Project Updates
February 1, 2024
Dozens of supporters celebrated the historic groundbreaking of the Salem Digital Radiology Project on Jan. 25, 2024.
Construction has begun, repurposing office space within the existing building footprint to expand the veterinary clinic at Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus. A temporary wall has been installed within the remaining administrative offices to limit dust particles and reduce distractions. There may be minor disruptions to the clinic’s operations during the construction period.
This expansion of OHS Salem’s Veterinary Clinic will broaden the scope of diagnostic care available to our shelter animals by adding critical radiology and dentistry on-site.
Anticipated completion for this project is expected by early summer 2024.
Better Access to Care for Salem Shelter Pets
Oregon Humane Society Salem Veterinary Clinic provides thousands of spay and neuter surgeries and dental exams every year. Since opening its doors in 2010, OHS Salem Veterinary Clinic has spayed and neutered more than 68,000 pets.
However—due to the lack of on-site radiology resources in Salem—when a shelter pet requires x-rays or dentistry, they must be transferred to OHS Portland Campus, delaying treatment time and causing unnecessary stress to the animal.
Volunteers drive these shelter pets and wait for their x-rays, and then drive them back to our Salem campus for further treatment.
That is why we have launched the Salem Digital Radiology Project.
About the Project
By having a dedicated radiology and dentistry space at Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus, we will be able to provide shelter animals with more thorough and timely diagnoses and treatment plans.
The expansion of OHS Salem Veterinary Clinic will improve the standard of care for our shelter animals by adding two new rooms which will be used for radiology, dentistry, and veterinary exams.
Radiology Suite
The new radiology suite will result in faster, more accurate diagnoses for animals in Salem. It will include a state-of-the-art digital imaging unit that will help our veterinarians more accurately diagnose conditions such as bone fractures, internal injuries, and other painful issues.
Veterinary Exam & Dental Suite
The new veterinary exam and dentistry suite will include a wall-mounted digital dental x-ray machine, an exam table, an anesthesia machine, and patient monitors. This will allow the medical team to perform dental procedures while performing spay and neuter surgeries utilizing existing spaces.
Outcomes & Impact
New Radiology Suite with state-of-the-art digital imaging equipment.
New Veterinary Exam & Dental Suite with x-ray and anesthesia machines, exam table, and patient monitors.
Increased capacity for spay/neuter procedures that are critical to addressing pet overpopulation.
More timely and thorough diagnoses and care for shelter animals.
Support the Project
Help make this vision a reality for animals in your community.
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift in support of our Salem Digital Radiology Project so that more animals get the care they need to be healthy and safe.
Contact Us
Capital Campaign Team
(971) 719-2572
