Gateway Veterinary Hospital

4.8 (162 reviews)
11222 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Gateway Veterinary Hospital

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Gateway Veterinary Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,232
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4.9 Fetch 5,924
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4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,375
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,290
4.8 Nationwide 25,718
3.9 Pet Assure 15
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4.9 Pets Best 15,355
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,868
4.7 Pumpkin 3,556
4.6 Spot 11,604
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Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.8

162 reviews

Love this place! Dr. Delquis is the best Pet care Doctor hands down ever. Thanks for all your help with Chevy and Cinderfella.

Oct 9, 2023

Dr. Dahlquist and his team never fail to make my dogs not only healthier, but feel loved. I've entrusted my sweet, hairy beasts to his care for many years. He has empathy that trickles down to every single member of his staff; you can tell they love your pets like their own.

Aug 30, 2023

I’ve taken my kitties to Dr. Dahlquist for several years, since well before Covid, because I used to live in the nearby apartments. Dr. D is a little strange, but in a good way. After a hectic ordeal involving my kitty being hurt, I was super stressed out and anxious, he called for a follow up to my appointment and said to tell my cat Freyja he says, “(insert meows)”. I was cracking up so much. He handles the fur babies easily and with respect, he takes great care of them. He even lets them smell the swabs and interacts with them while doing their exams and vaccines. He’s very informative, I typically ask a ton of questions and I never feel rushed or like he’s annoyed with all the questions. I’ve even called after with more questions and they’ve always been very helpful. The staff has always been wonderful to me. I have severe anxiety so my cats are emotional support animals, Dr. D and the staff have always been very kind and supportive when I’ve been worried about my kitties. I’ve called the office staff crying and they were so compassionate and caring. They are always clear with an up front cost estimate and charge average prices for services. I’ve never had them upsell or try to charge extra, they don’t create a sense of urgency just to get me to spend more money with them like other places do. We had to try different meds to get my kitty well and they didn’t force me to do a new exam every time like other vets do. I have since moved twice and even though it now means a 30min car ride, I won’t take my fur babies anywhere else. My only issue is that I do prefer Dr. D and I wasn’t informed until the day of that the other vet there would be doing the exams at my most recent visit. She’s great as well, but I do prefer Dr. D.

Oct 17, 2023

MOST AFFORDABLE vet clinic in Portland! 💯 Trust me, I spent 4 hours on research and called 8 places and looked at 12 animal hospitals/clinics in the city (from large hospitals with multiple locations to small clinics to specialty holistic places). My 3 year old pup was due for vaccines and annual wellness exam. I got quotes from other places ranging $250-600 - insanity! Gateways’s rates (quoted by Alyssa on the phone who took the time to answer all my questions) were almost too good to be true after all the other quotes. But the reviews were also better than most other animal hospitals. So we scheduled (for 2 days later, no wait either) and went! Just finished our exam with Dr. Dahlquist and assistant Lynn, who took the best care of us. Dr. Dahlquist was hilarious, gentle, caring and really good with keeping my anxious pup calm. This was the first time getting shots and drawing blood was no big deal - Milo didn’t even wince. The whole exam took about 30 minutes. No one rushed us. The whole staff was friendly. The hospital was clean. Our questions were answered. We even got free treats and goodies to go. SWEET DEAL! Our entire bill was just over $100 for everything including vaccines. So happy we found this place! We are now big fans of Gateway Veterinary Hospital and will be recommending it to all others.

Oct 25, 2019

Doctor D cares so much for animals and the staff is friendly and does their best to help you.

Jan 31, 2024