VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center
Los Angeles, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
As a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in West Los Angeles, we provide expert, compassionate care around the clock. Our board-certified specialists and highly-trained veterinarians in emergency and critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and surgery work alongside a deeply dedicated team to ensure your pet receives the highest level of medical care
What began 30 years ago as a veterinary surgical referral clinic has grown into one of the largest and most trusted specialty hospitals in the country
Mission — Our mission is simple: to provide the best quality of care and service to the patient, the client, and the primary veterinarian
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- Pet insurance
- Accepted
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours
Frequently asked
Does VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center offer?+
VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty hospital delivers exceptional life-saving interventions, highly knowledgeable medical specialists, and compassionate support during critical moments. The veterinary teams across oncology, cardiology, and surgery are frequently noted for providing thorough explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and heartfelt end-of-life care. While the high-level medical capabilities and dedicated professionals earn deep gratitude from many families, visitors should anticipate substantial emergency care costs, and some experiences involve extended wait times or communication challenges regarding billing and scheduling.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.