The Mobile Vet Clinic will bring spay/neuter and other services to pet owners in the mid-Valley starting in mid-2027.
Portland, Ore. – Oregon Humane is excited to announce the creation of a Mobile Vet Clinic, based at its Salem campus, that will serve pet owners in the mid-Valley community. The Mobile Vet Clinic will provide spay/neuter and preventive care for pets whose people face barriers to accessing veterinary services, especially in underserved or remote areas.
“Access to veterinary care, particularly spay/neuter, is one of the biggest challenges in animal welfare right now,” says Dr. Steve Kochis, Oregon Humane Chief Medical Officer. “The bond that people share with their pets is special, and we are here to support that relationship by ensuring pets get the care they need.”
Pet overpopulation continues to be a persistent issue in communities throughout Oregon. The pause on spay/neuter during the pandemic and economic challenges have exacerbated the problem. In fact, Oregon Humane has already received close to 4,000 kittens so far this year at our Portland and Salem campuses…