Mt. Tabor Veterinary Care

Mt. Tabor Vet Care is fantastic. I have been coming here for years for vet care for my dogs, and this clinic is, without a doubt, the kindest, most caring veterinary practice you will find in Portland. The clinic staff is like a family, with some people having been here for more than a decade (shout out to Tracy - the best! -and Helena who helped me get labs to the dental vet!). You can feel that they treat one another with kindness, and this translates into a very positive atmosphere for people and pets. All of the vets, nurses, and vet techs are great. Some people insist on seeing the same vet every time, but you do not need to worry about that here. They read the chart so they know your pet's history, and everyone is so competent and good that it really doesn't matter. I have seen many different vets over the years, and they all have been excellent. The cost is reasonable and in line with what vet care costs in Portland. It is worth every penny to have a vet practice you trust.

We have taken our 4 pets to Mt. Tabor Vet for the last 6 years and have not had a bad experience. I prefer a lot of text updates whenever they need to go under anesthesia and the MTVC team always communicates sooo much with us. I totally trust them with all our pets (2 cats, 2 dogs - 1 recently passed)! 🥲

I cannot recommend Mt Tabor and their incredible team more enthusiastically. The full service care that they gave our beloved dog Lucy for the past 14 years went above and beyond time and time again. During office visits they were so welcoming that our girl never feared a trip to the vet, in fact the team gave her kisses and snacks every time which meant she loved it. They gave us advice over the phone time and time again, procured us meds when we suddenly ran out and overall have been a phone call we never hesitate to make. As she transitioned into a senior dog they were clear with us about our options and always patient and supportive of our decisions. And now even though our dog is gone, we just received the most thoughtful handwritten card and donation in her name from the whole Mt Tabor team. It goes to show the type of loving care you get as a pet owner here. We cannot recommend them enough and are so grateful for the years of loving care for our beloved girl.

When we first started bringing our puppy to this clinic, we saw Dr. Lisa Williams, who was absolutely fantastic. She was patient, kind, and clearly understood the energy and unpredictability that comes with a young puppy, especially when it comes to vet clinics, and getting vaccines. Our pup loved her, and the vet techs did the best they could to handle him. However, for his neutering procedure, we had to see a different vet at the same clinic, and unfortunately, the experience took a turn. This vet seemed more irritated by our puppy than understanding, which made what should have been a routine visit feel stressful and uncomfortable. Instead of being supported, we left feeling like we were bad pet parents. The final straw came when we were given a sedative combo for him. Under the influence, our puppy became extremely disoriented and acted out aggressively towards us, something completely out of character for him. Rather than recognizing this as a scared young dog reacting to an unfamiliar sensation, the vet and nurse labeled him a "bad dog." One of the nurses even claimed he had to be muzzled during a previous visit, something we know for a fact isn't true, as we were present at every appointment. And the vet didn't even want to see us. The care has gone from compassionate to condescending, and for the steep prices they charge, the dismissive and smug treatment we received just isn't acceptable. We since switched to a different clinic, and the experience was night and day. The staff there was incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. They mentioned that they typically avoid giving that particular medication combination to dogs as young as ours, since it’s known to sometimes cause adverse reactions. They were able to complete a pre-neutering exam without any trouble at all. One of the nurses even owned the same breed, so she fully understood his behavior and mannerisms, which made a huge difference in how he was handled and cared for.

I took my cat here two weeks after adopting him for what turned out to be an ear infection. While I’m relieved he was treated and is now more comfortable, my overall experience was disappointing. The vet’s communication was poor and often unprofessional. She made vague comments during the ear exam (“wow”) saying his ear canal was full of debris and immediately brought up serious conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after hearing a heart murmur—without giving details like the grade or asking about symptoms. She also suggested possible kidney disease or a UTI based only on his normal water intake, which felt careless (also didnt ask exactly how much water he drank). She assumed a lesion which takes imaging to diagnose right off the bat. Medical records took a week to receive. Most upsetting, she told me that “giving him back to the adoption center” could be a “loving decision,” despite my clear commitment to him. That comment was hurtful and deeply inappropriate. On a better note, the nurses and support staff were kind and professional. The final cost—$337—was high but understandable. Still, I would not return due to the vet’s poor communication, alarming assumptions, and lack of empathy.