I recommend this place anytime someone is looking for a vet. I have tried 3 vets in the area and have found my happy place here. It is reasonably priced with three vets that really know their stuff and care about their clients and their fur babies. They have done everything from major surgery on one of my dogs (eye removal that went beautifully) to standard annual exams. They seem to diagnose my pets quickly and are extremely compassionate. You should give them a try! Read Less

My cat ripped out one of his claws over the 4th of July weekend and they were able to get me a same-day appointment when I called on Monday. Fair prices, clean and professional atmosphere. The vet was a little rough with my cat who is blind. I wish she would have given him time to sniff her, etc., but I think this is more an issue with me being overprotective than with the vet. Read Less

Dr. Emily Beck and her staff at Cornell Center are absolutely the most exceptional group of people I have ever found to care for my animals. The doctors put the care of your animal above anything else - meaning they do not look to wrack up a large bill by doing a lot of tests, the charges for the services they actually do are affordable (and to me feel perfectly reasonable). I appreciate so much the many ways that they have helped me through some very difficult situations and... decisions. My dog has a complicated medical history - inflammatory bowel disease, complicated by an unknown cause of hypoglycemia. Her diet is limited, her daily prophylactic medications necessary to keep her stable and out of the emergency room... without the meds she would suffer seizures and spiral downwards towards coma. Previous vets have shied away from treating her long term, but Dr. Beck didn’t bat an eyelash. She completely agreed with the treatment I felt had worked best for her and was willing to take over her care. As I’ve had new issues come up with my sweet 6 year old dog Dr. Beck has been able to provide us with conservative treatment for spinal impingement / beginning stages disc disease. Rather than sending us off to get an expensive MRI and then off to see a soinal surgeon she allowed us to decide to take the conservative route first and provided us with multiple medications to work to relax her muscles and keep her from moving around a lot to give her time to heal, provide (nerve) pain relief, and a strong an anti inflammatory that also helps the body fight hard against injury. Another instance of going above and beyond by the doctors and staff at Cornell Center - while I was stuck in the hopsital for a month, very sick and stressed about my dog being home hurt and me unable to give her adequate care during the day while my husband was at work for ten hour shifts, I called Dr. Beck’s office, in tears, to tell them my situation. Immediately they offered to have a staff member get a key to my home (which was close by) and have someone go each day to feed her and give her medications. This showed me they cared about my dog ls well being as well as mine. It is an awesome feeling to know you can rely on your vet in extreme circumstances. And... They have always worked me in when I have needed my pet seen. They have always found a way to get hard to find medications to me when I have needed them. They have even called other emergency vets to assist me when needed. I would trust any one if the doctors at this facility to privide care for my animals. I could go on but I feel like these examples are the essence of my experience with them. To Dr. Beck, thank you so much for your service to your customers. This community is very lucky to have you. And I am very thankful to have found you. Sincery, Anne Blake (and Fluff dog) See More Read Less

We are new to the area and had an emergency with our 11 year old dog, Bumper. It wasn’t bad enough to take to the emergency room so we called at 7:30 in the morning on a Tuesday. We were able to bring him at 9AM. We were met with friendly staff at the front desk. They could see we were distraught and stressed. They made the first few minutes relaxing and just that much more easy for us. We did not have to wait long for the technician to come in to the room to do all the vitals and get an initial understanding of what was going on. She was compassionate and caring. We continued to be put at ease. When Dr. Beck came in, she did a thorough exam and fully explained everything. She took the time to listen and troubleshoot his symptoms. When we started to discuss the course of care, she went through many scenarios and provided many options for us. We discussed all options of care and both came up with a plan of action for Bumper which would take care of his medical needs and consider our bank account. We came back the next day for a follow up appointment and saw a different vet. We knew Dr. Beck was off that day and I cannot remember the new Dr.’s name. He was just as compassionate as Dr. Beck as were the vet techs and the front desk associate. Seems like everyone at the clinic knew about Bumper’s condition and all were concerned at his well being. We felt valued and part of the family. Now three days later after the second visit, we receive a call from the technician following up on Bumper’s progress. In my decades of going to vets in three different states and three times as many cities, we’ve never received such quality care and compassion than this clinic/hospital. As long as we are in this area and have pets, we will continue to go to this clinic. As long as we know people with pets, we will refer others to go here as well. Amazing place, amazing people – we are very thankful for their help. I’m leaving this review on Yelp, Google, Next Door… wherever I can. Read Less

I am very pleased with this clinic. I saw Lyn Bedsaul, she was very kind and knowledgeable. She did great at keeping in contact with me regarding my dogs ongoing problems. I was able to get appointments within a couple of days of calling. I would highly recommended this clinic. Very kind and welcoming staff. Read Less

I've got a senior pup Rockstar who's had some troubles with his sight, anxiety, and some other things. Dr. Stanchfield has taken such great care of him! Saw him yesterday and in just a days wait of being on his new meds he's feeling so much better!! Going to be very sad to have to find someone new after we move. Definitely recommend this place! Staff is all very friendly as well. Read Less

I can't tell you how grateful I am to the entire staff at Cornell Center Animal Hospital. First Dr. Stanchfield has helped us so much with our little Jack Russell Waffles' skin problems. She had seen two different vets and a dermatologist prior to coming to Cornell Center Animal Hospital. She had been on prednisone and a topical spray for years to manage her skin condition and I just hated keeping her on the prednisone because of the side effects. Dr. S recommended a new drug that seemed like a miracle to me. My little Jack Russell was like a puppy again. She lost all the weight she gained from the prednisone and has had more energy. Second, Dr. V and Dr. Beck were both amazing when we recently lost our Aussie Xander to lymphoma. He wasn't presenting the usual symptoms so his was a tough case. They didn't give up and recommended all of the correct tests and procedures to come to a diagnoses. The entire staff was so compassionate and supportive while Xander was sick. We can't thank them enough for all of their help. There are three different vets at this clinic. I think they're all wonderful but if you would like to see a particular vet make sure to specify when you make your appointment since they are not all there everyday. They also have financing options available and accept Care Credit. We have four pets and I know they are getting the best care possible here. Read Less

STAY CLEAR!!!Sadly I have used this vet for a few years, it's been ok-ish. But man has it really gone downhill recently. I when in for the normal dog vacs and it all went downhill quickly. I normal see Dr. Emily Beck. But I guess she's rarely works now. So I was unknowingly assigned to Dr. Veronica Verdoliva, who I've never meet before. It would have been nice if when I scheduled they told me MY vet doesn't work anymore. Check one!Dr. Veronica Verdoliva is scared sheetless of dogs!!! I have a 35lb terrier mix, smaller dog. So was extremely difficult to get the check up that I was clearly going to be charged for. She didn't touch my dog, didn't look at her teeth, didn't to any type of exam. Check two!I told this vet that my dog has a tender tummy so please do NOT give her your treat. I always bring my own treats that my dog tolerates very well. I swear I told the vet this like 20 freaking times and she still was super insistent on giving my dog, which I think I know pretty darn well, her treats (of which are full of processed crap ingredients, more calories, just bad treats!). I darn near had to hit the vets hand away as the kept feeding my dogs treats. WHY can the vet not listen to me!?! SO frustrating. Check three and four!So to recap I got charged for a check up that didn't happen, the un-dog friendly vet didn't listen to me once, they didn't do any testing they should have insisting I come back for a second visit (and of course pay for another office visit), over feed my sensitive dog bad treats even after I said multi time not to (they didn't care if my dog went home to vomit or have screaming sheets). CHECK FIVE! YOUR FIRED!PLEASE DO NOT USE IF YOU CARE FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFTEY OF YOUR PETS. THEY DO NOT KNOW ANIMALS !!!!! Read Less

I have a dog and a cat who I take to Cornell Center. My cat loves everyone, and the vets treat him really well. My dog has major anxiety and is very difficult at the vet. Dr. V had been amazing in helping my dog and I feel comfortable, as well as providing calming aids to help my pup feel more relaxed. I would definitely recommend Dr V to anyone who's animals experience anxiety going to the vet! Read Less

I absolutely love this vet clinic! I've taken my kitty here to figure out why she was constantly having coughing fits and I found out that she has asthma along with allergies. Through this experience, I've learned that she is very picky with pills which of course she needed to help her feel better. But Dr. V found a liquid medicine that works for her and she is now getting better! What I love about this place is not just what this awesome vet has done for my cat, but how all of the staff there treat you like family! They really care about all of their furry patients and my family has gotten calls from them asking how my dog and cat are doing after a few days. I don't know many vet clinics that do that! I also love how everyone there does their best to help my kitty when she is getting a check up. She is a very sensitive and shy cat. I also love how I can take my cat to the vet without feeling afraid of what they will say. I've visited other vets and there have been times where I felt like I was being judged. The vet that I always see here is Dr. V. I feel comfortable talking with her and she is definitely not there to judge. She's very nice and wants to help any way that she can. Thanks to this vet clinic, I am learning the best ways to help a sick pet by choosing the best option for them when I take them to the vet, and what I could do to help them feel better at home. I absolutely trust everyone there with my fur babies. Thank you so much Cornell Center Animal Hospital and keeping doing what you all do best!! :-) Read Less

I have worked in the veterinary industry for many years. I have seen great hospitals and crappy ones. I moved to Portland about a year ago and began working outside of the industry. I was very scared to find a new vet because I trusted and worked with all my previous ones. I made an appointment with Cornell Center on a Saturday late morning and they were able to get me in. The receptionists were some of the best I've interacted with. They were courteous and friendly even before I apologized a million times for making an appointment so late. My cat was having a urinary issue and didn't realize till that morning. The technician was just as wonderful and listened to me about my cat (she is very hard to handle at the vet). I advised she may need sedation for an exam. When I came to pick her up, Dr. Stanchfield came in and explained what they did. He told me they listened to my recommendations on how to handle her and did not need to sedate her! I was shocked and happy and immediately loyal to this clinic. He had great bedside manner and took his time to talk to me and develop a relationship. I received a card in the mail today that was from Dr. Stanchfield, thanking me for taking my cat in and also letting me know that he hopes my cat gets better and if she doesn't to definitely call. THE BEST PART is he addressed the card to myself and my 3 year old daughter who's name he REMEMBERED! I would give this clinic 10000 stars for customer service! You guys are going above and beyond. And you certainly impressed me. Thank you for recognizing this is so important! Read Less

I am a private dog trainer and met with them to network and partner with them. I was very impressed by the entire staff and their dedication and love of animals. They are almost done with their certification for being a Fear Free Vet Clinic. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who is fear and aversive free, I really appreciate and applaud the extra steps it takes to earn this certification. Read Less

I used to bring my puppy here and hated it. Every time I went in they charged me something outrageous! I took him to get fixed and it was over $400. When I asked why the lady said "because other places don't offer what we do like a nail trim" are you kidding me? The lady was rude and very sarcastic with answering my questions. I won't take my dog here again. Read Less

This was our first vet after we moved the neighborhood in 2009. After we had not so great experience here, found a other vet. Recently I started searching vets again because my dogs are getting old and start having problems so need a experienced vet. So I was checking Yelp, I found a review that was surprised me because it's similar experience. One of my dogs had ear infection. Every time they had to treat her ear, they brought her back. I thought that's little strange. When we were in CA, the vet always do that in front of us. Their receptionist was really nice but I was wondering why we were always the only customer there.And then,we were told that our other dog had "Level 4" of teeth condition which means really bad. Dr. Stanchfield gave us a estimate with $800. We thought that's crazy. So we went to get second and third opinions. The second doctor said there is NO standard leveling for condition of dog teeth and he said my dog's teeth weren't so bad. The estimates the second and third doctor gave us were both under $600.It was not only about money, he was trying to me hard to have the teeth cleaning for my dog. He said it should be the priority. I was uncomfortable. By the way, according to other vets, it's not emergency. While after that, I've heard very similar experience from my friend. She stopped going here either. And then I saw the other one here. I've having dogs for 30 years and sorry to say this to my neighborhood vet but I don't want to go there. Read Less

I absolutely love this vet clinic! I've taken my kitty Sapphire here to figure out why she was constantly having coughing fits and I found out that she has asthma along with allergies. Through this experience, I've learned that she is very picky with pills which of course she needed to help her feel better. But Dr. V found a liquid medicine that works for her and she is now getting better! What I love about this place is not just what this awesome vet has done for my cat, but how all of the staff there treat you like family! They really care about all of their furry patients and my family has gotten calls from them asking how my dog and cat are doing after a few days. I don't know many vet clinics that do that! I also love how everyone there does their best to help my kitty when she is getting a check up. She is a very sensitive and shy cat. I also love how I can take my cat to the vet without feeling afraid of what they will say. I've visited other vets and there have been times where I felt like I was being judged. The vet that I always see here is Dr. V. I feel comfortable talking with her and she is definitely not there to judge. She's very nice and wants to help any way that she can. Thanks to this vet clinic, I am learning the best ways to help a sick pet by choosing the best option for them when I take them to the vet, and what I could do to help them feel better at home. I absolutely trust everyone there with my fur babies. Thank you so much Cornell Center Animal Hospital and keeping doing what you all do best!! :-) Read Less

My cat was very sick, and my girlfriend took him in for a last minute emergency visit. We were hard for cash and they worked with us when it came to financing because their number one priority was making sure my guy was ok. I am so thankful for the help they gave him and my lady. If you're trying to decide where to go for your little guy or gal, this is the place. Read Less

I haven't gotten around to writing a review since my dog was seen several months ago but I think I should. I brought my dog in because he was acting nervous and was constipated. My other dog (who he lived with for many years) had just died and I think he was just sad and anxious.We saw Dr. Stanchfield and he started by saying I'd get half off. What he meant was half off only the office visit fee, not everything done. He took two X-Rays when one would have sufficed, then tried to charge to send X-rays to a third party instead of evaluating them himself.I had asked about a dental and they said they'd draw up a plan and send it to me later. They later emailed me with a dental costing over $800. With extractions they somehow knew they'd have to do. I rejected the plan.Overall, a very poor experience. Left me with an awful taste.I have since found a great vet at Banfield who gives me options and talks out what is necessary and why.I will say that the receptionist and vet tech were extremely polite and kind. Read Less

We took our dog here to have staples removed following a surgery (the surgery was at a different location). After about two months of battling with the dog to stop agitating the incision after it started to heal, and constant licking and misery, we noticed it getting worse and took him back in. A different Doctor looked at him and found two remaining staples under the infected area... Back on antibiotics. A visit is scheduled with a new vet to re-inspect the area since we no longer have confidence in any of our previous visits with Cornell Center. Our previous visits with Cornell Center Animal Hospital weren't bad at all- the employees were friendly and professional every time. Unfortunately, this was a one-and-done deal for us. Read Less

Dr. Stanchfield is fantastic. Not only was he able to correctly diagnose an issue our dog experienced a while back that three others could not, he commonly spends as much time in the exam room with us as we need, to answer questions, print resources for reference, and talk through treatment options. Can't say enough positive things about him and the staff. Read Less

I've used Cornell Animal Hospital for the past 13 years for my dog Shilo and he has received excellent care from Dr. Stanchfield and I've had great service from the front desk staff and assistants. They are all caring, thoughtful and professional. This is an excellent vet clinic! Read Less

Our dogs are our children and I don't think Dr. Beck understands or has enough compassion to understand that. Dr. Beck informed us that due to my dogs age his lump on his body had to be a tumor and that we were going to remove it and start chemo-therapy. She blurted this out to my husband and I and he instantly started crying. She kept going on and on about cancer. I had to put my hand up and said "STOP! We have to get it tested, I don't wan't to talk about cancer until we know that's what it is." She said well we can hope for it not to be cancer but in my experience it's a tumor. The Office Manager came in and couldn't look us in the eyes once. Not once when she apologized for the doctors rude beside manner did she look up. In fact she even told us that the doc knows what sh'es talking about. We received literature on this cancer and chemo-therapy treatment. When Dr. Beck shaved my dogs leg she showed me that it was red and told me IT WAS THE CANCER SPREADING!!!!! My husband and I left in emotional distraught. We cried all night and even in the morning. Late morning the doc called to tell me IT WASN'T CANCER. It was great news but I was so angry for her doing that to us. I expressed my feelings as calmly as I could. I asked Dr. Beck how she would like to go to the doctor about a mole and them tell her it's cancer before they even test it. She had zero remorse. In fact she told me "if I wouldn't have told you the worst case scenario, you wouldn't have got the test." My response was #1 you can't scare people into getting a test, and #2 WE TOLD HER THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WITH OUR LAST VET (they had his records) AND WE GOT IT TESTED AND IT WASN'T ANYTHING AND WAS REMOVED. I strongly feel that Dr. Beck did not learn anything from my experience and will deal with her next patient in the same manner. Also, not affordable. Prices can be compared to Banfield. Read Less

Took in my black lab which got a tumor or something on her neck and up to the side of her face. The doctor was super kind and caring and wasn't one of those fakes that pretend like they care. He did more than he was supposed to and took care of it as if it were his own child. Had to put her down anyways as she was of old age and it was probably a tumor that she had. The doctor didn't try to pursuade me into surgery or any other medicine that would make him more money but instead told me the truth, which was that it was probably time to let her go. He even did some things for no additional cost to see if maybe it would be worth it to still try to save her and gave us time with her before the shot, during the shot and after the shot and tried to comfort my brother who kept crying about her with a story of how he had to do the same thing to his dog when he was a kid and afterward always felt as though he got her hairs in his food. Also did not have any hidden fees and let us know how much every procedure will cost before hand. I would suggest this place to everyone. Read Less

I had the best experience here! My cat had a strange mark on her nose, and so we decided to take her in after a week of no change. They reassured us that she was okay, answered our other concerns and even gave us a coat hanger and a place to stay warm while we tried to get our keys out of our car! 50% off coupon for first visit too. This place needs more great reviews!Read Less

I drive from North Portland to Cornell Animal Clinic for vet care of my current and previous dog.  I used 2 other vets in Portland before switching to them and I'm glad I did.  My sister was already using them which is how I found this gem.  They are wiling to work within the restraints of what you want to do - titers vs pushing shots and not pushing expensive treatments.  My last dog had an intestinal issue which they tested for simple issues which didn't indicate the problem but Dr. Stanchfield pointed out that he could do lots of expensive testing and still not find it or we could treat it conservatively using food or additives and try to avoid things that flared it up - she lived almost 14 years with this treatment.  Dr. Beck was also wonderful over those 13+ years.  My new puppy has been there twice and seen Dr. V and someone else I've never met before but I trust Drs. Stanchfield and Beck to only work with the best so I'll be continuing there. Read Less

we have taken several of our cats here over the years and have seen all the vetsDr. Beck is our primary vet and I have the utmost respect for her knowledge, compassion and practicality. Dr. Stanchfield and Dr. V are also wonderful people and clinicians. They have dealt with all manner of pet problems from terminal illness to behavioral issues with care and sympathy to pets and owners. I love this clinic. They take such good care of our furry family members. Read Less

I have been taking our pets here since 2007 and just love this place! The staff is very personable and they each make an effort to know your family- pets and kids alike! We love Dr. V. She has truly made a difference in our pet family. I have never known a vet to be so invested in her patients. It warms my heart to know that she loves my pups! Read Less

I've been taking my pets to CCAH for over 15 years. Dr. Stanchfield and Dr. Beck are the best! My little sister used to work here many years ago and she continues to recommend this vet over other vets she has worked for (she is in a different career path now). They are very caring and trustworthy. They have performed regular check-ups, vaccinations, teeth-cleaning and minor surgeries on my dogs, cats and rats over the years. I completely trust them with the well-being of my animals! Read Less

This hospital was referred because Dr. Beck was supposed to be familiar with pugs and their problems.She has lived up to and surpassed my expectations.This is one knowledgeable AND caring Vet.I do trust her with the life of my Pug, his name is Samson )Thank youJim Read Less

We have been bringing our dog in here for years. We had been seeing an excellent vet elsewhere, but due to costs and our dog not traveling in cars well, we needed to find a closer location and more affordable services.  We did find that and also a very caring group of people who has treated our dog from vaccinations, teeth cleanings, conditions and medications,  from the vets to the technicians, to the front desk staff - our dog has been given the best care, the costs are comparable or less in many cases than other places, and we place trust in the diagnosis and treatments of our dog. Highly recommend for quality pet health care services at a affordable prices Read Less

I took my dog to this vet after a very bad experience elsewhere. My dog is nearing the end of his life and cost for his many ailments are getting excessive. They seemed very concerned about this and gave me the option to care for him at home, which was never an option before. I was very pleased. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Read Less

I have been taking my pets to the Cornell Animal Hospital since it opened 10 years ago. Greg Stanchfield is an excellent Veterinarian who deeply cares for each of his patients individually, as well as their families collectively. He never tries to push or sell products to us, and he will fit in a patient in an emergency situation. I recently referred him to a friend of mine who used to be a vet-tech, and she agreed with me. Dr. Greg is a well-trained and compassionate proffesional. If your loved one is really sick, this is who you want at the helm.......he will do everything he can to help your loved one. He's the only vet I'll ever take my pets to. Yes, the animals get nervous, but Dr. Greg is great about gently getting the work done, and not letting the animals run the show there. My dog hates the vet, but as a responsible pet owner, I never let that influence my decisions on what's best for them. This man has the right balance of compassion, courtesy and controll. Read Less

When my cat Harley was 6 months old, we took her to Cornell Center to get vaccinations and to get spayed. Dr. Nolte did the surgery, and it was very apparent that Harley was well cared for, and that she wasn't overly traumatized. When she developed ear mites a year later, we took her in again and this time she was seen by Dr. Stanchfield. First off, it was painfully obvious that Harley was SUPER scared, as this was only her second time at the vet. She's strictly an indoor cat, and with all the new sounds and smells, any idiot could see that she needed to be treated gently to help improve her emotional state. Unfortunately, this didn't seem to concern this vet. Dr. Stanchfield was so rough with her during the exam, even though Harley kept crying. She was so afraid that she just sat in one spot, trembling, while the doctor whipped her around, pried her jaws open, poked and prodded her, and SHOVED a cotton swab into her ear for a sample. I realize that there is a certain amount of this kind of thing that a vet needs to do to make a diagnosis, but he was really very rough about it. He treated her as if she had no feelings. The office staff is friendly and proffessional, and the medicine he perscribed fixed the problem. But, if you decide to use this veterinary practice, go with Dr. Nolte. She seems to have a lot more compassion for her patients. As for us, we are searching for a new vet altogether. Read Less