Veterinarians near Venice

“I couldn't have imagined a better experience for my beloved Henry. The staff were beyond kind and helpful, and patient and knowledgeable. The facility was comfortable and clean and inviting. They even offered coffee, and sweet waiting rooms. I felt cared for and truly valued as a customer. The surgeon and nurse took over an hour, sitting on the floor explaining the options and different procedures and risks. I never waited more than 10 minutes, and they were beyond accommodating. With all they did to him, he came out looking like he lost a bar fight, and it likely should've cost a mortgage payment, but it was incredibly reasonable. My friend thought it would be double. They were up front about all the costs and explained everything afterwards. I almost want to cry writing this, they took a really scary situation and made me feel so special.. My lil dude too. We will be eternally grateful and loyal to them.. our new fur-ever vet. Thanks Dr. Faro and Amanda and the whole crew!!! xoxo“

“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.“

“Santa Monica veterinary group was kind enough to allow a walk-in urgent care for my dog. I thought he was having dental issues but they very thoroughly checked him out in front of me and found the issue to be with his neck. The doctor kindly walked me through everything going on with the dog and provided excellent care. I highly recommend this veterinary group.“

“10/10 animal hospital in the South Bay. The staff is always so welcoming and kind. I've been taking my dog Miso since we brought her home as a pup and I've had positive experiences every time - checkups, allergies, spaying, vaccines and everything else in between. Misos primary vet is Dr.Higashi who is extremely compassionate and detailed in her exams. You can really feel her passion in providing the best care and Miso is always so exited to see her. I'm grateful to have found a vet and staff I can trust!“

“Staff is very friendly and they knowledgable. The dr easily identified the problem in my dog ( hernia) and was able to successfully do surgery to repair it. Beast (my dog) couldn't be happier thanks to them :)“

“Dr Hardy is the best! He has worked with 2 of my dog babies. He is patient, dog friendly, funny and super nice! His staff are also very good! 5 stars“

“I would like to share my incredible experience at Cahuenga Veterinary. It is, by far, the most wonderful hospital I've ever brought my dear dachshund Lucy to. Lucy had to have a radical surgery to remove numerous mammary tumors. I was terrified for her to have this surgery until I met the amazing Dr Pedraza. He is the most kind and compassionate doctor that I've ever encountered, as well as being a master of complex surgeries. I am so grateful that I found him! Dr. Pedraza also finds time in his hectic schedule to take care of homeless animals in need of his brilliant skills. What an awesome human being he is! Delaney, his wonderful nurse, was so reassuring and gentle with my Lucy. She assured me that she would stay by Lucy's side throughout the surgery, and she did! I knew that Lucy was in the best care ever. I only briefly met Dr. Christian, the owner of this wonderful clinic, but he must be an awesome doctor to bring together all of these incredibly skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses. I must also include dear Mystic in reception. Even with the phones ringing constantly, she found time to be warm and gracious to me. I would give 100 5- stars if I could!!“

“Great place! All of the staff were super kind and helpful. Super happy to have them nearby for my dog“

“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!“

“Everyone is stellar at their job. It's a place where every piece of the puzzle is fully functional and qualified to make wonderful and sometimes impossible things happen. The vets are really good. They saved my dogs (I have 3) from tumor surgery removal to chronic kidney overview care, pain management for my dogs, personal advice on quality of life and the list goes on. I trust each and every 1 of the doctors and have a soft spot for the eldest of them. The staff: Reign, Jacob and every single nurse/front desk personnel is efficient, knowledgeable and deeply empathetic. I would never leave a review for anything but for my team at this vet office i HAVE to! Ladies, you are incredible and doctors you are well deserved of praise! thank you PLB vet for your contribution to our local community. I wish I could return a fraction of the positive influence you guys had in my life. THANK TOU, thank you, thank you!“

“So grateful to the amazing team here. From reception to nurses to doctor and surgeon - our dogs get the very best care, and everyone is so nice! Thank you ?“

“My mixed breed dog came from the time he was 4 months old until he passed at age 13 1/2 years-old from genetic complications and old age. I owe a great deal of his good health to Centinela Animal Hospital. While I see other people had less ideal experiences, I had the complete opposite and agree with all the positive reviews. I recommend every single pet owner I know to Centinela. I want to share my experience in the hopes of encouraging people to use their veterinary care: When I first adopted my dog, my number one goal was to have his whole health in mind. This hospital was recommended to me by the rescuer who I adopted him from. I was looking for conventional veterinary care in conjunction with holistic care and Dr. Palmquist is a leader in this approach. His book, "Releasing Your Pet's Hidden Health Potential," I found to not only be ahead of its time but also spoke to the kind of relationship I wanted with my dog having come from a childhood of backyard dogs who were barely taken to the vet or fed in an appropriate way. I understand that caring for pets is costly. And many people who adopt are limited in what they can provide for their animals yet still give them loving homes. I was privileged and lucky to be able to approach my dog's health in the way that I did. I also got pet insurance that covered our yearly vet visits and it came in really handy when my dog needed more care. But what was surprising is that many of the tips and advice I got from the doctors at Centinela was practical and incredibly cost effective, preventing me from having more costly care in the long run. As a puppy Dr. Johnson noticed my pup had a genetic heart murmur and she kept an eye on it while encouraging me to be vigilant as well. I followed her advice. Because of it I was able to catch early signs of complications in his last year and a half which allowed Centinela to refer us to another hospital for their cardiology department. They worked side-by-side. They were in constant communication about my dog's heart condition, medications, x-rays and ECGs. As his heart disease progressed, Dr. Palmquist continually encouraged me to trust the advice and treatments from my dog's cardiologist. Dr. Johnson also noticed early signs of spinal issues when he was a pup because of my dog's anatomy. With an X-Ray she could tell his spine was starting to wear down when he was young because he liked to play hard and hike. She warned me about IVDD, prescribing the use of dog ramps while monitoring activity that would lead to slipped discs. During his life, my dog only had two spine flare ups. When he did Dr. Palmquist prescribed pain medication, rest, plus herbs that helped my dog not only bounce back but supported key organs in his recovery. In my dog's last six months, his genetic predispositions and age started to present much bigger issues. Dr. Palmquist prescribed supplements and herbs that supported my dog's brain and specific organs as they started to work harder due to his medications. It kept my dog's energy levels high. By his happiness, playfulness and stamina, no one could tell that my dog was dealing with any health issues -- not even my dog who kept doing every activity he loved within reason. In fact many people would stop us to ask how old he was because he acted more like a puppy. In the last month of his life, my dog's health took sharp turn. It was uncertain whether he could or would recover. It was heart breaking and emotional. Dr. Palmquist was incredibly empathetic. Though he hoped we would still have a few more years, Dr. Palmquist gave me advice that prepared me for the inevitable while also telling me to enjoy every day my dog and I had left together. And we did. When my dog passed, the doctors sent me sympathy cards. In all the years that we were here, Dr. Palmquist, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Orme each examined my sweet boy and gave him the best quality of care. The whole staff -- front desk assistants, vet techs and vet assistants -- every person was compassionate, helpful and car“

“Elite Veterinary Care and Dr. Kent are the absolute best! If you want personalized and top level Veterinary Care go Eilte. Take care of your dog/cat in the best way possible. ✨️“

“I love this vet. They are affordable, kind, knowledgeable and they don't try to over prescribe or up sale you unless they feel your dog would need it for their health. Grateful to have a good vet in the area. My dog loved the employees and was very trusting with them.“

“We started taking our pitty Jules hear ayear ago. The staff has been amazing. The price is reasonable and the Dr. follow up after we visit. Today unfortunately we to make a hard decision and lay Jules down due to cancer of her liver. The staff was great again. We willmiss our dog very much. And through greatand bad times this place hasbeen there. Thank you to the staff and Drs. The love all dogs. And the loved our pit as much as we did.“

“the best ,caring, "affordable as they can afford to be" folks!!!! i have been driving from sun valley since finding them 8 years ago. they are givers not takers. it's great dr. dana has opened in palisades with dr. lisa for second location option. they have saved my 3 dogs and held me when reddog's time came. consider them family. spirit bless ramona fleetwood“

“I was recommended here for dental work for my dog from k9 grillz. I am grateful we came here for his dental cleaning and extractions! I was nervous about the process as it's never fun to have to put your dog under and undergo any type of procedure even for their best health. My dog is my best friend and super anxious so the idea made me anxious too! However, the entire staff was so helpful and kind which made me feel so much better. Thank you to everyone who interacted with us and took care of him. I am so grateful for the care and treatment! The process was smooth and easy. I was updated the entire time and I felt like he was in the best hands. Thank you to Dr. Snyder for the honest feedback and safety of Gus during his dental work. He is healing so wonderfully and we could not appreciate it more!“

“The doctor was fabulous, and I think really cares about coming up with a plan to help my kitty. But the main reason I'm leaving a review is for the reception- I see all these reviews complaining about the front office. I had to reschedule my first appointment on short notice, because my cat's other doctor thought he had cancer, and needed to get him in for immediate testing. When I called ADC (weeping), the woman who answered was so kind and helpful. I know first-hand how awful people can be to the non-vet staff in a hospital, and yet everyone I've dealt with there has been wonderful anyway. Thanks guys!“

“Brought both of my cats to this vet on two separate occasions and both of the times were fantastic! Everyone here is extremely friendly and great with cats! I love this place winry , kakashi, and I will be back!“

“My beloved senior cat, Rusty, was suddenly in distress from long-term chronic kidney disease, refusing food for a couple days and unable to drink water without throwing up. I was freaking out because I had to leave town shortly for three weeks. This happened to be an important trip to care for my mom. I hated the thought of both "disappearing" on Rusty at this critical time, or not being there for him should he die. ESAH kindly carried through on offering me a cancelled appointment that same day. Dr. Shin was wonderful and caring. She told me that Rusty was in critical condition and advised of extreme measures that could be taken to try to stabilize his health. She also admitted that treatment may not work and would only offer a temporary solution. She assured me that--far from cruel--this would be a good time to let Rusty go. Her stating this was extremely important to me in making a very painful, sudden decision. Dr. Shin and the ESAH staff were exceptionally kind and supportive. They allowed my husband and I all the time we needed to pamper Rusty and say our good-byes. Rusty was calmed by our presence and drifted off peacefully. I'm grateful to Dr. Shin and the ESAH staff for guiding and helping me through this very tough experience. They followed up by sending me flowers the next day. As sad as I am over the loss of Rusty, I'm also feeling lucky to live near this amazing clinic.“

“Dr. Doane has always been so understanding and made my dogs feel comfortable. She understands their little quirks! She obviously loves animals. She is kind and patient. We have been seeing her for over 25years.Thanks Dr. Doane“

“Visited this location yesterday. I was confused as my vet said my dog needed to have grain in her diet. After speaking with a knowledgeable employee, I realized that wasn't true. I appreciated her knowledge and explaination of why that wasn't true. I was there to purchase Ziwe Peak dog food and she assured me it was a good choice. Highly recommend this location.“

“The BHSAH team is knowledge and friendly. They consistently provide my animals with the best care“

“My cats have been seeing Dr Quezada for their whole lives and I can't say enough about how great the staff and doctors are. They have been especially understanding with one of my cats who has difficulty going to the vet, or anywhere for that matter.I know that during COVID it was harder to find availability, which was the same everywhere. However, I could always feel like they were trying to help as much as they could, even when spread so thin.“

“I couldn't have found a better place. The doctors and the staff are super friendly and professional. I went for my dog's vaccines and yearly check up and everything went smoothly. My dog was very comfortable and happy. Thank you very much!!“

“I've been taking my dog here for over ten years. Now that my dog is almost 12 he needs more support, and the vets here all do a great job at answering questions and providing suggestions for his best care, both during a visit or in between. Thanks Family Pet Clinic for taking such good care of my pup!“