Powell Veterinary Center
3.9 (107) 3654 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Powell Veterinary Center
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 | 889 |
4.7 | ASPCA | 5,697 |
4.9 | Embrace | 10,255 |
4.9 | Fetch | 174 |
4.4 | Figo | 587 |
4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,475 |
4.9 | Lemonade | 781 |
3.2 | ManyPets | 11 |
4.6 | MetLife | 424 |
4.8 | Nationwide | 21,391 |
4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
4.7 | PetPartners | 98 |
4.5 | Pets Best | 7,194 |
4.3 | Pumpkin | 54 |
4.7 | Spot | 160 |
4.8 | Trupanion | 55,007 |
4.8 | Prudent Pet | 124 |
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
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Just got done with my dog’s vet visit to get him updated on his shots & flea medication. Dr. Flora and the vet tech were great to work with. It’s the first time we have had Dr. Flora because usually just say we take whatever doctor is available. I’ll definitely request them in the future because they were great to work with and explained things well. Much appreciated.
posted: 12/29/2023
Two of my pets (elderly cat and nervous rescue pup) have been long-time patients at Powell Vet, and we've always been treated with care and respect. We have mostly worked with Dr. Flora and Dr. Tobin and they are both phenomenal in their communication and level of detail. I went through the loss of my cat with Powell Vet, making lots of trips and calls back and forth towards the end. They were very responsive, kind and helped put me at ease. Their staff from start to finish are friendly and great with my reactive and anxious rescue dog. Overall highly recommend this clinic!
posted: 01/02/2024
Cosmo has been seeing Dr. Flora since he was a puppy and we have had an amazing experience every single time all these years! Thank you Dr. Flora for always being thorough, caring, and on top of everything. We truly appreciate you!
posted: 01/15/2024
I brought my little dog in due to frequent urination. He had blood in his urine. They sent me home with antibiotics and he continued to get worse. They also insisted on giving him a rabies vaccine at that visit even though he was very ill. I brought him back two days later and they finally gave him an ultrasound and found bladder stones. He had to have emergency surgery. As I write this he is still ill and the doctor basically shrugs her shoulders and doesn’t know what is wrong with him. In total this cost about 2700. And they are not checking in with me about how he is doing. I just called to ask for his pain meds to be refilled and the receptionist said maybe the doctor would get to it in the next couple of days. I am disgusted with the level of care AND lack of knowledge at this place. I will be finding another vet. UPDATE. My little dog Murray passed away. He never recovered from his bladder stone surgery. He developed pancreatitis and stopped eating. I took him to urgent care and they saw on x ray that one of his bladder stones was missed. Powell vet still has not reached out to check on him. I did take him to another vet but I could not get him to eat on his own. I fed him baby food with a syringe for 10 days but he never showed improvement. I am devastated by his loss. I will never bring a pet here again. Horrible.
posted: 11/28/2023
My dog had a tooth extraction done by a vet here. I feel that the vet did not properly review the results of the CT scan done by a specialist and as a result did not remove all of my dog's problem teeth during the procedure. I was referred to the specialist by vets at Powell Vet's other location, and it was quite expensive, so it was frustrating to have the CT scan from that specialist seemingly ignored. While the vet here did then offer to remove my dog's remaining problem teeth free of charge, which I do appreciate, I just did not trust them enough at that point to see my dog through to recovery. Instead, I had the second procedure done by a dental specialist. I could tell the vet at Powell was trying their best to do the right thing after what seemed to me to be a mistake, but it was a frustrating experience. I think the practice did an insufficient job of communicating with me ahead of the procedure to understand my expectations, and that the vet did not sufficiently review the medical records provided by my dog's specialist. Rather than blame the vet themself, I suspect that the recent acquisition of the practice by a company (Thrive Pet Healthcare) owned by a private equity firm (TSG Consumer Partners) has contributed to pressures on the vets who work here and a decline in the quality of care they offer in complex cases. If I were to recommend changes to the practice, it would be to always review expectations with pet owners ahead of surgical procedures and to be sure that their vets ask owners if they have any questions or concerns about their pet's care plan.
posted: 12/20/2023
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