Keep Your Pet Protected Without the Stress of a Traditional Clinic

You know your pet needs protection from fleas, ticks, and heartworm, but fitting a vet visit into a busy week can feel impossible. Between work, family, and everything else on your schedule, preventive care sometimes gets pushed off until “later.” Meanwhile, parasites keep working year-round, even when you are too busy to notice.

On top of that, many pets get anxious in crowded waiting rooms or noisy clinics. Some pet parents also worry about cost, especially when they have multiple animals to care for. That combination of stress and expense can make it tough to stay on top of routine prevention, even when you know how important it is.

Good Neighbor Vet is designed to change that. Our mobile veterinary pop-up clinics bring affordable, high-quality preventive care to familiar community locations across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. In about 1.5 hours at each stop, our team provides wellness exams, vaccines, and parasite prevention so your pet gets the care they need in a way that fits your life.

Featured Services: Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention

Parasite prevention is one of the most important gifts you can give your dog or cat. Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are not just irritating; they can cause serious illness and long-term health problems if left untreated. At Good Neighbor Vet’s pop-up clinics, our licensed veterinarians focus on making prevention simple, affordable, and effective.

Flea Prevention: Comfort and Protection for Your Pet and Home

Fleas are incredibly common in the Pacific Northwest, and once they get into your home they are hard to remove. A single flea can lay dozens of eggs in a day, which means a small problem can quickly become an infestation.

At our pop-up clinics, we offer veterinarian-recommended flea prevention tailored to your pet’s weight, age, and lifestyle. During your visit, a licensed veterinarian performs a nose-to-tail wellness exam, checks for signs of flea activity like itching, hair loss, or “flea dirt,” and then recommends safe, effective products to keep your pet protected month after month.

We can help you choose options that fit your routine, such as monthly topical treatments or oral preventives. Consistent flea control not only keeps your pet more comfortable; it also helps protect your home, furniture, and other pets from ongoing infestations.

Tick Prevention: Guarding Against Disease-Carrying Pests

Ticks are more active than many pet parents realize, especially in wooded, grassy, or rural areas. They can transmit illnesses that cause fever, joint pain, and other serious symptoms in dogs and sometimes cats. Even pets that spend most of their time indoors can be exposed when they go outside for walks, hikes, or quick potty breaks.

At Good Neighbor Vet pop-up clinics, our team will review your pet’s lifestyle and local risk, then pair them with appropriate tick prevention. Many flea products also help protect against ticks, which makes it easier to keep your pet on a simple monthly schedule. If we find a tick during the exam, we can discuss safe removal and what to watch for afterward.

Regular tick prevention is especially important if you visit parks, trails, farms, or heavily wooded areas. Our goal is to help you enjoy the outdoors with your pet while limiting the risk of tick-borne disease.

Heartworm Prevention: A Simple Step That Can Save Lives

Heartworm disease is spread by mosquitoes and can be life-threatening, especially for dogs. Once an animal is infected, treatment can be complicated, risky, and expensive. Prevention is far safer and more affordable than trying to treat heartworm after it develops.

Good Neighbor Vet offers heartworm testing and prevention at many of our pop-up locations. A quick blood test lets our veterinarians check your dog’s status before starting or continuing a preventive medication. Once we confirm your pet is clear, we can recommend an ongoing heartworm preventive that fits your budget and schedule.

Because mosquitoes can be active in many parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for much of the year, consistent prevention is key. Our team will help you understand how often to give prevention, what to do if you miss a dose, and when your pet should be retested. To learn more about how testing works, visit our heartworm testing services page.

What to Expect at a Pop-Up Visit for Parasite Prevention

Each Good Neighbor Vet clinic lasts about 1.5 hours, with walk-in visits designed to be streamlined and friendly. When you arrive, you will check in with our team, provide any previous records you have, and share your main concerns. A licensed veterinarian will then perform a wellness exam, answer your questions, and guide you through flea, tick, and heartworm options based on your pet’s age, breed, and health.

If your pet needs vaccinations or other preventive services, we can often provide those during the same visit. For a broader look at what we offer, explore our comprehensive veterinary care services overview. If we discover a concern that requires more advanced diagnostics or treatment, we will recommend follow-up at a full-service veterinary clinic so your pet gets the complete care they need.

Why Choose Mobile Pop-Up Veterinary Care?

Many pets find traditional veterinary visits stressful. Long car rides, busy waiting rooms, and unfamiliar smells can all increase anxiety. Our mobile pop-up model helps reduce that stress by bringing care to familiar community spots such as local retailers or neighborhood hubs. Shorter waits and a simple check-in process help many pets feel more at ease.

Pop-up clinics are also a great fit for busy pet parents. You can stop by while running errands, shopping, or picking up supplies. There is no need to rearrange an entire day or wait weeks for an appointment. Our focus on preventive care and efficient visits helps keep costs more affordable while still providing high-quality service from licensed veterinarians.

Good Neighbor Vet is committed to being a true part of the communities we serve. By setting up in multiple neighborhoods across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we make it easier for families to stay current on essential care like vaccinations and parasite prevention. When your pet needs more advanced help than a pop-up can provide, we will always guide you toward a full-service clinic that can continue their care.

Find Us in Your Neighborhood This Week

Our mobile vet team is on the road throughout the Pacific Northwest, and we are excited to share this week’s featured pop-up locations. Each clinic runs for approximately 1.5 hours. No appointment needed – walk-ins are welcome while the clinic is open.

• Good Neighbor Vet Location at Coastal Eugene
  2200 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
  Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (local time)
  Visit us at Coastal Eugene for quick flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, wellness exams, and more while you shop for your pet and farm supplies.

• Good Neighbor Vet Location inside Coastal Auburn (inside store on the left)
  1425 Outlet Collection Way SW, Auburn, WA 98001
  Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
  Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (local time)
  Find our pop-up clinic inside Coastal Auburn on the left as you enter. Stop in for affordable parasite prevention, vaccines, and a wellness check while you are already out running errands.

These are just two of the many locations we visit throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Schedules can change due to weather or store events, so we always recommend checking our website for the most current pop-up calendar before you head out.

Get Ready for Your Visit

Preparing for a Good Neighbor Vet pop-up visit is simple. If you have them, bring your pet’s previous vaccination records and any medications they are currently taking. A short list of questions or concerns can also help you make the most of your time with the veterinarian. Dogs should arrive on a leash, and cats are safest in a secure carrier.

If you would like to ask questions ahead of time or explore options such as puppy and kitten health packages, you can request more information or a follow-up online, or call us at [practice phone number]. For common questions about how our pop-up model works, visit our FAQ page.

Good Neighbor Vet is here to make preventive care easier for you and safer for your pet. Check our website regularly for updated pop-up clinic schedules across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, then stop by a location near you to keep your pet protected from fleas, ticks, and heartworm all year long.