Portland Area Emergency Veterinary Hospitals

When a cat experiences a medical emergency, rapid access to veterinary care can be critical. The following emergency and specialty hospitals serve the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Important: Always call ahead before traveling to any emergency facility. Availability, wait times, specialty services, and emergency capacity can change without notice.

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Address:
1945 NW Pettygrove St
Portland, OR 97209

Phone:
(503) 228-7281

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

DoveLewis is one of Portland’s largest emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals and provides comprehensive emergency care around the clock.

BluePearl Pet Hospital

Address:
2030 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213

Phone:
(503) 501-2375

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

BluePearl offers emergency services as well as specialty veterinary care.

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin

Address:
8250 SW Tonka St
Tualatin, OR 97062

Phone:
(503) 691-7922

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Provides emergency veterinary services for pets throughout the greater Portland area.

Cascade Veterinary Referral Center

Address:
11140 SW 68th Pkwy
Tigard, OR 97223

Phone:
(503) 684-1800

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Offers emergency and specialty veterinary services.

Northwest Veterinary Specialists (VCA)

Address:
16756 SE 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015

Phone:
(503) 656-3999

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Provides emergency medicine and specialty referral services.

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists

Address:
1230 NE 106th Ave
Portland, OR 97220

Phone:
(503) 258-5440

Hours:
Emergency services available Friday morning through Tuesday evening. Hours may vary; call ahead for current availability.

Provides specialty and emergency veterinary care.

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

Address:
815 SE 160th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98683

Phone:
(360) 635-5302

Hours:
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Provides emergency and specialty services for pets in Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area.

Sadie Veterinary Urgent Care

Address:
8037 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Phone:
(503) 749-9400

Hours:
Open daily

Sadie Veterinary Urgent Care is designed for urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns and may be an alternative when emergency hospitals are experiencing extended wait times.

When to Seek Emergency Veterinary Care

Contact an emergency veterinarian immediately if your cat experiences:

• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse or loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Significant trauma or injury
• Suspected toxin exposure
• Inability to urinate
• Severe bleeding
• Persistent vomiting with lethargy
• Signs of extreme pain
• Heat stroke or severe temperature abnormalities

Cats in the City Recommendation

Before leaving for an emergency facility:

1. Call the hospital first.
2. Confirm they are currently accepting emergency patients.
3. Ask about estimated wait times.
4. Follow any transportation instructions provided by the veterinary team.

Calling ahead can help ensure your cat receives care as quickly and safely as possible.