Our Hospital

The VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is one of the largest private small animal hospitals in the country. We have 3 equally important missions. We are a general practice for the West Los Angeles area, a referral hospital for veterinarians in Southern California and we are a teaching hospital providing post-graduate education for veterinarians.

We have a group of excellent general practitioners who are capable of providing the highest quality of health care for your pet. They bring a great deal of experience and breadth to our hospital and are responsible for overseeing the large general practice and walk-in caseload that we serve. Many clients enjoy the freedom of being able to walk-in without an appointment at times that are convenient for them and of course at any time there is an emergency. We are open 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, 365 days-a-year to provide comprehensive care. However there are instances when waiting times to see a doctor may be long depending on the time of day, and the number of emergencies that are being seen. To avoid unnecessary delays, especially if you don’t have a medical emergency, you may wish to call ahead to determine if there is a wait to see a doctor, or to schedule an appointment with one of our staff doctors at a time convenient to you.

Our hospital also has the finest support staff available. Our technicians and front office personnel are well trained, and all are primarily concerned with the health of your pet.

We will do our best to provide the best care possible to your pet, and excellent service to you.

Local Medical Issues

There are numerous local medical issues that can impact your pet's health, and will require your attention over the entire year. For example, heartworm can affect both cats and dogs. Since it's transmitted by mosquitoes, which are present in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. Because winter temperatures do not get cold enough in our area to kill mosquito eggs, it's a year-round risk. Likewise the potential for flea and tick infestation, and intestinal parasites each pose a problem in any season. And finally, contrary to what you'd expect, allergies are a year-round medical problem, and many pets suffer from skin and ear allergies. Signs may include scratching, redness in the ears, and "scaly" skin.