I took my cat Moon here after having a very unpleasant experience at another nearby vet. Hint: they're on the same street. Dr. Ameis let me blab on and on voicing my concerns and anxieties about Moon's sneezing and wheezing issues. He even took the time to call and check in. I am extremely picky about vets... I highly recommend you take your pets here. It's obvious he genuinely loves animals and cares! The vet techs were very friendly too. They are also very transparent about pricing and treatment options. read more

Wanted to express my sincerest gratitude to Dr Ameis and the wonderful staff here. Kilo has been having seizures recently, they took him in via urgent care instantly, got him checked out, and we left more well informed, confident and prepared to take care of Kilos seizures better. Best of all they recommended a neurologist nearby. I was just looking for help for my dog when the seizure happened. We could've stumbled in anywhere but I'm so happy we came here. Dr treated Kilo as if he was his own dog, and equipped me with knowledge about seizures reassurance that it will all be ok. Thank you so much friends. read more

Paw Priority - Kilo - Veterinarians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It wasn't so much the care as much as the doctor and I went over the numbers together twice before my cat was taken to the back. Was supposed to be $450 and when they finished I get to the register and it's $768. I told her that wasn't what we agreed to with the doctor and she just pretty much dismissed it. Wasn't very ethical at all and of course the work had been done so what could I do? Will never return. read more

I'm so grateful to have found a vet I genuinely trust! Dr. Ameis and the staff at Paw Priority genuinely care and do everything they can to help. They've taken great care of my cats flea allergy dermatitis and are always transparent about pricing and willing to work with my budget. read more

Hands down the best vet in LA. Period. Full stop. Been to a lot of vets and most give sort of generic half-baked answers. But Dr. Ameis gives clear, thoughtful and actionable input. My wife and I feel like we actually get answers to things. And he clearly cares. In addition, their pricing is extremely clear. They event let you know while you are in the inspection room each possible cost - and never ever push things. They walk you through each line item. Zero surprises. LOVE THIS PLACE. Lucky to have him and his team. read more

Paw Priority - Veterinarians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Same day appointments; amazing vet & staff and the ambiance is clean, peaceful and nice decor! So happy we found Paw Priority!!! read more

Love this vet. Our cat Stella had a stone in her bladder. The doctor here goes above and beyond. Not just vague answers. Gave us really informed responses, clear answers, and a concrete plan of action. Frankly, it is hard to find human doctors who are as knowledgeable. The photo of our pet to take home and little welcome card is a nice touch. read more

Ezra is the BEST vet and overall caretaker I've ever encountered. I wish he treated humans because I'd trust him with my life. He had previously saved my boyfriend and I's kitten's life after a neuter procedure gone wrong (from another vet) and so I recently brought in my 11 year old dog for treatment too. He gave me a discount on treatment because he saw I couldn't afford the full care plan and sat on the floor with my scared little boy for the inspection. He cares about the people and the animals as if they were all his own. read more

I give them 10/10 stars! I recently moved to the area and was initially hesitant about switching vets because we loved our previous vet in the valley. However, a couple of months ago, my dog, Banx, needed to be seen as soon as possible. After checking Paw Priority's Yelp reviews, we scheduled an appointment and haven't looked back since. The entire staff, from the front desk to the nursing team and the veterinarian, is amazing. You can truly tell that they care about the animals they treat, and their commitment is genuine. Their prices are reasonable, and I trust their opinions completely. It's safe to say that I'll be saving time and gas now that I don't have to travel to the valley for appointments. read more

Paw Priority - Veterinarians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the veterinarian that we need in LA! Dr. Ezra is friendly and nice and his team (shoutout to Jose and Rebecca and Diana) are all great. They take great notes, follow up quickly with enthusiasm and care and are just the BEST vet locally I've found. I feel lucky to have discovered the practice and my dog is thankful too. read more

Paw Priority - My sweet little dog - Veterinarians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you're looking for an amazing vet, Paw Priority is absolutely the place to go. You can genuinely tell how much they care about every pet that walks through their doors. Dr. Ameis is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, and he takes the time to make you feel informed and supported. Their staff is just as wonderful. Rebecca and Jose are fantastic technicians who go above and beyond. They helped our dog Jackson recover from a pretty serious skin irritation and infection that led to hospitalization and a lot of medications. We felt supported and cared for every step of the way. We're so grateful for the whole team. Thank you, Paw Priority! read more

How could I not give a 5-star review after getting free medication for my cat and curbside service? That kind of generosity is rare these days. Please don't assume you'll get the same thing, but the fact that this was even possible tells you everything you need to know about Paw Priority -- they truly go above and beyond for their clients. Highly recommended. read more

Paw Priority - And your pet gets a little card the first time you go! - Veterinarians Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We brought our 15-year-old terrier mix to Dr. Ameis during a very difficult week. She had been declining rapidly and three other veterinarians had not identified a serious issue. When I called Paw Priority, Diana initially mentioned they were fully booked, but kindly checked with the doctor and offered us a 4:30 appointment that same day. We were very grateful. From the first phone call through our final visit, the staff was compassionate and thoughtful. Dr. Ameis took considerable time reviewing her condition and clearly explaining his assessment and options. He suggested a low-risk approach to try to give her one more comfortable day. Although it ultimately didn't change the outcome, we appreciated having that time with her. When it became clear that euthanasia was the most humane choice, the process was handled with sensitivity and care. It was an incredibly difficult experience, but we felt supported throughout. read more

The good...they were able to see my kitty within a few hours of making the appointment. My cat was pretty sick, so I wanted to try acupuncture. The Dr. was very honest and said for the issue my cat is having, it may not help that much, but I wanted to try it. It actually did help him a little bit. The staff and the doctor are very friendly. But, due to the issues my cat was having, I decided to continue taking my cat to the internal medicine specialist because they were a better fit for the very serious medical issues he was having. But Dr. Ezra is a good primary Vet. read more

This place is truly special and Dr. Ameis is a rare find these days. His first priority is your pet's well being and you can tell he genuinely cares. My puppy had emergency surgery at a different hospital, and when I notified Dr. Ameis about it, he called me to follow up and ask how she's feeling. He spent almost 10 minutes on the phone with me, when he had no obligation to do so, and greatly calmed my nerves. Further, his pricing is transparent, and he is actually super honest about what services your dog needs/doesn't need, as opposed to most vets who just want to do everything and charge you as much as possible. I've recommended him to a few of my friends and they have ALL had great experiences. The front desk is also very friendly and the place is very elegantly designed, not your typical "hospital vibe" vet office. I could not recommend him enough and I'm thankful to have a vet looking out for my little pup! Thank you Dr. Ameis. read more

If you're looking for a fantastic primary care vet, I can't recommend Dr. Ameis and his team enough! I am so thrilled that Dr. Ameis has opened his own practice. We've been following him since his time at a different practice, and we wouldn't trust anyone else with our cat's care. He is an amazing vet--knowledgeable, compassionate, honest and always thorough. The entire staff here is wonderful--so friendly, attentive, and clearly dedicated to providing the best care. Plus, the clinic itself is brand new and beautiful. Side note: it's not just urgent care! They have primary care / general practice as well. read more

We have an elderly cat with GI issues we'd never quite been able to solve with other vets. Dr. Ameis is friendly, helpful, and goes out of his way to fully explain the costs and benefits of each course of action. Our kitty is now doing much better under his care! My only regret is that we didn't find Dr. Ameis sooner. read more

first time visit was fine but seemed to get the run around after. Also Illegally records calls without your consent and then lies about it.

Beautiful new office and Dr. Ameis was so professional, knowledgeable and kind. He took his time with our husky Nikki and you can tell that he truly cares. Office staff was also amazing! read more

A kind, caring vet who puts your pet first. Dr. Ameis owns and runs this business. He's not part of a chain, and doesn't upsell or tell you one price and then switch it up to a larger amount later. And he doesn't try to sell you special food or other products to make more money. He treated our cat Nemo--who is a tough customer--like his own pet. Nemo is a senior cat, and Dr. Amies suggested two tests for his recent behavior changes. He showed us the cost for each test, and actually said we didn't need to get them both done right away. So honest! The clinic is spotless, and everyone on the staff was great from cool and classy receptionist Danielle, to the Vet Tech, and the X-Ray Technician. If you want a great vet who understands you aren't made of money, this is the place. read more

we came to this clinic in distress -- our kitten had been throwing up, and we were scared. as new cat parents, we knew something was wrong and didn't want to keep guessing without medical input. that's why we went in. the vet gave him a quick look, said it could be "a lot of things," gave a one-time injection, and told us to try a prescription diet. no diagnostics. no medication for nausea. no plan other than "if things get worse, follow up." it was vague, dismissive, and in hindsight, not nearly enough. when we did follow up -- with multiple emails including photos of pink-colored vomit -- no one responded. not one reply. to this day, we've never gotten an answer about what was wrong with him or why his vomiting escalated like that. we had to push for every next step ourselves. while we were there, the vet offered to take a quick look at our second kitten too, who had been struggling with congestion. we figured great -- two birds, one stone. he acknowledged the congestion was unusual given the kitten had supposedly recovered from an earlier URI, so he prescribed a basic antibiotic. no testing. no further evaluation. and of course, the insurance didn't want to cover it because there was no diagnostic evidence. we weren't given options. we weren't walked through alternatives. it felt like a shot in the dark -- just to say something had been done. then came the unnecessary tests -- including a poop exam we didn't even request. parasites were never our concern, and they didn't explain why it was needed, just charged us for it. and guess what? they never even called us with the results. we had to call them days later. when we asked why no one had told us, they said they did -- which was a lie. no voicemail, no missed call, nothing. the girl on the phone just said "oh, sorry for the confusion." imagine if this had been life-threatening. what if our cat did need immediate medication? they would've let it slide under the radar -- and we wouldn't have even known. their whole vibe is "we're not corporate, we care more, we don't push products" -- but in our case, it was the opposite. they charged us for unclear services, gave vague information, and never once followed up on their own. even when we demanded anti-nausea meds weeks later, they brushed it off -- then promised the prescription over the phone and never sent it. they were consistently slow, careless, and difficult to deal with. on top of that? zero flexibility with payments. we had to pay everything up front, even when medication was delayed, or service was incomplete. they're quick to charge, slow to act, and absolutely rigid if you need help affording the care. we had to manage everything ourselves -- chasing invoices, calling for prescriptions, following up over and over -- while their team acted like we were an inconvenience for just trying to care for our pets. and no, our cats didn't look like emergency cases -- but that shouldn't matter. healthcare should be proactive, not reactive. just because something isn't urgent doesn't mean it's not serious. and just because we're new to this doesn't mean we deserved to be dismissed. bottom line: this clinic made us feel like we were the only ones taking our pets' health seriously. they took our money, gave us scraps of care, and left us confused, worried, and still without answers. i'd give it zero stars if i could. avoid if you can. read more

I recently made the switch to Dr Ameis from modern animal, a nearby competitor. I have two dogs with chronic health issues. I am really happy with the switch and very satisfied with Dr Ameis and Paw Priority. It is nice having the same vet each time, who knows your dogs issues. Also, Dr Ameis definitely is not in it for the money.. he doesn't push tests and leaves it up to the owner, which I appreciate. I also like the VIP membership because my pet insurance doesn't cover exam fees, and with the VIP membership there are no exam fees. I recently had an emergency with one of my dogs and I called after closing time, they happened to answer and stayed open for me! Also they let you in the back with your dog which is really nice. They are quick with providing invoices for insurance. There might be a wait sometimes (Saturdays) BUT if you come in with an emergency you'll be seen sooner, so that's the good part, knowing that your pet will be seen with urgency if needed. Dr Ames replies to emails directly & often answers the phone which is unheard of and amazing. I really feel confident with the switch I made. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Ameis and his team at Paw Priority are absolutely wonderful. From my very first conversation with Dr. Ameis , it was clear how deeply he cares about animals and how dedicated he is to providing thoughtful, compassionate care. My cat, Oliver, has been sick on and off for the past month, and after visiting several other vets, I finally found the level of care we'd been searching for at Paw Priority. Dr. Ameis took the time to sit down with me, listen carefully, and give Oliver a truly hands-on, attentive assessment. It's rare to find this kind of genuine care and dedication--and I'm so grateful to have found it here. read more

So blessed to have found Dr. Ameis. Finding a compassionate vet with integrity is remarkably hard in Los Angeles. My baby dog Bowie had an emergency and Dr. Ameis was forthright and honest about our treatment options. Unfortunately euthanasia was the best choice for Bowie. He created a calm, loving environment for Bowie's friends and family to help him transition without fear, calmly, with dignity and love. He helped us through the hardest day ever with grace. This gifted and compassionate healer has a client for life. read more

Great first visit with a kitty. Brand new facility. Well designed. Knowledgeable doctor and kind staff. Appointment went by quick, we were in and out in no time. Easy metered parking up front. read more

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Dr. Ameis and his staff are amazing. I had to take my dog, Lucy, in for emergency paw surgery. Lucy was treated with much care and kindness. I was impressed by their attention to detail. She came through surgery with a sore paw, but with her problem resolved. Dr Ameis is also great at following up on how his patients are doing, which I appreciate very much! Their facility is fairly new and very clean and welcoming. I would recommend Dr. Ameis and his staff for all your pet medical needs. read more

We had our first visit and really impressed with kindness of staff and Dr. Ames. Very clean facilities and was super easy to book an appointment. Also good to know it serves as an urgent care too. Very happy to have found them! read more

My cat consumed something which caused a blockage. Amid the stress and confusion, the whole team was so helpful and supportive. Dr. Ameis was so kind and patient with me, a first time pet owner. He answered every question I had. My cat needed surgery and the team reached out to me every day util he was fully healed. I don't know what I would have done without Paw Priority, I cannot recommend them enough! read more

I had my puppy spayed at this facility. They were so attentive. They kept us updated throughout the procedure. They checked in frequently post op. It was particularly helpful when our puppy was struggling and they literally called again to check in. This really helped by guiding us through what she was experiencing. Can't recommend enough. read more

I had a scare with my cat an hour before Paw Priority closed and they were able to get me in and give her excellent care. Rebecca and Jose were wonderful and Dr. Amies was also incredible. Highly recommend supporting this family owned vet! read more

$1,000.00 to spay my poodle is insane! The person who answered the phone was SLOW to give me the figure. I knew it would be a high number because she was "putting together a quote". read more

We tried a new vet clinic today with our elder cat just a annual. Dr Amies was amazing. He really took the time to explain everything clearly. His team was super friendly and treated my kitty like the princess she is. read more

Everyone from the front desk to the Dr were so lovely and helpful. I tried to get an appt with the 2 other regular vets I have and they were booked. I found this place by googling and seeing the great reviews. I went there because my puppy had diarrhea and was very restless. I called up in the morning and they had an opening right away. I live very close so it was great. Dr Amies took his time and didn't try to push any excess procedures. He even explained what things would cost prior to me agreeing. He gave my dog a bunch of probiotics and an intravenous fluid for the slight dehydration, which I wanted to get. The place is immaculate and I even saw the back when he was getting the fluid. These days, if you have an emergency, it's not always easy to get same day appts. I was so grateful and my dog is already feeling better. The charges were reasonable. They are open all week and every other Sat 10-2. Easy street parking. read more

Dr Ameis is amazing! He believes in getting to know your pet on a personal level and understanding the history. He also does not upsell which is unbelievable. He's just super caring and honest and we are so happy that he opened his own business. Also, the clinic has a great homey vibe that's gorgeous and not sterile/scary feeling. LOVE this place and Dr. Ameis. read more

Had an awesome experience today for an issue with our whippet Rocco. Dr. Amies is kind and extremely knowledgeable. The visit didn't feel rushed and his compassion is unsurpassed. Everyone involved there was also very kind and friendly. Thank you for an exceptional experience. read more

This place did an outstanding job! My dog was bitting her tail. To the meat. They gave her antibiotics n a shot for the itching. I love this place. They cared about my dog! Outstanding read more