VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists

Clackamas, OR

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Emergency Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

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

Mission — Our mission is simple: to provide medical and surgical excellence with honesty, respect, and compassion

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

31
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
36
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

MRICTUltrasoundDigital radiographyFluoroscopyIn house STAT laboratoryBlood chemistry analyzerCoagulation analyzerHematology analyzer

Services in detail

Abdominal ultrasonographyAngiographyComputed Tomography CT scanningDigital radiographyDrain insertionsFluoroscopyMagnetic Resonance Imaging MRINasojejunal tube placementRadiologically inserted gastrostomy tube placementStent placement tracheal urethral ureteralThoracic ultrasonographyUltrasonographyUltrasound guided biopsyUltrasound guided fine needle aspirationVascular and airway foreign body removalBlood BankCentral venous pressure monitoringContinuous ECG monitoring and telemetryDirect blood pressure monitoringMechanical ventilationNasal and transtracheal oxygen therapyPulse oximetry and end tidal capnographyTransfusion therapyAcupunctureAbdominocentesisArthrocentesisBronchoalveolar lavage BALBronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyDiagnosis and medical management of liver shuntsEndo or trans tracheal washingEndoscopy foreign body removal esophageal airway gastricEsophageal stricture management including ballooningEsophagoscopyGastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopySupplemental feeding tube placement managementThoracocentesisBAER Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential TestingBrain and spinal MRICerebrospinal fluid collection and analysisCraniotomy craniectomy diagnostic and therapeuticCT MyelographyCT scan brain bullae skull spineDorsal laminectomy cervical and lumbosacralElectromyography EMGHemilaminectomyMyelographyNerve conduction velocity NCVNeuromuscular disease diagnosis and managementNeuroradiologyNon surgical spinal cord disease diagnosis and managementSeizure diagnosis and managementSpinal distraction and stabilizationSpinal radiography and fluoroscopySurgical NeurologyVentral slot surgeryBlood chemistry analyzerBone Marrow AspirateCancer StagingChemotherapyClinical PathologyCoagulation analyzerHematology analyzerImmunotherapyIn house STAT laboratoryLaparoscopyMetronomic therapyPalliative treatment of cancer painViral testingElectroretinographyEyelid and corneal surgeryGonioscopyOcular ultrasonographyPhacofragmentation cataract surgeryTonometryPain ManagementPhysical RehabilitationAdvanced anesthetic monitoringBone and Joint SurgeryBone BiopsyBrain and spinal surgeryComprehensive peri operative monitoringEmergency surgeryHip dysplasia diagnosis and managementLaser SurgeryLithotripsyMinimally invasive surgeryMultimodal analgesiaReconstructive SurgeryTissue biopsiesTotal hip replacement surgery

Memberships

Portland Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists offer?+

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists offers General Practice, Emergency, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

When was VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists established?+

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists has served the Clackamas, OR community since 1991.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 524 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides advanced diagnostics, specialized surgery, oncology, and 24-hour critical care. The facility features dedicated departments such as neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and radiology, equipped to perform complex procedures like MRI scans and radiation therapy. While wait times can occasionally be extended and billing can become costly during major medical events, the clinical and support teams are frequently noted for delivering deeply compassionate, knowledgeable, and life-saving care during critical moments.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.