Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral is an emergency & critical care practice in Portland, OR, staffed by 2 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include mechanical ventilation, Outpatient Ultrasound, Emergency & Critical Care, and behavior cases.
About
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral (BVER) is a woman-owned and operated specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. The hospital provides specialized services including Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Surgery, and Urgent Care. BVER is committed to delivering innovative and compassionate medicine, with specialists providing accurate information and a range of treatment options.
Serving the entire Portland, Oregon metro area, including Portland, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville, West Linn, and Oregon City, BVER welcomes ER walk-ins. Specialty services are typically provided via referral from a family veterinarian. The hospital provides inpatient overnight care.
Surgical team
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Dr. Lisa Mahlum
MS, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Mahlum is co-owner and medical director of BVER and will also be managing cases through the emergency and critical care department.
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Dr. Marissa Turner
DVM
Her professional interests include trauma management, toxin exposures, and respiratory emergencies.
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Dr. Julia VanDerslice
DVM, DACVECC
Her clinical interests include use of dialysis, plasma exchange and hemoperfusion in the management of kidney injuries, immune mediated diseases and toxicities as well as an interest in sepsis and multiorgan failure, traumas and neonatal kitten management.
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Dr. Anna Wilkins
DVM
Her professional interests include mechanical ventilation, nephrology, and the diagnosis/management of anaphylaxis.
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Dr. Kendal Besecker
DVM
As a new graduate, Dr. Besecker is passionate about small animal emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery and behavior cases.
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Dr. Clarice Brooks Goodey
DVM
As a new graduate Dr. Brooks has a passion for soft tissue surgery and is excited to grow her emergency and surgical skills at Bridgetown ER and Referral.
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Dr. Chloe Chaidez
DVM
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Dr. Abaigeal (Abbi) Davis
DVM
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Dr. Jenifer Grove
DVM
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Dr. Sarah Hunter
DVM
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Dr. Javiera (Javi) Poblete
DVM
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Dr. Olivia Roth-Carter
DVM
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Dr. Katya Schuster Barber
MS, DVM
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Dr. Erin Sevde
DVM
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Dr. Shelby Smyly
VMD
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Dr. Veronica Verdoliva
DVM
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Dr. Ricky Wagner
DVM
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Dr. Stephanie Weisbart
DVM
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Dr. Libby Luciani
DVM, DACVIM
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Dr. Olivia Nathanson
VMD, DACVIM
Procedures
- mechanical ventilation
- Outpatient Ultrasound
- Emergency & Critical Care
- behavior cases
- neonatal kitten management
- dialysis
- hemoperfusion
- diagnosis/management of anaphylaxis
- Neurology
- Surgery
- nephrology
- trauma management
- Internal Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Radiology
- management of kidney injuries
- soft tissue surgery
- Ophthalmology
- small animal emergency medicine
- plasma exchange
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the admitting hours for the Emergency Room at Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral?
- The Emergency Room (ER) admitting hours at Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral are currently from 7am to 12am (Midnight), seven days a week. ER walk-ins are welcome during these hours.
- What types of specialty services are offered at Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral?
- Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral offers a range of specialty services including Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Outpatient Ultrasound, Radiology, Surgery, and Ophthalmology. Urgent Care services are also available.
- Who founded Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral?
- Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral (BVER) was founded by friends and colleagues, Dr. Lisa Mahlum and Dr. Megan Steele. They partnered to build a veterinary hospital rooted in core values that foster a culturally inclusive environment and a medically driven workplace.
- Does Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral provide overnight care for inpatients?
- Yes, Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral provides inpatient overnight care. Their Emergency Room admitting hours are from 7am to 12am (Midnight), seven days a week.
- Are pet insurance plans accepted at Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral?
- While Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral does not directly process pet insurance claims, they note that pet insurance is a great option for making care affordable. With most plans, pet owners pay upfront and are reimbursed by their provider after filing a claim.