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
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VCA Avcc-Valley - Woodland Hills, CA
VCA Avcc-Valley - Woodland Hills, CA
VCA Avcc-Valley - Woodland Hills, CA
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...

Sean Yoshimoto is a GREAT VET! 11/28/2010

2 1/2 years ago we turned to West VCA b/c we our old vet (larchmont) could not do the necessary tests she needed. So glad we did! our 15 year old doggie was seen by Sean Yoshimoto. Of all of the vets I've seen over the years, Sean was by far the one of a kind. He listened. He worked with us and our budget and gave us all the options. He treated our beloved dog for 2 1/2 years..we even took our dog back to him when we had moved to the desert. If I move back to LA he would be our vet for life! The great thing about that particular facility is that they can diagnose and run tests your pets may need. Our other vet (larchmont) could not do this b/c they didnt have the necessary equipment.. yet they charged pretty much the same amount. more
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Miss Shawna 6/7/2010

Thank you VCA staff for taking care of my little Yorkie!! Dr. McGrath was able to get my usually unfriendly dog to warm up to him. Thank you for fixing his ears! I will recommend VCA and Dr. McGrath to all pet owners I know! more
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Best Care for Pets and Caregivers 5/27/2010

Take your pet directly to VCA WLA at the first signs of trouble. My beloved Radar got to Dave Bruyette and VCA WLA too late - had I taken him in at the first signs something was wrong (over-appetite and going outside box) we would have had a much better shot at beating Radar's IBD. Instead I waited a week or two too long, went to Value Vet after having dumped Westside Hospital for Cats and VCA Wilshire, and then went to Dave for ultrasound and a consult. Worked with him for a few weeks trying to get Radar to respond to the protocol which was totally correct and had no needless procedures or extraordinary measures, drugs or costs, in fact, I needed to push for more aggressive care. It was very easy to communicate by e-mail. Ten years ago, VCA West LA helped me manage my FeLV cat Chloe for happy years more than she would have had. Sadly, Radar passed away today, in my arms, with the compassionate care of VCA WLA. The front of the office and the pharmacy can be chaotic, and you need to ch more
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Great Vets! Great Experience! 4/19/2010

VCA West LA is OPEN ON SUNDAYS. If you call in advance and make an appointment, you avoid paying an extra $141 for an emergency call. There is an online coupon for your first visit as well!\r After reading all the reviews on here I couldn't help but counteract the negative ones! I came in yesterday with my sick cat, didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes (this is on Sunday) and got right in to see Dr. Howe. \r Dr. Howe seemed to communicate with my cat, examined him, and then and came and discussed the plan of action. I had x amount with me, and we were able to come up with a treatment plan that was going to help my cat the most and fall within my budget. This conversation happened before anything commenced which was great. \r The vet techs were all friendly and nice.\r I highly recommend VCAWLA and am going to keep it as my emergency and weekend clinic when I can't get at my normal vet. Kudos! more
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Bring your Amex Black Card. They will soak you. 3/6/2010

Money money money. That's all they talked about. More time spent on the bill than figuring out my dogs medical problem. No Thanks. Heard a nurse mention that I drive a nice car before estimate given to me. :( more
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FANTASTIC DOCTORS, NOT SO GREAT FACILITY 6/21/2009

1. Doctors and staff: First, let me say that the doctors and staff are excellent -- well trained, professional. My golden retriever needed major emergency surgery -- he had inhaled a fox tail which had formed an abscess between his lungs that attached to the lining of his heart (pericardium). He was in pain, had fluid in his lungs and the abscess had to be removed. Dr. Tina Owen performed the surgery -- she is a Diplomate, Board Certified DVM --I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon anywhere -- she was skilled, professional, compassionate. Dr. Owen's assistant, Tina Martinez was also fantastic -- extremely knowledgeable, professional, caring and warm. Dr. Cabrerra was also very wonderful - - professional and compassionate - she delivered some of the post-op care --no complaints at all about her. The front office staff was always extremely courteous, as were the surgery techs that were taking care of the hospitalized animals. The staff was extremely compassionate with m more
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Great Hospital! 4/3/2009

I take both my cats and dogs here, they are friendly and helpful and it's kept very clean! They also have late hours which is great for emergencies and after work visits. For anyone needing a good vet I highly recommend Dr Romanyano, she is awesome! One time my dad was visiting and he accompanied me on a vet visit for my kitty and even he said how great Dr Romanyano was.The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because their prices are a bit on the high side, but the service has always been fantastic. more
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The very best animal hospital 3/13/2009

We originally took our dog there after he was hit by a car. They were the only ER open 24 hours in our area. The doctors were very professional and kind. We were given several options from euthanasia to an orthopedic surgeon. We took the surgeon. $6000 later we had a happy healthy dog. It was worth every penny. They even let us pay when we could. Years later I started taking my 2 diabetic cats. They were very compassionate when I had to have them put to sleep. I have 1 cat now, and I'll only take her to VCA West L.A.. more
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No post-operative support and over priced for the "non service" they give 1/21/2009

We took our dog here for a $2,000 invasive surgery that required 2 weeks of recovery and which our regular vet didn't normally perform. When our regular vet went to take the stitches out he noticed a missing spot that appears not to have been sutured. For two weeks our dog had an open wound that could have a festering infection in it. Our own vet is having to correct the problem at out expense. We called the VCA 4 different times after surgery - once for the severe discomfort our dog was in and 3 times for the suture issue - and our calls were returned only when we started yelling on the vet's voicemail about our desperation to speak with her (vet is Dr. Owens at VCA). When she finally called back she said she had done nothing wrong and offered no assistance in correcting this problem. This place is a rip off - they were several hundred dollars more than other vets and then left us hanging when we needed them most. I will admit the staff is very nice - but those people aren't the ones more
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VCA WLA has Caring and Professional Doctors and Staff 1/5/2009

After searching for a good vet for my dog, I was fortunate enough to find the VCA W. Los Angeles Animal Hospital. They're accredited, the facility is always clean and fresh smelling, and the staff is very professional and caring. Dr. Ramagnano is in fact, better than any doctor I've had. She actually sat on the floor next to Hobbes, and let Hobbes get used to her before she performed Hobbes' first exam. Her level of interaction and patience in answering all the questions I had, has given me confidence in knowing Hobbes is in good hands. I highly recommend this facility and Dr. Ramagnano to anyone that wants the best for their pet. more
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They misdiagnosed my cat!!! 7/17/2008

I'm not from LA but I'm from Seattle, Washington. We took a trip down to LA with our cat and when we got to LA he wasn't doing too well. He was shaking and wasn't urinating for some time. It was 1:00am so we rushed him to VCA West LA Animal Hospital. The people were really nice. They diagnosed my cat for having a blockage no x-rays were done to determine the blockage. They put a caterer on my cat and he was urinating properly in the bag. They charged me over $2,000 dollars for the stay, treatment and medication. They were saying that it was mandatory that my cat needed surgery or he would not live. That would cost another extra 2,800 for the procedure so we were looking at $5,200 plus medications. They also mentioned that they would treat my cat for ear mites which he had. It was an extra $75.00 which they never did. I took my cat out of there and went home to Seattle.I took my cat to his regular vet and he drained the bladder with his bare hands and took X-Rays to see if he had any cr more
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Dr Sean Yoshimoto is great 3/27/2008

He saved my dog. I had a puppy throwing up and pooping blood for 4 months, went to 5 different vets with no luck of diagnosis. Dr Yoshimoto was the only one able to help us and my dog is now 18 months old and is being treated properly. This doctor is not out to get your money, in fact his suggestions are usually very concervative, and he starts the diagnostics process by trying common sense things (diet change, so on) that will not cost much. However, if those fail he is very aggressive in doing the needed tests to ensure your pet is treated properly. He is also very reachable by email and will call you back if paged pretty quick. Our dog was diagnosed with IBD and even though this condition will not go away, we went from episodes happening several times daily to them happening about once or twice a month! I was not as impressed with their emergency facility only because it's led by fellows not by experienced doctors, so I doubted their suggestions for treatment. What I like about the more
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Bring your animal here at your own risk... 2/22/2008

To sum it up, I agree with all the negative reviews of VCA West LA. I have been here many times at had very negative experiences all but one time. Additionally, VCA West LA is very expensive for very low quality vet care. more
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If You Care About Your Pet Don't Go Here 11/12/2007

I took my pet to VCA for surgery and had a terrible experience. Before the surgery I was not allowed to meet her surgical vet, Dr. McGrath. After the surgery, Dr. McGrath never returned a single phone call regarding my kitten's post-surgical complications, resulting in her having to return to the emergency care in the middle of the night.\r \r When I returned for her post-op visit, to have her sutures removed and her wound checked, Dr. McGrath's assistant said that she would be doing the removal and checking the wound complications, and that Dr. McGrath does not see his patients after surgery. She told us that NONE of the vets remove sutures or check wounds and that ALL procedures are done by unlicensed assistants, so I should let her take my kitten. At this point, I just took my kitten and got out of there.\r \r An hour later Dr. McGrath called me at my home, for the first time, and started screaming at me. I thought he was calling to apologize and made the mistake of speaking with h more
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SCAM ARTIST!!!! 8/8/2007

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 getting higher and higher. They are way over priced and never have their story straight. BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!!!! more
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Cannot Recommend VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. 3/21/2007

I was not treated in a courteous and professional manner at VCA W. L.A. Was referred by my vet for ligament knee repair surgery to Dr Owen for my Yorkie. After surgery I found all her front teeth knocked out. When went in to have her sutures removed I asked to speak to the vet about concerns and why her front teeth all were missing.A Dr.Cabrera, not Dr Owen, came out to the waiting room to talk to me. I was not taken to a waiting room to talk about my concerns and was spoken to in a discourteous manner in front of all the people in the waiting room. I was not informed when I left the facility that she was missing any teeth. I had brushed her teeth before her surgery and found nothing amiss. Her previous dental cleaning showed her teeth at the front were loose but not loose enough to fall out when they were cleaned or when I brushed them. I suspect they were knocked out during the operation by them inserting a tube down her throat. I am suspicious because I was not told all her more
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great emergency care 11/22/2005

They have 24 hr care which I found very helpful and reassuring when my dog got sick in the middle of the night. The Dr was kind and caring and seemed genuinely concerned despite the fact it was 3am. Thanks! more
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Caring and good service 11/7/2005

One advantage of this facility is the business hours. They are longer than other hospitals nearby so if you go in the evening they won't count it as emergency hours so it's cheaper. The doctors are friendly, and helpful. You can get an appointment by waiting there for about half an hour. They also carry animal food, shampoos... if you want to save yourself some time from another trip to a shop. PROS: Friendly, helpful CONS: None more
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Large, well kept facility 6/14/2005

Part of the VCA factory -- this particular location is well maintained and has a number of good, caring veterinarians. Because of the large number of vets on staff, it's generally easy to get a same-day appointment. And, it's never been crowded when I've been there with my pets. 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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