Sunstone Veterinary Specialists

Portland, OR

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as LGBTQ+ ownedIdentifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

At Sunstone, we distinguish ourselves by our commitment to exceptional personal care and attention. Yes, you can trust our expert clinical team to deliver the high-quality specialty care your cat or dog deserves. Equally important, you can depend on us to be accessible, communicating openly and consistently with you. We collaborate closely with your primary care veterinarian to ensure cohesive care for your pet. Above all, we deeply respect the bond you share with your pet. This intentional focus has made Sunstone one of Portland, Oregon’s leading independent veterinary specialty and emergency practices

Joshua Elliott, a veterinary internal medicine specialist, and Marie Xavier, a seasoned hospital administrator, launched Sunstone in 2015 to fill an unmet need in the City of Portland: to provide exemplary veterinary specialty care for cats and dogs, distinguished by exceptional personal care and attention

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

14
Veterinarians (DVM)
10
Licensed technicians
17
Support staff
41
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundEndoscopyCTMRI

Services in detail

Internal MedicineNutritionSurgeryEmergency ServicesWellnessVaccinationSpay/NeuterDentistryDiagnostic ImagingIn-House LabPharmacyHospitalization
Show all 19 services
Urgent CareEmergencyEnd-of-LifeMicrochippingNutrition CounselingAcupunctureRehabilitation Therapy

Appointments & hours

Specialty Services: MON-TUES: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, WED-FRI: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, SAT: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Emergency Services: Fridays 7am - Tuesdays 7pm Open continuously

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Frequently asked

Is Sunstone Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+

Yes — Sunstone Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.

Does Sunstone Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Sunstone Veterinary Specialists offer?+

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Emergency, End Of Life.

When was Sunstone Veterinary Specialists established?+

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists has served the Portland, OR community since 2015.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 278 reviews

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists is an independent emergency and specialty hospital in Portland, OR, offering advanced internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care services. The facility is modern, exceptionally clean, and designed to minimize patient and client stress. The veterinary and support teams are widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and thorough in their explanations and treatment planning. While emergency and specialty care services involve significant costs and occasional wait times during busy periods, the hospital is praised for its strong follow-up care, transparent communication, and empathetic support during critical and end-of-life situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong FollowupFair Pricing

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