About Thistlepaw
Vets who actually take their time.
Four vets, eight nurses and one very spoiled clinic cat — caring for Portland’s pets since 2011.
Our story
A clinic built around calm
Dr. Emily Hart opened Thistlepaw in 2011 after years in busy hospitals where pets were scared and owners were rushed. She wanted a place where every visit feels slow, kind and clear.
2011
Opened with two exam rooms
2016
In-house lab and digital X-ray
2020
Certified Fear Free clinic
2026
12,000+ pets cared for
4.9★
860 Google reviews
12k+
happy pets
15 yrs
caring in Portland
24/7
emergency line
Our vets
Meet the team
Four vets, eight nurses and one very spoiled clinic cat named Biscuit.
Dr. Emily Hart
Lead veterinarian
Dr. Marcus Reed
Surgery & orthopedics
Dr. Sofia Alvarez
Exotic pets
Dr. Noah Kim
Dentistry
Our promises
Three things we never compromise on
However busy the day gets, these stay the same.
Fear-free, always
Gentle handling, pheromone rooms and treats — never force.
Honest advice
We only recommend what your pet actually needs.
Clear pricing
A written estimate before treatment, every single time.
Reviews
Loved by pets (and their humans)
4.9 out of 5 from 860 reviews on Google.
Our anxious rescue actually wagged his tail walking in. Dr. Hart was so patient with him.
Jessica M.
Owner of Milo, beagle
Seen the same afternoon I called, lab results in 40 minutes and a clear price upfront.
Daniel K.
Owner of Luna, cat
Finally a clinic that knows rabbits. The wellness plan pays for itself in a few months.
Priya S.
Owner of Clover, rabbit
Book your pet’s visit in under a minute
Pick a time online or call us. New patients get a free nail trim on the first visit.
Opening hours
Mon – Fri
8:00 – 20:00
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
Sunday
Emergency only
Address
37 Linden St, Portland