Melrose La Brea Animal Hospital

I have tried 4 vets since I got my little dog in February, and each one has had something wrong with it. Mostly have found uncaring, cold vets... until Dr. Jordan. Simply, the best vet in L.A.! His whole staff was so nice, and compassionate, towards my little dog and I. Being a new dog owner; I have a lot of concerns for my dogs wellbeing, and when he got a little cold rencently; I took him to see Dr. Jordan, and was so thrilled with the results. He was VERY informative on each step he was doing, and took the time to SHOW me how to properly give a dog (liquid medication). I took him in yesterday for an ear infection, and today he is already feeling better. I feel better knowing I found a vet that I trust, and treats us with the compassion my dog and I deserve. THANKS TO THE WONDERFUL, CARING STAFF, AND TO DR. JORDAN!! We will be loyal cumstomers. Pros: Very caring, professional and close to my house Cons: nothing more

I have tried 4 vets since I got my little dog in February, and each one has had something wrong with it. Mostly have found uncaring, cold vets... until Dr. Jordan. Simply, the best vet in L.A.! His whole staff was so nice, and compassionate, towards my little dog and I. Being a new dog owner; I have a lot of concerns for my dogs wellbeing, and when he got a little cold rencently; I took him to see Dr. Jordan, and was so thrilled with the results. He was VERY informative on each step he was doing, and took the time to SHOW me how to properly give a dog (liquid medication). I took him in yesterday for an ear infection, and today he is already feeling better. I feel better knowing I found a vet that I trust, and treats us with the compassion my dog and I deserve. THANKS TO THE WONDERFUL, CARING STAFF, AND TO DR. JORDAN!! We will be loyal cumstomers. Pros: Very caring, professional and close to my house Cons: nothing more

In PA my cat went through all the tests and in the end was diagnosed with cancer. I was told what signs to look for to know when it got to bad. Once these signs showed up I took my cat in here in CA. They were very accepting of taking on this new patient and allowing me to send the paperwork from one vet to another so the cat and I wouldn't have to go through more testing. I was a mess from the moment I brought her in the door, knowing what had to be done after 11 years together. I've had cold vets over the years and I was so impressed by the compassion and heart the entire staff showed me. He explained her diagnoses to me in a way I understood. After confirming what I expected to happen, I wasn't rushed when I took a few moments for the news to set in. I've seen a lot of vets man handle animals. They even allowed me to come in on a Saturday so I wouldn't have to do it on a work day. Everyone handled her as I would have. It was extremely comforting. I would recommend this entire staff. I was so impressed. Some wrote they were expensive and I did not feel that way at all. Pros: compastionate and caring. Cons: None more

In PA my cat went through all the tests and in the end was diagnosed with cancer. I was told what signs to look for to know when it got to bad. Once these signs showed up I took my cat in here in CA. They were very accepting of taking on this new patient and allowing me to send the paperwork from one vet to another so the cat and I wouldn't have to go through more testing. I was a mess from the moment I brought her in the door, knowing what had to be done after 11 years together. I've had cold vets over the years and I was so impressed by the compassion and heart the entire staff showed me. He explained her diagnoses to me in a way I understood. After confirming what I expected to happen, I wasn't rushed when I took a few moments for the news to set in. I've seen a lot of vets man handle animals. They even allowed me to come in on a Saturday so I wouldn't have to do it on a work day. Everyone handled her as I would have. It was extremely comforting. I would recommend this entire staff. I was so impressed. Some wrote they were expensive and I did not feel that way at all. Pros: compastionate and caring. Cons: None more

Dr Edd Jordann and his staff are knowledgable and caring. I have been a client of his since 1972 and have found that they go the extra mile to take care of our beloved animals. I recently had the sad occasion to have my dog euthanized and Dr. Jordann and his Saturday staff extra spent time with me and my aging and ailing pug. It was a really sad visit but it was handled with the usual caring and attention I have come to expect from Dr. Jordann. more

Dr Edd Jordann and his staff are knowledgable and caring. I have been a client of his since 1972 and have found that they go the extra mile to take care of our beloved animals. I recently had the sad occasion to have my dog euthanized and Dr. Jordann and his Saturday staff extra spent time with me and my aging and ailing pug. It was a really sad visit but it was handled with the usual caring and attention I have come to expect from Dr. Jordann. more

I'm really shocked at the negative reviews I see here. My experience with Dr. Jordan is just the opposite. I had taken my cat to another vet last Spring, and paid a lot of money to be told everything was fine. It wasn't. My cat had developed diabetes and then diabetic neuropathy. He was one sick cat when I brought him to Dr. Jordan. He was so thorough and compassionate, and really took care of my cat in such a loving way. I'd recommend him to anyone. And, by the way, I know his care doesn't come cheap, but he really was half as expensive as the vet I took my cat to before. Pros: Really loves animals Cons: Somewhat expensive more

I'm really shocked at the negative reviews I see here. My experience with Dr. Jordan is just the opposite. I had taken my cat to another vet last Spring, and paid a lot of money to be told everything was fine. It wasn't. My cat had developed diabetes and then diabetic neuropathy. He was one sick cat when I brought him to Dr. Jordan. He was so thorough and compassionate, and really took care of my cat in such a loving way. I'd recommend him to anyone. And, by the way, I know his care doesn't come cheap, but he really was half as expensive as the vet I took my cat to before. Pros: Really loves animals Cons: Somewhat expensive more

I have been taking my animals to Dr.Jordan for twenty years. His staff is very friendly and he spends as much time as needed with me and my pets. He is always just coming back from continuing education classes and knows all the new techniques and products. I highly recommend Dr. Jordan to you and your pets. more

Dr. Jordan has incredible insight and wisdom that comes from his 30+ years as a Veterinarian. I have been a taking my dog to him for 5 years and my cat for 12 years. He has been great for all the care that my pets have needed. Last May I took my dog to see Dr. Jordan for routine check up and I mentioned how destructive my dog can be when I leave the house. Dr. Jordan asked me some specific questions about the behavior of my dog and then talked to be about a new product on the market that can help dogs that have this problem. I tried it and it worked. I no longer worry about leaving my dog alone. Dr. Jordan is not only wise but he also on top of new and innovative products involved in practing animal medicine. more

I have known Dr. Jordan since I was a child. He Treated all of our family cats and dogs over the years. My parents still take there Cattle Dog Honey to Melrose La Brea even though they have since moved to Woodland Hills. I am shocked that the previous posters could write such despicable things. Dr Jordan has shown nothing but kindness and compassion to my family and pets. If he was such a horrible DVM, how could he have lasted 30 years? more

i don't know why the person below gave this place a bad review. that's bunk. they are very clean and VERY helpful and sweet. dr. jordan is a smart vet who gives you personal attention, which is a lot more than i can say for any other vet i've been to. and my bill wasn't outrageous for shots and deworming - you should expect to pay a lot for a sick pet. come on! this place is awesome, i'll never take my molly anywhere else. Pros: parking in back Cons: nothing more

i don't know why the person below gave this place a bad review. that's bunk. they are very clean and VERY helpful and sweet. dr. jordan is a smart vet who gives you personal attention, which is a lot more than i can say for any other vet i've been to. and my bill wasn't outrageous for shots and deworming - you should expect to pay a lot for a sick pet. come on! this place is awesome, i'll never take my molly anywhere else. love you dr. jordan! Pros: parking in back Cons: nothing more

This was a terrible experience for us and for our puppy.\r \r Our puppy was sedated without our being asked. Since they did not ask , they also did not know if the puppy had allergies, or how recently he had eaten - both very important things to know before sedating an animal! And the only reason he was sedated was so he'd be easier to bathe, according to the receptionist, who admitted that she forgot to ask us because she was ""new"". This was a totally unnecessary risk we never would have agreed to. She then tried to keep the dog overnight (incurring hospitalization fees) for ""observation"", even though she was the only one on the premises, and ""not a doctor"". I would strongly suggest you go elsewhere! Cons: Doctor not always on premises, untrained staff forgets to ask important questions or get permissions more

I have taken both of my cats to Dr. Jordan, and I've been very pleased with the care that he has given them. He is more thorough than other vets I've worked with. For example, he checked for corneal abrasions in my cat, Millie (she has chronic conjunctivitis due to a herpes virus that she contracted while she was a stray) and sent us home with an antibiotic (she did, indeed, have abrasions, which he showed me), a dietary supplement to slow the reproduction of the virus, and two eye ointments. He also wanted to see her back in 2 weeks to see how she was responding to the treatment. I took her in with the same problem to a different vet a year ago, and she only gave me an ointment and the supplement and did not schedule a follow up. The problem returned a few weeks later. I believe that Dr. Jordan really knows his stuff, and he's been practicing for nearly forty years. As my story demonstrates, he's very thorough. I also found him to be readily accessible (I called at 7 p.m. and he answered the phone himself and scheduled an appointment for my cat the next morning at 8 a.m.). Most importantly, Dr. Jordan and his assistants were gentle and kind to my cats, even though Millie can be quite grouchy when she goes to the vet. I've noticed that others say he might be more expensive, and I would attribute this to the fact that he is thorough. I did spend more on my cat's eye treatment this time around, but as I indicated, he gave her better care than the other vet, and her eyes are looking much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Jordan! Pros: Knowledgeable, kind vet, very accessible Cons: Might be more expensive, but the care is better more

I have taken both of my cats to Dr. Jordan, and I've been very pleased with the care that he has given them. He is more thorough than other vets I've worked with. For example, he checked for corneal abrasions in my cat, Millie (she has chronic conjunctivitis due to a herpes virus that she contracted while she was a stray) and sent us home with an antibiotic (she did, indeed, have abrasions, which he showed me), a dietary supplement to slow the reproduction of the virus, and two eye ointments. He also wanted to see her back in 2 weeks to see how she was responding to the treatment. I took her in with the same problem to a different vet a year ago, and she only gave me an ointment and the supplement and did not schedule a follow up. The problem returned a few weeks later. I believe that Dr. Jordan really knows his stuff, and he's been practicing for nearly forty years. As my story demonstrates, he's very thorough. I also found him to be readily accessible (I called at 7 p.m. and he answered the phone himself and scheduled an appointment for my cat the next morning at 8 a.m.). Most importantly, Dr. Jordan and his assistants were gentle and kind to my cats, even though Millie can be quite grouchy when she goes to the vet. I've noticed that others say he might be more expensive, and I would attribute this to the fact that he is thorough. I did spend more on my cat's eye treatment this time around, but as I indicated, he gave her better care than the other vet, and her eyes are looking much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Jordan! Pros: Knowledgeable, kind vet, very accessible Cons: Might be more expensive, but the care is better more

I am so pleased with the care my cat, Boodles received from Dr. Edd Jordan. Being new to the area, finding a vet that I could trust was important. I was sent to Dr. Jordan by a referral and was so impressed with the care he delivered to my dear Boodles and his explanations to me that I am recommending him to all of my friends. Dr. Jordan is committed to his profession and has a compassionate caring manner. Boodles is fine and I have Dr. Jordan to thank. Pros: Service and Attitude Cons: Parking may be limited, but isn't it everywhere in LA? more

I am so pleased with the care my cat, Boodles received from Dr. Edd Jordan. Being new to the area, finding a vet that I could trust was important. I was sent to Dr. Jordan by a referral and was so impressed with the care he delivered to my dear Boodles and his explanations to me that I am recommending him to all of my friends. Dr. Jordan is committed to his profession and has a compassionate caring manner. Boodles is fine and I have Dr. Jordan to thank. Pros: Service and Attitude Cons: Parking may be limited, but isn't it everywhere in LA? more

Knowledgeable old school doc is thorough and kind, he offers complete detailed explanations and is patient and responsive with questions. In business at this location for many, many years. The office is dated but the service can't be beat. You really get the feeling that they really care about the animals they treat and that you are not just another number moving by on the conveyor belt. All 3 of my animals have been treated by Dr. Jordan, though most often it's Penny, the Dalmatian garbage disposal, who has eaten tin cans and Christmas trees. I too have had sticker shock on some visits but you have to remember, you get what you pay for and cheaper/shinier is not the same as better. Pros: Thorough care, ease of communication with the doc, house calls Cons: Older office but who cares more

Knowledgeable old school doc is thorough and kind, he offers complete detailed explanations and is patient and responsive with questions. In business at this location for many, many years. The office is dated but the service can't be beat. You really get the feeling that they really care about the animals they treat and that you are not just another number moving by on the conveyor belt. All 3 of my animals have been treated by Dr. Jordan, though most often it's Penny, the Dalmatian garbage disposal, who has eaten tin cans and Christmas trees. I too have had sticker shock on some visits but you have to remember, you get what you pay for and cheaper/shinier is not the same as better. Pros: Thorough care, ease of communication with the doc, house calls Cons: Older office but who cares more