result of this, I was always happy to pay the $220 exam fee, when I was financially able. All of this considered, I was shocked by the callous tone in which Marco answered my most recent call. When I told him I couldn't afford an exam, but was hoping to get some advice, to make sense of what I had read online, he told me he "couldn't give out any medical information over the phone", that "I could try Google", and that essentially, without $220, I wasn't even entitled to a basic level of decency. The last time I was at Dove Lewis, I had paid the full fee and waited 12 hours before being asked if I would be happy to take a rain check on the exam. They basically told me that my dog's injury was going to heal on it's own, and scheduled an appointment for the next day. I live across town and, after spending the entire day prior in their waiting room, I was unable to make the trip downtown the following day. I was hoping the rain check from 2025 might have counted for something, not necessarily an appointment, but sharing a little information over the phone, as it turns out, was still too much to ask.

My dog was actively bleeding on the floor and they denied her because "they don't do walk-in's she…read morecould have gotten very very injured she had surgery but is tore open. An animal HOSPITAL. That doesn't do walk ins. WOW. Never going again!

Update to a previous review: while I was an active caretaker for my cat, I felt that he received…read moregood care overall from VCA Laurelhurst. There were several frustrating delays with his prescriptions and scheduling appointments, leading to a 3 star review. I felt that my critter wasn't always a priority due to long waits when hearing back from doctors. My cat has since passed away. His decline was very sudden, but VCA treated both of us with dignity and respect. It is likely that they cancelled or delayed other people's appointments to help with my cat's emergency situation. Through this experience I was able to understand why I may have had so many delays while the cat was generally healthy - because there were other critters in need of URGENT care and responses. I'm not sure that they could have successfully explained this to me at the time, even if they tried. I am grateful for the staff at VCA Laurelhurst and the opportunity to look back on my time as a customer with renewed appreciation. You might get annoyed here and there if you take your critter to this location, but ultimately that is a fair price to pay for good quality care. My cat wouldn't have made it to 20 years old without VCA.

Absolutely LOVED the doctors here, but the front office staff was rude and dismissive. I left for…read moreanother clinic after the FO strongly suggested I not get my dogs nails clipped there and wanted $42 plus a $32 nurse fee for a trim that also required an appointment. Zero empathy and did not care whatsoever when I expressed my dissatisfaction. Bye.

I couldn't be happier with the care my puppy received here. The whole team was so gentle, patient,…read moreand genuinely caring. They took the time to answer all my questions and made sure my pup felt comfortable through the entire visit. It's clear they truly love animals and treat them like family. I feel really lucky to have found such a great vet and wouldn't trust my puppy with anyone else

I've been taking my dog here since January and I've had a great experience. I have always received…read morethorough and honest care for my dog and the veterinarians and techs are always willing to take their time talking with me.

Review of Fremont Veterinary Clinic, Portland, OR Dr. Wendy…read moreJohnson, DVM, and the exceptional Health Care Team provide the highest quality of care and compassion I have ever experienced. Their expertise, guidance, communication, and personal touch across all lines of service they provide is FIVE STAR. They go beyond the call of duty to ensure my pet receives thorough care that I trust. They provide extremely helpful links to community resources (support and services) and education regarding my pet's condition and treatment. I can then combine my education from Dr. Johnson and other resources to best care for my pet. I recommend Fremont Veterinary Clinic - I am grateful and blessed my pet is their patient.

Such a wonderful experience at this practice. Dr. Chigos is so so thorough, knowledgeable & patient…read morewith both of my anxious boys. I transitioned fully to this vet after not having a good experience at their previous clinic & could not feel more relieved. We feel supported & in good hands. Thank you Wildwood!

We came here because the rescue group uses them so they already knew our puppy. Very welcoming…read more They have all been super helpful in the office but also when we call for advice. We just got our puppy spayed a few weeks ago and they did an amazing job. No external stitches and so clean and smooth. Three weeks later and can barely tell there is a scar. The only downside is the parking isn't free so have to pay every time. They are in a bit of a cellular dead zone but have free WiFi.

I have been going to BYVH since they opened basically. I have immense respect for them and their…read morecommitment to my pets. Whenever I have a customer service issue they always resolve it, and they help me via email while I'm at work even though I'm sure the phone is easier for them. Ty and Dr. Nuccio have been particularly good to Max recently as he moves into his later stages in life, and they've also been patient with me which isn't always easy. I can't say enough kind things about them. Dr. Phelps also gave Diane my red pitbull her quality of life back. Love this place!!!!

I really hate to leave this review, but I think our experience needs to be shared publicly so…read moreothers don't have to go through this. TL;DR - Our dog was misdiagnosed by one of the doctors at Brooklyn Yard, which led to a cancerous tumor growing for months. It was not responsive to any kind of treatment by the time she was properly diagnosed, and my sweet girl has since passed. I discovered a new lump on my dog in early December, and the doctor did a fine needle aspiration. Instead of sending it to a pathologist, she assumed it was a lipoma given my dog's history and the fact she couldn't see any "cellular activity." This led countless back and forth visits to Brooklyn Yard, and their urgent care, Spruce, along with thousands spent in testing and imaging. For months, they led us in circles, insistent it wasn't cancer, despite my poor girl presenting so many symptoms that I now know are common for mast cell tumors. All it took to properly diagnose my dog was another fine needle aspiration, which a specialist sent to a pathologist. This is what Brooklyn Yard should have done to begin with. By this point, though, her tumor was too large and complex for surgery, and treatments like palladia and chemo were not effective. Also, when Brooklyn Yard first received the updated medical records and diagnosis from our specialist, their team called us, not to apologize or offer support, but to tell me they were canceling my dog's upcoming dental cleaning. They have yet to reach out since her passing last month. I am absolutely devastated and can't help but think how different things could have been if we hadn't put so much trust in the doctors at Brooklyn Yard. I miss my girl so much and will never be able to trust another animal in their care.