Veterinary Cancer & Surgery Specialists
4.8 (170) 10400 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Veterinary Cancer & Surgery Specialists
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 893 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,889 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 18,600 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 26,422 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,619 |
| 4.6 | Hartville | 171 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,210 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 808 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,387 |
| 3.8 | MetLife | 749 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,412 |
| 4.0 | Pet Assure | 13 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 115 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 13,040 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 1,700 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 8,215 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,992 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 1,861 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
Dr. Wooldridge, Danielle, and the ladies at the front desk are fantastic at what they do. Dr. Wooldridge and Danielle took such great care of our sweet Cocoa. I appreciate the care and all the follow-ups with Cocoa. We feel that she is in the best hands with what we are dealing with. Thank you for allowing me to set up in the waiting room while I waited for Cocoa. When your pet is sick, I highly recommend this team of doctors and staff.
posted: 02/12/2025
The time this clinic gave me with my baby who had terminal large cell lymphoma was invaluable. They went above and beyond from the very start and turned a terrifying, sudden diagnosis into something we could handle on our own terms. Dr. Kang and Dr. Freeman took the time to reassure me and talk me through some of the hardest times of her diagnosis, particularly when she came out of remission and during times when I stressed over the financial aspect of it. I am truly blessed for being given the chance by this clinic to give Heidi as peaceful and comfortable of and end of life as we did. I received the time I needed to come to terms with losing someone so important to me, and never once doubted she was in amazing hands. It brought me so much joy to see how the staff interacted with my baby as well, knowing that she was loved in every step of her cancer journey made it all the more significant. Thank you for everything that you do, for how hard you work and for the effort you put in for each of your patients despite working in what I’m sure is such a difficult field. Pictured is my baby and the urn I got painted in her likeness.
posted: 12/18/2024
This past summer, our regular vet found a small tumor in the mouth of our sweet senior golden retriever and referred us to VCSS. It turned out that it was oral melanoma. All the doctors (Kang, Freeman, and Wooldridge) and the entire staff were always so kind and patient with all of our questions, but importantly, they were also straightforward and direct in delivering information and managing our expectations. With the expert guidance of the VCSS doctors, we feel good about the treatment options we chose for our beloved boy; they provided stellar care. We are so grateful to have spent another Christmas with our furbaby and are hopeful he will see his 9th birthday this April--happy and goofy as ever. Photo for the dog tax attached :)
posted: 01/01/2025
I am a Veterinarian practicing in the Willamette Valley. I have a patient and client that needed a second opinion. From my first chat with the receptionist to my consult with Dr DiBernardi, I have been nothing but impressed. Everyone was kind and very professional. And, they were able to deal with my client's concerns in a very timely manner. I will definitely use your services again. Thank you. 😻 Martha Rideout, DVM
posted: 01/27/2025
Such an amazing, compassionate and empathetic team! From scheduling the appointment to talking me through the procedure, everyone was great! Dr. Freeman made sure I understood everything and took the best care of Axe!
posted: 11/22/2024
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Veterinary Cancer & Surgery Specialists
10400 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222, USA(503) 908-1492