Deschutes Animal Clinic

Deschutes Animal Clinic is pleased to serve Tumwater, WA and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide you and your pets with the best veterinary experience possible. At Deschutes Animal Clinic, you can expect state of the art medical care for your pet. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets

In 1943, Dr. Bert Potts started practicing from this location as the Potts Veterinary Service. In 1952, Dr. Arnold Slater joined Dr. Potts. Dr. John Goforth and Dr. Slater purchased the veterinary facilities from Dr. Potts in 1954 and named it the Deschutes Animal Clinic. Dr. Robert Cleveland joined the practice in 1958, with Dr. Robert Sand following in 1960, and Dr. Robert Collins in 1966. The four current partners: Dr. Michael Murray joined the team in 2021 followed shortly by Dr. Victoria Smith that summer. Dr. Emily French joined the team in October 2023, and the fresh face of Dr. William Bird joined us in November of 2023. The clinic has been rebuilt and added onto in several additions to attain its current status of over 8,000 square feet under one roof. Prior to 1958 only a veterinary garage existed on this site. In 1958 the section of the clinic that is now the barn was built. The waiting room, reception area, pharmacy, and surgery rooms were added in 1968. In 1975, the south side of the current clinic was built; adding the business offices, break room, lab, wards, and supply room. The 5th of April, 2023 the south wing, lobby, 2nd floor, and treatment areas were fully renovated to give the clinic a fresh face and provide more room for our expanding team of doctors

Mission — To promote, enhance, and support the health, longevity, and well-being of pets by providing the most progressive yet compassionate animal health care possible