Kindness Family Pet Clinic
Forest Grove, OR
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- Unknown
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Kindness Family Pet Clinic is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Darrin Kortyka, Dr. Leah Story and Dr. Kirsten Thursam have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care
Dr. Kortyka previously practiced in Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA before most recently working in Tualatin prior to purchasing the clinic from Dr. Bean in February of 2013
Mission — Our mission is to exceed your expectations by providing the highest quality medical care, with genuine compassion in a safe and comfortable environment
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Does Kindness Family Pet Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+
Kindness Family Pet Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Kindness Family Pet Clinic offer?+
Kindness Family Pet Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
What reviewers say
The practice provides compassionate and thorough veterinary care with a warm, welcoming environment for pets and their owners. The facility is clean and well-maintained, featuring an attentive staff skilled in handling anxious animals. Veterinarians take time to explain conditions and treatment options clearly, offering dedicated support through routine visits, specialized care needs, and sensitive end-of-life decisions. Follow-up communication is consistent, though scheduling availability can sometimes require advance planning.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.