Fremont Veterinary Clinic

01/07/2024

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets! 

Today, we say hello to the purrfect Kuro! He is the pet of Rachael, one of our DAs/hospital assistants! 🐾

Q: Tell us the story of how you and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: As I was rolling down my window to order at a drive-thru, I heard tiny mews

coming from a bush. Inside the bush was a smol void, just a few weeks old. I took this adorable kitten home and we have been inseparable since. 🖤

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: Kuro is an all-black Domestic Shorthair, confirmed with DNA test results showcasing his variety of background. Kuro is eternal but he has been on this Earth for about 5 years. 🌎

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: Kuro only likes treats when he’s not supposed to have them (classic cat vibes).  This tends to result in him tearing open a treat bag and eating only a couple of them in the dead of night but somehow leaving behind the biggest mess. 🌪

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: Kuro loves this crinkly, shiny gold mouse toy with a green tail. He also enjoys his stuffed carrot shaped toys. 🐁

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet shared.

A: The moment we made eye contact as he lay helplessly with his paw stuck in the halfway-opened screen door, resolving the household dispute about who was leaving the door open, thus letting the cat out. We had to child lock the screen door from that day forward. 🕵

12/22/2023

We will be closed on Monday, December 25th, for Christmas Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th. We will also be closed on Monday, January 1st, for New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd. If your pet needs care during the dates that our clinic is closed, please visit your local urgent care or emergency clinic. We wish you and your pets a safe, happy holiday season! 🐶🐱🐾

12/22/2023

Happy howlidays! 🎁🐾🎉 With the holiday season in full swing, this often means having more guests and activity in your home. Your dog is a part of the family too, so we want them to feel comfortable during this busy time of year. Swipe to read more about different ways you can prepare your dog for holiday guests! 🐕👪

Here's the article link we used for the information:
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-behavior/preparing-your-dog-holiday-guests

12/21/2023

Happy pawlidays! 🌟🐾 With more holiday dinners on the way, here is a repost of our holiday dinner food safety info. During the holidays, we know you want to share the joy with your darling pets too! Swipe to read more about treats your pets can safely enjoy, along with information about what to avoid as well. 🐶🐱🍴
Here's the article link we used for the information: https://pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diet-nutrition/6-thanksgiving-treats-you-can-share-your-pets

12/14/2023

This incredibly cute Shiba Inu came to the clinic the other day! Her name is Rebel and we love her adorable pink harness! 🌹💖🐾

12/12/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio.

Today, we say hello to Rachael! She is a DA/hospital assistant here at the clinic and has been working here for 2 years. She has worked a variety of positions here and also comes with plenty of pet sitting experience! 🐾

Rachael's coworkers love her sweet, caring energy (and all of the awesome tricks she teaches Lex, one of the staff pets!). 😎

Read below for her Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see her! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: I love the family-like environment we have created, the amazing people I have met, and the life-long friends I've made during my time here. I appreciate all the opportunities that Fremont Vet has given me to learn and practice my skills in order to advance my career. 🍎

Q: What pets do you have at home?

A: I currently have one black cat named Kuro! I found him in a bush about 5 years ago and we have been inseparable ever since. 🖤🐾

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: Light purple!

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: I love to explore the PNW, going for hikes, and finding places to enjoy the water with friends. I also enjoy playing tennis and video games! 🎾🎮

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: I love being able to look in any direction and seeing a beautiful mountain range. There is such a wide variety of beauty that the natural landscapes offer here like the incredible trees, coasts, and wildlife. I also love the diversity of personalities people have here.🗻💚

12/11/2023

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets! 

Today, we say hello to the purrfect Tobias Sweet Pea, which is the family pet of Ginny, one of our DAs! We are also showcasing Ginny’s lovely garden because she does not yet have pets of her own but tends to her plant babies with great care! 💚

Q: Tell us the story of how you and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: While I don’t have a pet, I adore my parents’ cat Tobias Sweet Pea! Over this last summer, Toby started to appear frequently in my parents’ garden. They learned that his former owner lived a few doors down but was often traveling and looking to rehome him. So my parents welcomed Toby into their home and he became a part of the family! 🐾

I look forward to having my own pet one day. In the meantime, I cherish all of the time I get to spend with all the animals at the clinic! And in my free time, I love to take care of my plant babies! 🌿🤗

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: Toby is an adorable cat, assumed to be about 6 years old. 🐱

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: My plants love any sunlight they can get here and a consistent watering schedule! 🌞💙

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: It’s not a toy but an activity that Toby enjoys. He has recently started to bring my parents “gifts.” He likes to catch mice and let them run around loose in the house so he can continue to chase them inside. My parents have had to catch several mice and release them back outside. Now Toby has to get checked before he comes inside to make sure he isn’t bringing in any friends. 🐁

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet(s) shared.

A: Toby being welcomed into my parents’ home was memorable for all of us. As for my garden, I was able to grow a lot of produce over the summer like tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and lettuce! Gardening brings me lots of joy and I'm a proud plant parent! 🍅🥒🥗

12/07/2023

This adorable 5 month old Frenchie named Bruno came to our clinic the other day! He is too cute! 😍🐾

12/05/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio.

Today, we say hello to Ginny! She is a DA here at the clinic and has been working here for over 2 years. She has her degree in biology and is excited to have this as her first animal care job! 🐾

Ginny's coworkers appreciate her vivacious energy and sense of humor! She is always down to lend a helping hand throughout the clinic. She is also known for her sweet dance moves. 💪💃

Read below for her Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see her! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A:  I enjoy the variety of work I get to do at Fremont and getting to constantly learn new things. No two days are the same and I love that! I also have incredible coworkers!

Q: What pets do you have at home? 

A: I do not currently have any pets (yet), but I do have plants! :) 🌿

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: Yellow! 💛

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: A lot of my time outside of work is spent playing soccer around Portland. I enjoy cooking at home and love checking out different food spots as well. I also love to garden! ⚽

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: I’m grateful to have a plethora of fun outdoor activities to choose from in every season! 🗻
                     

12/04/2023

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets! 

Today, we say hello to the pawsome Kara and Krypto, along with the purrfect Murphy! They are the adorable pets of Katrina, one of our ASVAs. 🐾

Q: Tell us the story of how you and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: Kara's story is that I was searching on Petfinder and I saw a beautiful white dog with blue eyes and I just knew I had to have her. She is from Texas, so that was a harrowing 3 day drive from there in the snow. Krypto's story is that I saw the cutest little puppy on the Family Dogs New Life website and I went in to meet him which led to him coming home with us. Murphy's story is that my spouse's coworker had a pregnant cat that we took in and Murphy was one of her kittens. 🏡 🚗 🐾

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: Kara is a 3 year old boxer mix (that's what we were told). Krypto is a 7 year old German Shepherd mix. Murphy is a 19 year old domestic medium hair cat.

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: Kara and Krypto like all kinds of treats, but they have agreed that freeze dried chicken is the best. Murphy's favorite treat is probably Churus. 😋

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: Kara's favorite toy right now is the turkey leg toy from Barkbox because it has a good handle and she can swing it around. Krypto's favorite toy is a salad themed toy that he got from Barkbox and it is just the right size for him. Murphy's favorite toy is a shoelace (classic cat vibes). 😆

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet(s) shared.

A: Kara's most memorable moment would be when she was dropped off at my work right after her drive up from Texas and she was so happy to meet everyone! My most memorable moment with Krypto is the one time he was playing in the incredibly muddy backyard with my son when they were both young. I heard a knock on the back sliding door, looked outside, and saw a 5 yr old and a 6 month old puppy standing there covered in mud from head to toe! Murphy's most memorable moment was when she was a baby because she looked like a little ewok!.

11/30/2023

Our feline friend Rusty recently visited and we were all so happy to get to spend time with him! Rusty has been a part of the Fremont Family for many years. Here he is, snuggled up on Caitlin's shoulders. 😻🐾

11/28/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio.

Today, we say hello to Katrina! They are an ASVA, an advanced skills veterinary assistant. They have been working here at Fremont Veterinary Clinic for 3.5 years. They have experience working at a doggy daycare. They also went to school and took the test for veterinary assistance. 🏫🐾

Katrina's coworkers appreciate how hard-working and helpful they are! 💪

Read below for their Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see them! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: A: Being able to work with and help animals! Plus, Fremont is a lot like a family and we all get along here. 🤗🐾

Q: What pets do you have at home?

A: I have 2 dogs and a cat.

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: Green! 💚

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: In my free time, I love to crochet, do wire wrapping, and watch horror movies. 📺🦇

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: The greenery and the rain! Plus, I like the fact that it doesn't usually get too hot or too cold here. 🌲🗻

11/25/2023

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets!

Today, we say hello to the purrfect Phantom! She is the darling pet of Caitlin, one of our DAs. 🐾

Q: Tell us the story of how you and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: I adopted Phantom from Pixie Project about 6 months ago! She was quite sick when I adopted her and I wanted to be able to help a senior kitty live her best retirement life. She’s doing amazingly well with the proper medical interventions and is thriving! 💃

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: Phantom is a tortico cat and she’s about 12.5 years old.

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: It’s very strange but she LOVES green beans! 💚

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: A wire cat chaser with a fuzzy orange worm at the end- she gets old lady zoomies with it! 🏃

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet(s) shared.

A: When she first rolled over and slept on her back with her little paws tucked in. I knew she felt happy and safe in her new home! 😴 🐾 🏡 💕 ☺

11/25/2023

Recent news stories have been covering the canine respiratory disease that hit the Pacific NW. We’re not seeing the high number of cases we were in the spring but for more information on what we know now, see our blog:

Recently, news outlets have been reporting on a new respiratory disease seen in dogs throughout Oregon and a handful of other states. We want to make sure you have the facts as we know them. In the spring and summer of this year veterinary practices, including Fremont Veterinary Clinic, began seeing...

11/23/2023

Happy pawlidays! 🐾 With holiday season here, we know you want to share the holiday cheer with your pets too! Swipe to read more about treats your pets can safely enjoy, along with information about what to avoid as well. 🐶🐱
Here's the article link we used for the information: https://pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diet-nutrition/6-thanksgiving-treats-you-can-share-your-pets

11/22/2023

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday Nov 23rd, for Thanksgiving. We will be open Friday and Saturday for regular business hours. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11/21/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio.

Today, we say hello to Caitlin! They are a doctor's assistant here at the clinic. You can often find them helping out all around the hospital, especially with assisting in surgery. They have worked here for over a year now and have experience working in clinics in other states like California and Hawaii!

Caitlin's coworkers love their positive and enthusiastic energy! They are a big sweetheart and an absolute delight to work with! 💜

Read below for their Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see them! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: I love all of our patients of course! Other than the amazing animals we see, I love my coworkers! Everyone is incredibly kind and helpful towards each other and our patients. 🤗 🐾

Q: What pets do you have at home?

A: My 12 and a half year old tortie kitty named Phantom (and I’m obsessed with her). 😍 🐾

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: I love lilac and maroon!

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: I’m a dancer, so when I’m not at work I’m often taking dance classes! I've done ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, and swing! I love to play video games, crochet, and cross stitch as well. I’m also in school part time to become a CVT! 💃

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: I grew up in Hawaii, so I love the lush green environment here in the PNW because it reminds me a lot of home. 🌴🌲

11/19/2023

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets!

Today, we say hello to the pawsome Piper and purrfect Pishi! Piper and Pishi are the pets of Samantha, our practice manager/CVT! 👋

Q: Tell us the story of how you and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: Piper is our first chihuahua! Before her, we had boxers. We were a little concerned that she might not keep up with our family's active lifestyle, but she has definitely shown us to not worry about her keeping up with us. Piper runs along my bike on my commute to work, which is 6 miles! She also likes to join us on long hikes, paddle boarding, mountain biking trails and camping! 🗻🚲⛺

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: We have Piper, our 4 year old black chihuahua and Pishi, our 5 year old black Persian cat. 🐾🐾

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: Piper's favorite treat is anything that's not a fruit or vegetable! 😂

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: Piper loves to play fetch at the park with a tiny squeaky tennis ball. 🎾

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet(s) shared.

A: Piper loves to snuggle inside my teenage daughter's hoodie when she is wearing it. Her favorite time for sweatshirt snuggle time is when we are having dinner at the dinner table. 🍴

11/16/2023

Today, we got to see the adorable Steve! Here he is getting a big hug from Ginny, one of our DAs! 🤗💖🐾

11/14/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio. 📷📝

Today, we say hello to Samantha! She is the practice manager of the clinic and is a certified Veterinary Technician. Samantha has been working here at Fremont Veterinary Clinic for 4 years, but she has been a CVT for 27 years! She comes with experience in general practice, cat only medicine, veterinary dermatology, emergency and critical care. She also has certification in Veterinary sonography. 🏥

Samantha's coworkers appreciate the variety of experience and knowledge she brings to Fremont. She is a hard worker and a great teacher! 🍎

Read below for her Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see her! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: One of my favorite things about Fremont Veterinary Clinic is how kind and welcoming our team is to each other. 🤗

Q: What pets do you have at home? 

A: We have Piper, our 4 year old black chihuahua, and Pishi, our 5 year old black Persian cat. 🐾 🐾

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: My favorite color is rainbow! But if I have to choose just one color then it's usually purple. 🌈

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: I am a very active person! I love mountain biking, paddle boarding, and hiking. 🗻🚲

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: What I like most about the PNW is that there are so many places to go play outside! The ocean, mountains, and high deserts, just to name a few. We have so many wonderful options! 🌄⛺🌃

11/11/2023

On Saturdays, we share fun facts and photos of our adorable staff pets! 🐾

Today we say a hoppy hello to a frog named Bubbles! Bubbles is the froggy friend of our ACA/social media coordinator Amy! 🐸

Q: Tell us the story of how and your pet(s) became a fur-ever family!

A: I adopted Bubbles from my friend who knew how much I love frogs! Bubbles joined my home a couple years ago in the Fall and has been a hoppy part of my family ever since!

Q: What kind of animal are they and how old are they?

A: Bubbles is a White's tree frog, otherwise known as a "dumpy" frog. His age is a bit of a mystery, but he is an adult frog and is likely over 4-5 years old now.

Q: What are their favorite treats?

A: He loves to eat crickets.

Q: What is their favorite toy?

A: It's not a toy, but Bubbles does love to hang out in his frog-shaped bowl. He also has a miniature bathtub he sits in.

Q: Tell us about a memorable moment you and your pet(s) shared.

A: I honestly love the moments where I'm chilling on the couch and he's just vibing in his little froggy bowl in the tank. I think sharing those moments of peace at home with your animals is so beautiful.
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11/09/2023

Carport Kitty has been a part of the Fremont Family for around 15 years! Here is Caitlin, one of our DAs, giving Carport Kitty lots of snuggles during their recent visit to the clinic. 🤗🐾💖

11/07/2023

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio. 📷📝

Today, we say hello to Amy! They are an ACA (Animal Care Assistant) here at Fremont Veterinary Clinic. They joined us back in February of 2022 and came with doggy daycare experience, along with several years of pet sitting. They work hard to keep the clinic clean, organized and well-stocked. They help maintain our social media accounts as well. They also help out where they can in the hospital, including giving our patients lots of pets and telling them how cute they are! 🤗🐾

Amy's coworkers think that they are a hard worker and a big sweetheart! They also appreciate Amy's creative side. 🎨

Read below for their Q&A and be sure to say "hi" next time you see them! 👋

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: Of course, I adore all of the cute animals that come into work! And I enjoy the awesome people that I work with. I consider both the animals and my coworkers to be my friends! 🐾

Q: What pets do you have at home?

A: I have an adorable dumpy frog named Bubbles! 🐸

Q: What's your favorite color?

A: Purple! Especially violet and lilac. 💜

Q: What are some hobbies you have outside of work?

A: I love to be creative and am very passionate about art! I am always on the lookout for a new artistic medium to try. I enjoy drawing (especially cartoons), baking sweets, writing poetry, floral arrangement, and reading books and zines. I also love hanging out with my wonderful friends and trying new foods together. 🎨

Q: What is one of your favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest?

A: It's difficult to pick just one thing I love about the PNW! I absolutely love the beautiful diversity of natural landscapes here and watching the magic of the seasons change. I also love the creativity of this city and the many ways it manifests in the arts, music and food scenes! 🍁

11/04/2023

If you have any photos or videos of your cute pets in their Halloween costumes, drop them below in the comments! 📷 🎃🐾

Hope you and your pets all had a safe and happy Howl-o-ween! 🎃🐾🍂 Here are some of our staff members that dressed up with their pets! Swipe through to see more adorable photos of some of our staff pets. 📷✨🐾

1. Caitlin (with a photo of their cat Phantom), Amy (with a photo of their frog Bubbles), Mary Lou (holding her dog Littles), and Lindsey (holding her cat Lily). 🐕 🐱 🐸
2. Littles and Lily attempting a nose boop. 😆
3. Dr. Ross's dog Maisy dressed as a unicorn! 🦄
4. Dr. Johnson's dog Chloe repping college pride! 🌲
5. Dr. Johnson's cat Bullseye dressed as Wonder Woman! 🌟
6. Sam's dog Piper taking a nap break from their "Ruffaree" job. 😂
7. Megan's dog Layla dressed as R2D2! 🤖

11/02/2023

Hi Fremont family! We just wanted to say thank you to all of our wonderful clients for choosing us as your animal care provider. We love and appreciate our Fremont family and community! 🐾

Keep an eye out for our "Meet Us Mondays" and "Staff Pet Saturdays" posts to learn more about our staff and their darling pets! 🐾

We would love to share photos of your precious pets that come to our clinic, so be sure to tag us on Instagram for a chance to be featured in our social media stories! Our Instagram is 🐾

We also have more information about our clinic on our website. 🐾

03/27/2023

Welcome back to Meet Us Mondays!!!

On Mondays, we showcase a member of our staff with pictures and a brief bio.

Today, we say hello to Mary Lou. She is one of our very talented CVTs (Certified Veterinary Technician). She joined us in November 2017. Mary Lou can be found in almost every area of our hospital, covering surgery, hospital, lab, and helping with tech appointments. With her vast knowledge and incredible experience, Mary Lou is an incredible and important member of our team.

Q: What is your favorite part about Fremont Veterinary Clinic?

A: Mary Lou is a big fan of our supportive work culture (so are we!). She also tells me she loves her co-workers. Mary Lou can often be found hanging out with her wonderful coworkers.

Q: What is a little-known fact about you?

A: Mary Lou tells me 2 things I didn’t know. She’s a Horse Trainer, and she’s been a CVT for over 15 years.

Q: What’s your favorite color?

A: Navy Blue

Q: What pet’s do you have?

A: Littles. He’s an adorable 13yr old Toy Poodle

Q: When you're not at work, what are you doing?

A: Riding and training horses, hip hop dance class, and hot yoga.

Mary Lou’s coworkers tell me they absolutely love her! She's a hard worker, who's caring, talented, and fun to be around. We all benefit from her work ethic and great sense of humor.

Be sure to say "hi" next time you see her!

03/16/2023

All of us, especially Dr Johnson, loves when Baloo and Koda stop by for a visit!

03/15/2022

Dear friends of Fremont, we are once again inviting one human into the room at a time for their pets' exam(s).
Bring your mask, keep it on indoors, we'll wear ours, and let us know if you prefer to stay in your car for the appointment.
Still text to check-in.

01/11/2022

Because of the recent surge and omicron variant we will continue to offer curbside service. To learn more see our blog. Thank you again for your patience and support. http://www.fremontvet.com/continued-curb-side-service/

Continued Curb Side Service   As we enter the 3rd year of the COVID pandemic we recognize that you are growing weary of curbside service. We too are ready to be done with this. Our staff is tired, frustrated and misses the more personal interaction we have when folks are able to come in our practic...

12/27/2021

Due to snow and icy roads for clients and staff coming in, we will open delayed at 10am today.
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Thank you for understanding, and be safe!

People across the Portland metropolitan area woke up Sunday to a snowy landscape of varying degrees.