Columbia Equine Hospital
4.8 (92) 27841 SE Orient Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Columbia Equine Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 894 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,057 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 20,305 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 27,409 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,786 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 177 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,736 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 815 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,428 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 5,637 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,417 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.4 | PetPartners | 117 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 14,113 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 2,549 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 9,855 |
| 4.8 | Trupanion | 62,914 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,445 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
Sadly not had to lay my mare to rest yesterday. Tina and my other horses, have been under the care of Dr. Paul Duff for over 5 years. Columbia Equine Vets have cared for our horses for over 25 years. Every vet from Columbia has been excellent. However, Dr Duff has been extraordinary. He is knowledgeable, communicative, gentle, compassionate, talented and has such a rapport with horses. He made my worse day better by reassuring me that we were doing the right thing at the right time. As my mare dropped down, her head was in Paul’s lap. He stroked her and talked calmly to her until her last breath. I love that man! Thank you Dr. Paul
posted: 08/02/2024
Columbia Equine came to our rescue today when our horse got away and ripped her tongue almost in half with her bit. They were out within 45 minutes. They got multiple opinions and gave us sound options and advice. Once we decided to go ahead with the surgery we were able to bring her in immediately and they got right to work. Very nice, clean place and great staff. Thank you Columbia Equine!
posted: 10/20/2022
I was very pleased with my lameness examine for my mare. Dr Danielle Price was so thorough and explained the findings on the X-rays. Will definitely go to Columbia Equine Again
posted: 10/19/2023
Leaving our farm and long time Equine Veterinarian behind in Seattle, we were pleased to find another skilled and knowledgeable Equine Veterinarian, one we could put our confidence in. This confidence proved vital when our Tennessee Walker named Possum, was injured from a freak whirl wind ripping her entire 3500 lb Modular Shelter System up off the ground landing upside down. The Alpacas were OK, but Possum had to be rushed to the Hospital where Greg Schmid, DVM calmly assessed her. He was able to verify nothing was broken & her eye was most likely going to be OK with care and stitches. Possum stayed at the hospital for a week while I found a temporary stable to keep her for a few months while ours was being rebuilt, she received tender support and observation by the entire team. Greg Schmid, DVM later came out to Possum's temporary boarding facilities to reassess her eye, bone bruises and gait. During his assessment, as I led her, she slipped and fell. He instructed to not ride at all for at least a few months and also to change her natural Barefoot Hoof Trim to a higher back heel to see if that would help with her slipping in the back- it did! Possum has a long under stride and her heels were too short. She is back home and doing very well, it's been a year now and she's running around in the pasture with her boys as though nothing happened. Thank God and the team, she is still with us and did not lose her life or sight in the event. Vicki Maher
posted: 01/18/2019
I think highly of Columbia and its Vets and staff. They gelded my horse and took excellent care of him he’s fine he’s eating drinking and looking normal on stall rest I just got him back an hour ago. He looks like he just got back from Disneyland, but was happy to be home.😎👍🏽👍🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
posted: 05/16/2024
Veterinarians in Gresham, Oregon
Banfield Pet Hospital
430 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(503) 465-8267
Columbia Equine Hospital
27841 SE Orient Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, USA(503) 663-1515
Companion Pet Clinic
2454 SE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97080, USA(503) 489-1703
Dogwood Pet Hospital
1440 E Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(503) 389-3603
Dunes Animal Hospital
2066 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(503) 666-4942
Good Neighbor Vet
2865 NE Hogan Dr, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(888) 234-1350
Gresham Animal Hospital
520 NW Division St, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(503) 666-1600
Mt. Hood Pet Medical
2066 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030, USA(503) 666-4942