What kind of person wants to be a Veterinarian? You're working with beings that cannot communicate, will likely bite you and more likely than not need to be muzzled... and then there are the animals,... Read More
What kind of person wants to be a Veterinarian? You're working with beings that cannot communicate, will likely bite you and more likely than not need to be muzzled... and then there are the animals, not just their owners. It takes longer to become a Vet than a Doctor for humans and you have infinitely more to learn. Well I don't know what psychological makeup it takes to do all this but I am damned glad that Dr. William Cleveland chose this path because he is, hands down the best Vet I have ever encountered.The staff is amazing and has through our last four dogs (Zachary Taylor, Dammit, Maggie, Chloe) been a tremendous help in maintaining their health. When it came time to put down Dammit they were supportive and made the whole horrible thing somewhat bearable. After we lost Zachary, even though an emergency Vet had to do the putting down, they sent a card. Now we have Bristol the Coonhound and Cappy (short for Cappuccino) the half Lab/half Heeler. We are sure that they too will have long, healthy lives.The people at Salmon Creek Veterinary Clinic always handle us so well, be it in person or on the phone. This last 4th of July we knew we would have nervous issues with Bristol the Gun-shy Coonhound so I called and asked about tranquilizers, they dispensed them to us without even a visit with Bristol. They know the dog and keep good records, what an easy remedy to something we thought would be a problem.One warning, if you are making an appointment try and avoid Monday's, especially early, because all the people who have problems with their pet over the weekend come in for an Emergency visit. You will have an extra wait on your hands.I don't care where you live in the Portland Metroplex, it's worth the trip across the river to come see Dr Cleveland and his associates here. Read Less