Brand new owner completely remodeled!!!! The entire team was so helpful. Just with this old location needed. Everything is clean and beautiful. Spacious and bright. I will be switching my pets vet care back to this new practice. read more

I had a fantastic experience at Porter Veterinary Center. My dog caught a parasite and was in bad shape. This was my first time at the hospital and I cannot rave and recommend enough the kindness, expertise and fairness of cost and care here. Dr. Ryan beyond excellent as he spent the time and care of treating my dog as if it were his. This is also beyond a clean and welcoming pet hospital. Most importantly my dog is improving and if I could, I'd give them 100 stars. Ignore any review more than a month old on here as there is new ownership and beyond a memorable experience. read more

I had to revisit my review as I took my 3 huskies to give the recently re-opened Porter Pet another chance. I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled by the staff & vet! I am feeling very relieved that I can return to Porter Pet! The changes are definitely for the better & my dogs seemed very comfortable! Thank you to the wonderful new staff!! read more

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If you are looking for a veterinarian in the Northridge, Chatsworth, Granada Hills or Porter Ranch area, especially if older Yelp reviews are making you hesitant, READ THIS. This practice is under new ownership and is now privately owned and operated by a veterinarian. My experience was completely different from what some older reviews describe. I brought in Penelope, my 10-year-old German Shepherd and soul dog, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage IV B-cell lymphoma while also dealing with kidney disease and several chronic orthopedic and neurological conditions. Her medical history is extensive, and I came in with A LOT of questions. They spent THREE HOURS with us. Three hours reviewing her history, examining her, going through medications and diagnoses, answering questions, explaining their reasoning, and helping me understand what we should be watching for going forward. I have never received this level of attention from a veterinary practice. The pricing is also remarkable. They are currently offering a two-week promotion with a $0 exam fee, and I was told the regular exam fee afterward will be approximately $75. Anyone paying veterinary bills in this area knows how reasonable that is. The fact that this practice is independently owned also matters to me. I work in private equity and finance professionally, so I understand how ownership structure can influence revenue expectations, margins, staffing, cost controls and organizational culture. Those objectives make sense in many industries. I personally become more cautious when those financial incentives intersect with healthcare and living beings. That does NOT mean veterinarians working for large corporate groups don't care about animals. They absolutely can. But I value finding an independently owned practice where the veterinarian caring for my dog is also directly invested in how the practice operates. Here, I felt the difference. I never felt like Penelope was a number, a revenue opportunity or a list of billable diagnostics. I felt like she was a sick dog standing in front of people who genuinely wanted to help her. What ultimately earned my trust wasn't the price. It was their honesty. During our appointment, they explained the specific changes that could indicate Penelope's quality of life was deteriorating and that it might be time to discuss letting her go. Initially, I was shocked. Then I realized it was probably the single most valuable thing anyone has told me since Penelope was diagnosed with cancer. No one had ever explained it that directly. Not her oncologist, not previous veterinarians, no one. I knew some of it intuitively, but knowing something in your gut and having a medical professional compassionately give you concrete parameters to watch for are very different things. I work in finance, so my brain is extremely quantitative. I spend my days building financial models around assumptions, drivers, and upside, base and downside cases. Without realizing it, I had been trying to create the same framework for Penelope. What does success look like? What is the base case? What does decline look like? What changes the outlook? At what point do we reassess? Most importantly: How will I know when fighting for more time is no longer the same thing as fighting for her? Obviously, Penelope isn't an Excel model, and there will never be a formula that makes that decision for me. But this team gave me something I desperately needed: a framework. They explained what success could look like, what we could reasonably manage, what decline could look like, and what changes should trigger a serious quality-of-life conversation. To me, that is compassion. Compassion isn't always telling an owner everything will be okay. Sometimes it is caring enough about an animal to tell their owner something incredibly difficult BEFORE they are standing in the middle of a crisis. I have spent an extraordinary amount of money on Penelope's healthcare since she was a baby. Over time, I've learned there is a huge difference between asking, "Can we do this test?" and "Will this test meaningfully change how we treat her?" This team understood that distinction. They were transparent about what was worthwhile, what information mattered, and what actually affected Penelope's quality of life. I never felt pressured to spend money simply because another test or service was available. Most importantly, I never felt like they saw a dollar sign when they looked at my dog. They saw Penelope. So if older negative Yelp reviews concern you, look at the dates. I am reviewing the doctors, ownership and team who are there NOW, and my experience was exceptional. They have my business for the rest of Penelope's life and, someday, they will have my business for my next dog's life too. read more

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Amazing!! For a Saturday, it's hard to find a clinic especially when urgent. Michael (An MVP receptionist) with excellent customer service won me over that my baby Lucy would be in good hands and accommodated us. The fact that he wrote a cute "Welcome Lucy" on board made me feel that they truly care for fur babies. Dr Ryan - I love him!! Super sweet and very attentive! He took the time to get to know Lucy. The way he was talking to her was awesome. Yup! You're my new vet doctor. Nurse Andrea and didn't get other Nurses name, both great! They took the time to explain meds and shots they gave her. My baby had a bad reaction to annual vaccines and they made sure she felt better. Your fur babies deserve good medical care and this is the place to give you just that! read more

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I'd give them 10 stars if I could! I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Porter Veterinary Center under its new ownership! They have completely renovated the clinic, and the difference is incredible. Today, my cat was treated by Dr. Ryan and the amazing team--Julie, Michael, and Robert--for several health issues. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel welcome. Everyone was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Most importantly, they focused on what my cat actually needed rather than trying to upsell unnecessary treatments. That level of honesty and genuine care is so refreshing. My cat, Sully, is already feeling much better, and I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care we received. If you're looking for a new veterinarian for your beloved pet, I highly recommend Porter Veterinary Center. There are many veterinary clinics throughout the Valley, and many aren't even accepting new patients. Porter Veterinary Center is welcoming new patients, and I wholeheartedly recommend them. If you want outstanding veterinary care from a doctor who truly cares about animals and a staff that is warm, friendly, and genuinely dedicated to helping both pets and their people, look no further. With its beautiful new facility, new ownership, and five-star service, Porter Veterinary Center has earned a lifelong client. Their phone number is listed. If your pet needs veterinary care, don't wait--give them a call today. Your furry family member will be in excellent hands! read more

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Dr. McNamara is the best doctor I have ever met across the board. This guy knows his stuff, and you will leave both educated and with peace of mind knowing you asked/did everything possible for your loved one. I highly recommend him and his practice to everyone who reads this. Excellent staff as well. Everyone here feels like family! read more

Like you have not had this kind of heartfelt care EVER. This is a new and SOOOoooo much better Vet Center and Dtr. Ash (who's only there part time) and Mike and the "girls" are all wonderful~!!! They understand the love you have for your pet and don't take advantage of your emotions and rip you off/rape you financially like most vet centers do. Don't ever change you wonderful people. Mike, you are truly caring and amazing and Dtr. Ash, your mama raised you right. Your integrity and your deeper educating tendencies towards your clients about their pets are lovingly impressive. It's so good to be back to your new place and to realize your first concern is ones pets health and well being and I commend you with all my heart for that care. We love you all. 5 Star and an A+ Place. Highly, HIGHLY Recommend~!!! read more

After not being satisfied with the vet I was previously seeing, I decided to find another for my 2 year old Pomeranian that I got in a rehoming situation. I called around and spoke with the wonderful staff and they really were able to give me peace of mind about the care they provide. So I was able to bring my dog, Pepper, in the same day! Dr. Ryan was amazing. He answered all of my questions and didn't pressure me to get my dog spayed before she's ready. He listened to my concerns and was able to give some great tips and tricks. I'm so glad to have found a vet that I feel comfortable with and confident that they will be able to take good care of my little one. Thank you Dr. Ryan, Julia and Michael for all of your help! Pepper is feeling much better read more

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I just want to thank the staff at PVC! Oso was so nervous for his nailtrim but Morgan and Robert? (Dont recall his name) made oso so comfortable. My oso is usually such an anxious wiggle worm but they gave him so much time and space that he didn't even cry. Thank you to Julianna who booked my appointment last min (I guess they just opened). But thank you all and I'm happy I found a better vet. Hello Dr. Ryan! read more

We were a customer of the old owners about 15 years ago, but left after about 2 years because our dog needed more specialized care. Our newest dog (4 months old) was invited to have a free exam (returning customer), and we thought they were very easy to work with, have been checking with us by text on our dog's health. The place re-opened with changed ownership in about July 2026, it's all remodeled, looks very inviting... Dr. Ryan seems very knowledgeable, the Tech and front desk was very helpful. read more

They're honestly the best vet I've ever been to and I've tried a few out that have never worked. The staff let me know that they just opened not that long ago and that it's been renovated and has new management and the staff there are amazing! All of them including the vet was so attentive and informative with us and walked me through what he was seeing, looking for, and the best treatment. Their prices are also so reasonable. 10/10 will be making this my main provider for my pets. read more

If you are looking for a Vet who is reliable, affordable, and deeply cares, check out Porter Veterinary Center for your pet and visit them today. The Dr on staff and Muskaan as help took care of my kitty in an instant and made her all better. Grateful and relieved. Thank you! Highly recommend them! read more

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I have been going here for 15 years but recently my experiences have been frustrating. Took my dog in for a growth to be looked at. So far 3 different vets have seen him and given treatment plans that haven't helped. Next step is surgery. Been trying to schedule it. No one answers the phone or returns my call. Been trying to schedule surgery for my dog for over a month and I really feel like they do not care. I have started looking for a new vet because I don't feel like my dog is getting the care he needs. read more

Porter Veterinary is not a bad bad place to take your pet. The reason I stopped taking our puppy here is because they put fees on top of services. They were adding +$10.50 for tech fees and like +$25 for bio something fees. I decided to look elsewhere, and not only were the shots cheaper, but there were no additional fees. If you have to bring them here do so just know you're going to have to pay an addtional something. read more

The vet staff was nice and so was the doctor initiallyI hate to leave a bad review on a business but I don't want the same thing that happened to me with my cat happen to another person. Personally, i had to use my credit card for 2K dollars and still left with no information on why my cat was breathing weird except for the fact she was constipated. I didn't leave knowing if she was fixed, how old she was, or any information on this stray cat i had just saved. I left with some medication for constipation. I wish i could have given them more stars bc they do have a friendly relationship with the animal in there care but a lack of follow up with the owner and for the amount of money i paid, i wish more questions of mine could have been answered. Overall, I would not go back. read more

Be aware from this place , I have been a customer for 6+ years but lately it seems that their focus is to drain your wallet. Unnecessary procedures are included in the estimate, pricey follow-ups, questionable treatment prognosis, additional costly procedures with no positive outcome. I had a second opinion somewhere else, and my dog's issue was solved. From this experience, I will no longer be returning. Just be aware, and if something is weird, it's always best to take a second opinion. read more

I have a shitzu Maltese female who has had ear problems for her 4 years of her life, she would get a ton of build up and no matter how many times a week we would clean it out within 2 days it would go back to having so much buildup, flaky yellowish nasty stuff, took her to bunch of vets and no use but one day i brought her to porters and the doctor gave her some anti allergy shots and some specific ointment and cleaned her ears out from all the fungal bacteria and its been months that her ear is super clean and not inflamed, i am amazed at how one knowledgeable vet doctor could change a life of an animal. And on top of it she is no longer aggressive and doesn't bite when you touch her ear. My fur baby is finally calm and not stressed. read more

Porter Veterinary Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Northridge, California

Porter Pet Hospital has always been my go to Vet. They were fully staffed and reasonable prices. Ever since Covid, they have gone down hill. Low on staff and poor customer service, plus the prices went up. My dog has gone there since she was a pup. Now she is 11. I took her for her appointment today and when I walked in nobody was at the front desk. There is a sign taped to the counter saying LINCH 1-2 pm. My appointment was at 2:30pm. So I waited and said hello out loud but no answer. Someone eventually showed up and said someone will help you in a moment, they are just finishing lunch. The place looked as if they were moving out or going out of business. Either way I highly do not recommend this place. read more

Can't get them to answer the phone and desperately need my dogs vac records. I've emailed and called for days now... no reply. Unorganized

They care more about the money than they do the animals. Wanted to run a thousand dollars worth of tests because my cat was sneezing. This is after telling me my cat did not appear to have any chest congestion. I was worried the cat had a cold or upper respiratory infection. After I refused the tests, the vet refused to give me antibiotics or any other information. When I said, are you freaking kidding me? The doctor accused me of swearing at him. I've been taking my animals elsewhere because every time I go here, they want to run unnecessary tests that costs hundreds of dollars. In all these tests, never once did they find anything wrong. It's been awhile since I'd been there, so I forgot that this is what they do - run up the bill! My other cat had been sneezing, took her to a different vet - hey, what do you know, no unnecessary tests, some antibiotics and she's fine! I should have taken this one to the same place and not bothered to give these cons another chance. I paid their visit fee and now will take my cat to that doctor to get him checked out. What a waste of time and money. When I got my cat back - after waiting in the car for over an hour because they told me it would only be a little while - there was fur all over the outside of his carrier and in the zipperteeth. I'm worried about what they did to him after I refused the tests. read more

I agree with those who left 1 or 2 stars. Porter Vet doesn't deserve to be in business. All they care is money by pushing tests maybe unnecessary and way too expensive. They are like vampires who just want to grab money instead of blood! read more

Love this place! Great friendly staff and every time I take my 2 cats for their yearly exams, they are treated with such compassion and kindness. I highly recommend this place and have put my trust in them for years. Thank you! read more

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We called today for a last minute appointment when we found a litter of kittens and needed to bring them into the vet for a quick check up. They were so kind to fit us in!! The Dr and staff were really nice and very helpful with our questions. read more

Porter Veterinary Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Northridge, California

This is a very clean, organized Veterinary Center for pets. We brought our 5 year old Labrador here on VERY short notice, and the entire staff was professional, friendly, and helpful for our situation. We also greatly appreciate the time they take to coordinate all of their appointments, as well as leaving availability for Emergencies, as such in our case. The pricing is also very affordable; not too expensive and not so cheap that you're worried that your pet isn't really getting the help they need. We have made this our official Veterinarian location for our pets, and we recommend you do the same! read more

Don't go here !!! I should of our this review up years ago . There is an old man who is the doctor there that hurt my dog years ago . He was trying to look into my dogs ear and my dog didn't want him to . He didn't seem to know how to handle the situation so he said I'm taking him in the other room with an assistant. I let him . I literally heard rustling around through the door , God knows what he and the assistant were doing , I almost opened the door when he came through back with my dog who suddenly had a black eye !! His eye was all red and I said what happened to his eye ?? He said I don't know but I didn't hit him !! I actually heard them wrestling with my dog in the back room . I feel awful that I ever let that old doctor take my sweet dog in the back room. That's not how you handle a situation!!! I never would dream of going back there again!! That doctor is sick!!! Don't go there - I wouldn't trust anyone that works there because they know what that doctor does . I go to Chatoak now on Chatsworth where they are wonderful and treat the dogs & cats with decency and respect. read more

Porter Pet is closed. It is no longer in business. To those of us who had a long history with Porter, this comes a sad, but not unexpected thing. Things had been going downhill for quite sometime. We 1st came to Porter 21 years ago, when Doc Ron owned it. He was remarkable, until he retired & sold the business. All our kids loved him as well as the doctors & staff that worked with him. The business passed hands several times after. Boarding went away. The cat room became empty. Finally, the outdoor rooms, where dogs could do their business & the rest of the building just started to decay. The new staff were no longer helpful or friendly. We think of Doc Ron often & hope he is doing well...We also hope that watching this business, that he gave so much to, can be remembered for what it once was. A safe place to bring our kids to when they weren't feeling well...& a place where we KNEW they would get the best treatment possible. read more

AMAZING Service was given, The moment I called to the very end the receptionist were just great and explained everything that was needed to be told about what was going on. The Dr was just amazing explained everything and answered every question I had regarding my cat. I HIGHLY recommend this place and will be bringing my other cat in for care. read more

This place maybe was good years back but my experience was not the greatest. I thought my dog was gonna have her physical check up in front of me like other vet places and that wasn't the case. The vet came off super rude and just talking to me very condescending I don't appreciate that. I don't trust this place they didn't even explain things well to me and on top of that the vet was so weird and I can sence he was really angry . If your ever taking your pets make research before trusting you furry pets with any one . This place is no good I think they might be abusing the animals don't trust this place! The Vet got super mad and yelled at me because they didn't let me keep my dog in the room....! Unprofessional and their is something weird about this place someone should investigate! read more

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I finally had my last straw today, which broke the camels back!!!! My family has been going to Porter probably for 30 or 40 years. As of today, we will never step foot in that place again.... It started back before Covid, when I would call and would be told there was no veterinarian in the office. This happened multiple times. How can you have a veterinary hospital with no vet on duty??? Today, I brought my cat in for a nail trim. I did not ask the price because most veterinarian hospitals or clinics charge about $25.... Petsmart is only $15. After they were done trimming, I was told it was $50.60.... WHAT!!!! I WAS PISSED. Everyone needs to make a profit, but dont rip people off for 5 minutes of work. Also, my cat is very calm when being trimmed, so it wasn't like they needed an army to hold him down....This isn't even an office visit or shall I say exam. It was only a vet tech who trimmed them. I also noticed their pet food supplies were pretty empty on the shelves. Are they going out of business???? After today, I hope they do.... Goodbye, you won't be getting my families business anymore. read more

Do not take your pet to this place! They should not be in business. They up and disappear when you need to get anything, even when you speak to them and they tell you to come in to pick up a prescription and they don't answer phones or return messages and are not even in the office. They just disappear, for days, almost a week. If they treat their clients (the people who pay the bill) like this, I will never trust them to have the best interest of my pet. They should not be allowed to ever run a veterinary center. They are irresponsible and careless. I will also be filing a grievance with Veterinary Medical Board. Nobody should be licensed to practice or have a practice that does not follow code of conduct or code of ethics. read more

Stewie highly recommends Porter Pet Hospital ! They helped me get a check up for my breathing issues. Very grateful to get in on a busy Friday afternoon before a weekend holiday . The people here are very nice & helpful too ! read more

Porter Veterinary Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Northridge, California

I live in near by Roscoe and Reseda, and I had several options , I had to drive to those several options , taking time off work, the inconvenience of the waiting room and sign up process. I own a Pit Bull mixed with Rottweiler whom will never allow anyone to corner him without a fight any and all the time. He had developed a skin mass that had grown to be a golf ball size mass that was clinging on to his elbow. 4 valley vets refused to service my dog because truly he is aggressive. I had lost all hope. Alas, I visited Porter Pet Hospital and they had several time slots not just morning slots for operation. Porter Pet was understanding and worked with me and were patient in cox my crazy dog and to safely sedate him properly inject and roll him off to operation. I was and am beyond great full for that fateful day that Porter Pet put my worries to rest. I know exactly where to go without a shadow of a doubt. read more

AMAZING. HONEST. CARING. & REASONABLE. The staff at Porter Veterinary Center were so kind and dedicated to giving my dog Milo the best care. They were super attentive and made sure my dog was comfortable. He suffered from a seizure and Dr. Meyerhoff made sure to run the appropriate labs to rule out any underlying factors. She was so great with my dog, and made us feel like we were in great hands! The vet techs are amazing as well, we had Julio help us out to check my dogs vitals, he was so awesome getting on the ground when needed and being fully attentive. Annie, Sonora & Cynthia were beyond welcoming checking on us to see how we were doing whenever we were waiting in the room for labs to be run and for test results. They made the process very easy! The staff here is so friendly and welcoming, you can tell they actually care and love what they do. The clinic itself is super clean and roomy, & the prices are pretty reasonable. I love that they didn't force any unnecessary diagnostics, and solely did what they knew was appropriate for the situation, and they want you to follow up with them to make sure everything is going well! After this first visit, I am definitely switching vets, I couldn't be more happy with my experience! Thank you guys!! read more

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Way to expensive took our dog they said oh surgery .. how much well we have to wait for lab to contact us ?? How many years in business ? finally after 10 minutes of back and forth I said just the surgery how much ? Blood work is $$$ the surgery would be $$$ to $$$$$.. crazy pricing they dont care about anything but money.. after numerous dogs and cats i will never go there again.. very unprofessional and all about the money... So sad 10 years of going there right out the window... read more

We scheduled an appt for our dog to get spayed and the lady had me send vaccinations and said there would be a quick exam ($60) since our dog was not their regular patient. We did as Instructed and did not feed our dog past 8pm last night for our morning surgical appt. Upon arrival they checked her out and then said the doctor wanted to do a full exam which was $205 and then she would be cleared to make an appointment for spaying. This was not the original plan and the staff said they don't ever do spays and exams in the same day. Now my dog is throwing up from not eating and is sick. This place was the worst in communication and care for our dog. Will never be back here again. read more

If you have money to throw away go to porter. Spent at least a few thousand here to feel like me and my cat were treated with no respect..called and spoke to Annie to only find she doesn't like to return calls or acknowledge she didn't return your call. 3 weeks with no call back this is unacceptable !! . I don't reccomend this place to anyone who cares about there animals . My cat has passed now and these people could care less especially Annie worse person I have dealt with at porter . read more

Clyde passed away 2 weeks ago from a major infection and cancer Porter Pet Hospital was over medicating with wrong meds and too many wrong tests. Too many doctors treating him. We took Clyde to another Pet hospital/Vet. They were upset that Clyde was being "Miss' Diagnosed And was really sick and we had to put him to sleep. read more

I was directed here when we adopted our cat out of the Chatsworth Shelter, as he needed to be fixed. He was also dewormed, which was included in the fee. The work was fine, hence the star. BUT.... every six months I get a bill for deworming (which was paid for at the time of service), with threats to my credit rating. Their original (and mistaken) charge for this service was for $30.95. Apparently they now feel it was $40.95. I have called MANY times and mostly put on hold forever. There was a time I left a message (with Denise) for the Manager to call me back and discuss this matter. I never received a reply. Last August I emailed for a response.... nothing... I just sent two more emails. I don't know what else to do, besides posting this review. My next option is to contact the Better Business Bureau and a lawyer. Ugh! read more

This place did my dog well. Expensive though. I'm a college student that paid for my dog's mouth to be fixed. They did a beautiful job. I hate this place. How does it make sense to give your customers ugly looks, a constant resting witch face. As I was picking up my dog from surgery the nurse with said face almost runs us over. I have to deal with fake klassy aweful people all the time. Though with such classless people and paying more than 2 grand. I'm done. I'm writing this out of bitterness and been waiting to write this review for some time. read more