At VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives since 1991. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for the pet owner.
Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
Welcome to VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists, the largest and most diverse specialty practice in the Pacific Northwest. Our original practice started in 1991 with three specialists and has been in its current location since 1999 with now over 26,000 square feet of clinical space and over 40 doctors. Our mission is to provide medical and surgical excellence with honesty, respect and compassion.
To provide the finest veterinary care to our patients, VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists’ dedicated team of doctors includes 12 emergency-critical care veterinarians and 20 board certified specialists across 12 disciplines with a combined 480 years of clinical experience and training from over 17 veterinary schools around the world. In addition, our hospital has over 50 Certified Veterinary Technicians, more than any other veterinary hospital in the area. When a patient arrives at NWVS our veterinary staff works collaboratively across multiple departments to strive for the best clinical outcome possible.
Our facility has a full complement of departments and services to handle every pet medical issue that may arise - from the minor to the most complex. Our Emergency and Critical Care department is fully equipped and staffed to handle every pet medical emergency. Our specialty departments include Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology and Surgery. Our practice continues to grow and thrive enabling our clinicians to provide more options for our patients and clients. There is no other specialty hospital in the region that can provide the same comprehensive, diverse and state of the art veterinary care for the community.
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists provides the most comprehensive and advanced technologies and therapies available anywhere, including MRI, CT, digital ultrasound, digital radiography (x-ray), fluoroscopy, endoscopy, oncology, among many others, enabling our doctors to arrive at diagnosis and implement treatment quickly.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our hospital and our staff. If you have questions or concerns about your pet, please never hesitate to contact us at 503-656-3999. We’re here to help you and your pet!
The Doctors and Staff at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
Dear Pet Owner,
Following are specialty department documents that provide information and instructions pet owners need for their pets' visit with our specialty departments. If you have an appointment with one of our specialists, please be sure to review the pertinent document(s) below for information about your visit. Also appearing below are pet owner educational resources and information about our hospital's Critical Care Blood Bank Program. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call us at 503-656-3999. We're here to help. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you and your pet!
The Doctors and Staff at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
Tingwei Ou, DVM, MS, DACVR
Jennifer Tepavich, DVM, DACVR
Jodie Anderson, DVM, DACVIM
Karen Kline, DVM, DACVIM
Ann Bilerback, DVM, DACVIN
Matt Dowling, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Catherine McDonald, DVM, DACVIM (O), DACVR (RO)
Sarah Salyer, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Rosalie Atkins, DVM, DACVO
Paul Scherlie, DVM, DACVO
Michelle Taylor, DVM, DACVO
Julie Burk, CVT, CCRVN
Angela Banz, DVM, DACVS-SA
Scott Lozier, DVM, DACVS
Sarah Salyer, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
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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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