Gateway Veterinary Hospital

Have had a very good experience her with our dog. She has received all her treatment here including getting fixed. The tech's really care about the animals and the prices are reasonable. I would recommend to anyone. Read Less

Up until now, I've been happy with this clinic. They seemed to care about my dog and listen to me. My Lady was my life. She was everything to me. She passed away after Xmas and we chose to take her to gateway vet as we did in life. She really liked one tech in particular who always commented on how she looked just like her old dog. If I had known my baby's ashes would be sealed inside an ugly cardboard box that looks as if it came from dollar tree, I would have taken her elsewhere. This is disgusting and disrectful! No one told me she would be in a cardboard box. My cat's ashes are in a wooden one that I can paint. I can take a couple screws out if I want to spread his ashes somewhere and still have a memorial for him. I would have to completely demolish this ugly thing to do that for my Lady. I don't want to see her ashes and have no plans on spreading them for the foreseeable future. This is heartbreaking all over again! I felt relief when I got my kitty home; I just feel pain and disgust that my last baby is put in a cardboard box. They didn't even take a pawprint and they said they would! I wish I would have taken her elsewhere. Read Less

Dr. Matt Belquist is a jerk. He publicly humiliates and talks down to his wonderful staff. He's also rude to clients. He may know a thing or two about pets, but he clearly doesn't know anything about people.The stars given are only for the amazing staff. They have been consistently kind and skilled. They're lovely, but we won't be coming back. Life is too short to deal with a condescending a-hole. Read Less

I came here for a second opinion. Though I ended up having my kitty's procedure done at the first place because the cost was comparable and they could do it a little sooner (and even Gateway vet said I should because it would be sooner), the honesty and kindness of the staff here impressed me so much. They even called to see how my furbaby's surgery went, after I had it done at the OTHER place!! Top notch.Read Less

I think Gateway Veterinarian Clinic is great. I have been going to here for almost 10 years, and I wont go anywhere else. I also love how the staff and the doc treats the patients and their humans, like family. I would recommend Gateway Veterinarian clinic to all your beloved companions. :) Read Less

I recommend Gateway Veterinary Clinic above all.  I have been bringing my pets here for a long.  The staff and the doctor are great to work with.  My cats give this office a "paws" up review.  I find this office personable, reliable,  friendly,  affordable,  and honest. Read Less

Dr. Dahlquist and his staff are the BEST. I took my two French bulldogs here, the staff were so friendly and caring. For both exam fees, rabies shots, and to have blood work and diagnosis done on a lump on my one bully's back, and my other bully's breathing issue looked into, it cost me just about $190. The prices are reasonable, and the staff isn't trying to up sell you products, they only care about your animals health and well being. They will be our new permanent vet. P.s. all the complaints about the doctor are ridiculous, he's an awesome vet who just has a dry sense of humor. He truly cares about all the animals he sees, and its clear from the moment you meet him. Read Less

What a wonderful team. Dr. Dahlquist is a gem who really loves what he does and cares about his patients. He's truly professional and great with cats and dogs -- and with their owners, too! We feel very comfortable having our animals in their care. Read Less

Just had the absolute worst fucking vet visit I have EVER EVER EVER taken my Nikko to in the 11years I have loved him. The short fat bald white asshole vet came into the the room, gave me this buckshot psycobabble about how me telling him "alright" is interpreted by MY dog as it's ok to bark and growl. I said, I've been his mom for 11yrs and we have OUR language worked out to where "alright" means "that's enough." he then proceeded to roughly scratch Nikko on his butt area, which is a sensitive spot!! Nikko snapped at him, then he tried again and he snapped w the vets aggressive petting. The vet then grabbed the muzzle whipped it on him and latched it with out even measuring his snout size. IT WAS WAY WAY WAY TOO TIGHT!!! He then picked Nikko up at arms length away, and taunted him saying "I'm bigger then you, I'm bigger than you!" he dropped him on the counter, then picked him back up, and Nikko started to shit and puss all over him. The vet put him down and Nikko immediately started frantically trying to take off the muzzle, as if he was being suffocated. I ked if we could loosen it, and the vet said nope! He held the muzzle clasp in his hand and had Nikko half way dangling and said "you can leave if you want." I grabbed my Love and we were out. He is panting so hard rt now in the car. I will be writing a yelp review as well as any suggestions y'all might have so that never happens to another pet.Read Less

Just had the absolute worst fucking vet visit(7/1/2015) I have EVER EVER EVER taken my Nikko to in the 11years I have loved him. The short fat bald asshole vet (Dr. Matt Belquist) knocked loudly, which made my chihuahua bark.  He then came into the the room, I tried to calm my dog down by saying " Alright alright" then the vet gave me this buckshot psychobabble about how me telling him "alright" is interpreted by MY dog as it's OK to bark and growl. I said, I've been his mom for 11yrs and we have OUR language worked out to where "alright" means "that's enough." he then proceeded to roughly scratch Nikko on his butt area(did not let him sniff him, just went straight for his butt),which is a sensitive spot!! Nikko snapped at him, then he tried again within seconds of the first attempt and he snapped again w the vets aggressive petting. The vet then grabbed the muzzle whipped it on him and struggled to get the clasp to click, he did it with out even measuring his snout size. IT WAS WAY WAY WAY TOO TIGHT!!! He then picked Nikko up at arms length away as he was squirming, and taunted him by saying "I'm bigger than you, I'm bigger than you!" Nikko squirmed out of his hands and he DROPPED him on the counter(Nikko tried to regain balance), then the vet picked him back up, and Nikko started to shit and piss all over the vet. The vet put him down on the examining table and Nikko immediately started frantically trying to take off the muzzle, as if he was being suffocated. I asked if we could loosen it, and the vet said NO! He held the muzzle clasp in his hand and had Nikko half way dangling(with both front paws off the exam table) and said "you can leave if you want,"  I said YES I"M LEAVING, he unclasped the muzzle and my dog fell back down on all fours. He is panting so hard rt now in the car. I will be writing a yelp review as well as any suggestions y'all might have so that never happens to another pet.***That was my Facebook post before I even left the parking lot of this hell hole!!I will be filing a complaint with the Veterinary Medical Examining Board, as well as making as many pet parents aware of how he treated my dog!  THERE IS NOT ONE STANDARD OF CARE, ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!!!  The vet tech (Rebecca) was very nice, let Nikko smell her, asked for my assistance with taking his heart rate and anal temperature.  She was accommodating to my senior, hot(my car doesn't have A/C, and we drove from Interstate and Rosa Parks area) chihuahua.  If you think of all the chihuahuas you know, how many of them don't have some kind of sass?  How many are one owner dogs and usually don't let you pet them?  You have to slowly ease into petting one.  All breeds need certain accommodations, and the vet should have taken a different approach and not gone with the Napoleon syndrome bullying.  Maybe my dog had a bigger penis than him, and that angered him from the beginning?I am a PSU student, and I have never in my 30 years of life written a yelp review, but when a dipshit fucks with MY dog and treats him the way he did, I want as many dog/pet parents to know about this place, and stay away if possible. I am also filing a complaint with the Veterinary Medical Examining Review board! Read Less

My German shepherd was a genius.  He rode motorcycles, shut doors, protected children, and vanquished evil doers.  When it was time to put him to sleep, I was absolutely devastated.  The staff at Gateway Veterinary was absolutely amazing.  They treated both me, and my loyal dog with the utmost respect.  My friend from the military had come with me, and as we left we were probably the only two trained killers the staff had ever seen crying like babies.  They not only did not tease us, but they offered heartfelt condolences, and good coffee, all at an amazing value.  It is a good business because it is staffed by great people.  Honest, skilled, and compassionate. Read Less

I have been taking my pets to see Dr. Dahlquist, Rebecca and staff for over 10 years now and wouldn't take my pets anywhere else! I have lived in different cities and had tried different vets near by.  NONE of them come close to the care and compassion I receive at Gateway.  I find the negative reviews hard to believe.  They have always treated my pets like their own and have always worked with my budget. Your not a number, your a member of the family.  Dr. D has always made sure I was an educated pet owner and dosent push things that aren't necessary.  He is excellent with exotics and a terrific surgeon.   If your looking for the best " bang for your buck" and the quality of your pets life is minuscule;  then there are plenty of places that can't wait to treat u like a number!   But Not me and my kiddos.. we will take the health care that's on the path to the quality of their life! Read Less

All I can say is.... These guys here are the best. I can't Thank them enough for giving my Sam E Dog the best care to keep him comfortable the year or so before his passing. I still have one more dog that they take great care of. Read Less

The staff at the office is extremely friendly. I did have a bad experience when I got my dog Shorty fixed. They let me know that she might already be in heat in which case the procedure is double the price because the dog is more at risk (so they were going to charge me $240 instead of $110). They called me later that day after I dropped her off and let me know that she is in heat and the fee will be higher. I could hear my dog screaming in the background and the first thing she said to me is we have some bad news. Not such great service, my heart almost jumped through my throat. I paid the extra money and my dog ended up completely fine. Now three four months later I did get three months behind on my bill and they sent me to collections. I tried calling and offering to pay whatever necessary to bring it up to date (my card number had changed and I just kept forgetting to call them). However they are saying I need to pay for the full 12 months of the wellness plan before I can reestablish service. Even thought I only used seven months of it. So I need to pay the other 5 months for absolutely nothing at all and then setup a new plan for another twelve months? Needless to say that will not be happening. I will pay what I owe and be done and NEVER return. BEWARE! Read Less

I've only interacted with this clinic over the phone to get records, but they are very prompt, courteous, and helpful. Seems like the clinic is really good at internal communication - everyone's on the ball here!+ infinity stars for Dr. Dahlquist throwing much-deserved shade on NaturalNews! Read Less

Yesterday was my first visit and I have to say I was pleased with the vet and his staff. I've never felt any love or commitment to any vet over the years and I'm hoping my girls and I have found a clinic to be loyal to. Dr. Dahlquist seems to be a pretty cool guy and didn't have any problems getting physical with my super anxious pit :) Read Less

This is late in saying it, but a few years ago my lovely cat had a horrible abscess that required surgery. He was in awful shape and I was so worried he wouldn't make it through the procedure but Gateway did an excellent job and kept me informed throughout the process. The prices and treatment here beat all the other vet clinics I have tried. The staff are friendly,informative and very empathetic. One thing I love about gateway is that in all the times I have taken my boys here they never tried to upwell me or sell me products i did not need. This has happened at every other vet i have been to in Portland. Read Less

I recently was looking for a vet to take my rescue mama dog to. She was 58ish days pregnant and I wanted one final well check done prior to her whelping. I sent Gateway Vet Hospital an email, inquiring about their exams, fees and if they had any specials for new clients. After reading some great reviews online I figured that they would be a fantastic place to take my dog to! I got an email back stating that they do not do free initial exams and what they normally charge, and they recommended I go to Banfield. I absolutely do not like Banfield as I have had many bad experiences there and shared with Dr Dahlquist my experience there. I will quote our emails from here:Dr Dahlquist to me (after I stated my recent experience with Banfield, see my review on the one in West Linn/Lake Oswego area): You would not like us either.  Science Diet is  not  "loaded with fillers" - there is dietary fiber -which you value in your breads, cereals and other sources - and likely pay extra for "an excellent source of fiber!".  The "best" foods are not gluten free, grain free or corn free.  There is a lovely Science article on dog genetics that discusses that wolves have 2 genes for carbohydrate metabolism and dogs have upto 30. RAW diets  are universally cited as incomplete and hazardous by veterinary nutritionists (with an actual PhD in animal nutrition). AHAA (American animal hospital association) and the AVMA advise against.  The grain free stuff is idiocy based on personal philosophy and no science or phylogenetic understanding of what dogs came from (think coyotes not wolves). I then replied stating that my dog had obvious allergies to the additives (corn, grain soy etc) and that feeding her RAW (with much help and support and dietary information from many people and resources) had turned her completely around. I then sent him information from the PetFoodAdvisor website regarding the ingredients to Science Diet. This was his response:Get off NaturalNews and Realpharmacy bull**** sites.Needless to say, I will NEVER be coming there with my animals. I was treated HORRIBLY by this vet and am shocked that he thinks he can get away with this!!! Granted, after he spoke so horribly to me I called him a bull headed jerk and other names, but this is absolutely ridiculous! Makes me wonder how he treats his clients behind closed doors. Read Less

Animals are always treated with respect by Dr. Dahlquist and his staff, who have been my vet care team since 2001 for dogs, cats and rodents. When my dog mangled a squirrel in the back yard and broke its back I took it to Dr. D and he instantly did the right thing by all of us. He helped a friend of mine through the euthanasia of her pet rat with dignity. He did two major surgeries on my Labrador's elbow that extended her life by three precious years. You can't do better for your pet than this private practice clinic. Read Less

The most friendliest clinic I ever go to! :)It doesn't come cheap but the customer service they provide is AMAZING. My mom does their sign work so we go there all the time for our pets. I love Dr. Dahlquist, Rebecca(I'll miss you!), and Kristen too! :) Read Less

Very disappointed. Had a sick puppy that needed attention this morning. Found this clinic to be near home and open at 8:00 am. Showed up at their doorstep at 7:58 am and waited outside until 8:30. No one ever showed up to open the clinic...totally deserted. Wound up taking my dog to Montavilla Pet Clinic (Dr. Behrens) with much better results. Read Less