Riverside Veterinary Clinic

3.3 (34)
2504 NE Riverside Pl, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA

Hours:

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 – 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Riverside Veterinary Clinic

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:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting 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

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feanacar

Took my dog in. Was told there would be a $90 charge to see it. I said fine. I left the dog to go go get the money before I could get back. I was called by a nasty veterinarian telling me that I was in breach of contract to come get my dog.. I went in and paid them their $90, They never even weighed my dog gave it back to me kept my money and did nothing. Horrible people would not deal with them. All they care about is their money. I think they should give me my money back since they did not even weigh him. Outrageous

posted: 06/05/2024

Ken & Steve Timmons-Kinholt

We had a very good experience here with our dog Macy. We were visiting from Seattle when she developed a slight issue with an incision site from a tooth extraction. We were worried about getting her in but the receptionist Robin worked with us and fit us in at the end of the day. Dr. Matthews and her assistant Britney were very good; polite, professional and thorough. They checked her vitals, examined the site and verified there were no infections. They were able to snip a small stitch to solve the issue.

posted: 04/09/2024

angela tiglio-albitre

I had to take my little dog to Riverside as no one else had walk in or room for emergencies. He had been attacked by a much bigger dog and had huge puncture holes in his gut and entire belly was blue. Of course there is paperwork at some point in the process.i do understand that ...Before the tech even looked at the wounds I was told I had sign an estimate... 350-750$ before the doc even saw him. I signed it. I told them I would have to get a loan from my fam. I left him there as the tech said he would be taken care of. I left to get some money from family ... I made the mistake of telling them I did not get paid until fri. But was going to see what I could do. 15 min later, the veterinarian called to tell me to see if I had money yet. I reminded her I dud not get pd until fri. And I had not had the opportunity to speak to my fam abt. A loan. She told me that then I should come and pick him up . Also that it would be 90 $for the visit. . When I told her that I had not got to get money yet she replied "you can't even pay for an office visit? Definitely note of discust! Also added "that's not how this works you need to come pick up your animal. I never said I wasn't paying. I paid for the visit It was very sad to pick up my dog who was clearly hurt. But was sent home to die ... or not. I paid the 90$ for the office visit in which the dr . Refused to help him. Didn't clean his wounds or anything. Not even sure she even looked sounds like she read what the tech said. He was moving fine and walking when I left....he is not moving now! Prob has internal bleeding. So I paid 90. To be degraded by the rudest vet ever and to watch my dog struggle to breath or move. Hes not eating or drinking now. And I'm lost until I can pay upfront. I'm pretty pissed that walking into your filthy , smelly waiting room, sitting filthy chairs. And speaking to a tech for less than 5 min. Consists of an office visit.

posted: 06/05/2024

Candace Wright

A year ago they botched the growth removal surgery on my dog. The wound was still partially opened and the dressing on it wasn't put on well. It led to 2 months of treating an infected wound. The sutures ended up needing redone by Oregon Trail Vet in Hermiston (5 stars btw!) and they took over her care from there. HOWEVER, this place did not even remove the growth completely and did not communicate that. My dog had to be put to sleep a year later from cancer that had spread from the growth, and the growth was too big to safely operate on by the time she was well enough for it. Now for the recent problems: Last week or so I had requested my cat's medical records to be faxed or emailed to to other vet, the receptionist told me it would be done. Upon going to her vet appointment today I was told Riverside did not follow through. Oregon Trail Vet had called them earlier in the week for the records and someone from Riverside stated "I'll get to it when I get the time." Guess we'll see if they'll physically release the records to my family before I move!!

posted: 10/22/2021

Linner Mishler

Riverside Veterinary Clinic was a wonderful clinic while Dr Fine was there but once he retired he was replaced with Dr Jones, a veterinarian who does not even attempt to interact with her patients and is completely devoid of compassion. I will NEVER take a pet to her again.

posted: 01/03/2024