PORTLAND, ORE. – DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is doubling its footprint in Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood, an expansion poised to redefine local veterinary services. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in DoveLewis' work to provide unparalleled care for Pacific Northwest animals. When complete, DoveLewis will be one of the largest U.S. veterinary hospitals outside of a university setting.
In recent years, DoveLewis has added new specialty medical services that complement its revered emergency and critical care departments, but space constraints have put a natural limit on progress. Now, DoveLewis will have ample room to grow into a medical center that mirrors human healthcare models of immediate care, intensive care, advanced diagnostics, and specialty care teams working together. This model lowers stress for pets and families experiencing emergencies, increases available appointments, and coordinates patient history across teams.
“We’ve been working toward a vision to serve the community as a comprehensive medical center,” said Ron Morgan, DoveLewis President & CEO. “With more space, we’ll be able to help more animals and people get the care they need all in one place.” With eight treatment rooms, three surgical suites, and twelve exam rooms, DoveLewis will grow its specialty departments in the new building while creating more room for the in-demand urgent care, emergency care, and critical care services in the current hospital on NW Pettygrove Street.
This expansion will also allow DoveLewis to broaden its educational efforts as a teaching hospital for both pet owners and veterinary professionals with training spaces and a 100-person community room.
“We’re focused on advanced care resources that will improve the lives and lifespans of our pets,” said Morgan. “They’re family and they deserve the best, and that’s what we offer.”
DoveLewis' ambitious expansion was launched thanks to a visionary donation. To fully fund the project, the organization is raising $7 million in community donations for the unique needs of each medical service, including a 3 Tesla MRI. The organization plans to open the new facility in stages as final tenant improvement and equipment fundraising progresses. The first stage is scheduled for November 2024.
The project is designed by Mackenzie and is being built by Skanska.
DoveLewis invites individuals and organizations passionate about animals to join them in this groundbreaking endeavor. For more information on how to support DoveLewis' capital campaign, visit dovelewis.org .
About DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24/7 emergency and intensive care unit in the region. With 51 years of service to the community, DoveLewis has treated more than 750,000 animals. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level 1 Certified, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care. DoveLewis also has seven donor-supported community programs that serve animals in need and the animal-loving community. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org .
About Mackenzie
Mackenzie has a sixty-three-year history unified in the pursuit of building equitable communities for generations to come. We’ve honed our capabilities across a range of design disciplines including architecture, interior design, structural, civil and traffic engineering, land use planning, and landscape architecture. We deliver design excellence and invest in the wellbeing of our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work. Mackenzie is in Portland, OR, Seattle, and Vancouver, WA. For more information, visit us online at www.mackenzie.inc .
About Skanska
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 28 offices around the country. In 2023, construction in the U.S. generated $7.1 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total value of $4.6 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 27,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
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