Liberty Animal Hospital

10/15/2026

Finding a veterinary team you can trust with your beloved pets shouldn't be stressful! At Liberty Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like our own family 🐾❤️

Meet Dr. Kolby Virgin, DVM! Graduating from Oregon State and serving the Salem and Keizer communities since 2015, Dr. Virgin brings over 25 years of experience to our clinic. His neurodivergent approach means structured visits, direct communication, and a calm, fear-free environment for both you and your pet.

Whether your pet needs routine vaccinations, advanced dental procedures, or same-day urgent care, our team is ready to deliver full-service compassionate medicine.

👇 Drop a photo of your pets in the comments below so we can give them a warm hello! 📸🐶🐱



🏥 Liberty Animal Hospital
📍 4555 Liberty Rd S #120, Salem, OR 97302
📞 Phone: (503) 339-7065
🔗 https://libertyahsalem.com/

08/29/2026

Milo’s family is well on their way to their goal. Please help them out if you can. ❤️🐶🐕‍🦺🐾

Meet Milo, He is our one and only baby boy even though he’s … Crystal Krieger needs your support for Giving Milo the Best Life After Amputation

08/08/2026

Dr. Kolby Virgin and Dr. Krystle Ito are taking new clients! We are getting close to our new normal while we wait for the sale to Dr. Virgin to finalize. We're back to scheduling appointments 5 days a week, as well as dentals and surgeries as time allows. We love morning drop offs, even with new clients. New wellness plans are in the works, but are not yet available. We are still honoring existing plans. Thank you again for sticking by us during this transitional period! 🥳 Give us a call with any questions or to schedule an appointment. (503) 339-7065

07/22/2026

Quick clinic update for those clients who have been patiently waiting for our normal return to business. We now have a full time vet on staff seeing appointments on our normal business days. We are playing a bit of catchup, so we appreciate your continued patience in scheduling your pets appointments. Wellness visits may be a few weeks out and for urgent needs we can work in most (but not all) as same day or next day drop offs.

06/28/2026

The 4th of July fireworks are soon upon us and many of you will ask for sedatives. We want to let you know that if you need something please call us and pick something up by Thursday the 2nd. We will be closed this year on Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th. We also can only dispense medication for those with a current annual exam so be aware we may not be able to help if this is not established or current.

06/07/2026

This little cutie is looking for a new home. She has some ear/allergy issues, but after pulling the rest of her teeth she’s feeling like a brand new girl!

05/30/2026

Hi everyone! Here are the pictures taken by our receptionist Lacy with a very old camera. The photos aren't all clear, but they do have soul. It was a great time with tasty food, fantastic company, and lots of memories shared. Thank you so much to everyone that came and to everyone that sent condolsenses and were there with us in spirit. Dr. P would have loved the sense of community on display that he built one pet and one smile at a time. He truly loved every pet like his own. He is deeply missed and will always be cherished by us all. Thank you to everyone that has stayed tuned in to our journey without him, there is light at the end of the tunnel for Liberty Animal Hospital and for his legacy to continue.

05/22/2026

CLINIC UPDATE:

Dear Liberty Animal Hospital Family,

We want to take a moment to thank you for your kindness, patience personally, and continued trust
during this very difficult time following Dr. Michael Paoletti's passing.

Losing Dr. Paoletti has been a profound loss for all of us, and we know it has been incredibly hard
on many of you and your pets as well. Your understanding and support have meant more to us than
words can express.

Please know that the same experienced, long-time staff and dedicated team you already know and
trust continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care every day. We recognize that this
transition has created some temporary scheduling adjustments, and we are working hard to resolve
them quickly so we can return to the smooth, consistent care you’ve come to expect.

We are actively working to bring in an outstanding new managing veterinarian who shares Dr.
Paoletti’s values and dedication to exceptional medicine. In the meantime, our entire team is
focused on making this transition as seamless as possible for you and your beloved pets.

We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and patience during this uneasy time. You are an important
part of our Liberty Animal Hospital family, and we are fully committed to earning your trust every
day as we move forward together.

If you ever have questions, concerns, or simply want to talk, please don’t hesitate to
reach out. We are always here for you and your pets. With sincere appreciation and heartfelt
Gratitude,

Karen Heyob
Sister and Personal Representative for Dr. Michael Paoletti
Liberty Animal Hospital

05/04/2026

Please come join us at Doc's favorite park to take his boys to play. This dog friendly celebration of life will offer food from 12-1, a guest book to sign, memory cards to write a special memory on, music, a time for sharing stories on a microphone, and a rock painting table for a take home momento. Please feel free to bring food to share and your favorite lawn chair. We look forward to seeing all of you at David Sawyer Park 7050 5th St, Turner, OR 97392

03/27/2026

We are very saddened to announce the tragic loss of our dearest friend and mentor Dr. Mike Paoletti. This week he passed peacefully in his home and will be very much missed in our lives, in this clinic, and in this community. As a clinic, we will do our best to honor and continue his legacy of caring for every pet that we feasibly can. We are still seeing patients under Dr. Keri Lynn McDowell on Mondays and Tuesdays, and our technicians are continuing to see pets at the capacity they always have (toe nail trims, vaccines, gland expressions, fluids, injectable medications, and refilling meds). We already miss him dearly and we know you will too. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please feel free to leave a memory for everyone to cherish.