ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Non Clinical Other
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Unknown
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Unknown
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena, an independently owned, doctor-led hospital, we provide 24/7 emergency care and specialty veterinary services for pets who need more than routine treatment. Whether your pet needs emergency attention or is referred by your family veterinarian for more complex care, our emergency-trained staff doctors, board-certified specialists, and skilled veterinary technicians are here to provide comprehensive, compassionate care – while supporting you every step of the way
In 2005, Dr. Rich Mills, a board-certified veterinary criticalist, recognized a growing need for advanced specialty and emergency veterinary care in Southern California. He founded ACCESS with the belief that pets and their families deserved access to high-level medicine delivered by teams that collaborate, communicate, and genuinely care about outcomes. As demand grew, ACCESS expanded. Today, ACCESS Pasadena continues that vision as an independently owned specialty and emergency hospital serving pets, pet owners, and referring veterinarians throughout the region
Mission — Provide exceptional specialty and emergency veterinary care while supporting the people and veterinarians who trust us with their patients
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
24/7
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Frequently asked
Does ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena offer emergency or urgent care?+
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena offer?+
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena offers Emergency, Surgery.
When was ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena established?+
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena has served the Pasadena, CA community since 2005.
What reviewers say
The 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital features modern medical facilities and a team of knowledgeable board-certified specialists who provide comprehensive care for critical cases. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate and thorough during high-stress situations and end-of-life care. However, operations face frequent friction regarding prolonged wait times, high service costs, and occasional communication breakdowns from the administrative staff.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.