Viking Veterinary Care
Viking Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in Portland, OR. Procedures include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, Fear Free Nail Trims, Tick Disease and Heartworm Testing, and Microchip Placement and Registration.
About
Viking Veterinary Care is a Fear Free Certified general practice in Portland, OR, offering routine preventative care exams, urgent care, and technician services. The clinic emphasizes a calm and welcoming environment, utilizing padded, non-slip surfaces, calming music, and pheromones to reduce stress for pets. They provide positive reinforcement with treats during visits and adapt to each patient's unique needs.
The practice offers integrative and regenerative treatment options, including laser therapy, acupuncture, stem cell treatments, and platelet-rich plasma. They serve the local community, with a focus on transparent communication and ensuring pets are comfortable and cared for throughout their lives, from their first appointment to senior pet care.
Surgical team
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Rosie Gilbert
DVM, CVA
Dr. Gilbert was the first First Fear Free Certified Veterinarian in Oregon.
Procedures
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Fear Free Nail Trims
- Tick Disease and Heartworm Testing
- Microchip Placement and Registration
- adipose-derived stem cell treatments
- Regenerative Medicine Consultation
- Rabies Vaccination
- Veterinary Technician Appointment
- Urgent Care Exam
- laser therapy
- Chinese herbs
- Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Evaluation (TCVM)
- Fear Free Anal Gland Expression
- Class IV Therapy Laser Treatment
- Comprehensive Fecal Parasite Screen
- Fear Free Preventative Care Exams
Equipment
- HomeAgain microchips
- Class IV therapy laser from Companion Animal Health
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the approach of Viking Veterinary Care to pet examinations?
- Viking Veterinary Care conducts Fear Free Preventative Care Exams where pets are examined with their owners in a comfortable setting, often on the floor. The exam rooms feature padded, non-slip surfaces, calming music, and pheromones to reduce stress. Positive reinforcement with treats is used, and the team is trained in safe, gentle handling techniques.
- What types of regenerative medicine treatments are offered at Viking Veterinary Care?
- Viking Veterinary Care offers adipose-derived stem cell treatments and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. These can be used to treat musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis, intervertebral disc disease, and joint dysplasia. Compassionate uses for these treatments may also include inflammatory bowel disease, feline stomatitis, atopy, kidney disease, and other inflammatory conditions.
- Does Viking Veterinary Care offer acupuncture?
- Yes, Dr. Rosie Gilbert is certified to perform veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) since 2019. Acupuncture can be helpful for conditions such as arthritis, degenerative joint diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, neurologic issues, cruciate ligament injury, allergy support, and palliative pain management.
- What are the benefits of the microchips used at Viking Veterinary Care?
- The HomeAgain microchips used at Viking Veterinary Care contain a Bio-Bond anti-migration feature to help ensure the chip stays in place. These microchips also allow the clinic to determine a pet's internal temperature without a thermometer during visits. They can be placed during an anesthetic procedure, a Fear Free Preventative Care Examination, or a Veterinary Technician Appointment.
- What is the clinic's policy on rabies vaccination?
- Viking Veterinary Care prioritizes the health and safety of pets, families, and staff. Oregon law requires dogs to be vaccinated against rabies by six months of age, and it is strongly recommended for cats. Pets with an expired rabies vaccination may not be eligible for elective procedures, surgery, or certain treatments at the discretion of the veterinary team.