Mt. Scott Animal Clinic

4.3 (510 reviews)
8401 SE Ellis St, Portland, OR 97266, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Mt. Scott Animal Clinic

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 Mt. Scott Animal Clinic? 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

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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

4.3

510 reviews

We’ve lived 10 minutes from Mount Scott for 30 years ! Dr. Barry was owner and then Karen bought the practice! It was great ! Now it’s corporate and the vibe is not the same. We needed some blood work done ! A family member, PHD pathologist, suggested the best method to achieve an “accurate” CBC since “Mt Scott” attempt was unsuccessful ! They didn’t care to listen and wanted me to spend another $199 to do it their way ! Thankfully we did find a “great” vet at another clinic, who only charged us $43 for the same test, cares about our pets, listens, communicates well 👍

Nov 5, 2025

my childhood dog was a patient here, so when it came to choosing a vet for my kitten, i immediately thought of mt. scott animal clinic. i brought my kitten, zelina for a routine visit and they were so careful with her and asked all the right questions. i highly recommend taking your fur babies here!

Dec 19, 2025

This is my third or fourth veterinary practice since I moved to Portland, and it is hands down the best of all of them. The office is patient and helpful and reasonable, the veterinary technicians are patient and listen, the veterinarian I have seen has been patient and gentle with my cats, and problems are identified quickly and efficiently, without multitudes of pointless tests. This is the best vet for pricing, too - I've paid less here for emergent issues than I paid for regular checkups elsewhere.

Oct 28, 2025

Just got a postcard from Mt Scott reminding me to have Josie’s shots. Well the last time I took her there the place was completely different from what I had been used to. Josie had a growth on her leg. Without looking at her bloodwork or any exam Dr Chicory suggested she be euthanized. No exam and no questions. The good news is I transferred Josie’s records to Gladstone vet clinic and she was happy and healthy for more than two years. Obviously a corporate entity now if they are sending postcards to people who have not been patients for years.

Nov 17, 2025

Been taking my dog here for the past calendar year and have had a really mixed experience. Treatment plans are not very clear (very little guidance and next steps, or scheduling of future appointments for follow up), costs of treatment are never made clear prior to booking, and communication between vets and techs seems pretty mixed. There seems to have been a large amount of turnover there as well, but I'm not sure if that means there is actual turnover or if they've just been able to hire more folks. My dog was adopted from the county shelter, and at the last visit the vet said that they, "don't recommend breeding this type of dog," like I had some sort of say in the birth or creation of a dog I adopted. I found that to be pretty weird. They're good enough but I'm going to be switching to somewhere with better communication towards treatment and costs.

Sep 17, 2025