Animal Clinic of Encino

Encino, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Small animal general practice with a specialty in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Primary goal of providing high quality medicine with optimal compassion toward the patient and the pet owner

The Animal Clinic of Encino was established in the San Fernando Valley, operating as a small animal general practice with a specialty in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. The practice moved to its current location in 1997, conveniently located near the 101 and 405 freeways in Los Angeles. Dr. Tina Chang took over in 2001, continuing operation as a small animal general practice with the primary goal of providing high quality medicine with optimal compassion toward the patient and the pet owner

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
12
Support staff
14
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

state of the art diagnosticsdigital radiographyin-house laboratorydigital dental radiography

Services in detail

Education and open communication from the doctors and support staff to optimize your pet's quality of life in areas such as diet, vaccination, at home dental and grooming care and pain management for senior pets.Intelligent, informative, skilled and educated technical staff with an exceptionally gentle approach, along with friendly and resourceful front office personnel.TACOE has state of the art diagnostics, digital radiography and an in-house laboratory. We provide individualized evaluations and treatment for various skin and ear diseases commonly seen in Southern California.A clean, quiet, open facility to minimize the stress response of a hospital experience for the patient.Neurology: Common neurological abnormalities encountered and diagnosed include intervertebral disc disease, idiopathic epilepsy, old dog vestibular disease, brain tumors, and degenerative myelopathy.Surgery: Spay, neuter, elective gastropexy, wound repairs, cystotomy, splenectomy, intestinal foreign body removal, and tumor excision.Internal Medicine: Diabetes, kidney failure, urinary dysfunction, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, Cushings and Addisons Diseases, heart failure, gastrointestinal disease, and pulmonary ailments.Ophthalmology: Corneal ulceration, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, prolapsed glands of the nictitans, allergic and bacterial conjunctivitis, dry eyes, and eyelid tumors.Dermatology: Ear infection and itchy skin are the top reasons pets find themselves at the animal clinic.Dentistry: Periodontal disease is treatable and preventable. We utilize digital dental radiography.Gerontology: As our pets age, degenerative changes will occur that may interfere with their quality of life.In-House Laboratory: On site diagnostic ability allows early diagnosis and immediate treatment for specific disease.Referral Philosophy: We will find the specialist necessary to treat your pet's needs if we are unable to accomplish that.Oncology: Cancer diagnosis based on finding location and identification via microscopic examination.Radiology: We utilize digital radiography.Microchip Implants: We use ResQ Chip, an ISO compatible microchip.

Appointments & hours

Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, 2-6pm

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Frequently asked

What services does Animal Clinic of Encino offer?+

Animal Clinic of Encino offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 76 reviews

The veterinary practice offers dedicated and knowledgeable veterinary care supported by a compassionate medical team. While scheduling appointments can sometimes be challenging due to high demand and front desk interactions vary, the primary veterinary care is widely appreciated for its thoroughness, reasonable pricing, and long-term client relationships.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean Facility

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.