Columbia Veterinary Hospital
The Dalles, OR
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Welcome to Columbia Veterinary Hospital located in The Dalles, OR. Proudly serving the entire Columbia River Gorge area for everything pet related. Columbia Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology. Our new facility can accommodate your Equine friends in comfort and safety as well as offering a large animal ambulatory service. We are dedicated to offering compassionate care for all your pets and animals, large and small
Dr. Cynthia (Mayo) Lindsay attended DePaul University in Chicago for undergraduate studies, then Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, British West Indies for veterinary school. After completing her fourth clinical year at Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lindsay moved to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. She began working at Columbia Veterinary Hospital in 2006 and purchased the hospital in 2012. Realizing the practice had outgrown the facility, Dr. Lindsay designed and built a new small animal and equine hospital on the Columbia River in 2019
Mission — We value the love our clients feel for their pets and animals. We look for opportunities to celebrate and enhance this bond. We provide excellent and up-to-date veterinary care that strives for health, happiness, and nurturing guidance through times of difficulty. We are a kind and steady resource to both animals and humans
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Daytime
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 8:30AM-5:30PM Tuesday: 8:30AM-5:30PM Wednesday: 8:30AM-5:30PM Thursday: 8:30AM-5:30PM Friday: 8:30AM-5:30PM Saturday: 9:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM to 3:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM to 3:00PM
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Frequently asked
Is Columbia Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Columbia Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Columbia Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Columbia Veterinary Hospital provides daytime emergency care.
What services does Columbia Veterinary Hospital offer?+
Columbia Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
What reviewers say
Columbia Veterinary Hospital is an independent practice in The Dalles, Oregon, featuring a clean, modern facility in a scenic setting. The team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient with both animals and owners, providing comprehensive care across a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, goats, ferrets, mice, and rabbits. The practice offers weekend hours, emergency availability, and affordable pricing with reasonable care plans. While the vast majority of experiences are overwhelmingly positive, some note occasional communication challenges, billing disputes, and wait times during busy periods.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.