Preventative care
Stay ahead of common problems with exams, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and care plans that fit your pet's age and lifestyle.
Modern veterinary care in Portland
Calm, clear care for cats and dogs.
From wellness visits to urgent concerns, we help you understand what your pet needs and what comes next.
Time to ask questions
Visits are designed to feel calm, thorough, and easy to follow.
Gentle, low-stress handling
We use thoughtful techniques that help pets feel safer and owners feel supported.
Core services
Complete care built around prevention, clarity, and comfort.
From annual checkups to unexpected concerns, we focus on practical care, clear next steps, and a visit experience that feels steady from start to finish.
Surgery and dentistry
When a procedure is needed, we prioritize comfort, safety, and clear aftercare so you know what recovery should look like at home.
Diagnostics and urgent care
We help you move from worry to answers with in-house testing, coordinated diagnostics, and timely support for urgent concerns.
Why choose Harbor
We pair clinical excellence with genuinely reassuring care.
Families choose Harbor because we keep care organized, communication clear, and the experience as calm as possible for both pets and people. If this will be your first visit, our New Clients page walks you through what to expect.
- Longer visits that leave room for questions and thoughtful decision-making.
- Written treatment notes and follow-up guidance you can reference later.
- Comfort-first handling, cat-friendly spaces, and support for anxious pets.
years combined experience
client satisfaction rating
visits with time to talk
open weekly for care
Lead veterinarian
Meet Dr. Maya Chen
Dr. Chen founded Harbor Veterinary Care after years in referral and community practice, with a simple goal: create a clinic where pets receive excellent medicine and people feel genuinely cared for.
She focuses on preventative medicine and internal medicine, and is known for explaining recommendations clearly without ever rushing the conversation.
Meet the full team
Client stories
Pet owners count on us when it matters most.
"From the first call to the follow-up, everything felt calm and well organized. We always knew what Maple needed and why."
Elena R., owner of MapleGolden retriever family since 2023
"Juniper is usually terrified at the vet, but this was the first visit where she settled in. The team handled her so gently."
Marcus T., owner of JuniperCat parent since 2024
"When Otis got sick, they saw us the same day, explained everything clearly, and gave us a plan we could actually follow."
Jamie and Priya S., owners of OtisDog parents since 2025