Contact us at (503) 635-5672 with any questions
Health Exams
Health examinations by a veterinarian experienced in avian medicine are crucial to the continued good health of your bird, be it parakeet, macaw, or your backyard chicken. We offer new bird complete health exams, yearly check ups, short exams, emergency examinations and follow-up examinations to meet the specific health care needs of your unique bird.
A Full Health Examination involves a head to tail visual check of your bird. We examine eyes, ears (yes, birds have ears too!), nares, choanal slit, beak, feathers, wings, chest, abdomen, preen gland, legs, toes and tail. If it's possible to see it with the naked eye, we look at it during the Full Health Examination.
New Bird Examinations: Full Health Examination and we advise including a Fecal Cytology, Complete Blood Count (CBC), radiographs, vaccinations where appropriate and testing for diseases that your bird may be at risk for such as Psittacosis or Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease. You may also wish to include DNA sexing to discover whether your bird is a girl or a boy, or get a microchip for identification purposes.
Yearly Examinations: Full Health Examination and we advise including a Fecal Cytology and Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Short Examinations are recommended every 6 months for all birds.
Emergency Examinations are available during regular appointment hours for patients that need to be seen right away and cannot wait for a regular appointment. Some birds run into accidents in the home (like the family rottweiler or a door) and some birds are so adept at hiding illness that symptoms aren't apparent until the illness is well advanced. For the sake of their lives, they must be attended to immediately. Emergency examinations cost slightly more than other examinations, primarily because they require immediate resources to attend to and care must begin the moment they arrive at the clinic.
PreSurgical and Pre-Injection Evaluations are also available.
Diagnostics
Scientific diagnostics are an integral part of veterinary medicine. They provide information that cannot be gleaned accurately in any other manner.
The clinic offers the following diagnostics in-house:
- Idexx digital radiography (excellent tool due to unique anatomy of birds)
- Barium radiology
- Abaxis full panel blood chemistry
- Complete Blood Counts
- Endoscopy
- Fecal cytology (another excellent diagnostic tool due to the unique digestive tract of birds)
- Fecal floats
- Gram stains
- Abdominal taps
- Urinalysis
- Choanal cytology
- Crop flushes
- The Oregon State Poultry Test
- Ophthalmic staining
- Necropsy
We collect and send out samples to experienced and dependable outside laboratories with a proven track record for accuracy for:
- Disease testing (such as PBFD, polyoma and psittacosis)
- Cultures
- DNA testing
- histopathology needs.
Grooming
Is Polly cruising around the house with no regard for safety? Has Crackers been leaving marks on your arm from those toenails? Has that beak gotten a little bit long?
Much of our grooming services are available without the extra cost of an office call. We offer nail trims and filing, safe wing trims (allowing your bird to glide gently to the ground rather than crash) and beak trimming performed by Dr. Lintner. You may also request that our trained technicians perform your bird's wing and nail trims (sometimes this can get you in faster than a regular appointment).
For the bird that has gotten into something they shouldn't have, or just needs some extra attention we have full bathing (with a pleasant and safe blow dry) services.
We also offer band removal services during examinations. You can work closely with Dr. Lintner to determine any grooming needs your bird may have.
Traveling with your bird?
Need a health certificate for your upcoming airline travel? We offer state-to-state and International health certificates as well as USDA banding, microchipping, disease testing and quarantine to meet international travel requirements. We also offer assistance in completing the documentation needed for traveling with your feathered family member just about anywhere in the world.
Hospitalization: When Your Bird is Ill
Having a bird that is not feeling well can be a frightening and stressful experience for just about anyone. We pledge to offer your bird the highest quality care available, and keep you up-to-date on your bird's progress. If it is safely possible to do so, you are welcome to visit with your bird while they are hospitalized.
The clinic has over 15 AICU incubators (Animal Intensive Care Units) 
in two different wards to meet the specialized care requirements that avian patients need (like extra heat, humidity and security). We do our best to make every hospital patient as comfortable as possible, providing pain relief when advisable. These AICU units allow us to closely control and monitor the temperature and humidity inside the unit. We also have oxygen ready to supply to birds in respiratory distress.
If your bird needs to be hospitalized, they will be housed securely in an appropriate sized AICU incubator and monitored closely.
Whatever treatments your bird may need are available including: oxygen, injections, oral medications, gavaging, intravenous fluids, subcutaneous fluids, hand feeding, ophthalmic treatment, medication administered via drinking water, specialized diets, social eating or topical treatments (just to name a few).
You will receive regular updates from our experienced technicians, in addition to one-on-one phone consults with Dr. Lintner, or in-person, while your bird is in the hospital with us. You are also welcome to call as often as you like to get the latest information! We are happy to talk to you about your bird's progress and to answer any questions you may have.
Surgery
When your bird needs surgery, you want an experienced avian veterinarian with an eye for detail, a steady hand and amazing support staff. Our surgical suite is set up for the specific and unique needs of avian patients. Patients are kept warm during surgical procedures, and in most cases moved to an AICU incubator for a fully monitored recovery period. We have different types of surgical offerings and anesthesia style options, including but not limited to:
- *General surgery
- *Abdominal surgery
- *Surgical sexing
- *Air Sac cannula
- *Intubation
- *Orthopedic surgery
- *Ovariohysterectomy
- *Rooster Neuters
Behavior Services
Behavior is such a vital part of a relationship with any bird that we have dedicated an entire page to our behavior assistance services. We offer personal consultations, bird training and classes to help you improve, enhance and maintain a truly amazing relationship with your birds. You'll find links to even more resources by visiting our Behavior Page, or call Kelly at the clinic (503) 635-5672
Adoption & Placement Services
Adoption is a great option! We often have birds looking for a good home! Adoption fees do apply, but the birds are ready to go! All birds available for adoption have undergone a full health examination, fecal cytology and all treatment and grooming needs have been met.
We have a simple application process created to ensure a perfect match between you and your new feathered friend! We work together to set up an appointment for you to meet the available birds and complete the Adoption application. Once completed, there is a 24 hour waiting period so that you can prepare fully for your new feathered family member!
We will supply you with whatever we can, but be prepared to provide a carrier, cage, and accessories for your new companion.
We do require that you return to visit us in 6 months for a follow-up appointment with your bird. This helps ensure that the bird continues to be in good health, as well as giving us a chance to hear from you how the relationship is progressing.
We also encourage you to check out our bird behavior & training assistance services to help you build and maintain a fantastic relationship with your bird (and your whole family)!
In the event that you need to find a home for your bird...
We have several options to offer you. We are happy to post a flyer with your information so that our clients can contact you directly. We also have information on bird rescues and humane societies in the area and across the nation.
In special circumstances, we will pledge to finding a home for your bird utilizing our Placement Services. If you are interested in Placement Services, please give us a call to set up an appointment (503) 635-5672. There is a fee for these services.
In any case, please visit:
The Oregon Humane Society
Their award winning 
shelter is easy to find and located off of I-5 at 1067 N. Columbia Blvd. Check them out online at www.OregonHumane.org. Their website includes photos of each bird looking for a home and they often have birds available for adoption! Many adoptions include cage and accessories. They are a great organization to support and really LOVE animals. They provide excellent customer service in matching you with the right bird and are well worth a visit.
We are proud to help support The Oregon Humane Society by provided discounted and courtesy services throughout the year, as well as assistance in staff training for in-shelter bird care.
The Gabriel Foundation
They have a brand new 
aviary located outside of Denver, Colorado. This great new space houses hundreds of birds looking for a good home. Their adoption process includes a great class called Birdie Basics and is WAY worth the time to take. This non-profit is passionate about all aspects of birds and focuses on education. Check them out online at www.thegabrielfoundation.org
TGF's Aviary and Adoption Center Quarantine are top rated. Many wonderful birds have found their way into TGF's rehabilitation and adoption program and they are looking for a good family!
If you are not able to offer a home for a bird in need, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help the thousands of birds The Gabriel Foundation works with each year from all over the nation.
The Gabriel Foundation's new Aviary and Adoption Center is a living legacy to parrot welfare and they need your help make sure it is a success!! They have already raised over $550,000 toward their goal of $2.5 million. You can donate securely online, and we encourage you to help them out! Every penny helps! Birds across the world will thank you!
AMC boards hundreds of birds a year. We offer high quality professional care seven days a week in a warm, comfortable and clean environment. We encourage you to contact us as far in advance as possible to reserve your space. We do fill up, especially during the holidays and throughout the summer. We do our best to accommodate last minute boarders though, so don't hesitate to give us a call, especially in the event of an emergency. 
accessories while boarding. Don't have a spare set for vacation time? We are also happy to provide everything your bird needs for you. We have safe and suitable cages to fit all variety of birds, as well as accessories and toys. 
such a great place to board Connie. We always have great peace of mind when she is there. We know that she is in a great environment and well cared for. She is always glad to get home, but she likes it at bird camp, too. A BIG thanks to everyone." ~Jake
