Valley Veterinary Emergency

Sherman Oaks, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Walk In
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Surgery

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lot
Service options
Onsite services
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Valley Veterinary Emergency brings dedicated emergency veterinary care to pets throughout Sherman Oaks, Encino, and the San Fernando Valley. Founded by Dr. Brian McGrath, the same veterinarian behind McGrath Veterinary, our hospital was created to ensure local pets have access to trusted emergency care when it matters most. When unexpected illness or injury happens, our team is here to provide fast, compassionate care for dogs and cats in need of urgent medical attention

Founded by Dr. Brian McGrath, the same veterinarian behind McGrath Veterinary, Valley Veterinary Emergency was built to fill a real, growing need in the San Fernando Valley: a trusted local hospital for the moments when waiting isn't an option

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

In-house laboratory testingImagingModern monitoring, anesthesia, and imaging toolsDedicated monitoring equipmentAdvanced life-support capabilities

Services in detail

Emergency & TraumaCritical CareSurgeryDiagnosticsEmergency examinationsDiagnostic testingEmergency surgeryHospitalization and monitoringIn-house laboratory testingImagingIV fluid therapyOxygen supportPain managementContinuous vital sign monitoringToxicity treatmentPost-surgical recoveryForeign body removalGastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV / bloat)SplenectomyCesarean sectionsWound and laceration repairInternal bleeding and exploratory surgeryBladder stone removalSoft tissue trauma repair

Appointments & hours

Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Frequently asked

Does Valley Veterinary Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+

Valley Veterinary Emergency offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Valley Veterinary Emergency offer?+

Valley Veterinary Emergency offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Surgery.

What reviewers say

100% Positive sentiment
based on 5 reviews

Valley Veterinary Emergency is a brand-new, family-owned hospital providing prompt, compassionate emergency care. The facility is clean and well-run, maintaining reasonable pricing and short wait times. The staff and veterinarians demonstrate deep empathy and high professionalism, offering thorough explanations, excellent follow-up care, and skilled treatment for pets in critical situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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