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Viete Svenja DVM

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Van Nuys Veterinary Clinic - 2 fat corgis

Van Nuys Veterinary Clinic

(526 reviews)

Van Nuys

I was surprised I hadn't written a review but here you go:…read more If you're looking for a vet who genuinely cares more about your pet than your wallet, this is the place. I've been bringing my 19-year-old pup here for the last 6 years, and I honestly can't imagine trusting anyone else. Having a senior dog comes with its fair share of challenges, but every time we walk through those doors, Dr. Oh gives me peace of mind. Somehow I always leave thinking, "Okay...my old man is going to be okay." My pup has struggled with seizures for the last three years, and instead of immediately pushing expensive treatments, Dr. Oh recommended natural supplements that have made a huge difference. We went from about two seizures a week to only every several months! Now that my sweet old guy is dealing with doggy dementia, Dr. Oh has continued to be amazing--recommending affordable supplements, giving practical tips to keep him safe at home, and helping me make the best decisions for his quality of life. One thing I appreciate the most? No nickel-and-diming. I never feel pressured into unnecessary tests or treatments. If something isn't needed, he'll tell you. That kind of honesty is hard to find these days, and it means everything when you're caring for a senior pet. The clinic is always clean, and the staff is kind, patient, and genuinely attentive. They make every visit as stress-free as possible. Located on Sherman Way & Van Nuys Blvd, inside the shopping center with Pablo's, Dunkin', and Otto Sushi, with a large parking lot so finding a space is easy. Thank you, Dr. Oh and the entire Van Nuys Pet Clinic team, for helping my old guy enjoy his golden years. You have cared for him like family, and I'll always be grateful.

I want to start by saying that I am not the type of person who normally leaves negative reviews,…read moreespecially after being a longtime customer, but my experience today was unacceptable. I have been bringing my pets to this doctor for years, and the only reason I stayed this long was because of him. He is excellent with animals, extremely knowledgeable, well educated, and I have always trusted his care and judgment. Unfortunately, the front office staff has consistently been a problem. Over the years, I have had multiple unpleasant experiences with the receptionists, but I continued coming back because I respected and trusted the doctor. Today was the final straw. The receptionist helping me today, ("Lex") , was extremely rude and unprofessional. There was a miscommunication regarding my bill, and instead of handling the situation calmly and respectfully, she became loud in front of other customers. After I spoke directly with the doctor, he waived the fee because it had not been clearly explained to me beforehand. Lex clearly did not like that decision and made her attitude very obvious. Another thing that bothered me was when I asked her to explain the medication instructions to me. Her first response was, "It's on the label," which I found very dismissive. She did eventually explain it to me, but I should not have had to feel like I was bothering someone simply for asking a question about medication for my pet. It is very disappointing that such a great doctor has a front office that repeatedly makes patients feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. I overlooked the reception staff for years because I valued the doctor so much, but after today, I will not be returning. The doctor deserves five stars for his knowledge and care, but unfortunately the repeated lack of professionalism from the reception staff has completely ruined my experience with this office.

Southpaw Vets

Southpaw Vets

(214 reviews)

Sherman Oaks

I found this location 4 years ago, and my pets and I truly loved the entire experience. I…read moreintroduced this location to my sister, and she brings all her cats here for care as well. Throughout the years we have noticed the decline in customer service specifically from the reception team. Every time we call to make an appointment, I have felt very dismissed by the receptionist as she always sounds like I am bothering her, we have both always been helped by the same receptionist. This has been my experience with them for a while now, but my recent experience is what made me not want to go in for care anymore. I called to make an appointment on behalf of my sister as she was having an emergency, although I don't expect the receptionist to give me a solution and I do understand that there is no usual last-minute appointment (again we have been coming here for the last 4 years) I do expect the receptionist to be empathetic and helpful instead of sounding annoyed and being dismissive. I will note, Dr. Shim is amazing and is the only Dr. there who my sister and I have both had a great experience with and she is the only reason I would be back.

After a less-than-desirable experience at another local vet, we decided to try Southpaw, and we…read morecouldn't be more grateful that we did. From the very beginning, the entire team has been incredibly kind, compassionate, and caring with our cat Cyril and you can tell that everyone there genuinely cares about the animals they treat. Dr. Cortez is absolutely top tier, she's knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and incredibly kind. She listens, takes concerns seriously, and has always made us feel that Cyril is more than just another patient. She went above and beyond (as did the team) for our big bubbas. Finding a veterinary practice you completely trust with a beloved member of your family is priceless. We are so grateful to Dr. Cortez and the entire Southpaw team for the exceptional care and genuine heart they have shown Cyril. We couldn't recommend them more highly

BluePearl Pet Hospital - TrueCare for pets Emergency Vet

BluePearl Pet Hospital

(2k reviews)

Studio City

My cat has digestive issues and we have been a frequent flyer at True Care, we should probably get…read morea punch card so we can get the next visit free :) Most recently, my menace of a cat chewed on an eggplant leaf and we had to go in. When I got there, vet techs were waiting for me. Some of them took her back, and one took my story on what happened, and her symptoms. I had to call Pet Poison Line so they could tell the vets how to treat her-that's fine-and they wanted to do a full workup on her since she is 12. I said that's fine, that's what insurance is for. It was about 11pm when I was sent home to rest while they took care of her. At about two, they called me to tell me that she survived the nightshade poisoning, but they had found a thicker spot in her intestines in the x-ray, and they wanted to do follow-up images in the morning, so I got another estimate for them to keep her til the next day and run another round of x-rays and do an ultrasound. She stayed and I went back to sleep. In the morning, a very kind vet whose name I don't remember called me and went over what is happening and why that spot could be there. She gave me advice on how to proceed after today. She asked what food my cat eats so they could give it to her there too. I was kept in the loop the whole time from when I got there to when I picked her up at 4:30pm. It set me back about $3500. Thank God for pet insurance. But considering all they did and the overnight stay, not terrible. My cat's idiocy may have saved her bacon if we caught something early, but so did True Care's thoroughness.

Extremely disappointed with True Care for Pets. Their customer service has been absolutely…read moreterrible. Calls are rarely returned, communication is almost nonexistent, and getting something as simple as a prescription refill has turned into a nightmare. My dog depends on his medication to eat properly, yet I was told I now need to pay for another doctor's appointment just because the previous veterinarian left over a year ago -- something they never bothered to properly communicate to pet owners. How is that acceptable? To make matters worse, they don't even have appointments available until mid-July. So what exactly are patients supposed to do in the meantime? Wait until their pets are seriously suffering just to be seen and get medication they already rely on? There seems to be a complete lack of urgency, compassion, and accountability. Pet owners trust clinics with the wellbeing of their animals, and this experience has been beyond frustrating and honestly heartbreaking

Gemcore Veterinary Services

Gemcore Veterinary Services

(515 reviews)

Chatsworth

On December 1, 2025, my pup looked at me, and I knew it was time. Our family had called upon Dr…read more Gonzalez before, so there was no question in my mind who to call again. Unlike our previous experience where we were able to book ahead of time and plan for our pup's passing, this was a circumstance where our baby needed immediate services -- his body was failing. Once I saw our senior 13-yr old pup was telling me it was okay, I called Dr. Gonzalez at 7pm. She was at our home by 10pm. Our pup had been sick for several years, and in that last week, our primary vet had already told us his health was declining, so we at least knew the end was near. And I had already mentally prepared to be strong and let him go when he needed to -- so I had Dr. Gonzalez's number on hand. We live in an apartment building, so we reserved a spot for her in our lot as close as possible to an exit. She came upstairs to our home, and she had brought all her equipment. I had already imagined how I wanted this experience to go for my once in a lifetime soul pup. I sat on his favorite place on the sofa, and I had him in my lap. Dr. Gonzalez gave me a pee pad to wrap around him within the blanket understanding there could be an accident in the process as his body released his spirit. I had a candle lit. I had soft music playing. We had low lighting on to honor what was about to happen. Dr. Gonzalez was also super accommodating to our 2nd puppy who was curious about her and wondering what was happening to his big brother. She didn't shoo him away -- she invited us to keep the puppy around so he can know his big brother was about to pass on. She gave us time to speak to Nuxx, love on him, and then let him go. Then, it finally happened. And Dr. Gonzalez stepped out of our apartment for awhile, giving our little family time to grieve, sob, and hold our baby close. Our puppy sniffed him too and said his goodbyes. Then she came back, and she asked us if we wanted to be the ones to carry him out or she was happy to do so. My husband carried him, myself and our puppy followed along -- felt like a procession down our apartment hallway. We got to Dr. Gonzalez's car, and we gently placed our baby's body in her car, and said our goodbyes again. Then...it was done. Throughout the experience, Dr. Gonzalez was so incredibly supportive, gentle, understanding, and patient. What else can you ask for when such a heartbreaking thing is occurring? When a spirit is literally fading in your arms? I am still not over losing him, but at least I know we gave him the most peaceful send-off we could: in his own home, in our arms, surrounded by so much love. If / when we need to go through again, I will continue to call on Dr. Gonzalez. RIP Nuxx.

We are grateful to Dr. Gonzales at Gemcore for helping us through one of the most difficult moments…read morewe have ever experienced. Dr. Gonzales was professional, compassionate, and helpful. She took the time to explain the euthanasia process clearly and gently, answered all of our questions, and helped us understand what to expect. Having someone so patient and caring with us during such an emotional time meant a great deal.

Paw Rehab - RECEPTION

Paw Rehab

(33 reviews)

Sherman Oaks

Brought our puppy here for rehab after a luxating patella surgery. We actually checked out another…read morefacility prior to this one but this one by far seemed the most sanitary by miles. I will not name the other popular facility of the westside. We were also fortunate to schedule our puppy's rehab plan on days when his surgeon, Dr. Little (best surgeon!!!) is at this facility to oversee his rehabilitation. Checking in and out for sessions are really quick and easy. The staff are super nice and friendly. My puppy who is usually very stingy with his kisses, gives them out to staff like a free for all.

Deeply disappointed by the lack of transparency and empathy for a senior pet in distress. I called…read morethis facility seeking an honest, collaborative partner to help navigate my 14-year-old senior dog's recent degenerative myelopathy diagnosis. Instead, I was met with cold gatekeeping and a complete lack of transparency from the front desk staff, Brock. When seeking specialized physical rehabilitation, pet parents are already dealing with immense emotional and financial stress. I asked straightforward, basic questions regarding the estimated cost of a standard wheelchair/cart fitting so I could plan financially. I was told they couldn't give me any ballpark figures until I paid a mandatory $350 upfront exam fee. Furthermore, when I pushed for basic structural transparency, the staff member became defensive, took my questions personally, and refused to speak with me further, stating "someone else" would have to call me back. It is incredibly discouraging to be met with robotic gatekeeping when you are looking for an empathetic medical team to help your ailing animal. Veterinary care should be rooted in compassion, collaboration, and financial honesty--not hiding basic service costs behind a steep gate fee. If you are looking for an open, communicative partner for your pet's palliative care, look elsewhere.

The Pet Doctors of Sherman Oaks - Dr. Cox with Toonces, one of her cats

The Pet Doctors of Sherman Oaks

(254 reviews)

Sherman Oaks

We were so happy with the care we received for our fur baby! This was our first time visiting, and…read morethe entire experience was wonderful from beginning to end. From calling to schedule the appointment to being seen the very next day, everything was easy and smooth. The check-in process was quick and simple, and all of the staff were so kind and welcoming. When Dr. Cox saw our dog, along with Cynthia, they both treated him with so much care and compassion. They paid close attention to his demeanor, recognized that he was in pain, and took the time to communicate with us throughout the entire process. They made sure we understood every step along the way, and we truly felt that our dog was in caring and capable hands. We've had prior experiences at other veterinary offices, but the service and care we received today were truly top-notch. Thank you to Dr. Cox, Cynthia, and the entire staff for making what could have been a stressful experience so much easier. We are incredibly grateful and will definitely be returning!

We've been bringing our dogs here for years, but we've decided to find another vet. The staff miss…read morethings and recommend procedures that were already done - like the previous month. Not good, if we didn't track what was going on, they would have received double vaccinations. The most annoying thing is their "written prescription policy" which is nothing more than trying to steer you to buy their overpriced pharmacy. If I need a refill on my medication, I don't have to drive to my doctor to get the prescription. Nor should I have to do this for my pets. I also shouldn't have to mail my prescription to the pharmacy like it's 1952. It's greedy. It's a pain in the you-know-what. I hope they change this policy, but once they go greedy - they never go back.

Viete Svenja DVM - vet - Updated November 2026

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