Birds are unique; their veterinary care should be, too.

 

Experienced.  Compassionate.  Just for birds. 

 

The Avian Medical Center was established in 1986, and we are still  the only veterinary clinic exclusively for birds in Oregon.  Located near picturesque Lake Oswego, we're just a short drive from downtown Portland. Our staff are experienced, well trained and have birds of their own.

 

From parrots to chickens, we have the experience to meet the unique veterinary needs of your special bird.  We are dedicated to ensuring that your bird receives the care it needs to be healthy and happy.   If you have questions about anything bird related, please ask us.  We are happy to help!

 

 

 
Address:
15952 SW Quarry Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
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Phone:
503. 635.5672

 

 

Fax:
503. 635.2539

 

                                                 

  

What You're Looking For

 

Services

We have the experience for
all of your avian veterinary care needs

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Boarding
Experienced bird-only boarding
Clean, friendly and comfortable

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 Our Staff

 We love birds and it shows!

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Behavior & Training

Consultations, classes & more

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Chickens and Waterfowl
Everything you need for pet poultry

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Lost & Found
Resources for missing pets

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News

 

October 2012

Zupreem Fruit Blend Pellets RECALL 

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Contaminated Peanuts

Salmonella prompts recall

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Purchase

Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots! by Barbara Heidenreich

 

 

What Your Avian Vet Wants You To Know

Backyard Poultry interview with Dr. Lintner! 

Dr. Marli Lintner's first chicken was a little Barred Plymouth Rock hen who greeted each visitor in the lobby of her veterinary clinic. 

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MYTHDUSTERS  - Chocolate okay for birds?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Lintner's Newsletter Articles

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On The Web

Interview with Dr. Lintner

 Dr. Marli Lintner of the Avian Medical Center talks about why people bring birds to her facility.

 

 

 

 

 Your Home Could Be Housing Toxins

We think that our indoor pets are safe from predators, cars and disease, but our homes may be exposing our pets – and ourselves – to risks of a different realm.

 

 

 

Safe Havens for Needy Birds

 Unwanted, injured or abandoned exotic birds have few places to land for help in Oregon, but a bevy of bird enthusiasts do what they can.

 

 

 

 

Keep Your Chickens Warm and Dry

Portland’s been named as the city with the most backyard chickens per capita in the past, and now once-reluctant neighboring communities – Gresham, for example – allow fowl on city lots.

 

 

 

 

Pets Ailing? Stop Smoking in Their Homes

Many veterinarians are describing how ailing pets have regained their health when their people have stopped smoking in their homes.

Thanks...

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"Dear Avian Medical Center Staff,
Thanks so much for the wonderful care you gave to our beloved Mr. Noodles. He could not have had a more wonderful group of caring people watching over him as he healed.  You all did an excellent job of keeping us posted on his progress and were gracious with your time whenever we called.  We, as his human friends, have learned from this experience how we must improve our animal interaction oversight to make sure that nothing like this happens again.  Thanks again for all you did to keep our 28 year relationship on track - our home felt so empty without Mr. Noodles watching over our living room!
  We are so grateful to have him back safe.  He is doing great, yesterday he was dipping fresh green beans into a dab of melting vanilla ice cream (a special treat he loves).  So thanks again for getting him back to us!!! And thanks to the person who went the extra mile and sent him home in a clean cage." 
Sincerely, Susan and Randy

 

 


"I have dealt with Avian Medical Center many times over the past several years. They have cared for my Green Wing Macaw and my Sun Conure. The doctor has always been unhurried and very professional - the staff is amazing, caring, friendly, and accommodating. I have taken MANY training classes from the teaching staff and I have benefited a lot from it. It is really great to have my birds cared for by people who focus on birds exclusively. I highly recommend them! I have also purchased by bird foods from them exclusively for the past few years - I know I am getting fresh, quality stock chosen by avian professionals."

 

Posted by Blue Hair Bob on January 11, 2011. 

 


"I had to take Toni, my Blue Front Amazon to the avian vet.  I have tried and tried to find a vet in central Oregon that I can trust with my kids when they are really sick, but when an emergency hits, I know with out a doubt that Dr. Litner can handle it.  She saved Liza Cockatoo's life when the local vet said to put her down and she saved Toni's life a couple years ago when her liver started to fail.  So, only one place to go when Toni needed help.

Toni had been to the local vet about two weeks ago and I had not been pleased with the experience.  It was just for a nail trimming, nothing wrong.  The vet had taken Toni in the back room, closed the door, did what he did and then returned her.  I've been to a lot of avian vets and that's the first time one has insisted on doing their work in private.  Toni came back traumatized and that was it for me, back to Dr. Litner in PDX, 8 hour of driving or not."   
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"We take our bird here all the time for check-ups and boarding. The people are all bird lovers and take very good care of her. Very clean, friendly and secure. I would call ahead of time if you are planning a vacation and need a place to board. Birdy Camp is popular and it does fill up."

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"If you do have a health issue, we are lucky to have one of the leading experts in the country on chickens specifically in backyard flocks - Marli Lintner, DVM and her dedicated staff at the Avian Medical Center. One of her vet technicians, Lisa Ewing, leads really great workshops on health issues and chicken care!"
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"I called them for advice for my pets. I am not a client. They were AMAZING kind and gave me all the time I needed!!! The lady on the phone was very calm even though the news was not the best outcome. If I can't get in to see my regular vet these folks will get my business hands down. May even jump ship and become a regular client. 2 Thumbs up from me!"

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The Avian Medical Center
15952 SW Quarry Road   Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
(503) 635-5672

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Thank you for your patience with us while we update to our new website! 


The Avian Medical Center would like to recognize and thank Bob Puckett for his generosity in both hosting this new site and helping us design our new look.  Thank you Bob!

 

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