Welcome to VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, where we have been helping pets live long, healthy, and happy lives since 1991. As one of the largest and most advanced specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Pacific Northwest, we are committed to delivering exceptional medical care while providing a supportive, compassionate experience for every pet and their family.
With more than 26,000 square feet of clinical space and a team of over 40 doctors, our hospital has grown into a regional leader in advanced veterinary medicine. Our mission is simple: to provide medical and surgical excellence with honesty, respect, and compassion.
Our hospital is equipped to handle everything from routine specialty needs to the most complex and life-threatening emergencies. Our Emergency and Critical Care department is fully staffed and ready to provide immediate, expert care whenever your pet needs it most.
We offer a full range of board-certified specialty services, including:
Dogs, cats, and pets of all sizes come to us when advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge treatment, and collaborative expertise are essential.
Our team includes 32 veterinarians, including 18 board-certified specialists across 12 disciplines. They are supported by 37 certified veterinary technicians, including two veterinary technician specialists—an advanced credential held by fewer than 700 professionals worldwide in emergency and critical care. Together, we deliver an exceptional level of expertise and compassionate care for every patient.
When you bring your pet to VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, you gain access to:
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest for innovation, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing veterinary medicine. Our team collaborates closely with primary care veterinarians to support continuity of care and deliver the best possible outcomes for shared patients.
We are proud to serve as a trusted referral partner, providing advanced diagnostics, specialty expertise, and 24/7 emergency services when patients require a higher level of care.
If you would like to refer a patient, please visit our referral page to submit a case or connect with our team.
What truly distinguishes our hospital is our collaborative approach. Our specialists work together across departments—consulting, sharing expertise, and coordinating care in real time. We are not separate specialty services under one roof, but a unified team focused on solving complex cases and delivering comprehensive care.
This integrated approach ensures that every patient benefits from the collective knowledge and experience of our entire medical team.
Choosing specialty or emergency care for your pet is an important decision. At VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, we combine advanced technology, leading medical expertise, and compassionate care to support pets and their families every step of the way.
We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.
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Animal Poison Control
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
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Clackamas County Dog Services
Serving the community by taking pets in and helping them find new homes.
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Greyhounds Pets of America Greater Northwest Inc
GPA Greater NW is a non profit 501(3)(C) organization, dedicated to placing retired racing Greyhounds into homes through out the greater Northwest and Western Canada. We are an all volunteer organization, our primary focus is the care and placement of all Greyhounds, regardless of age, colors or even in some cases medical needs into the right loving forever homes.
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Guide Dogs For The Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind is more than an industry-leading guide dog school; we are a passionate community that serves the visually impaired. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision. All of our services are provided free of charge; we receive no government funding.
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H2Meyer Photography
Pets are family! We understand your pet means the world to you. Let H2Meyer Photography catch your best friend in their best light. We come to you and set up a mini-studio at your home or a location of your choosing. Your pet will be more comfortable with familiar surroundings, allowing their personality to shine. There is no time like the present so contact them today to schedule your best friend's shoot!
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Multnomah County Dog Services
Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is the only open door shelter in Portland. We are the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigations and animal rescue in Multnomah County. We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale.
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North Clackamas Chamber
Every action the North Clackamas Chamber takes is aimed at promoting and advocating for an environment that allows for a strong business presence and enables growth and competition.
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Oregon Humane Society
For 145 years, OHS has been sheltering abandoned animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and working to build a caring, compassionate community here in Oregon.
OHS Mission
To foster an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals through education, legislation and leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.
Oregon Zoo
The nonprofit Oregon Zoo Foundation enhances community involvement with the zoo, primarily through member-based support.
Each year it contributes between $4 and $5 million to help fund the zoo's work in conservation, education and animal welfare.
Portland Veterinary Medical Association
Our History
On the evening of July 14, 1936, in room 320 of the Heathman Hotel, 7 veterinarians gathered to organize the Portland Veterinary Medical Association. In 1939, the first officials were elected and in1959, the Constitution and Articles were accepted by the State of Oregon and the PVMA became a nonprofit association.
The field of veterinary medicine has evolved over the last 80 years but the Mission of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association remains the same.
Our Mission Statement
To inspire and elevate our local veterinary community through personal and professional connections and growth.
VCA Charities Pet Food Pantry
VCA Charities' Pet Food Pantry - launched in 2014 in Portland, OR. VCA Charities' Pet Food Pantry provides pet food to the clients of food pantries, 1.5 milllion meals to pets in need. It is co-sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. The VCA Charities Pet Food Pantry allows pets to get the necessary proper nutrition to stay healthy. A Pet Food Pantry is held every 4th Thursday of each month at Southeast Community Church Of Nazarene, located at 5535 SE Rhone, Portland, OR 97206.
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We accept CareCredit, the pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services—including procedures, medication and more.*
To learn more about CareCredit, or to see if you prequalify, please visit us.
*Subject to credit approval.
