Featured emergency services
Animal Medical Center
Los Angeles
A state of the art 14,000 square foot general, emergency, referral, specialty, and teaching hospital located in West Los Angeles, California. The Animal Medical Center has earned the highest level of accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
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Animal Specialty
Los Angeles
The Animal Specialty & Emergency Center in West Los Angeles is a premier multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital catering to the furry companions of Los Angeles County and Southern California.
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Eagle Rock Emergency Pet
Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic is a top-tier animal emergency facility catering to the urgent needs of beloved pets.
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L.A. Animal Services
Los Angeles
L.A. Animal Services (LAAS) operates six modern animal shelters in Los Angeles, Southern California, providing top-notch care for approximately 60,000 animals annually.
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Melrose-La Brea
Los Angeles
Located in the bustling city of Los Angeles, Melrose-La Brea Animal Hospital stands out as a beacon of care and compassion for beloved pets in need.
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Pets to Vets
Los Angeles
Pets to Vets is a premier pet transportation service specializing in transporting furry companions to and from veterinary practices in the Los Angeles area.
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Animal Emergency Centre
Studio City
When your furry friend is in distress, you need a reliable and compassionate place to turn to for immediate care.
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Los Angeles
Animal Specialty Group is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Los Angeles in California’s Southern California.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Animal Care Services, located in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Southern California, is dedicated to creating a safe environment for both people and animals.
Read moreMission Veterinary Clinic
Granada Hills
Mission Veterinary Clinic and Animal Emergency Hospital is an animal hospital and pet urgent care located in Granada Hills. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, allowing them to see your pet’s symptoms and the underlying causes.
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Santa Clarita
Saugus Animal Hospital is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Santa Clarita in California’s Southern California.
Read moreVCA TLC Animal Hospital
West Hollywood
VCA TLC Animal Hospital, the pioneering 24-hour emergency facility in West Hollywood, has been a trusted provider of veterinary care since April 2000. Located in Los Angeles County, Southern California, this esteemed establishment offers round-the-clock services 365 days a year.
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