Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
We Want You and Your Pet to Feel Like a Member of the Family!
The hospital is a full service exotics only veterinary practice, one of only a few of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality medicine to a vast array of species, big and very, very small, with a wide variety of services. The clinic care about each and every one of patients and look forward to welcoming you and each patient to the Scales & Tails family. The practice's comprehensive services include general medicine, emergency and critical care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic medicine, and mobile services. Located in Southwest Portland near Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, the hospital serves the entire Portland metro area and beyond.
Exotic Species Treated at Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic
Includes: parrots, cockatiels, budgies, finches, canaries, macaws
Includes: snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, iguanas, bearded dragons
Includes: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, chinchillas
Includes: frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, axolotls, all amphibians
Veterinary Services & Capabilities
wellness examinations
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
preventative medicine
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
nutritional counseling
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
diagnostic imaging
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
digital radiography
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
laboratory testing
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
soft tissue surgery
Surgical & Dental Care
orthopedic surgery
Surgical & Dental Care
After-Hours Online Triage & Exotic Pet Coverage Options
Need an Exotic Vet Right Now or After Hours?
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Offset Exotic Vet Exam, X-Ray & Surgery Bills
Compare Nationwide Avian & Exotic Pet Insurance (reimburses eligible claims at any licensed US vet) or save 25% at participating practices with Pet Assure.
Reptile UVB Lighting, Thermostats & Terrarium Supplies
Proper Arcadia/Zoo Med UVB lighting and digital thermostat heating prevent 80% of metabolic reptile emergencies.
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Scales & Tails Exotic Pet Clinic Reviews & Pet Owner Feedback
4.9 out of 5
(based on 380 verified reviews)
Lisa H.
2024-10
Scales & Tails truly treats you like family! Dr. Pownall saved my tortoise's life and explained everything so clearly. Highly recommend!
David M.
2024-09
Best exotic vet in Portland! They really understand rabbits. The mobile service is so convenient. My bunnies are in great hands here.
Amanda S.
2024-11
So grateful for Scales & Tails! They were able to see my sick parrot quickly and provided excellent emergency care. Professional and compassionate.