Pet Samaritan Clinic

Vets in Portland

This Portland veterinary clinic welcomes dogs and offers comprehensive care including exams, vaccines, and pain management treatments. Staff provide compassionate service with flexible appointment options and transparent pricing for all pet owners.

  • Address: 2480 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
  • Phone: (503) 233-5001
  • Website: Visit website
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (564 reviews)
  • Category: Vets

Pet Samaritan Clinic is on E Burnside near Laurelhurst, and they've been solid for my dogs over the past few years. The main thing that sets them apart is the drop-off appointment system—you can literally leave your dog there before work, they do the exam while you're gone, and call you to approve anything before they proceed. That alone saves me from taking half days off. The staff actually answers the phone when they say they will, and they're not trying to upsell you on treatments you don't need. They quoted me a price, I asked if there was a way to do it cheaper, and they straight up recommended a pet health plan that saved me money on an expensive visit. That kind of transparency matters.

The vets know what they're doing with pain management and vaccines, which was important when my older dog needed regular injections—they even came outside to work with him to keep his stress down. They see cats, reptiles, and actually seem equipped to handle weird stuff without acting like it's beneath them. First-time visits with young dogs go smoothly; the whole process is straightforward without the usual vet clinic anxiety spiral.

One real note: it gets busy, so next-day appointments aren't always guaranteed, but they usually find space when something's actually wrong. There's a coffee spot (Drip Drop) right nearby if you're hanging around the neighborhood, and you're close to the off-leash areas if you need to burn off energy before or after a visit. Fair pricing, decent availability, staff that doesn't treat you like you're inconveniencing them. That's the bar, and they clear it.

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