VCA Avcc-Valley

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22123 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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(310) 400-0927
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VCA Avcc-Valley - Woodland Hills, CA
VCA Avcc-Valley - Woodland Hills, CA
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My 7 year old Doberman is my baby so I freaked out when she was fine one minute and unable to walk the next. Our vet diagnosed Wobblers and referred us to this hospital for surger...

Worst

This is by far the worst vet in town!!! Dr. Mcgrath is the worst, unprofessional, rude and a liar. I went there to treat my cat and was lied to the whole time, and the bill kept...

Expensive, Yes. But Worth It. 9/17/2013

My 7 year old Doberman is my baby so I freaked out when she was fine one minute and unable to walk the next. Our vet diagnosed Wobblers and referred us to this hospital for surgery and I admit, I was a little nervous after reading some of the reviews. However, from the second we arrived to the second we took our dog home, our experience was a good one. \r \r The staff was friendly and plentiful - you can't walk 3 feet without running into someone who works there. The neurologist we saw (Dr. Carerra) was AMAZING and explained everything to us using terminology we understood. She was not only familiar with the surgery itself but with the breed and I felt comfortable leaving her in her hands. They promised phone calls to follow up and they came as promised. When we had questions, they took their time to answer them. I never felt rushed or like I was bothering anyone. We never waited more than 10 minutes to see someone either. \r \r I will agree that this place isn't cheap. I think a lot of more
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Tragic & Traumatic 7/28/2013

killed our dog. :,( What more is there to say? more
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Be Afraid of this place, VERY afraid 3/12/2012

My best friend in the world, my dog, trusted me, I in turn trusted VCA Animal Hospital. My regular vet had recommended them as they had a neurologist on staff that could perhaps discover the cause of my golden retrievers paralyized rear legs. I was given a tour, told of the 24hr Emergency hospital capabilities and lead to believe my boy was in good hands. $5,000 later the Dr could only tell me what he didnt have, not what he had. A couple nights later I saw that my boy was breathing shallow and his gums pale. I called the Emergency line at VCA and the Dr that was working that night answered. I explained his symptoms, told her he was a patient there. She said to bring him in right away. I told her I would be there in 15-20 mins and that he weighed about 75lbs and was too heavy for me to carry up to the 2nd floor Emergency room. She told me that she would have two orderlies waiting with a gurney in the parking lot when we got there. While enroute I called again, a woman in charg more
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Veterinary Specialists of the Valley 12/20/2011

It was a big rush getting here and it was fast and blurry while we were there, but the thing that?s as clear as daylight was that my six-year-old cocker spaniel came out wagging his tail. After the night we had had it was a miracle. more
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Very Good Place... 12/15/2011

I?ve been meaning to post something about these veterinarians but I hadn?t gotten around to it. Before the summer started I came in with my dog. They did the health check, gave her antibiotics, and told me to come back if she didn?t improve. I didn?t have to make another visit but I wanted to say that I appreciate that there was no big fuss while we were there. I mean that in terms of the staff not being reluctant to answer questions or rudely trying to placate me. They did fuss over my dog, as they should have. more
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The Best.... 11/23/2011

I?m from the Valley and all of my neighbors take their pets to VSV when there?s an emergency. I had to do the same recently. I was really scared but the vet that saw my dog helped her, and also calmed me down. I?m never going to forget it. more
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Veterinary Specialists of the Valley 11/22/2011

I was very impressed with the care my Chow Chow received here. I know he couldn?t have been in better hands. I wanted to share with everybody else that this is a great place to take your pets to. more
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Thank goodness for this place!!!! 11/19/2011

I don?t have the words to express how grateful I am to this hospital and its staff. My 5-year-old cat got hit by a car. I didn?t think he would make it but he pulled through thanks to these folks! more
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friendly and serviceable vererinary 11/12/2011

They are open 24 hours a day and are near my house. This is where I take my animals. They do their job and on top of that manage to be friendly and serviceable. When my pals call me asking about a pet hospital, I point them here. No doubt about it. more
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The place for emergencies. 10/13/2011

I have been a customer of Veterinary Specialists of the Valley for several years and I recommend this place to all my friends and family. About a month ago, I had to rush my cat to the vet for emergency care and was blown away by their response time and emergency services. My cat received the care and stitches he needed and we were back home in no time. I love the staff and the doctors. more
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Don't go there 10/13/2011

don't go there.....drive wherever you have to for your pet but don't go there. there is another ER for animals on Ventura Blvd near Taft High School which is much better. \r \r Read the review about the person who tried to complain ....they want your money but they are not going to listen to you. Blamers.\r \r I pulled my animal out there in 24 hours to get it to my regular vet. After an hour of being out of this VSof the valley my pet was alert and eating.....I saved my pet by removing it from this clinic. more
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Thanks, Veterinary Specialists of the Valley 10/8/2011

I was referred to Veterinary Specialists of the Valley when my pooch needed an ultrasound. He got examined and treated, and now he?s like new! I can?t thank you all enough! Thank you! more
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The Best Place for animal care... 10/7/2011

What I love most about Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is the staff. Everyone, from the front desk receptionist to the surgeons, is extremely friendly and professional. You can tell that they love what they do and it shows in their work and the level of care that they provide. The place is conveniently located near my home and open all hours of the day, seven days a week. With such a great staff and a facility that is open around the clock, I have the peace of mind that my dog (and cats) can receive the care they need when they need it. more
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Highly recommend Veterinary Specialists of the Valley 10/6/2011

Thank goodness for Veterinary Specialists of the Valley. My adorable border collie needed medical attention and I took her in on a late Sunday night not expecting the place to be open. To my surprise, the clinic was not only open, but they were eager to take in my dog and give her the care she needed. Thankfully it wasn?t a major issue, and Marley was up and running again after 24 hours. more
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Thanks, VSV!! 8/23/2011

Clean hospital, knowledgeable doctors, friendly staff, and overall excellent patient care!\r \r I woke up one morning, only to find that my best buddy (my 13-year-old Bichon Frise) was squinting one of his eyes and that the area around his eye looked a bit reddened. I brought him in to Veterinary Specialists of the Valley where he was seen by Dr. Juli White, who was was very kind, soft-spoken, professional, and definitely gave my dog and I the attention we needed!\r \r She examined my dog and explained to me what she suspected might be causing the irritation. After having the emergency vet techs (who were also all really friendly and very gentle with my old guy) perform a few tests to verify that it was what Dr. White had suspected, she explained to me what was going on and sent me home with some medication to help treat his eye. I'm glad to say that it definitely helped, as his eye was looking MUCH better not too long after getting him treated!!\r \r All-around positive experience-- from th more
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My dog is alive! 7/28/2011

I had brought my pet in there a few weeks ago because she was vomiting over and over again when she woke up in the morning. She seemed pretty dehydrated, so I brought her in and Dr. Bianco and Dr. Luce were able to evaluate her and do an ultrasound to determine if she had eaten something she shouldn't. She seemed fine, but they recommended hospitalizing her so that she could become re hydrated on fluids. During her stay, however, she continued to vomit, and she started to have very odd moments where she seemed weak and was not able to stand on her own anymore, which was not like her at all. When Dr. Fenty came in, she told me she believed my dog had developed a diseased called Myasthenia Gravis, which I had never heard of before! After almost two weeks of hospitalization, and different medications to help treat her, my Dawn is now home, happy and playing, eating and jumping like nothing ever happened. I'm forever grateful to Dr. Bianco, Dr. Luce and Dr. Fenty for their tireless efforts more
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An Unethical Rip Off Joint 4/28/2011

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS! My wife took in a stray cat that showed up at our house that we were feeding. The cat was losing its hair and scratching terribly. They took blood and urine and gave the cat a cortisone shot and then charged her FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. At no time did they inform her of what the charges were up front. And then on top of that I got a bill for $197 dollars for lab tests a week later. So that's SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for a checkup and shot for a stray cat. I don't even spend that kind of money on myself for medical care. When I called the billing office to question the bill, the billing lady very curtly informed that it was my wife's responsibility to ask what the charges were beforehand. Really? Is that how you operate an ethical business? Never before, in all my years as an animal owner would we have dreamed that any vet would charge these kinds of outrageous fees. This place is an unscrupulous, cash factory for its owners. Most of the time you' more
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What a wonderful place to take my pets when there is an emergency! 1/21/2011

I cannot expressed how incredible the staff are at Veterinary Specialists of the Valley! The all treated me and my little Chuey with such compassion. They went over estimates with me so that I understood what everything would cost. I expressed my limited funds and they adjusted the estimate so that I could give Chuey the best care within my budget. When I picked up my Chuey the staff told me how sweet he was. I can't imagine a more wonderful place to take my pets when there is an emergency! more
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Don't Do It! 12/20/2010

This place elevates incompetence to a new level. If you truly love your pet, take it to another place, any other place, for competent care. We took our cat, who was sent home from VSV unable to walk, to Westlake Village Animal Hospital, where they did an x-ray, which VSV failed to do after being told we were sure he had fallen onto a hard floor, and more thorough blood testing. WVAH found an elevated white-cell count (infection) which VSV testing failed to uncover and inflammation of the spine and put him on IV steroids and antibiotics immediately. In 24 hours he was able to stand, in 48 hours he was walking and able to come home for further care. Enough said. more
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WORST VET CLINIC ON THE PLANET! 12/18/2010

I wouldn't send my worst enemy here! That's how bad this place really is! It all boils down to MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Don't even think about complaining to management when you encounter a problem...I did, and was treated like dirt! My pet was not cared for or diagnosed properly and is now deceased because of this \r ----hole! How can they even stay in business is beyond me...I feel horrible for the next person's pet they misdiagnose or kill. I've never encountered such arrogant front staff, incompetent vets, or such cold management in my life! My anger wouldn't be so major if management would have addressed my serious issues with a compassionate heart and listening ear. If you tell anyone here you're the least bit disatisfied with something it will fall on deaf ears... end of story! My pet is now deceased and I'm not only outraged but extremely heartbroken! Please learn from my experience and do not bring your cherished pet here! more
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  • We provide 24 hour emergency services, primary care services such as vaccinations, health exams, preventive care, and surgery, and specialty services such as behavior, oncology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and radiology.

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  • Hours: Daily 24 Hours
  • Neighborhoods: West LA, West Los Angeles, South Valley, Woodland Hills
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