Dr. Chris Ortner as well as the rest of her vet colleagues and support staff offers the best pet care I have ever experienced. I have been a client of Dr. Ortner?s animal hospital for many many years after leaving a clinic that treated my dog?s health care as secondary to the business they were in. I do understand vets who are in the ""business"" of animal care versus those like Dr. Ortner who love all animals and have their best interest in mind. Dr. Ortner and her staff always took excellent care of my dog and when we would arrive for a visit we were greeted as if part of their own pet family. I have recommended Cascade Animal Hospital to several other friends who are very happy with their animal?s treatment there. In this past year especially as my dog battled bone cancer I could not have asked for more compassion always ensuring his care and comfort were top of mind. Whether during a visit or a phone call to check in to see how he was I know they all truly cared about him. I did try heroics including surgery, radiation and chemo (they don?t get sick like people) and while Dr. Ortner would keep an eye on his daily well being she recommended his treatments be done by local specialists that she has relationships with to give him the best chance possible. Right up until his last day I had the support of people who genuinely loved my dog, who made that last good bye as special as it could be and even held a memorial service because so many staff were touched by his passing. So as I contemplate now getting another puppy there is no question that my next little guy will have the absolute best care for a healthy life. If you consider your animal part of your family there is no question you need to entrust their care to Dr. Ortner and her wonderful staff.
Pros: Most compassionate and knowledgeable vet care
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