Oakwood Animal Hospital's Mission is to actively promote and nurture the human-animal bond by providing comprehensive high quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and compassionate patient care, while providing employees with desirable, fulfilling and rewarding careers.

The hospital provides medical and surgical care for cats and dogs. Our practice currently has four doctors. Dr. Eberhard is a fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and provides basic and advanced procedures in dentistry and oral surgery. Dr. Barkow has a special interest in orthopedic surgery, particularly in cruciate ligament repair. Dr. Michele Miekstyn has been with our practice since August 2009 and Dr. Carla Playford joined our team April 2010. We have been affiliated with MVMA and AVMA for 23 years. Our goal is to provide the best in medical and surgical care for your pet. Our support staff includes two licensed veterinary technicians, three veterinary assistants, four receptionists and a dental assistant.

VCA Portage Animal Hospital is one of the oldest clinics in Southwest Michigan, starting as a large animal practice in 1945. Throughout its history, VCA Portage Animal Hospital has been known for the highest quality of care available in the area.

VCA Portage Animal Hospital is the only accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in the area, and has been for the past 50 years. AAHA is a professional group of hospitals across the country that voluntarily adheres to a set of standards to ensure the highest quality of care.

Stop by our location on the corner of Portage Road and Centre Avenue. The Care Team at our state of the art facility is looking forward to meeting you and your pet!

VCA Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency and Referral Center provides comprehensive and compassionate 24-hour Animal Emergency Care for your pets. Because emergencies are never planned, the VCA Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency and Referral Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week handling unexpected trauma, illness and injuries. Our ER facility is staffed at all times by highly skilled, compassionate doctors, technicians and vet assistants capable of handling even the most complicated and demanding pet emergencies. If possible, please call our facility before you arrive so we can be prepared to meet you at our entrance door. Since our hospital is staffed 24/7 you can call at any time. Once we have examined your pet, a veterinarian or technician will provide you with an assessment of your pet's treatment options, plan and cost.

We are a fast, friendly, and affordable pet care provider. We are accepting new patients. Call today to set an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.