VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital
Santa Monica, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives since 1932. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital has been a Santa Monica landmark serving a wide community of animal lovers who have trusted the care of their pets to us since 1932. Generations of veterinarians and staff have welcomed all species of animals
Mission — The staff and veterinarians at VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital pledge that your pets will always receive compassionate, gentle care as well as the highest quality medical services available. We also pledge to exceed your expectations with the best client service you can find anywhere
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat closed, Sun 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Frequently asked
Is VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital offer?+
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital established?+
VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital has served the Santa Monica, CA community since 1932.
What reviewers say
The veterinary practice is widely recognized for its compassionate, gentle, and highly knowledgeable veterinary team that provides exceptional care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets like birds and reptiles. The staff is consistently described as welcoming, attentive, and deeply supportive during routine visits, emergency situations, and sensitive end-of-life moments. However, appointment availability can be constrained with significant wait times, and some services are noted to be quite expensive with occasional challenges in scheduling urgent visits promptly.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.