Palms & Paws Veterinary Center
Santa Monica, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Here to care for your entire pet family. Your Neighborhood Vet in Santa Monica, California
Palms & Paws began its journey on January 1, 2019, to build a community where people and pets flourish. Founded by two veterinarians, Palms & Paws is now a growing community of extraordinary team members who have dedicated our lives to creating a world shaped by the values our pets demonstrate every day—trust, joy, presence, and love. Our team established a state-of-the-art veterinary medical and surgical center across the street from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter
Mission — We elevate the lives of pets, people, and professionals—through love, leadership, and learning—creating a new global standard for what care feels like
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- Pet insurance
- Accepted
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon 8am – 6pm, Tue 8am – 6pm, Wed 8am – 12pm, 2pm – 6pm, Thurs 8am – 6pm, Fri 8am – 6pm, Sat 8am – 4pm, Sun 8am – 4pm
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Frequently asked
Is Palms & Paws Veterinary Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Palms & Paws Veterinary Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Palms & Paws Veterinary Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Palms & Paws Veterinary Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Palms & Paws Veterinary Center offer?+
Palms & Paws Veterinary Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Palms & Paws Veterinary Center established?+
Palms & Paws Veterinary Center has served the Santa Monica, CA community since 2019.
What reviewers say
Palms & Paws Veterinary Center offers comprehensive pet care in a clean, modern, and tranquil environment. The veterinary and support staff are widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable, providing individualized treatment plans and clear explanations. The facility features convenient parking, comfortable exam rooms with personalized touches, and generally efficient scheduling with minimal wait times, though some clients note occasional communication gaps and prescription policy frustrations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.