Heart of Oregon Veterinary Cardiology

Can't say enough good things about Dr. Atkinson and her staff. I never dreamed my dog would need a cardiologist but here we are. Everyone is so friendly and caring. Dr. Atkinson explains everything so well and takes great care of my dog.

I've been taking my sweet Emma here for the last 7 years. The doctor and the wonderful Karen has also been with us every step of the way and I couldn't ask for a better team for my baby girl. I never had any doubt of the care, my sweet Emma would get from them and Jimmi the Receptionist has also been great with us as well. Sadly, my girl passed yesterday at the age of 15 and if it wasn't for this team, I can guarantee her life wouldn't have lasted this long. So I am so thankful for you ladies and I will miss seeing you guys. Thank you so much.

I will never recommend this place to anyone, but will steer people away any chance I get. The staff was extremely unprofessional and outright cruel. I was falsely accused in person by a vet tech (and behind the scenes from the Dr.) of non compliance of administering a particular medication that I was in fact giving my cat. I was rudely talked down to by the assistant and was told to leave the office while at my scheduled appointment and never come back. This appointment was a crucial and a necessary follow up visit for my beloved cat with severe heart disease. I initiated this appointment given her concerning symptomology and drove a distance to get there only for my cat only to be refused care. This was outrageous and very heartless. An error was made on their part; all they had to do is review their emails where I specifically am asking them about the medication to make sure I am giving the right dosage or listen to recorded phone conversations i had with them. They took 3 days to respond to my email question and phone calls for needed clarification on the dosage for this medication. While i was waiting, I continued to give the medication but errored on the side of caution and gave her a lowered dose until i heard back from them that the amount needed to be increased since I purchased it in powder form instead of the compounded liquid which i was told was fine. They knew I WAS giving her the medication they said I wasn't giving her so I don't know what the problem was. When I asked for the opportunity to talk with Dr. Atkinson at this scheduled visit to clear up the apparent misunderstanding, the assistant said in a rude tone-" NO you are just going to need to leave now we will not be treating your cat, you will need to find another cardiogist elsewhere for her care". I was shocked at what they were accusing me of, of how they were treating me. their lack of desire to even communicate with me and listen to what I needed to share to try clear up their error of misunderstanding. or misinterpretation shows me they are not compassionate and able to communicate effectively. The previous week I had spent close to $2,000 on her care there. Why in the world would I be noncompliant if I am investing so much in her care and sending emails and phone calls to make sure I am doing everything correctly in regards to medication administration and management? I did everything i could to follow their instructions to them be falsely accused of not only noncompliance with a med but also told I was making excuses as well which really shocked me and quite upset me. I simply couldn't believe what was happening. I have never in my many years of seeing veterinarians for my numerous pets and my years of working professionally with vets, ever experienced anything like this. I wish this apon no one; no one deserves such treatment. Once home I immediately sent a long email to Dr. Atkinson; I was crying and in shock wanting to clear up any misinformation/ misunderstanding of what the assistant interpretted incorrectly that would have been shared with her given I wasn't given the opportunity at the appointment. Its been over a week without any response from anyone". This establishment should be renamed Heartless of Oregon" Think twice before considering this place. Any other cardiology practice would be a much better choice.

After one of our cats became seriously ill we eventually were referred to Heart Of Oregon Veterinary Cardiology in the Oregon Business Park II, which sits off of SW Upper Boones Ferry Road. This location is convenient to Tigard, Tualatin, and Lake Oswego and is associated with the Animal Dental Clinic there. Their other location is in Tanasbourne, and is associated with the Veterinary Emergency Clinic there. It is never easy seeing one of your furry family having a serious issue. But all I can say is that Dr. Atkinson is no doubt tops in her field. She is extremely knowledgeable, investigative, State-of-the-art, friendly, and caring. And all of the staff there is amazing as well. We thank them for their incredible care.

We rescued a dog that ended up having heart failure. Heart of Oregon has been there with us every step of the way. Giving us great direction, always available to get us through an emergency, and most importantly, they have extended and improved his quality of life. The love and compassion they give every animal there tells you they will give it everything they have got.