Veterinarians near Venice, CA

“The entire venice office is fantastic. From Crystal to Lawrence and the rest of the front office. I am so grateful I found them. If you want transparent pricing and an office that actually cares for your pet, this is the right place.”

“I had the pleasure of having Kris from VCA as my Customer Service Rep, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Kris is incredibly helpful, respectful, and genuinely caring. She made me feel truly heard and valued as a customer, going above and beyond to address my concerns with patience and understanding. Her professionalism and warmth are a great representation of the office, and I always feel reassured knowing that Kris is there to help.”

“I am sorry you are reading this but that means you are trying to ensure you find the best final goodbye for your pet. I want to share my experience to hopefully help ease any of your nerves. We helped my sweet pup cross the rainbow bridge on December 30, 2023 but haven't had the mindset to fully revisit the final goodbye. I called heart and halos a couple times, the first time to was once we were beginning to consider euthanasia and I just wanted information and linh was very sweet. I called two times during the next few weeks to check on their availability until we were really ready to let go. We wanted to wait until after Christmas to enjoy having our sweet boy with us one last time but wanted a back up plan in case we thought he wouldn't make it. I was informed it was an extra $200 on holidays (not eve) but otherwise same price on weekends. We paid around $600 for my baby boy but they have different prices depending on after care packages and pet weight. Overall, linh had a big impact on us deciding on Heart and halos as she was very patient and compassionate. I had called other euthanasia places and they were rude and just wanted to know if you wanted to book now or would hang up. Your receptionist is a big representative of the company. About 15 minutes before our appointment time, we got a phone call from a private number to let us know their ETA. They arrived right at our appointment time, not a minute late. My judgment about the company was not wrong, Dr Susan was very sweet. Once they got to the house, I asked that her assistant wait outside and to only have Dr. Susan come inside after a few minutes while I settled into position with my baby boy. Dr. Susan went above and beyond to make sure my sweet boy did not see her. I held him on my chest sitting on our living room couch as she snuck in and kneeled behind the couch. With him facing the opposite direction, she administered the first injection. The only thing I wish I could have prepared for was that my baby did feel the first shot and it did sting him once it was administered. Nothing on the doctors practice, she even diluted it and gave me an option on how I would like the first shot, IV, IM or SQ. She recommended SQ for less pain and even advised she dilutes it with normal saline as part of her practice. As I registered nurse I know that this can happen with an injection, I just imagine it feels like getting a vaccine- very minimal pain compared to a natural death. Luckily my baby had been receiving sq fluids at the same site of the first sq injection, so my baby probably just thought I was poking him again for give him fluids. My baby boy was deep asleep within ** minutes and did not feel the second shot given intravenous. My baby boy crossed the rainbow bridge knowing he was loved, laying on my chest in the comfort of his own home. The experience of putting your childhood pet to sleep is something no one can truly prepare you for, I miss him everyday. But I rest in comfort knowing I chose the very best service to put him to rest.”

“My doggie is 12 and of all the Vets we've been to this place has been the most comforting, educational and friendly. They've helped my Maddi through a Splenectomy and all preventative care without being pushy and educational with options.”

“What a wonderful vet! My little dog was having a respiratory problem and itching and licking. Dr. Antoun saw him after a full day of patients and really examined and took care of my little guy. Then called and spent time going over everything with me. Such a great office! Love them so much! Definitely recommend them!♥️”

“I usually end up waiting a very long time past my appointment time before my pet is seen. And I understand that there is usually only one vet working at a time, but if you make an appointment just make sure you set aside at least 2 hours. Otherwise staff is friendly and the vet is great and knowledgeable.”

“The doctors and technicians are always so compassionate and patient. Letty from the front desk is gold stars all the way! Love this office. Been coming here for years.”

“We brought our lil dog in on Christmas Day, and the staff was super friendly and courteous. Their online wait-list allowed us to wait at home until it was our turn. Worked out really well. The facilities are very nice, modern and inviting. The lil munchkin was super chill throughout the visit.”

“This vet is wonderful. Many friends who move away still take their pets here regardless of long commutes. I feel lucky this is in my neighborhood. Always able to find solutions to problems, listen to concerns, and if they aren’t open direct you to competent ERs. Highly recommend.”

“This vet is a lifesaver. If it weren't for Jorge I wouldn't have been able to get the much needed care for my fur baby. The doctors and nurses here are very informative, supportive and attentive. Finally found a vet that I can trust and take my fur babies to. I highly recommend this place ?”

“healingcrystalsus The VCA on Main st is second choice for Pets check up .
The service is promt and it's reasonably easy to get appointments.
#Vcasmmainstreet #vca
#vcaanimalhospitals”

“Dr. Abigail Elliot and the Country Hills team are the best! Not only do they lovingly care for my own indoor cats, they recently helped us with an outdoor stray cat that we had unofficially adopted.

Curly Boy showed up on our doorstep night after night for months. He had no collar, and it seemed as though he was abandoned. For over a year, we fed him and even housed him in our heated front porch cathouse. He would spend all of his time in our yard and cuddling with us on our outdoor couch. We came to love him very much, as if he was our own.

One day came that we noticed he was injured and had a bad limp, so we made the decision to bring him inside in order to protect him from predators. We made an appointment with Dr. Elliot to have him examined later in the week. Meanwhile, he spent his days filled resting in comfort on our bed and watching TV with us. He adapted to indoor life well and he was living the life of Riley. Slowly, but surely getting better.

We brought him to Dr. Elliot and she carefully examined him, finding that he had improved since we had brought him inside. While we were there, we wanted to have him scanned for a microchip as well. He had seemed domesticated, we knew he was fixed, but all other signs led us to believe he had been abandoned. Sure enough, he had a chip!

As it turned out, he HAD been abandoned… although, not intentionally. His name was Kylo and his owners once lived on the next street over from us. He had gone missing two years prior, and sadly the owners had to move away 6 months after that. For us, that was around the time he started hanging around more often. Poor little guy was homeless, so he latched onto us tightly.

Anyway, Dr. Elliot spent a good amount of time examining Curly Boy a.k.a. Kylo, she offered medical advice, and helped us locate the long-lost owners. She even allowed us to wait past closing time to meet with the owners, and all of it was free of charge.

It’s very clear to us that Dr. Elliot cares deeply about animals. She is very professional and compassionate. I will always trust her with my fur babies. Thank you Dr. Elliot & Team!

P.S. As for the owners, they were shocked to discover that he was alive and well. He had belonged to a 12 year-old girl, who was devastated when he went missing. The girl is 14 now, and she cried tears of joy to have her Kylo back. It was a very happy ending for Kylo and his girl! ♥️”

“Vet was super helpful and got a shot and medicated shampoo for my Frenchie that has allergies, made her itching go right away. This place is also great at quickly getting prescription medication approved even when you buy the medication elsewhere, and everyone there is super friendly. Love this place”

“Beyond great. My vet for decades retired, leaving no one in her place. Tried to find new vet, and was hugely disappointed with other local vet. BUT joy of joys, was referred by friend to Redwood & Dr Suyehara. I cannot express my gratitude for this care and expertise. They are all fabulous --just as my friend predicted and finally I am getting necessary help for my aging dogs. I LOVE this whole practice and am grateful every day to have this guidance to address my dogs' conditions. When your dogs are healthy, anyone can help to verify all is fine. But when they are struggling, getting such terrifically knowledgeable and caring guidance means the world.”

“I took my pug Leah here for vaccines and I paid 60$ for all of them! Super affordable :) VETCO charges 230$ for a full set of vaccines yikes and I work there too . I love how they take care of her . Even though the wait can be long , they got her in and out and she was fine when we got home. If you have brachycephalic breed for a spay be sure to understand there's a possibly of them not making it . My pugs all have been spayed there and one of them almost did not make it . The team did thankfully successfully finished the procedure and she was ok :)”

“I can't say Enough Great Things about Hawthorne Quality Pet Care! The Doctors, The Staff!
Dr. Freyts is "One of a Kind Amazing! " He has been my Veterinarian for Many years. He is Very Compassionate & So Kind. He Listenes Attentively to Your Every Concern. He Genuinely Cares! I had the Pleasure of meeting Dr.O who Adds that Compassion & Caring to the Practice As Well! The Staff is Always Friendly, Smiling, Attentive, even when it's very busy. & Lastly But Certainly Not Least I have to say that , "Manny" who not only does a Fantastic Job of Managing the Hospital but is So Very Kind, Compassionate Caring & Understanding!! He is "Without a Doubt One of a Kind!! They are My Safe Home Away from Home For My Pets. A Place with Warmhearted People You Can Always Trust to Take Excellent Care of Your Pets & To Give You the Peace in Knowing They are Always in Great Hands! ❤??‍⬛???‍?❤”

“I can't say enough about the amazing team at BARC. My senior French Bulldog Kirby goes for physical therapy and acupuncture and they have provided top notch care. She recently had an IVDD flare up and bounced right back which I believe is due to the care she has received during preventative PT and accupuncture sessions. It's amazing to see my dog getting bursts of puppy energy due to the program here. Everyone on staff is always so perceptive to the pets' needs as they evolve. The entire team is also simply wonderful, caring, and kind. They have created a very positive environment. Thank you BARC!”

“We have been taking our two dogs and two cats to Pasternak now for five years. Pastornak is amazing. He always does his best to find the solution. They are very reasonably priced and we love love love this location for non-emergency situation.. it is also very easy to get in the same day without an appointment. If you call ahead highly recommend this location if you’re in the West LA area.”

“Best vet I've been to, very kind staff...Gavin at the front desk is very helpful and the veterinarians are very informative and compassionate. I highly recommend this place, it's great to know there are vets out there that aren't just about money. Thanks melrose vet!!”

“This is an excellent place. The veterinarian there is very intelligent he helped my eleven year old cat Charlene- your pet will be calm the Dr and staff allow your presence and everything goes so much happier - I very much enjoyed the sensitive staff who are compassionate and caring
Thank god i found them and you will be mighty relieved after your family cared for by this location ??⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️?❤️”

“Just love their service. They truly show passion in caring for animals. Been going here for over 10 years and never been disappointed. Thank you to this entire team for their great customer service!”

“Dr. Nassi and his staff are the best, to put it simply. He and the team have always been attentive and caring with my two cats, and Dr. Nassi has a great sense of humor as well. I love that this is my neighborhood Vet Clinic, and I think everybody would be lucky to have such an establishment around.”

“Dr. A (Andrew Arriola) and the whole staff at Animal Hospital of South Bay is wonderful. I brought my dog, Sophie, a 7 year old maltese-shih tzu, here after leaving my previous vet, just for a routine checkup as well as to observe a cough she had developed. He diagnosed her that day with heart disease which was obviously a shock as she had been nothing but healthy according to our previous vet. He took X-rays and showed us everything and walked us through it all.

As a puppy, we were told by our previous vet that she had a heart murmur but to bring her in every 6 months for a check up so they could continue to keep an eye on it. We thought they were monitoring it but according to Dr. A, they were not. This was extremely jarring to hear but Dr. A was very reassuring that with proper medication (that we started immediately) and seeking a cardiologist, we could delay her heart failure. Throughout this whole process Dr. A understood our surprise, sadness, and frustrations and did an amazing job at educating and comforting me and my family.

After following the proper protocol and doing everything we could for Sophie to ensure she was comfortable, we unfortunately made the decision to euthanize and, when we did, Dr. A and his staff were extremely supportive. After her passing, we received a card signed by all the staff members which meant a lot. Although we lost Sophie, Dr. A was able to buy us invaluable time with her that we wouldn't have gotten had we never gone to him and stayed at our previous vet -- grateful doesn't even begin to cover it.”

“Best vet in LA. I don't think he's taking new patients though. Dr Reina is a compassionate vet who truly cares about our furry ones. He's taken wonderful care of my cats, dog and even my pet rat! Who else makes a little oxygen tent for a little rat with upper respiratory infection!! I'll cry when he retires. There can be a long wait if they're crowded, but since Covid you wait in the car & they call you in.”

“My Cat named Prettygirl was a sweetie?
She became ILL So I took her to, I thought was the best VETS. But her health continue to decline ?
I was SOOO Grateful for the Outstanding Doctor and Staff
at this MAGNIFICENT CLIENT?
Dr & Staff gave Me an additional Year with My Baby she was 18yrs her Birthday day 4/17/24 she would have been 19yrs Old
If U Are Looking for a Vet that will Treat your Baby with LOVE, ADMIRATION &, KINDNESS With a EXPERIENCE DR
& STAFF BINGO U found One??
You Will Be Blessed with a stress-less ? because U will "NEVER" Have to Second Guess ANYTHING THIS VET SUGGEST TO U?
May U Be as PLEASED as Myself?”

“We are so grateful for the excellent care we've received from Dr. Blair and the team at T.H.E. Cat Hospital in MDR, it's a whole new experience coming here. They saved our boy, Chewbacca, an adult Maine Coon who was very sick with an intestinal disease for many months. And now are giving great care to an adult Maine Coon mix, a shelter rescue we recently adopted. Their knowledge and capability, combined with the care and compassion, are unbeatable.”

“My dog-ughter is from Chicago and we’ve been flying back and forth because we couldn’t find a vet in LA that we trust. Thank God, we found Dr. Jordan! He CARES! And he’s KNOWLEDGABLE! Finally found a happy place for my pup’s Doctor visits.”

“The best. Dr Kirby has been treating our allergic dog for years. She’s amazing. She spends the time to examine her closely and explain all the treatment options as many times as it takes. Knows everything including all the latest studies and treatments. Easy to schedule with especially in the post covid vet shortage. And most importantly cares about her patients. We end up seeing her way more than our primary care vet for all these reasons and more.”

“Amazing Service!! My dog is a very scared baby when he sees any vet. He's the dog known everywhere to snap at people lol. He went in to the exam shaking and came out calm. That's when I knew Dr Tsugawa was great energy :) I warned Dr Tsugawa's staff prior to him going in for the exam, that my dog may not let him look in his mouth but Dr Tsugawa was the only person my dog has ever willingly let look. My dog had dental surgery today. I dropped him off at 10am. Around lunch I received texts from Dr Tsugawa of the the X-rays and his thoughts. He phoned soon after to clarify and see if I had any questions. We went ahead with the procedure. I received a text as soon as my dog was awake and normal around 12.30pm. At 2pm I picked him up. He was alert but a little unwell, as expected. Dr Tsugawa came out to speak to me, his staff clearly and slowly explained the medication to me and I was good to go home. I liked that Dr Tsugawa only wanted my dog on one medication for a few days for the pain/swelling rather than having a bunch of medications, which other vets always seem to prescribe after surgeries. The entire process start to finish was so smooth, clearly communicated and my dog is now at home resting and on the mend. Even at home I texted Dr Tsugawa a few questions and he responded promptly. I want to thank Dr Tsugawa and his team for the great service. I have already recommended you to friends.”

“I cannot say enough thank you to Dr. Lim and Animal Wellness Center for the incredible care they provided for our very senior dog, Mook. He was suddenly diagnosed with severe kidney disease, and our previous vet recommended either euthanasia or trying hospitalization at an emergency hospital. However, due to his heart murmur, there was a concern that his heart wouldn’t hold up under the stress of IV fluids. We were looking for a private clinic rather than a big corporate vet, so we decided to visit Animal Wellness Center, which also offers acupuncture.

Dr. Lim suggested a unique approach of daytime-only hospitalization during office hours. While we were worried about Mook’s heart, we trusted Dr. Lim, who took the time to explain everything thoroughly.

Thanks to their incredible care, Mook has recovered well, and now, five months later, he’s still running around happily. We know our time with him may be limited, but we’re so grateful for the extra time we’ve had with him—time that we wouldn’t have had if we had gone the other route. We are truly thankful for the compassionate care we received here.”