Riverbend Veterinary Care
Riverbend Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in Portland, OR.
About
Riverbend Veterinary Care offers urgent and intermediate medical care for dogs and cats in Portland, OR. The clinic provides services for pets needing evaluation within 1-3 days of symptom onset, bridging the gap when a primary care veterinarian cannot accommodate immediate needs. Services include medical assessment, point-of-care and comprehensive ultrasound, emergency stabilization, minor surgeries like wound repair, comprehensive in-house labs, on-site pharmacy, and in-house X-rays.
The clinic is staffed by veterinarians trained in emergency and critical care, including a board-certified specialist in veterinary emergency and critical care (DACVECC). Riverbend Veterinary Care operates with walk-in services and appointments, serving the local community by addressing acute conditions such as abscesses, limping, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory concerns, and toxin ingestion. They do not offer wellness care, dental procedures, chronic illness management, or overnight hospitalization.
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of veterinary care does Riverbend Veterinary Care specialize in?
- Riverbend Veterinary Care specializes in urgent and intermediate medical care for dogs and cats. They provide services for pets that need evaluation within 1-3 days of symptom onset, serving as a bridge when a primary care veterinarian cannot offer a timely appointment. The clinic aims to offer the personal touch of a family vet with the clinical capabilities often found in an emergency room, without providing 24/7 emergency services or overnight hospitalization.
- What specific conditions does Riverbend Veterinary Care treat?
- Riverbend Veterinary Care treats a range of common conditions in dogs and cats. These include abscesses and wounds, limping, skin and ear conditions, vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal concerns. They also address issues like concerns with urination, lethargy or weakness, toxin or foreign material ingestion, coughing, sneezing, breathing concerns, eye redness, discharge, pain, seizures, pain, and swelling.
- Are there any board-certified specialists on staff at Riverbend Veterinary Care?
- Yes, Dr. Cassandra Powell, DVM, DACVECC, is a veterinarian and owner at Riverbend Veterinary Care. DACVECC indicates she is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, meaning she is a board-certified specialist in that field. The clinic's doctors are also described as highly trained in emergency and critical care.
- What diagnostic services are available at Riverbend Veterinary Care?
- Riverbend Veterinary Care offers several in-house diagnostic capabilities to assess pet health. These include point-of-care and comprehensive ultrasound services, comprehensive in-house laboratory testing, and in-house X-rays with prompt review. These tools assist their highly trained doctors in evaluating pets needing urgent or intermediate care.
- Does Riverbend Veterinary Care offer wellness exams or dental procedures?
- No, Riverbend Veterinary Care explicitly states that they are unable to offer wellness care and vaccines, or dental procedures. They focus on urgent and intermediate care for sick or injured pets, rather than routine preventive services. They value and depend on primary care veterinarians for these types of services.