VCA Animal Specialty Group

Los Angeles, CA

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Animal Specialty Group is the animal hospital of choice for referring veterinarians and pet owners in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Our board-certified specialists, leading ER veterinarians, advanced technicians, and compassionate staff work together by applying their knowledge, experience, skills, and love of animals to the care of seriously ill and injured pets

Dr. Kirk Wendelburg founded Animal Specialty Group in March, 1990

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

27
Veterinarians (DVM)
10
Licensed technicians
10
Support staff
47
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Computed Tomography (CT Scanning)Digital RadiographyFluoroscopyMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)UltrasonographyMechanical VentilationPulse Oximetry and End Tidal CapnographyElectrocardiography (ECG)Holter MonitoringLaparoscopyThoracoscopyArthroscopy

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareSurgeryInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyCardiologyDiagnostic ImagingEmergency Care

Memberships

VCA Pet Cancer Care Alliance

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA Animal Specialty Group accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Animal Specialty Group is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Animal Specialty Group offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is VCA Animal Specialty Group AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Animal Specialty Group is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Animal Specialty Group offer?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization.

When was VCA Animal Specialty Group established?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group has served the Los Angeles, CA community since 1990.

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