Gold Coast Mobile Veterinary Care

Can we get a Dr. Au for humans?! This service is simply fantastic.
We were put in touch with Dr. Au and team by VCA after our mini-​Aussie Tycho had difficulty calming down for blood pressure readings at the vets office. Dr. Eiler at VCA thought it might be easier on him to be examined at our home, so we dropped GC a line and within 24 hours Dr. Au and her assistant were at our front door. They were kind, punctual, and well prepared. When we mentioned that Tycho developed a rash, she was able to treat him on site and even had all the products on hand for after care.
A few months later, after calling VCA multiple times in vain to refill a prescription we emailed Dr. Au an S.O.S. Within an hour, she not only contacted VCA on our behalf but ensured that they worked with an outside pharmacy to get us the meds we needed.
Gold Coast has set a new standard for vet care.

Alright so, out of 5 stars, I would give Dr. Au & Leia of GCMV 10 stars. Thats right, believe the other positive reviews, everything that Dr. Au & Leia provide goes above & beyond anything you could possibly imagine.
My first experience with the two was actually at a
different vet office. When I learned that Dr. Au and Leia had opted to create GCMV there was no hesitation or doubt as to whether I should follow them on their new venture.
They make house calls which is such a life saver. You know that spidey sense freak out that your pets get once you step foot into a vet clinic? This doesn’t exist with Dr Au & Leia and it is such an anxiety reliever.
I have two Chihuahua’s, Lola, who is seven years old and a rescue puppy Peanut. Lola is the kind of dog who is extremely antisocial and easily frightened when it comes to new people. peanut loves everyone, but she also looks to Lola to gauge whether or not a person is «safe».
The thing that I find comforting is that Both Dr. Au and Leia always take the time throughout their visit to let both dogs warm up to them by playing, petting, and cradling the two little weirdos.
Both dogs have gone in for procedures involving anesthesia and the thing that always makes me feel better are the updates throughout the day from Dr Au & Leia about how the two are doing. By the time both lola and peanut are done they are super comfortable with both Dr Au and Leia.
I don’t know what I would do without them, seriously.

Dr. Au and her assistant were incredible! My Australian Cattle Dog is very territorial with me, so not having to take a risk and running into other dogs at the Vet for his vaccinations is risky.
Her coming to the house makes it a lot less stressful for Shiloh and me.
My First time and would recommend to anyone that has a Territorial dog like myself!

My 12 year old doggie Ruby hates the vet (like most dogs), shaking in the parking lot and such, to the point we put off going because it causes her and myself so much emotional trauma. Now that we have found Dr Au we do not have to worry. Also, she was so very thorough, explained about past vet visit lab results and what was happening with this visit. We finally have my baby’s vet for life!!!

Dr. Jeanine Au and Leia McVicker embody all that is good in humanity. They are both highly professional yet warm and kind-​hearted. Like other reviewers, I never expected so much positive energy to come from such a sad situation of having to put your dog asleep, but their compassion and caring was a true gift to my dog and myself. They were sensitive, methodical, prepared, and efficient. Having it all happen within the comfort and familiarity of your own home by these two angels resulted in a zero stress experience for my normally anxious dog and me. It was like two friends who happened to be therapists dropped over to visit. But not in a social work or condescending way, but in a real and authentic, competent and humane way. I recommend them highly. Their fees are reasonable and their prompt reply in a time of near panic and sorrow was gratifying. They are the best and I will definitely look to them for veterinary services when I get another rescue dog. Thank you GCMVC!!!

I lost my best friend, Charlie Brown, my Chocolate Lab of 13 years. He was diagnosed with cancer in his back leg. Dr. Au and her assistant came for a consultation. They was so kind, compassionate and loving as well as informative about his condition. When Charlie was diagnosed I was not told the condition was painful. Dr. Au explained that it was very painful and that Labs hide their pain more than other breeds. We immediately felt more comfortable with what had to be done. We set the time for 7PM. Charlie had his steak dinner and a bowl of vanilla ice-​cream for desert. We played soft music, dimmed the lights and lit some candles. When Dr. Au came in were already laying on the floor with him. Everyone loved him and talked with him a bit. I lied down with him and kept talking softly in his ear while Dr. Au explained gently what she was doing. Charlie slowly fell asleep as I told him how thankful I was for all the love and happiness he gave and how much I loved him. It was the most peaceful goodbye I could have ever imagined. Although, I am writing through tears, I will be eternally grateful for Dr. Au’s kindness. She is totally a star and her assistant is a sweetheart.
Our next pet will only see Dr. Au. I can’t rave about her enough.

This is such a tough thing to leave a review for but I need to. Our dearest 14 year old kitty Angel was diagnosed with mast cell tumors in early August. Within a few weeks he had several dozen covering his body. Surgery was out of the question and short of medicine to ease his pain, there wasn’t much we could do but keep him comfortable and shower him with love. Less than two months later, after an emergency vet trip due to GI issues, the vet told us we should start thinking of making the hard decision. Since Angel gets so stressed out in car rides, I knew I didn’t want to put him through that only to then say our final goodbyes. We decided to look at mobile vets who could help Angel pass on in the comfort and safety of our home. After some research, we discovered that prices ranged from two to three times as much as going in to a vet. However, we knew it would be worth it.
I came across Gold Coast with the help of Unilocal.Prices were competitive and reviews were really good. We set up an appointment with Dr. Au for the next Sunday, a few days away to give us and my family visiting on Saturday the ability to really say goodbye. Sadly, by Thursday evening it was obvious Angel wasn’t going to make it until Sunday. Luckily Dr. Au was available to come Friday eve.
The evening is still very raw to talk about but Au and her assistant were wonderful. They were so professional, compassionate and patient, giving us all the time we needed at every stage. After, they bundled Angel up and put him in a bed they brought to take him with them. I opted for the paw print, which Dr. Au delivered to me herself about 3 weeks later (would have been 2 weeks but we were out of town). Thank you so much for helping to make this loss as peaceful and easy as possible.

They are great. Dr. Au came to my house a few years ago and put my dog to sleep. It was so much kinder to my dog than loading her into the car for a ride to the veterinary office just to be put to sleep. My new dog doesn’t like car rides and I thought of Dr. Au. She was right on time with a mobile scale and everything necessary for routine physicals and shots for my dog and cat. The visit took a lot less time then if I had to drive back and forth to the veterinary office and wait to be seen by a doctor. I will definitely be using Dr. Au in the future.

Dr. Au and her assistant, Leia are a fantastic mobile vet team. My 7 month-​old Boston Terrier, Addy, was spayed this past Monday. Dr. Au allowed me to drop Addy off at her house so I could get to work on time. She and Leia personally escorted my puppy to the veterinary hospital. If that is not impressive enough, Dr. Au then personally monitored Addy at her home while I finished up at work. Dr. Au and Leia treat Addy as if she is their own puppy. Dr. Au’s prices are very reasonable for such a skilled veterinarian who comes to you and your pet. Addy is back to her usual, chipper Boston Terrier self two days after a major surgery and the scar from the procedure is virtually imperceptible. Dr. Au is an All-​Star veterinarian — look no further if you are seeking the best vet in Los Angeles!

I recently got a rescue 5 yo cat that needed a new vet. She is timid with strangers and scared of traveling and new places. Dr. Au was easy to make an appointment, was on time and was able to come around my busy work schedule. Beyond that she was extremely nice, great with my kitty, thorough and knowledgeable. I am very happy to have found Dr Au! Beyond worth limiting the stress for my little one :) and couldn’t ask for a better vet!

I had my first experience with Gold Coast Mobile Vet Care today for one of my fur babies that had suddenly begun to not feel well last night. He was letting out little cries throughout the night, and was behaving out of sorts from his usual behavior. Usually, Bam is gun shy and becomes anxiety ridden (especially when not feeling well) with vets. I contacted them this morning, and received a response right away. Luckily, they were not far from my home today, and were at my house within an hour of my request.
Dr. Au and Leia were magic. They were able to do things to this dog with such love, control and patience like I have never seen. The calm manner in which they provide care, eased my little guy. He even let them express his anal glands, without so much as a flinch (that has never happened).
Ultimately, age is catching up to our baby, and it is believed that his neck was the problem (perhaps a pinched or pulled nerve). However, he let them manipulate him for testing in ways I thought he would never let anyone touch him. Once the exam and expression was completed, he ran to the grass, rolled onto his back and began rubbing around like a 2 year old pup!
Everything was clearly explained, and fees for services were fair and appropriate for the services provided. I was scared going into the visit, but felt comfortable, at ease and informed at the end. So, much so I will be seeing them again next week for my second fur baby and follow up vaccinations.
The convenience of this service was unbelievable, and saved my pups the trauma and anxiety of visit to a clinic. Soooo worth the little expense to have them come to our home to care for our pups. I wish I had known about this years ago.
Bam will be in need of some dental work. I have not been good about keeping up on these issues. Not for not wanting to, but being a single mom on a limited budget, sometimes these things get delayed (they do catch up in the end though). It was nice to not feel judged for not being able to stay on top of these things like I wish I could. The worst part about some vets is the amount of guilt that one can be made to feel for having to make hard choices. They appreciated these choices and understand the challenges that we have to make sometimes, and recognized the love we have for out fur babies even though some things had to put on the back burner. I appreciated that.
I am grateful for my experience here, and to have found a great vet to provide care in the convenience of our home. Cannot recommend these ladies and their services enough. Do not hesitate to utilize this service for your vet care needs.
Love Unilocal… another gem of a find!

Dr. Au and Leia came to see my baby Cora (13 week old
Maltese) this morning. Cora had been having vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours and I was really concerned. I called and left a message around 9:00 and I got a returned call from Leia within 15 minutes and they said they could be here to see us within 20 minutes. Dr. Au was concerned because of her size (2 pounds), so she came very quickly. I can’t even explain the amount of care and concern that was shown for Cora. Dr. Au spent so much time with her and did a very thorough exam. Leia and Dr. Au showed her so much love. We’re waiting on some test results for final diagnosis, but I had to get on here and write a review! I wish I could give them 6 stars! I was just blown away by their amazing service and kind hearts!

We’ve had Dr Au as our vet for years. We’ve followed her when she moved to a different job, and now that she’s started her own business, we couldn’t be happier. Dr Au and Leia are the most professional, friendly, knowledgeable and caring healthcare professionals we’ve ever interacted with. Where many other vets have been at a loss as to what could be wrong with our dog, she always can figure out what to so. She’s the Dr House of vets.

THANK YOU, from the bottoms of our hearts, for the loving, dignified, accommodating way you facilitated Kosmo’s journey home. Bless your hearts, I know neither of you were expecting that this morning, and as I watched both of you maintain your professionalism through your own tears, it impacted me just how much he was loved and appreciated by the two most important people in his life, other than Kim and me. It was the perfect antithesis of the cold, antiseptic, impersonal experience I had at the other place with Joshua I. Smith (Kos’ brother), and it is making all the difference in our immediate healing from his loss.
Poor Leia– talk about walking into a buzz saw. I am so sorry that you guys started your weekends on a down note. But all of us worked hard to give him a long, happy, life. I can say with certainty that Kosmo understood how loved he was by all «his people» and that he KNEW the two of you are healers. He associated that carrier with you guys and the relief he knew would come whenever I took him to you.
As a veterinarian, I’m sure you know lots of «Kosmos and Kyles». But he is a singular phenomenon in Kim’s and my life, and we appreciate so much how unique and special you always made us feel about him. I’ve said it many, many times so here’s once more: we feel incredibly fortunate to have been connected with you both. We have more respect and gratitude for you and Leia for the work you do and the grace with which you do it, that it cannot be put into words (though it appears I’m trying!).
Too, I’m blown away by Aquamation. They sound like an operation worthy of your affiliation. I couldn’t have imagined a more appropriate way to honor Kos.
It is a very different vib here tonight– in his two decades, I don’t remember him ever staying overnight anywhere. Bugs and Sophie know something has permanently changed, and don’t like it. We still have two other very special babies who need our love and care. I sleep easier knowing they will always have awesome healing care from you.

I cannot say enough about Gold Coast Mobile Veterinary Care, let alone Dr. Au and Leia. They are an incredible team whom I’d follow anywhere. Dr. Au has incredible knowledge & experience with all breeds (but they seem to excel with our Bully Breeds!) and truly care about their furry patients as if they were their own. We have expanded our furry family through the years and wouldn’t trust one paw to anyone but Dr. Au & Leia. They’ve LITERALLY saved 2 of our pups lives when no one other vet could figure out what was wrong and we’ve recommended them to several of our friends. They ALL agree that the care Dr. Au provides her furry patients (in addition to the incredible patience she shows the pet parents!) is the best. Highly recommended!

We are so grateful for the incredible compassion and care that Dr. Au and Leia have provided for our pets for many years! They have seen us through ups and downs with our Golden Retriever «children» for the past decade, have cried with us, laughed with us, and have been like family to us. We have complete trust in their clinical judgement, and the utmost respect for their patience and gentle compassion. Dr. Au has always responded immediately to every need and concern, and it seems we’ve had our share of just about everything… whether it be an injury, surgery, end stage comfort care, routine well visits, or unusual or chronic medical circumstances. She seeks input and advice from specialists, when needed, to ensure that our pets receive the best attention and achieve the best outcome.
Our puppy literally cries with joy when she sees Dr. Au and «Auntie» Leia! It’s hilarious (and almost embarrassing) to watch, but it clearly demonstrates the relationship that they have both developed with our dogs over the years. When we even mention their names to our puppy, she runs to the door in anticipation of a visit with them!
There aren’t enough stars to rate their excellence! They are outstanding across all categories… comprehensive clinical knowledge and application, kindness and compassion, follow up and support, responsiveness and trust. There is nobody better for superior care than Dr. Au and Leia!

Run!– don’t walk– to Dr. Au with all your animals. You will thank me! Promise!
100% trustworthy, honest and highly intelligent vet AND very responsive.
Our cat Kosmo has 9 lives and because of her and Leia, he has made it through some scary situations. He is diabetic so he gets two shots a day. His blood count fluctuates sometimes and she is very helpful (WITHOUT having to go into the office every time for an office visit charge) in getting his blood count back on track.
We all love our animals and would do anything for them, but vet bills add up quickly. It’s nice to go to a highly competent vet and know we are getting billed VERY fairly. When we used to go to VCA and other vets they would recommend procedures that were unnecessary and costly.
DR. AU IS THE BEST!!! Our Kosmo is always in good hands.

Dr Au and Leia are simply unparalleled in their kindness, gentle demeanor (s) and excellence. We found Dr Au when our normal vet was not available. After one visit, We became permanent patients and unwavering fans of Dr Au’s when she was able to help my puppy with a chronic condition in a more educated and non-​invasive way than our «holistic» vet. Dr Au only prescribes/​treats what is needed, and it is obvious that she loves animals! This isn’t just her job, it’s her passion, and it shows. There isn’t a better vet in Los Angeles…

Dr. Au showed fantastic care, compassion, sympathy — and great expertise — when treating our aging dog Edward in our home. He had hurt his leg rather badly and we were beside ourselves with worry. Dr. Au responded quickly, came to our home at what we felt was a VERY reasonable rate, and ensured that we understood both the process and the diagnosis. She spent a great deal of time with us, making us feel entirely comfortable and very glad we had been referred to her. It was a relief to have her come into our home and make both Edward and his always-​worried «sister» Lucy feel completely at ease. We strongly recommend Dr. Au’s services!

After many tests, in March 2013, we were told that our cat was very sick and did not have long to this world. Our vet offered other (costly) procedures to pinpoint exactly what was wrong, but told us that the tests may only cause unnecessary anxiety and it would better to simply give her lots of love, some pain management medicine, and spend quality time with her until the end came. I knew that I wanted to let her go at home and did a Google search for someone to help me do that, one who would travel out to the Valley.
I really feel I lucked out in finding Dr. Au. I contacted her that fateful day and she was so helpful via phone & email in providing extra medical advice as well as emotional support, of which I really needed. She was wonderful in getting back to me quickly with all my questions and concerns and even inquired about my cat if she didn’t hear from me. She stuck this out (through getting married in Hawaii!) with me for 2 and a half months. And when the time came, she came over and was so wonderful. I cannot recommend her enough.