DNA Vetcare Co.
Modern veterinary care for the pets you love. Walk-in friendly, appointment-preferred, always unhurried.
What we offer
Comprehensive nose-to-tail check-up for your pet. Includes weight, temperature, dental check, and a candid conversation about diet, behavior, and life stage.
Core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats, on a schedule tailored to your pet. We follow current AAHA / AAFP guidelines and never over-vaccinate.
Full anesthetic dental cleaning with digital X-rays. We treat dental disease as the systemic issue it is — your pet leaves with a brighter mouth and a healthier heart.
Spays, neuters, mass removals, and other soft-tissue procedures performed in-clinic. Multimodal pain management, dedicated surgical nurse, same-day discharge in most cases.
Bath, brush, nail trim, and ear clean by a vet-trained technician. Suitable for nervous pets and seniors — we move at your pet's pace.
Same-day appointments for non-life-threatening urgent issues during clinic hours. For after-hours emergencies, call us first — we'll route you to a partner ER.
Meet your care team
DVM, Lead Veterinarian
Amelia founded DNA Vetcare in 2019 after a decade of small-animal practice across Portland and Seattle. Her clinical interest is dental and dermatology, and she shares her home with two cats (Mochi and Pepper) and a slow-blinking goldfish named Steve.
DVM, Surgical Lead
Marcus came to DNA from a busy referral surgical practice. He performs the majority of our soft-tissue surgeries and runs our pain-management protocols. Outside the clinic he trail-runs with his rescue, a wiry mutt named Pickle.
DVM, Wellness & Preventive Care
Priya leads our wellness program and exotics consults. Her exam-room style is unhurried and unflappable, which is to say she's the vet you want when your cat decides today is the day to be Difficult. Bunnies (her own and yours) hold a special place in her heart.
Associate Veterinarian
Ben joined the team in 2024 after a year of internship at a teaching hospital. He has a soft spot for senior dogs and a knack for explaining complex diagnoses in language pet parents actually use. He bakes sourdough on his days off and brings the failures to the staff room.
Every visit is unhurried. Your pet sets the pace. We have a quiet 'fearful pet' room and we use it.
Digital dental X-ray, in-house lab, multimodal pain management. Practice as it should be in 2026.
No jargon walls. We explain what's happening, what we recommend, and what it'll cost — before we do it.
From our families
“Dr. Rivera explained Pickle's cruciate surgery in plain language and called me the next morning to check in. Genuinely felt like he cared more than I did, which is saying something.”
“Bruno hates the carrier and hates the car and hates strangers. The team here put us in a quiet room, let him decompress for ten minutes, and got the exam done without a hiss. I'll drive across town for that.”
“Dr. Shah is the only vet in three counties who actually knows rabbit anatomy. Mango is healthy because of her.”
“We've been here for five years across two dogs. Dr. Chen helped us through a hard end-of-life decision with our old terrier and the kindness was unforgettable. Now we bring our puppy here too.”
“The new associate vet (Dr. Okafor I think?) sat with us for forty minutes explaining feather plucking. We left understanding what was happening for the first time.”
“Dental cleaning was clearly priced upfront, no surprise add-ons. They sent photos of her teeth before and after which felt above-and-beyond.”
From the journal
Mar 4, 2026 · 6 min read
How to read pet food labels honestly, what 'complete and balanced' actually means, and why your vet probably won't push a brand on you.
By Dr. Priya Shah
Feb 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Cats hide illness — it's the trait that kept their wild ancestors alive. Here's a practical list of signs that say it's time.
By Dr. Amelia Chen
Jan 28, 2026 · 4 min read
What to bring, what to expect, and how to stack the deck so your puppy associates the vet with snacks for the rest of their life.
By Dr. Ben Okafor