VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital

Granada Hills, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
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 Urgent Care End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Internal Medicine

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

VCA Chatoak (formerly Pet Medical Center Chatoak) was founded in 1965. We have been in the same location ever since and are certified by the American Animal Hospital Association

Mission — Our mission is to provide a lifetime of quality, compassionate veterinary care to our clients, their pets, and our community, thus enriching the human-animal bond. We do this through a team approach that encourages the education of our staff and clients in a friendly, respectful environment

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

8
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
22
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyLaser SurgeryStem Cell TherapyCold Laser TherapyLaparoscopyUltrasoundEKGTonopenOFA X-RayIn House Endoscopy

Services in detail

Bone and Joint SurgeryCardiologyChemotherapyCold Laser TherapyDermatologyDiagnostic ImagingDigital RadiologyEKGLaparoscopyLaser SurgeryOFA X RayOncologyOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryStem Cell TherapyTonopenUltrasoundChinese Herbal MedicineHerbal MedicineHolistic MedicineCat DiabetesDog DiabetesBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingObedience TrainingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospice CareHospitalizationIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrology

Memberships

American Animal Hospital AssociationFeline Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Does VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Is VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital established?+

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital has served the Granada Hills, CA community since 1965.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 191 reviews

VCA Chatoak Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital and emergency care center located in Granada Hills, California, offering late-hours and weekend availability. The facility provides comprehensive medical care including surgeries, diagnostics, dental treatments, and gentle end-of-life services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough, frequently going above and beyond to communicate with families during critical health crises. While many visitors praise the attentive care and reasonable pricing for advanced diagnostics compared to other hospitals, some experiences highlight challenges with long wait times, scheduling difficulties, communication lapses during busy periods, and variable front desk professionalism.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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