Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic

4.3 (121)
4325 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97221, USA

Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Scales & Tails Exotic Pet 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 11,757
4.9 Embrace 17,158
4.9 Fetch 18,571
4.2 Figo 2,602
4.7 Hartville 165
4.9 Healthy Paws 10,008
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,343
4.0 MetLife 652
4.8 Nationwide 21,407
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 113
4.3 Pets Best 12,232
4.6 Pumpkin 1,473
4.6 Spot 7,033
4.9 Trupanion 73,743
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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Megan Munson

Took fantastic care of all of our rats from adolescence into old age. Such an empathetic and knowledgeable staff. Super collaborative on care through a few chronic issues, and always demonstrated a lot of love for our girls. Thank you Scales & Tails!

posted: 06/04/2024

Madeline Cicalese

They refused to refund my prepaid next exam even though it was well over a week notice. I spent hundreds of dollars there for my animals and had to give up my ferret. I desperately needed my money back which was about $70 ish. I told them I was struggling and apparently they didn’t care because I got no reply after that. Thanks, Scales and Tails.

posted: 09/05/2024

Jopey Coffin

I really can't say enough great things about this veterinary clinic! This is the second vet we've taken our box turtle to, trying to resolve some plastron fungus, and I am kicking myself for not making this the first place we went to. The first place we had gone (avian and exotic vet clinic), and wasted a year of time with, really did nothing of value for our turtle. But back to Scales & Tails: From the second we got here, it was just apparent that we were in good hands. The tech spent 40+ minutes taking down all the relevant information about my animal, and his habitat, and then took my animal into their care for the next 7 hours, doing a very thorough exam, and coming up with a plan that I'm hoping is going to actually make a difference. They made sure that we knew how to do the things they prescribed for our turtle, and scheduled us another appointment for 3 weeks at a discount to check up on the progress. I'm just relieved that this vet is nothing like the last vet. This place is the real deal, and worth the drive out to Beaverton. ** Update ** I just noticed that I hadn't updated this since the first time to this establishment, and I feel it's worth coming back here and saying that this clinic is so so amazing. They cured my turtle of a pretty aggressive fungal infection. Helped us intervene on a shell with some shape issues, and I just cannot say enough good things about this place. The vet really cares about reptiles and other exotics. She has treated our baby like he was one of her own. Every time we come in for check-ups, she goes so far out of her way to tell us what a wonderful turtle he is, and it's just so obvious that she knows and remembers these animals on an individual basis, and it just means so much. Our turtle is not only surviving, but thriving, and this was absolutely not something that was guaranteed to happen, but instead is something that's only happened with the help and expert care of Dr. S. A million words couldn't express our gratitude, and I hope that this is our vet for many years to come.

posted: 03/24/2024

Lindsey Stallings

I would give Scales & Tails 10 stars if I could. The whole team is lovely and amazingly helpful. I trust them completely with my bunnies. I don't think my boy rabbit (Felix, pictured) would be here today without their help. I wish they could be open 24/7 so I never need to go elsewhere! Haha. I highly recommend this vet for any of your exotic pets. Thanks, Scales & Tails!

posted: 12/20/2019

Rob Reed

I board my guinea pigs here when I travel. They get everything they need and Kate takes really good care of them.

posted: 09/24/2024