What level of critical care certification does DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital hold?

DoveLewis is home to a top-tier, VECCS Level I–certified ICU, which is the highest level of veterinary critical care available. This designation indicates their ability to provide continuous, around-the-clock monitoring, advanced life-support capabilities, and immediate access to specialists and diagnostics for ill or injured pets.

What advanced diagnostic imaging technology is available at DoveLewis?

DoveLewis offers comprehensive diagnostics on-site, including Oregon’s only 3T MRI. This advanced imaging capability, combined with 24/7 access to other advanced imaging, allows for rapid diagnosis and treatment. The hospital also has board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines to interpret these diagnostics.

Does DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital provide care for exotic animals?

Yes, DoveLewis offers specialized services that include Exotics Care. In addition to emergency and critical care, the hospital's team of board-certified specialists and treatment area experts can provide advanced care for various needs, ensuring comprehensive medical attention for a wide range of pets.

How does DoveLewis support referring veterinarians?

DoveLewis serves as a resource for local veterinary teams, offering specialty referrals, client resources, and continued education. Referring veterinarians can fax patient records, upload them to a veterinary portal, or call for additional support. This collaboration is considered essential to the well-being of Oregon’s animals.

DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital

DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Portland, OR.

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About

DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Portland, OR, is a nonprofit institution providing emergency and specialty animal care. It is recognized as the highest certified hospital in its area, meeting the highest state standards for emergency and critical care. The hospital offers a VECCS Level I–certified ICU, advanced diagnostics including Oregon's only 3T MRI, and a community blood bank. A team of over 14 board-certified specialists covers disciplines such as Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Allergy, and Otology.

The hospital operates 24/7 for walk-in emergencies and offers specialized services including Urgent Care, Exotics Care, Hospice Care, and Pain Management. DoveLewis also supports the veterinary community by providing resources for specialty referrals and continuing education. They offer financial aid for qualifying low-income families and provide care for lost, abused, and wild animals through donor-funded programs.

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Frequently asked questions

What level of critical care certification does DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital hold?: DoveLewis is home to a top-tier, VECCS Level I–certified ICU, which is the highest level of veterinary critical care available. This designation indicates their ability to provide continuous, around-the-clock monitoring, advanced life-support capabilities, and immediate access to specialists and diagnostics for ill or injured pets.
What advanced diagnostic imaging technology is available at DoveLewis?: DoveLewis offers comprehensive diagnostics on-site, including Oregon’s only 3T MRI. This advanced imaging capability, combined with 24/7 access to other advanced imaging, allows for rapid diagnosis and treatment. The hospital also has board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines to interpret these diagnostics.
Does DoveLewis 24/7 Veterinary Emergency Hospital provide care for exotic animals?: Yes, DoveLewis offers specialized services that include Exotics Care. In addition to emergency and critical care, the hospital's team of board-certified specialists and treatment area experts can provide advanced care for various needs, ensuring comprehensive medical attention for a wide range of pets.
How does DoveLewis support referring veterinarians?: DoveLewis serves as a resource for local veterinary teams, offering specialty referrals, client resources, and continued education. Referring veterinarians can fax patient records, upload them to a veterinary portal, or call for additional support. This collaboration is considered essential to the well-being of Oregon’s animals.
What types of board-certified specialists are available at DoveLewis?: DoveLewis has over 14 board-certified specialists covering various fields. These include Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Allergy, and Otology. This team-based approach ensures that pets have access to advanced expertise and coordinated care across multiple disciplines.

Contact & hours

Address

1945 NW Pettygrove St
Portland

Phone

(503) 228-7281

Website

dovelewis.org

3.9 · 2145 Google reviews

Recent reviews

2 months ago

Emily Paddon

My cat was admitted to the ICU at Dove Lewis for 3 days with cholangitis. Every vet, nurse, vet assistant, and receptionist I interacted with was so kind, compassionate, and helpful. My cat received exceptional care and is now recovering well at home. I appreciate the daily emails and calls from the vets with updates, clear explanations, and answers to my many questions. I can’t thank you all enough for the care you provided to my baby!
7 months ago

Kimberly Gehl

I’ve been here a few times in the past 5 years for 3 different bunnies but had the best experience last night / this morning. Two of my bunnies got in a scuffle yesterday late afternoon and one ended up with a wound that didn’t look like it would heal on its own. He got vitals taken not long after we arrived and the vet on duty saw him about 2 hours after we got checked in, which is pretty reasonable for Dove Lewis or any ER vet really. I have lots of praise to say for Dr. Hilfman specifically. He was kind, confident and direct about what he recommended for care. He and the other staff accommodated our request to let us feed our bunny some hay and critical care prior to leaving him there overnight. It meant so much that me and my partner get some calories in his belly because he hadn’t eat dinner with all the commotion. It really put our minds at ease. I really appreciate that Dr. Hilfman explained that he would have to go in priority of urgency and our bunny might have to wait for treatment but assured that he would fit him in during his shift and that he would be comfortable in his vet crate. He gave us the option to wait in the lobby or said we go home and sleep if we preferred. We didn’t get a lot of sleep but more than if we had stayed there overnight. It was clear that Dr. Hilfman and the team on duty overnight really cared about the welfare of our bunny. He is recovering well and we am grateful for how they took care of him.
7 months ago

Stephanie Lawry

We had to visit Dove Lewis this weekend, after leaving a VCA emergency clinic due to lack of care, (search VCA in Clackamas to read my full review) (10-10-25) My doggo was immediately seen ($150 emergency fee) and we were taken to a room to wait. He was assessed and given a X-ray ($400) within 30 mins of arriving. Thankfully and by God's will, there was no blockage. The Dr that was taking care of my guy sat in the room with us and went over everything they checked and looked at. Her and the techs continued to come in and assess him, walking him up and down the hallway to see if it's bones or absolutely anything else that could be affecting him the way it was (took him up some stairs because the day before he was going up and down the stairs a little funny not wanting to jump up). They did literally everything they could to try to figure out what was wrong with him all while he never left my sight. I am so beyond grateful for their compassion and thorough care. The Dr herself sat in the room with us for over 30 mins just talking and coming up with a game plan, and trying to think of everything she could try to get a idea of what's wrong. At the end with a comprehensive game plan, we were able to leave and went to the front to pay the bill. At this point I'm assuming at least $400 and obviously more for whatever "tests" they had conducted, and the person at the desk said "ok, so it looks like just $134 and you're good to go". They didn't even charge us for the x-ray, I was beside myself. Their generosity and compassion and willingness to help WITHOUT mention of any money, and my guys care not contingent on what money I did or did not have. I was so thankful, my pets are my life and to feel like their quality of care depends on how many hundreds of dollars I had (or in this case didn't have). My youngest daughter is a freshman and she's going to school to become a non profit veterinarian so she can help the animals and people in need and do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is taken care of and ok, this entire event just solidified the reason for her career path, we need so many more people like her and Dove Lewis. Nothing less.

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4 months ago

susanne tringali

My dog’s life was saved because of the incredible doctors and medical team in the ICU. I felt so supported throughout the horrific ordeal by everyone from receptionist to doctor. During her 5 day stay, I received early morning emails, including a picture of my pup to keep me informed about her condition overnight. It was easy to talk to the doctors whenever I needed. Plus, the generous visitation policy allowed us to visit our girl whenever we wanted, except during a short span of time during rounds and crew changes. Dove Lewis is an outstanding organization that anyone with a pet in need must seek. Thank you for the knowledge, the kindness and the care. Tonight we got to bring our girl home. ❤️
3 months ago

Kathy Vos

Our parrot Sky received very good around the clock care. We were grateful that the hospital had the diagnostic equipment. We wished a surgeon would have been available when we came in. His condition declined waiting a couple of days for surgery and we're not certain if this delay impacted his treatment. Post surgery he continued to go downhill and passed 4 days later. We are heartbroken. BUT the staff, techs and vets really did what they could. There's just not enough exotic vets available. RIP buddy. You will be so missed. Regarding price: we were willing to pay whatever it took to fix Sky. It was over $4,000 and that hurts too but frankly it wasn't about the money.

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