Best Friends Veterinary

In the ten years Dr. Janelle Walker has been my veterinarian, she has proven herself to be a compassionate and very experienced caretaker of my many cats and dogs. Animals are never rushed through her clean and thoughtfully designed exam rooms. She will explain what options are available to your pet for care, in addition to her recommendation. In complicated cases, Dr. Walker will not hesitate to consult or refer patients to specialists. She always has the best interest of the animal at heart. Her sensitivity extends to owners, and there are many of us who have been calmed and comforted by her support. She will even make house calls! She cares not just about the cure but the comfort of her patients as they heal and offers pain relief when warranted. I can unreservedly recommend Dr. Walker as a dedicated veterinarian who I trust completely with the care and keeping of those I hold dear. more

We love Dr. Walker and Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center.\r \r Dr. Walker is the best vet I have ever known. She sincerely cares about our family and that caring shines through in every interaction.\r \r My 4 year old Lab, Lola, who was a reluctant patient with previous vets, joyfully bounds into Dr. Walker’s door every time we go in for a visit. And we see Dr. Walker a lot since Lola likes to eat everything in sight—socks, tennis balls, underwear, hamster food and window frames. Lola actually gets more excited going to the vet than she does day-care.\r \r Dr. Walker does a great job of educating pet owners. I’ve learned how to recognize when Lola is sick, what plants and foods are bad, the importance of brushing my pet’s teeth and more.\r \r Dr. Walker also does a phenomenal job of patient follow up. She and/or her associates always call to check on how Lola is doing after any cold or surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Walker and Best Friend’s Animal Clinic to everyone I know. No one in Portland is a better veterinarian. Pros: Best vet in town! more

\r I recently have had the pleasure to take my pet to Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center. Dr Walker is now the sole owner and has a new and wonderful staff! Since I was a new Client, I got a free exam just so I could see if I even liked going there. You don't find that too often, if at all! I was greeted right away with a big ""hello"" and smile. The paper work was complete and ready for me to review and sign as soon as I arrived. I spent no time waiting in the lobby and was escorted to an exam room. Shortly after that, the technician, Daniette I think her name was, (very warm, friendly, and knowledgeable) came in and did the preliminary exam. She was very good with my pet, who used to be afraid to go to the vet. Gentle and friendly. As soon as she was done Dr. Walker came in. Meeting her was a pleasure. You can tell right away that being a vet is in her soul! She takes her time and treated my pet as if he were the only patient she had. She was loving and caring toward my pet and treated me with kindness and respect. She made sure I understood everything and gave me an educated decision in my pets care. The following day I was amazed to get a phone call from Best Friends asking me how my pet was doing...and it was genuine concern! I highly recommend Dr. Walker and Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center!\r Wendy W. Portland, OR more

I went to this clinic because of location, but I found a short drive was worth it. The Doctor was ok, once we got to see her. I had a 4pm appointment and was seen at 4:30. In the mean time I waiting, no one said much to me, the phones rang off the hook with no one answering them. The Doctor seem to know what she was doing and was good with my Pup. The assistent was a space case, could barly understand her with all the ""ya know, and stuff"" being said. Over all the poor client service and staff was not worth the ok doctor. There are too many good vets out there. Cons: LONG waits, horrible communication more