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24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care in Portland
DoveLewis is Oregon's only nonprofit 24/7 emergency animal hospital, providing comprehensive veterinary care to pets in need. Our team of board-certified specialists and dedicated professionals delivers expert emergency, urgent, and specialty care with a commitment to excellence and community service. Established to address critical animal healthcare needs, we maintain AAHA-accredited facilities and operate blood bank services that support regional veterinary practices.Through partnerships with local veterinary teams and educational programs, we advance animal welfare while offering financial aid initiatives for qualifying families. Our hospital combines cutting-edge medical capabilities with compassionate care, serving as a trusted resource for both pet owners and veterinary professionals across the Pacific Northwest.
Services
24/7 Emergency Care
Urgent Care
Specialty Medicine
Critical Care
Oncology
Neurology
Surgery
Cardiology
Hospice Care
Pain Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with board-certified specialists available at all times
- Our hospital maintains the highest certification standards in the region
- We operate Oregon's only nonprofit 24/7 animal hospital with community-focused programs
- Free on-site parking available for client convenience
- We provide urgent care appointments available within 30 minutes of booking
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Services
24/7 Emergency Care
Our AAHA-accredited emergency department provides immediate veterinary care for critical pet health issues. With board-certified specialists available around the clock, we handle trauma cases, poisoning incidents, and life-threatening conditions. The service includes diagnostic imaging, critical care monitoring, and surgical interventions when necessary, ensuring pets receive timely treatment during medical emergencies.
Specialty Medicine
Our team of board-certified specialists offers advanced treatment options for complex pet health conditions. This includes neurology, cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine services delivered by experts with specialized training. Patients benefit from collaborative care approaches that combine multiple specialty disciplines with primary veterinary care to achieve optimal treatment outcomes for chronic or complicated medical issues.
Critical Care
The intensive care unit provides specialized monitoring and treatment for critically ill or post-surgical patients. Our criticalists work alongside emergency teams and specialty departments to develop comprehensive recovery plans. The service features advanced life-support equipment, continuous patient monitoring, and dedicated veterinary technicians trained in emergency and critical care protocols to support pets through severe health crises.
Hospice Care
Our hospice program focuses on maintaining quality of life for pets with terminal conditions while supporting their families. Services include pain management strategies, home care guidance, and emotional support resources. The program helps pet owners navigate end-of-life decisions with compassionate professional guidance, offering both in-home care recommendations and facility-based support options during a pet's final stages of life.
Blood Bank Services
As the largest volunteer-run blood bank in the Pacific Northwest, we provide essential blood products for veterinary practices across the region. Our program includes canine and feline donor screening, blood typing, and storage of packed red blood cells, plasma, and cryoprecipitate. The service supports emergency transfusions and scheduled procedures through both routine blood product distribution and urgent supply requests.
People
Casey Durfey
Urgent Care Veterinarian
Dr. Casey Durfey combines specialized training with extensive emergency medicine experience to provide urgent care for pets. His practice focuses on rapid assessment and treatment of non-critical conditions, offering timely veterinary interventions while maintaining compassionate patient handling techniques.
Caryn Reynolds
Director of Specialty Services & Cardiologist
Dr. Caryn Reynolds leads specialty services while specializing in veterinary cardiology. With board certification in cardiology, she manages complex heart conditions in pets, directing multidisciplinary specialty departments that include neurology, oncology, and internal medicine services within the hospital.
Christin Reminga
Director of Critical Care
Dr. Christin Reminga oversees critical care operations with expertise in emergency and critical care medicine. Her leadership ensures high standards in treating critically ill animals, implementing evidence-based protocols for intensive care patients while mentoring veterinary professionals in advanced life-support techniques.
Stacy Montgomerie
Director of Hospice Care
Dr. Stacy Montgomerie specializes in end-of-life care, developing compassionate hospice programs for pets. Her practice focuses on palliative care strategies, pain management, and supporting pet owners through the emotional challenges of terminal illness in their animal companions.
Kelsey Reinauer
Blood Bank Coordinator
Kelsey Reinauer manages the hospital's blood bank operations, overseeing donor screening and blood product preparation. Her work ensures availability of essential blood components for transfusions, supporting both emergency treatments and scheduled veterinary procedures across the region.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we provide continuous emergency care with board-certified specialists available at all times for critical pet health issues.
What specialty services are available?
We offer neurology, cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, surgery, and multiple other specialty veterinary services with certified experts.
Is financial assistance available for veterinary care?
Yes, our Velvet Assistance Fund provides financial aid to qualifying families for emergency pet care and euthanasia services.
Can I schedule urgent care appointments?
Yes, we offer appointment-based urgent care with availability as soon as 30 minutes from booking for non-critical cases.
Do you provide aftercare services for pet loss?
We offer comprehensive aftercare options including private cremation, memorial keepsakes, and pet loss support programs.
Are veterinary referrals accepted?
Yes, we accept referrals from local veterinarians for emergency care, specialty services, and critical patient transfers.
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