New to PawCare? Start here
Welcoming new dogs, cats, and small companions in Portland. Register your pet and book a first visit with a team that takes care gently and explains every step.
A first visit made easy
PawCare is a neighborhood clinic for dogs, cats, and small companions. We keep visits unhurried so we can examine each pet carefully and explain what we find in plain language.
Quick registration
Register your pet online before you arrive so check-in is fast and we have your records ready.
A thorough first exam
A full nose-to-tail exam with one of our veterinarians, plus time to talk through vaccines, diet, and any concerns.
Calm, gentle handling
Fear-free techniques and an unhurried pace so your pet feels safe from the first visit.
What to bring
Bring any past medical records and vaccine history, a list of current medications or food, and a recent stool sample if your vet has one on hand. Keep dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier so everyone stays calm in the waiting area.
How the first exam works
Your veterinarian will check your pet from nose to tail, review vaccines and parasite prevention, and answer your questions. If anything needs follow-up, we can often run diagnostics in-house the same day and walk you through the results and next steps before you leave.
A look inside PawCare
Our exam rooms, the in-house lab, and a few of the patients we've cared for.
Kind words
What pet owners say
Dr. Hart caught my cat's thyroid problem early, before he'd lost much weight. The bloodwork she suggested at his senior check made all the difference. He's back to his loud, demanding self.
Our rescue pup is scared of everything, and the team took it slow — treats on the floor, no rushing. First vet visit he hasn't shaken through.
Booked a same-day sick visit when our terrier stopped eating. They saw her within the hour and walked us through the X-rays in plain English. We knew exactly what was happening and what came next.
The dental cleaning quote was clear up front, no surprise add-ons. Our senior lab came home with fresh breath and the same goofy grin.
Walked in worried about a limp and left with a real plan, not a guess. They followed up by phone two days later to check on him.
We've taken three cats here over the years. Same patience every time, and they actually remember our animals. It's the only clinic our skittish one will tolerate.
Microchipping and the puppy vaccine series were quick and calm. They laid out the whole schedule so I knew exactly what to expect and when.
Honest about what our rabbit did and didn't need. No upselling, just a clear recommendation and a fair bill.
After our old girl passed, Dr. Hart sent a handwritten card. That kind of care is why we'll bring every future pet here.
Tell us about your pet
Share a few details and we'll come back within one business day to confirm registration and help you book a first visit.
- Dogs, cats, and small companions
- A thorough first exam
- Monday through Saturday
New patient registration
No commitment — just the start of your pet's care.