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    4.5 (32 reviews)
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    My baby Bluey! Better after her vet visit :) Thank you Dr. Jorge!!!
    Jeannifer E.

    Beyond happy that Gateway newly named Griffith Pet Hospital is back with the original owners!!! When VCA ran it, it was so expensive... broke my heart and wallet. Now, Dr. Villicana, Sr and Dr. Jorge Ruiz are back!!! Thank you thank you! Back to affordable pricing, genuine care, great customer service! It was not busy today, usually busting at the seems on a Saturday. Maybe the original customers shied away from VCA because it was really expensive. Bring your fur babies back here folks!!! They are back to the original crew:)

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    Louise P.

    These guys are the absolute best. I have been taking my pets to Dr. Ruiz and Dr. Villacana for years. I completely trust them. My nine-year-old golden retriever, Prince, just got a full dental, and the care from start to finish was excellent. Dr. Ruiz was calm, kind and extremely thorough in Prince's physical exam and also in explaining my options and what the procedure would entail. Their estimate was also much lower than another one I received. Prince is doing great and has pristine and healthy teeth! The folks at the front desk are also extremely helpful and thorough. I will keep returning.

    Brenda M.

    What a wonderful experience, Dr. Ruiz and his team are amazing. They answered all my questions, I took my frenchie to get spayed and he truly walked me through everything and informed me of all the risks which I very much appreciated. He cares deeply for pets and that is such a green flag! I switched my pets over to his practice as I trust him completely moving forward.

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    Audi G.

    We have been with Dr. Ruiz for over 9 years, when it was Gateway and I first moved to Los Feliz from Long Beach. I am happy to have them back as Griffith Pet Hospital. Dr. Ruiz and the team has always taken great care of us, with my first set of babies that lived out their days here in LA, and now my two Aussies: Raven and Skye. Staff is friendly and compassionate and direct. I never feel pressured and have received direct explanations.

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    Amazing services in comparison to previous vet! Dr. Ruiz actually took his time and heard my concerns and thoroughly explained what was needed for our Baby Lulu who came for a complete senior exam - she'll be 19 in Sept ! She deserves the best and I'm so glad we came here! Thank you Dr. Ruiz and Staff!!! Much appreciated!

    Lynn C.

    Dr. Rafael Villicana is an amazing veterinarian. He has many years of experience and truly invests in the quality of care the animals receive. He is also adept at explaining medical issues in understandable terms. The reception staff are excellent. I'm so happy he, Dr. Ruiz and their staff have returned as the former corporate VCA had very negative reviews. Our neighborhood can now return to quality pet care at reasonable pricing.

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    We saw Dr. first time all she needed was a Rabies Vaccine. Great service and Great wait time Staff and Dr very friendly .

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    My fur baby, Luna, was due for her rabies shot, and upon my arrival, I learned that Dr. Tang had…read morepassed away. First, I would like to send my deepest condolences to his family, staff, and clients. They probably thought I was crazy because the moment I asked about him, tears started forming, and I had to sit down before I completely ugly cried. Dr. Tang was a gentle yet strong man. He low-key scared me a little, but he was always so gentle and loving with my fur babies. He listened to my concerns, provided a plan of action, and never rushed to medication unless it was truly necessary. He was reasonable, compassionate, and genuinely cared. I am going to truly miss him. Luna has always been scared of the vet and groomer, it's just not her thing. Today was no different. We were greeted by the front desk staff, who were as kind and welcoming as always. We then made our way to the exam room, where the veterinary technician asked several questions, checked Luna's weight, and took her temperature. Next, we met with Dr. Moore. She was patient, gentle, and recognized that Luna was having a difficult time relaxing. She took her time with her, and before long, Luna warmed up to her. I'm happy to report that Luna is healthy, received her rabies shot, and we were never pressured into purchasing services or treatments she didn't need. It's sad to see some people come on here and tarnish this establishment and its staff. Dr. Tang set a high standard of care, and I believe he would be proud to know those standards continue today. Thank you, Dr. Moore and staff, for taking such wonderful care of Luna and for continuing the compassionate legacy that Dr. Tang built.

    Dr. Tang treated all my dogs for over 30 years. He never took advantage of extra unnecessary…read moretreatments and love all my dogs. I was heart broken to hear his passing last year. I bought a puppy last year, a sweet 3 months old Biewer Yorkshire Terrier. When I took my puppy for the third DA2PP at three months old, a replacement vet. Insisted that I will need to have total four DA2PP for my dog. December 9th for the third vaccine and December 26 for the forth vaccine. When I took my puppy there on December 26, they gave my dog DAPP vaccine, Rabbits vaccine, and oral Bordetella. There was no advanced notice or approval on both Rabbits vaccine and oral Bordetella/ there is one treatment on December 9th already. My puppy was 11 weeks old and 3.6 lb on Decamber 26. I was very stressed on more than one vaccine in one visit on a such young puppy under 4 lb and there was no owner approval. When I checked out my dog, I raised my concern and disappointed. All I got was " our tech has right to decide what your dog needs." My puppy came home can't move nor eat/drink for hours. I hold her the whole night and had a very hard time worrying if she would had bad outcomes. She was trained properly after two weeks in my house, but started bad behavior issues after December 26 vaccine trauma for three months until now. I don't think that I will bring her back to Best Care Pet hospital any more. It is sad, I worked with Dr. Tang for over 30 years and in the same location with same staffs since Dr. Tang moved to this location. I can't trust this clinic for my dogs any more.

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    DO NOT BRING YOUR BELOVED PET HERE…read more I have never heard my dog scream in fear the way she did at this clinic. We brought her in for routine vaccinations, and instead of administering the shots with us present, they dragged her into a separate room. Within moments, we could hear her screaming, crying, and yelping in absolute panic. The sounds coming from that room were horrifying. My partner and I were sitting there in shock, genuinely terrified about what was happening to our dog. My partner was able to see through a window that multiple staff members were physically restraining her. She is a small dog, and I still cannot understand why the measure they took was needing several people forcibly holding her down or why the procedure continued while she was in such extreme distress. This wasn't a brief reaction--it went on for several minutes while she screamed. We have had dogs our entire lives. This was not normal. We have taken her to other veterinarians for vaccinations before and never once experienced anything remotely close to this. She has always done fine with shots. We have never heard her make sounds like that before. It was genuinely traumatic to witness, and I can only imagine how traumatic it was for her to experience. What made it even worse was the complete lack of concern afterward. There was no meaningful acknowledgment of how distressed she had been, no explanation that made the experience feel justified, and no indication that anyone cared about the emotional well-being of our pet. To add insult to injury, this clinic is incredibly expensive. For the prices they charge, I expected compassionate care, attentive staff, and a veterinarian who genuinely cared about the animals being treated. Instead, we left feeling like our dog was treated as a problem to be restrained rather than a living creature deserving patience and care. This experience completely destroyed our trust in this clinic. We will never bring our dog back, and I would strongly encourage other pet owners to think carefully before entrusting their animals to this practice.

    Theyre one of the few vets that do the titer testing. The test that sees if ur dog has antibodies…read moreto the virus or infection so u dont have to keep needlessly vaccinating them over and over again. Its not cheap, like $600 maybe cant remember, but we were taking our dog international and the country and airline required it. My mom said they were nice and friendly. And theres a korean speaking vet there too if u need. Theyre also the only vet in the area that is an in network provider for a pet insurance that my company provides (this is a new added perk to employment benefits) w no restrictions for coverage. Its called United Pet care.

    Hillcrest Pet Hospital

    Hillcrest Pet Hospital

    4.0
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    Not only did Hillcrest Pet Hospital provide excellent care when I came in, but they even provide,…read morewonderfully thoughtful aftercare.

    This was June of 2025. I had just moved into the area & was looking to find a new veterinarian for…read moremy dog. Unfortunately, we went in sooner than expected for a small emergency. My dog has formed a small lump in between one of his paws & it was leaking puss. I went ahead & called Hillcrest & the receptionist was able to get me an appointment for the next day instead of having me come in as urgent. Once I was with the vet, they looked at his paw & concluded that this might have been caused by a fox tail. I tried to explain that I didn't believe that was the case since I had not walked my dog around the neighborhood yet nor were there any foxtails by my home. They were pretty convinced this was still the case despite me mentioning maybe an ingrown hair or some other cause. The vet didn't really listen to my opinion & instead recommended my dog either be given medication or go under the knife. Personally, recommending surgery was a ridiculous suggestion in my opinion. It felt scummy. I went with medication, bandaging & cleaning his wound. It totaled to about $403. In the end, the bandaging they did on my dog gave him a new wound that required me to take him to a different vet 2 weeks later. Turns out, the initial lump was just a symptom of my dog having allergies! Condensed Version: -Staff: Super friendly & accommodating. -Veterinarian: They could do better in listening to the owner, especially before jumping to surgery. -Location: Parking in the area was terrible. -Price: Expensive, $403, they kept insisting I buy certain things despite me saying I already had something similar. -Overall Impression: I appreciate the staff willing to accommodate us at the last minute. However, my dog developed a NEW wound due to their bandaging so I had to take him to a different vet. Recommending surgery was a big red flag to me, turns out, it was just allergies! I would have a hard time returning back in the future.

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