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A Guide to the Best Veterinarians in Los Angeles

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When Fluffy is sick and you need a place to take him, it is important to you to find the best Veterinarian with experienced staff, while still providing affordable care. Whether you're just getting a new pet or taking care of an old friend, exceptional quality Veterinarian care can help your pet live a long and happy life. We have an expansive list of Veterinarians that will treat your pets like family, using perks from webcams to pet elevators.

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So you live near Hollywood and you would like a posh place with excellent care to take your beloved pet? The Veterinary Care Center is a swanky pet hospital with the highest quality equipment to care for your pet. The animal center is the hippest location with an upscale environment. They offer unique services for your best friend including laser therapy, ophthalmology, allergy testing, behavioral services and even acupuncture. The center even has a secure online web portal where pet owners can watch a live stream of their pet while in the care of the clinic.

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Bay Animal Hospital has been serving Manhattan Beach's (and surrounding areas) pets for over 28 years. They are open 7 days a week with extended hours of 7:30am-9:00pm on Monday through Thursday. On Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm the Bay Animal Hospital offers ½ price vaccines when an appointment is booked. The hospital is staffed with 5 veterinarians and a support staff of 28 employees plus volunteers. The hospital offers an elevator to physically challenged dogs and pet owners, along with a staff willing to help assist to ensure everyone feels at home.

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Bixby Animal Clinic has a caring staff that truly loves your pet and its well-being. They are a full-service Veterinarian clinic that can help your beloved pet all the way from preventative care to surgeries and pain management. Bixby Animal Clinic even has boarding services. Their online website also features a virtual tour of the clinic.

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At Best Friends Animal Hospital, Fluffy will receive care that is above industry standards. With a knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated staff and the best services available you will feel comfortable with your choice of a Veterinarian. Best Friends Animal Hospital specializes in lifestage wellness for your pet.

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Orange Veterinary Hospital offers the best combination of advanced technology and tender, loving care for your pet. The staff is professional, caring and knowledgeable and they genuinely care about your pet. From advanced diagnostics including Ultrasound and Digital X-Rays to low-cost vaccines clinic on Sundays, the Orange Veterinary Hospital is really where you should take Fluffy.

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The Animal Care Center is a progressive animal hospital that helps extend the life of your pet. With genuine care for each pet and a listening, understanding staff The Animal Care Center has become the go to place for sick pets. They help cats, dogs and exotics!

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The VCA Valley Animal Medical Center & Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour full service and emergency animal medical center in the Coachella Valley. Emergencies can happen anytime and having a quality animal hospital to take your pet to makes all the difference. They also offer full service veterinarian services. New clients get a free first exam; go to their website for details.

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Dr. Galea at Sepulveda Animal hospital will love your pet like his own. With his caring staff, they will be able to help with vaccinations, surgeries or teeth cleaning for your pets. The animal hospital has competitive pricing and a clean facility.

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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This animal loving clinic has been in the Los Angeles area since 1962, as a one stop pet clinic for local area pets. The pet clinic is the choice place to bring your best friend with ultra modern and state of the art equipment. The pet clinic offers surgical and dental needs with an in-house ultrasound. The clinic also offers the convenience of a lab and full pet pharmacy.

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Serving the Los Angles community for over 25 years this pet clinic is home to some of the finest Veterinarians in the county. The clinic offers all-in-one care with all your pet needs taken care of in one location. There is an in-house lab, ultrasound and radiology along with daytime emergency services available.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:3 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursdays until 6:00 PM)
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Pet owners will feel like the veterinarians at the Ambassador Hospital are just like the family doctor. The clinic offers emergency services until 10pm seven days a week. The clinic offers comprehensive medical services as well as surgical and dental. The clinic also offers boarding and grooming for your pet. The staff at the clinic will make visitors feel at home, and love all the pets like their own.

Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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911 Vets offers clinical services including cancer screening and vaccine clinics. The unique feature of 911 Vets is their 24 hour mobile pet veterinary services. Pet owners can call 866-4911-VET 24 hours a day to have a knowledgeable and caring veterinarian come to your home to deliver superior care. The clinic offers a pet concierge service with pet transportation, delivery of pet medicine and supplies.

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Shelby Barone is a local freelance writer in Orange County. She is a Mom to three young children and spends her free time doing volunteer work in her community. She is passionate about health, nutrition and helping people to live with food allergies. She currently writes at Glitterful Felt Stories.

Desiree Eaglin has a dog named Hershey and a cat named Liger; they both go to Orange Veterinary Hospital. Desiree blogs at Sarcastic, Funny and Brutally Honest.

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