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    Rivers Veterinary

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Services - Rivers Veterinary

    Dental care

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    Mass or tumor removal

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

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    Ren S.

    I have been trying to find a regular vet for years and I think I finally found one! My cat Winston was super sick with a fever, and every step of the way I felt I had compassionate and personalized care from every member of the staff. They were considerate about my pricing needs while also making sure my pet had the best care. After lots of hard work and prescription meds my sweet boy is back to feeling his silly self. I couldn't have done it without this great staff.

    Email RVT Sergio recommending a prescription diet for my dog; not authorized by the supervising vet.
    Steph S.

    I'm sharing my experience here so other pet parents don't face the same issue I did. On the surface, the staff are friendly and the clinic has a high Yelp rating, but appearances were misleading. In February 2025, a registered vet tech (Sergio) at this clinic told me my dog had protein in his urine, after the results were in, and then provided the prescription diet link through Chewy. Only later did I learn that vet techs cannot legally prescribe diets or medications -- only a licensed veterinarian can. The food caused my senior dog serious problems: excessive urination every 15 minutes, seizures, abdominal bloating, and constant thirst. When I returned in July 2025, the veterinarian (Dr. Seung Lee) admitted he had never seen or approved this information or prescription. He told me to "look at the labs myself," that my dog's protein levels were not high, and then threw his own staff under the bus, saying the diet was a "very bad choice" and that he would not have chosen that. He exclaimed that I needed to take up my problem with the staff. Instead of addressing the issue, he became defensive, raised his voice, and misrepresented me to his staff saying I was "denying bloodwork for her dog's health" when I decided to not continue services with this clinic after this incident (another female staff member was present during this moment, writing down his points in the hallway). This clinic allowed an RVT to act outside his scope of practice, failed to properly supervise staff, and left my dog's health compromised. Dr. Seung Lee is due for retirement. This is my direct experience, documented with records, and I share it so other pet owners can make informed choices.

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    Luz C.

    Came in because I suspected my cat had fleas. This vet clinic is super busy so I called and set an appointment. Thankfully they were able to work with my hectic schedule and my cat got the proper treatment. The employees were all super sweet and helpful. I'm so happy that I found this place!

    Katie N.

    Literally the nicest & best vet & staff I've ever used in my lifetime!!! I just can't recommend them enough. My puppy loves everyone there!!

    Genesis V.

    My cat and I were nervous for her first appointment, but the staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. They're the sweetest, most caring people and treated my cat with so much love. Couldn't be happier to have found this veterinary team!

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    Amazing clinic! Wonderful staff and perfect medical care for my pet. I recommend all of my friends to come here.

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    The staff responded all my questions, the place was so clean and comfortable for my dog, love the place!

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    Ask the Community - Rivers Veterinary

    My dog has not been to the vet in a while and I'm confused why he's scratching himself so much? He doesn't have fleas, but we wonder what else it could be?

    Thank you so much for reaching out to us! Our exams are normally $80 but we offer a 50% off first time client discount. We are by appointment only. If you would like any more information or would like to schedule an appointment, please give us a… Read more

    What do you charge for neutering a 12 lb male10 mo old terrier mix?

    Hello, in order to provide you with an estimate, we need a bit more information about your pet. Can you please give us a call and one of our staff members would be happy to further assist you. Our number is (818) 241-1696. Thank you!

    Hello I wanted to ask how much is to spay a 1year old cat?

    Hello, in order to provide you with an estimate, we need a bit more information about your pet. If you can please give us a call, one of our staff members would love to further assist you. Our number is (818) 241-1696. Thank you.

    Hello! Do you do teeth cleanings? Also if so, and you are doing a cleaning and need to pull a tooth, how much does that generally cost?

    Hello good afternoon, Yes we specialize in dentistry actually, but it depends on what the findings are during the pre-dental exam by the Dr. Then once he gives the… Read more

    Hi! Just curious how much just a general check up would be for a dog? Thank you :)

    Hello! An exam with our doctor is usually $80 but we do offer a 50% off discount for first time clients.

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    Review Highlights - Rivers Veterinary

    Samantha at the front desk is an absolute sweetheart, and the vet techs, veterinarian as well!!

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    It is with great pleasure that I provide an updated review of Grand Park Animal Hospital, as my…read moreprevious feedback is long overdue. I faced the difficult decision of euthanizing my beloved pet. During this time, this facility offered a compassionate environment, and the staff demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and support throughout the process. Their team ensured that my pet was able to pass with dignity and comfort. I am sincerely grateful to all of them, especially Ashley, who took the time to hand-sketch my dog on the condolence card they provided! She's an amazing artist btw! My pet was been seen at this office for many years, and I wish I had known about their care from the very beginning when I first adopted my dog. I also have cats who continue to be cared for here, which gives me additional confidence remaining with their services. Thank you all at Grand Park Animal Hospital. Your compassion, professionalism, and support during a difficult chapter in my life, meant a great deal to me. My gratitude is reflected by the kindness you extend to your clients and their furry loved ones!

    Now this is my favorite animal hospital. The doctor and nurses were extremely supportive and kind…read more I could truly feel how much they love and care for animals!! I've been to other hospitals before where I sometimes felt overwhelmed by too many tests and recommendations, so I was worried at first. However, this hospital was completely different. They never pushed unnecessary treatments or exams, and they took the time to clearly explain why each treatment or recommendation was needed in a way that was easy for me to understand as a pet owner. That made me feel very comfortable and confident trusting them with my pet. Another surprising thing was how professional and detail-oriented the receptionists were. They carefully checked all the documents I needed multiple times to make sure everything was correct. Everyone here was honest, trustworthy, and genuinely caring!!!

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    (441 reviews)

    Boyle Heights

    This place took care of my 16 year old sister dogs with the utmost care attention for a large part…read moreof their lives. Dr. Ramirez did a fantastic job at assessing and treating and by the grace of god gave my girls a long life. The service is always on point, the prices are fair, and the care is always attentive to detail. Look no more, and give them a try!

    not sure what happened to this place but it's not the same. Unprofessional and awful communication…read more We've been bringing our dogs here for about 4 years now but there's been an obvious decline. Recently brought one of our dogs here for a serious issue. We never even saw the doctor, only spoke to them through a phone call even though we were at the office. After speaking to the doctor, the assistant presented the estimate very matter of factly. We declined one of the procedures. 3 hours later when it was time to pay they tried to charge us for the declined service even though it clearly was written on the estimate that it was declined. The absolute worse part is that after coming home, our other dog developed the same symptoms as our dog we had brought in. We called them back and asked to speak to the doctor for counsel. They had no idea who the doctor was. Finally we were told the doctor would call us back. We never received a call and our other dog passed away that night. Obviously we were gutted and when we took our deceased dog in for afterlife care the next day, the receptionist just shoves the brochure at us and gives us prices. Not even a simple sorry or modicum of concern. They dont care about your pets. I write this because I dont want someone else to potentially feel the pain we feel for waiting for these folks to call you back and having something horrible happen.

    Modern Animal Downtown LA

    Modern Animal Downtown LA

    (75 reviews)

    Downtown

    DTLA Modern Animal is everything a vet visit should be! Dr. Nina Han was fantastic, and Sabrina and…read morethe rest of the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. My little one can be a bit spicy but Sabrina and the team immediately put us both at ease! The energy was on POINT. Pricing was laid out clearly with no surprises, everything was explained thoroughly, and the app makes managing your pet's care genuinely easy. Dr. Han truly LISTENED to my concerns and helped me with a path forward for my girl. Highly recommend this team!

    I honestly can't say enough about Modern Animal and the level of care they provide…read more My dog Finn has advanced kidney disease, and we've been coming here several times a year for bloodwork and checkups and currently three times a week for fluids. Finn is extremely shy and particular, and giving him fluids at home just isn't an option. We also made the intentional choice not to associate his one safe space, home, with anything painful. At the clinic, it sometimes takes three nurses to support him, one to gently hold him, one to feed him churro (his favorite distraction), and one to administer fluids. And they do it all with so much patience, compassion, and genuine care. Because of this team, Finn is not only stable, he's doing so well. Truly, I believe they've saved his life. If you're looking for a veterinary team that goes above and beyond, this is it. If you decide to join, feel free to use my referral code: REFER100-178N1. I was recently laid off, so referrals genuinely help me keep up with Finn's ongoing care. If you choose to join, using and sharing my code means more than you know.

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    Little Tokyo Pet Clinic

    (159 reviews)

    Little Tokyo, Downtown

    Great experience here! The doctors are very kind and patient, and they explained the treatment plan…read moreclearly and thoroughly. I felt really comfortable and confident in my pet's care. Highly recommend!

    I have been going to Little Tokyo Pet Clinic for years for my baby Dutchess, since they moved to…read moreAVA Little Tokyo. Dr. C and Dr. H are extremely competent in their trade. My Dutchess and I felt very taken care of by them, and I felt that the tests they recommended were worth it. Unfortunately, about a week ago, after Dutchess suffered back to back seizures and a stroke, Dr. C was very upfront with me about recommending that I put my sweet girl to sleep, and that any further testing would just be a waste of money. I respect her honesty and care with which she delivered the news. I was hysterical, but I realized that she was right -- my baby would never be able to walk, run or jump as normal. It was up to me to give her a dignified goodbye. As I was crying in the exam room after I received the news, one of the techs, a smaller woman with black hair and a ponytail who was always so kind to my baby, came in and told me how good of a mom I was this whole time. Those words of kindness really touched my heart. They facilitated and accommodated me during this difficult time. I asked if they did at home euthanasia and Dr. C was kind enough to provide this service for me. She was empathetic and respectful of my feelings and even comforted me during and after the procedure. I even noticed the care with which she wrapped my baby's body after it. After she was carried out, Dr. C extended words of comfort and acknowledged the deep pain I was in. I will always remember her kindness. Thank you to the staff and vets at Little Tokyo Pet Clinic for the excellent care they have given Dutchess, and even myself. I recommend this clinic wholeheartedly.

    Affordable Animal Hospital Silver Lake - Benny, male, 13lbs  Small poodle, a year and 3 months old

    Affordable Animal Hospital Silver Lake

    (434 reviews)

    While at MASH in the evening, after being told by cat likely needed a cystotomy, I texted…read moreAffordable Animal Hospital's emergency line and the next morning, bright and early, Paula called me and told me she could get my cat in immediately/same day. Because I had to go to work/could not cancel, I opted to do the day after. The estimate at MASH is $6,000-8,000 but here it was around $4500. I dropped my cat off early on Wednesday for his check-up, test, and surgery. Ultimately, they disagreed with the vets at MASH and said my cat had no crystals either in x-ray or in his urinalysis but did have a UTI which contributed to a second blockage (bladder overflow). They kept him for 48-hours to unblock and recover. This cost around $2K. At MASH where he had done the same 2 days earlier, it was $6K When MASH returned my cat, he was rough. He reeked of pee, his face was completely crusted/sticky with dried medicine, his fur was full of shed, and he was lethargic and in pain despite all the medicines. When Affordable returned him, my cat was bright and energetic. They clearly took care of him (he smelled like a baby wipe). It has been about a week since I brought him home, but I knew immediately that he was feeling better the day I picked him up. Now, he has completely recovered. Back to flinging himself around and meowing at 4 am. I am incredibly grateful to this hospital for their responsiveness, flexibility, affordability, and the kindness they showed my cat. I was worried that I would end up losing my cat (I had paid nearly $7K at MASH and he wasn't better) if he blocked again, but Dr. Barrera said that I should "give my cat a chance." He said that it is what he would do if it were his cat. I'm grateful that I did because it saved him from unnecessary surgeries. My cat was seen by Dr. Forsythe and Dr. Barrera and they both were very kind and gentle with him. I do see what some reviews mean about their disorganization. They forgot to call me to update me that he wasn't getting the surgery but would need to be hospitalized. I had to call them, but it turned out that Dr. Forsythe had gotten very sick. He returned my call despite being audibly quite sick and given that my cat needed the hospitalization anyways (and he was fine), I can see how it slipped through the cracks. They seem to accommodate all kinds of emergencies as best as they can, so I think a little disorganization is totally ok. I do think Dr. Forsythe needs a new phone. It sounded like he was calling from a remote cabin or from a phone that fell off a cliff. I had to listen to the voicemail at max volume more than once. I will likely return again/switch my primary vet to this one because it is closer, cheaper, and I had a great experience. And apparently, my shy scaredy cat enjoyed the attention he received here. There are some more "affordable" vets but in terms of quality/expertise, this hospital is well worth the price. When I called around to vets in Los Angeles for cystotomy prices, Ambassador Dog & Cat Hospital were the only ones that actually do it (many don't update their sites) that are near me (don't have a car) and their estimated price was also the same $4500. They are also roughly the same prices of my long-time vet (Beverly Robertson, wonderful, estimated $4K for procedure) and especially after going to MASH, these prices might as well be pennies. CareCredit is accepted basically everywhere, but what's nice about this hospital is that they accept ScratchPay which is a god send for emergency vet loans. This hospital is in an old building, but is still very nice and clean. Maybe not as sparkling as a brand new facility, but on par with the vets I've gone to over my lifetime.

    Came in as a walk in. My cat was having issues peeing. My cat was seen immediately.. great service…read morevery nice and caring staff . The price was right!! Thank you everyone from Simba

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    (442 reviews)

    Mid-City

    Highly recommend. The front office is pleasant and efficient . The customer service is very good…read more Dr. Nassi works hard to run a great practice, and I feel very comfortable taking my dogs there. I trust him . I have high standards and they take excellent care of my dogs. Thank you Dr. Nassi and staff! So refreshing to interact with a practice focused on customer care on all levels.

    Started taking our dog and cats to this vet a few years ago, when their office was smaller. Service…read morewas fine (adequate)...kinda pricey but they were a short drive from our house so we stuck with them. At one point, the vet suggested blood tests on our cat who's kidneys "felt small" (in spite of the cat otherwise acting perfectly normal as ever)....$500 tests revealed the cat was fine (as we expected)...Eventually the office doubled in size, had marble flooring, fancy lighting, etc...okay, so that's where our $ went...but, ok....that's business. HOWEVER, appointments have been progressively more difficult to arrange. My recent attempt went as follows: Phoned, got a "please hold", kept on hold, was advised, via recording, to send an email, did so....never got a response to the email. Phoned again a week later, recording told me I was "second in line"....long wait....then "you are first in line".....long wait....another "you are first in line"....long wait...then a "please leave a message after the tone" *beeeep* (!!!)....I did leave a message, instructing them to send all my pets' medical records to another vet (and provided that vet's email)....this just happened today. Looking forward to working with the new vet (who's front desk answered the phone promptly and politely).

    Rivers Veterinary - vet - Updated May 2026

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