Viking Veterinary Care
Viking Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in Portland, OR.
About
Viking Veterinary Care in Portland, OR, is a full-service animal hospital dedicated to providing Fear Free care, with every team member being Fear Free Certified. They focus on the emotional, mental, and physical health of pets during every visit, utilizing a progressive and integrative approach. The clinic offers advanced modalities such as regenerative medicine, including adipose-derived stem cell treatments and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, as well as veterinary acupuncture and Class IV therapy laser.
The clinic provides a calm and welcoming environment, conducting examinations where pets are most comfortable, often on the floor, with calming music and pheromones. Routine services encompass preventative care exams, technician appointments for vaccinations and diagnostics, microchipping, anal gland expression, and nail trims. Urgent care appointments are available for existing clients experiencing sudden medical conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialized integrative medicine options are available at Viking Veterinary Care?
- Viking Veterinary Care offers integrative and regenerative options to complement traditional medicine. These include laser therapy, supplements, acupuncture, stem cell treatment, Chinese herbs, and platelet-rich plasma. Dr. Rosie Gilbert is accredited to perform adipose-derived stem cell treatments and PRP injections, and is certified in veterinary acupuncture.
- How does Viking Veterinary Care ensure a stress-free experience for pets?
- The clinic is a Fear Free Certified Practice, with every staff member trained in safe, gentle handling techniques. They utilize padded, non-slip surfaces, calming music, and pheromones in exam rooms. Exams are often performed on the floor where the pet is most comfortable, with positive reinforcement and treats.
- What routine diagnostic tests does Viking Veterinary Care offer?
- Routine diagnostic services include comprehensive fecal parasite screens, which detect various intestinal parasites like roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, and Giardia. They also provide tick disease and heartworm testing to screen for Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease, and heartworm infections, which are on the rise in the Pacific Northwest.
- Can pets receive vaccinations at Viking Veterinary Care without a full vet exam?
- Yes, technician appointments are available for vaccinations. An examination with a veterinarian is not required for vaccination updates, provided the patient is up-to-date on their preventative care exam, as required by Oregon law. These appointments occur in the same Fear Free environment as preventative care exams.
- Does Viking Veterinary Care provide urgent care appointments for sudden medical conditions?
- Yes, Viking Veterinary Care keeps several slots open daily for existing clients whose pets develop sudden medical conditions. If these daily slots are filled, the dedicated doctors and staff may stay late to treat additional emergencies, which are charged as an Urgent Care Exam to cover the extra staff time.