Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital

Really, 4.5 stars. My cat has been here twice now, and we’ve had a great experience. The first time was an initial exam and shots, the second was for dental work. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and they seem to be good with cats. The dental work is done with state-​of-​the art equipment and anesthesia. The doc even called to let me know about a heart murmur with kitty and discuss the risks before doing the procedure. They helped me take a stray cat with below average health and get him to excellent health. Pricing is about average and considering the quality, worth it.
There is a common waiting area for both dogs and cats. Some may not like this. Also, the parking lot is bumpy so be aware of this if you have an injured pet. I’d also like to be able to schedule follow-​up appointments on the spot for booster shots or other procedures with more than one visit but they don’t do this. But these are minor issues worth only half a star.

I had been a loyal client of Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital for about 37 years (Since ’78 or ’79) through countless dogs and cats until very recently in September 2015 when I attempted to use a $ 10 off coupon from Hills Prescription Diet on a case of canned food for which the normal cost was $ 41. My beloved cat was diagnosed with diabetes over 1 year ago and since then I have paid hundreds if not $ 1,000’s of dollars for meds, testing, etc. Yet the office manager denied my use of a coupon for $ 10 off a case of canned cat food because it stated «off the first case», yet the rep said it wouldn’t matter if 1^st case or 100^th case, they would have honored the coupon and fully reimbursed the clinic for the full $ 10 so they would not have been out even 1 penny! Needless to say I wont be back. EVER!

Everyone here is so kind! When I declined some vaccinations there was absolutely no change in the way I was treated. They didn’t make me feel pressured or guilty. All around very professional. I was even told that if I wanted to get the vaccinations later on, I wouldn’t need to pay for an exam. So many clinics will take any opportunity to get money out of you. Needless to say, I came back for the vaccines (: They gave me free wormer too which was nice! We’ll be back!

Highly recommend this place. Fair pricing, honest vets. Was told by a friend the same thing and I in turn have told anyone asking for a good Veterinary Clinic to come here. And honestly my dog actually appeared to like it there! Now that’s very odd…

A wonderful group of caring and attentive people.
I brought my dog to Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital a number of times over the past few months for his puppy vaccines and a few other minor issues and each time was an excellent experience.
The office staff went out of their way to make sure I understood the information about any medicines and costs. In particular they have been very helpful with my pet insurance claims. The doctors and nurses took their time and made sure my dog was comfortable. I have never felt hurried through an appointment and have been very happy with the results of their care.
I am glad to know they are there when my dog needs them.

Update, ⁵⁄₁₄
I am still using Aloha Dog and Cat for all Veterinary needs and they are still a solid Veterinarian for Dogs and Cats.
My one complaint is that when they merged with another clinic it lost it’s home town Vet feel. Now there are many new faces and lots of Doctors and Assistants I have never met. I am resistant to change and wish it was like it was when we first started, we knew everyone and everyone knew us and our animals, it felt small and comfortable.
Now not so much.

The team at Aloha Dog & Cat have really gone above and beyond to provide our family with the best service since the beginning. My partner’s family has a long standing history here, but my first experience was in the spring of 2013 when we brought our first Frenchie home. We now have a second Frenchie, and couldn’t be happier with the excellent care and hospitality we receive.
With a rash of minor emergencies recently, the staff has been very accommodating to see us as soon as possible. Even when our little guy isn’t feeling well he perks up and is more than happy to see the ladies at the front desk.
Dr. Kate is our primary vet, and I really appreciate the way she takes time to explain things, especially as a first time dog-​owner. I trust her experience, and would highly recommend her or some of the other doctors we have seen with our pups.

I have been here many times with my older dog and lately many times with the new puppy and they always treat us kindly. My puppy is very excitable and wants to be everyone’s friend, while my older dog has extreme anxiety while at the vet. They always take time to help him feel at home and calm down a bit before they examine him, which is much appreciated. Also they don’t make you pay for something you don’t need, they are honest.
I don’t live close to this vet but I make the drive because of their great customer service.

I am so very pleased with the service we received at Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital!
My very spoiled little princess of a 14 year old indoor cat just decided around the holidays that she wasn’t interested in eating anymore. We tried all kinds of foods, wet and dry, baby food, tuna, you name it and she just didn’t want it. She started rapidly losing weight (and had already been thinning out due to age), and on day 2 of the hunger strike I got pretty worried. She’s always been really healthy so hadn’t seen a veterinarian on a regular basis in years… so I made a call to the closest veterinary office to me, Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital.
The receptionist happened to have an appointment available within an hour, so off we went. I found the staff and Dr. McGarvey to be kind, compassionate, and thorough. Dr. McGarvey checked out my frail little kitty and suggested a number of diagnostic options, letting me know approximate pricing and how likely each test was to yield a diagnosis. She also told me that honestly, I needed to prepare that my cat is old and maybe, she wouldn’t be recovering from this. That was tough to hear but of course had been in the back of mind, so I appreciated the honest validation.
We opted for a conservative plan, starting with an exam, blood work, and an appetite stimulating medication, with a plan to go from there. We also discussed emergency vet offices in the area and I was armed with several pamphlets should she need it. But at that point my kitty was scared and weak and I didn’t want to put her through more that was necessary. Dr. McGarvey called me at home that evening to discuss test results, and as she was off the next day (as it would be Christmas Eve), she arranged for Dr. Thrower to call me to check on on the cat’s progress. Dr. Thrower was also so kind and considerate when we talked the next day, and also kindly told me that if kitty didn’t start eating I may need to consider some options — this may be her time.
After several more tough days of me being a total mess crying over my sick kitty and thinking through what we might have to do… kitty drank a little milk. A few tablespoons, but I was so happy. The next day, she ate a little tuna. And then, she was back: some nibbles of turkey, some more milk… and now she’s eating wet food again. Phew! Still not sure what’s wrong, but she’s eating, climbing the stairs (and running down them) and will swipe at you if she doesn’t want to be petted right that minute. Yep, that’s my girl.
I will not hesitate to recommend Aloha Dog and Cat Hospital after the wonderful care she — and frankly, I – received.

I’ve been taking my two dogs here for over a year now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. It’s not super close to where I live but worth the drive.
My dogs have only seen Dr. Hershey so my comments are mostly in relation to her but in reading the other reviews, I’m not surprised that all the doctors seem to be great. Most if not all of them are Oregon State grads which has a fantastic veterinary program so it’s no wonder they are very knowledgeable. Dr. Hershey is very nice and shows a genuine compassion and caring for my dogs. Surprisingly, I have been to vets where it seems like they almost dislike animals! Dr. Hershey is very thorough and I’ve not once walked out feeling like my questions or concerns weren’t addressed.
Office staff is also very friendly and helpful. My dogs are my furry children so I’m very picky about which vet I go to for their care and I trust these guys!
My dogs have also now seen both Dr.‘s Gribskov and they are wonderful as well!

Just an update to say that I STILL think this is THE location for your dog. Since my last review I had to put down my little buddy and, while it was the worst experience of my life, they couldn’t have handled it any better. In the final days leading up to it, I had my dog in there several times for different tests and to try different medications. Each time they ushered me in right away and they were so caring and compassionate. In the end I was so torn about what to do; in my mind I knew it probably was ‘time’ but it was so hard to say it out loud. I called twice and talked with two different vets there, both extremely supportive. Neither of them told me the «right» thing to do, but gave me all of the facts and helped guide me to making my own decision. I continue to really recommend them.

This is a great place to take your pets for care. Everyone is always friendly and professional. The vets do not rush you, and they take the time to explain everything thoroughly. They do not try to sell you products or procedures you do not need. I highly recommend this clinic.

This has been our «family» vet for 10 years now. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. Dr. Thrower and Dr. McGarvey are the best! The staff is friendly and we feel like they are «family.» They know our three little dogs and all their little quirks. Everyone there is compassionate and caring. In the past when we have had to make a decision to say «goodbye» they have walked through the pain and the difficulty with us. Afterwards, we received a sympathy card with a donation made by the clinic to an animal foundation. You won’t find a more professional and loving place to get good health care than Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital.

We love this place so much that we drive here from Sherwood!
Fabulous, caring staff and wonderful vets and vet techs! We have been taking our cats here for 13 years now and highly recommend this place. All of the vets on staff will be very gentle with your pets and will recommend only necessary treatments/​provide different levels of options when needed. They have been especially great with me when we have had some stressful health situations happen to our little ones…

Sort of a unique situation, but I wound up adopting a cat from Aloha Dog and Cat Hospital after her previous owner couldn’t afford to take care of her and signed her over to the clinic for adoption.
We took her back a few month later when she was old enough to be spayed. The vets did a great job, and she is still doing great two years later and has become a real ‘member’ of our family!

I’ve been taking my dog here for years as did my girlfriend at the time. Always friendly, helpful (even when they weren’t 100% sure why my dog was anemic/​fainting – they referred me to a specialist which I appreciated). They are very gentle with my dog and often perform services for no charge (like courtesy toenail clipping while he was getting his teeth cleaned), exam when he went in with an ear infection, etc.

I was originally referred to Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital by my trusted dog groomer. I have happily worked with Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital for 3 years to care for my 3 senior dogs (and my late diabetic cat). From basic health/​preventive care to management of chronic illness and complex urgent care issues, everyone at AD&CH has been awesome — professional, friendly and caring. I have complete confidence in the care that my pets receive from the Veterinarians (specifically, Dr. Thrower & Dr. Hershey) and the many skilled technicians. The front desk staff are efficient and attentive. There have been several instances when my pets needed urgent care and the staff has worked to fit us into the schedule (and stayed open late to do so!), even when they could have just referred us elsewhere. When it was time to euthanize my seriously ill cat, they were respectful and kind. It is obvious that everyone on staff is committed to offering quality veterinary care. The rates are reasonable, the hours of operation are convenient, and the customer service is superb. I highly recommend Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital and so does Mister Pickles, Honeybee and Fozzie Bear!

I would just like to say, I had never had a pet of my own, to care for, expenses, etc. until I got my cat about 2 months ago. At that time, all was Well. This morning he came inside and had a huge wound. I had no idea what to do. I called Aloha Dog and Cat because it was close. The woman I spoke to, Jen was so kind and was able to get me a non emergency appointment for the afternoon. Not five minutes after we hung up, she had called me back to let me know there was a cancellation and I could come in an hour if that worked. I was SO relieved! All of the staff were exceptional, treated us all respectfully and didn’t try to add expenses. Dr. Lisa Thrower was fabulous and we left there paying half of the ball park estimate we were given, and with our sweet family member doing better :)

The staff at the hospital here saved my dogs life.
I had been coming here for years for annual exams and heartworm/​flea medication. It is owned by one veterinarian and I think one day a week she has a temp/​part-​time veterinarian in to do some basic work. When you schedule an appointment, they are good about telling you if it would be the regular vet, Dr. Leddy, or the her part-​time person so you can schedule around that if you like.
The staff are all very friendly and great with dogs. I have also used them to board my dogs and have been happy with the results there. They don’t board many animals as it is a small place, but I don’t trust the big kennels and I know my dogs will be looked after by professionals here.
When I came home from work to find one of my dogs violently ill, I rushed her over to Valley. They dropped everything and were able to get her into stable condition so that I could transport her to Dove Lewis for emergency plasma and blood transfusions. We never knew what exactly happened, but we think somehow while walking her around the apartment complex, she must have picked up some rat poison or other horrible chemical (I moved out of that apartment complex soon after!!)
Valley is not the cheapest vet hospital, but for those who want the best care, it is the place to go.

i made a 4pm appointment, and arrived early, so how did i end up getting my kitten checked at 5? is it because i have a coupon for a FREE checkup from Washington County? don’t judge me because i have a coupon!
at least 3 other pets arrived after us, but were serviced before us, WHY? you recommended an uneccessary $ 70 blood test… WHY? My kitten had a cold, and you didn’t acknowledge it, after I had mentioned numerous times… WHY?
it’s the coupon isn’t it?
i ended up taking my cat somewhere else and they acknowledged my cat’s cold.
suck my cat, jerks.
actually, don’t. i dont have a coupon for that.