North Figueroa Animal Hospital

I am very pleased with how fast and easy it was to have my cat looked at. I was in and out in a matter of 30 minutes. I was very impressed because the waiting room was full and it was a saturday. The vet who
kitty meds was very nice and gentle to my sick cat and made everything easy! 2 shots and 1 bottle of medicine and i was out. 5 days later my cat is walking and meowing back to normal. Not only was my experience fast easy and pleasant it was very affordable!

This place is very rude. Sometime during the week my grandma took her cat to be euthanized because he had ear cancer. She was missing a couple dollars so she, with very minimal ability to speak English, asked the vet that if she could leaver her phone with him while she left the cat there to get the money to pay the rest; the vet furiously yelled at her to grt out or hed call the police, afraid my Grandma calmly told him he had no reason to be upset it was just a simple question but he refused to acknowledge her sincerity and told her to never go back the place. My grandma went back home to get help from an English speaking neighbor, the neighbor went and paid for the cat to be euthanized but told them not to proceed until my grandmother was there as the cat meant a lot to her, after many many phone calls with no response worriedly my grandma made her way down to the hospital and they told her it was too late. Just advising any animal lovers to not take their pets there since some of the employees lack to see the love owners have for their pets.

I have been bringing my dog here for 9 years, I have never took her anywhere else. If you want CHEAP prices this is the place for you, but if you want someone who actually cares about your dogs health, go far away from this place! My dog gained weight and I brought her in about 3 years ago to do her yearly checkup and he told me to put her on a diet because she had gained so much weight, so I got healthier food option for her and fed her twice a day, morning and night and walked her regularly. After that she gained even more weight and I checked her up every year. Last night I took her to an animal hospital and they did an x-​ray on her and told me she has 2 tumors inside of her. This moron doctor didn’t even check and feel that it wasn’t fat but a tumor! I had the tumor taken out of her last night, and how she has heart murmurs so thanks for nothing! I suggest you do not bring your dog here, it is always super busy and he honestly doesnt really check on your pet, just a quick «oh your dog seems fine» check-​up and «here’s the bill, pay up»

Love this place. Doctor V is the best. He has the perfect bedside manner when you have a sick or worse best friend. Don’t let the location or the reasonable prices scare you. Dr V is one of the best vets in LA county. I could afford to go to a fancier place, but why would I? Dr V loves my dogs and is really great at his job. Also the officer staff are courteous and professional. Why can’t more businesses follow this model?

People go here for the cheap prices. Do not be so cheap with your pet. Youre not getting a loving friendly vet here either. Ive been here NUMEROUS times over many years, at least 30 check ins. Have had many nuetral and bad experiences. I have wise words to tell you that you must heed.
First of all, the reason that this place gets so many good reviews is that people like the lower prices, which by the way have gone up, their bloodwork is now 150, used to be 100. If you’ve had good experiences here with something complicated, you’re just extremely lucky. Many of their meds are sky high. Recently they were selling their sub q bags of fluid for 40. when you can get them very cheap online. For ROUTINE things, like bloodwork, or xrays, this is cheaper than most places. For shots, its also good.
I would NEVER trust this vet to diagnose properly, many times its hit or miss. He’s EXTREMELY busy because of the swarms of people and their dogs, once I came in for an xray, and he was deluged with xrays to do, he had about 20 in a row to do! He wanted me to leave my pet there! I was dead set against this, because one time after getting bloodwork there, my pet was still bleeding after getting her home! :(
He always seems stressed out, he tends to whip in and out, he sometimes avoids eye contact, his social bedside manner is lacking, its a bit distant, and how would anyone trust that? I have had to get in his face and be forceful simply to get clear answers. I have had to be emphatic. Ive used this place in the past because I was working part time and had no choice, so im very familiar with how this place works.
One of the hispanic assistants (male) is very rough with my pets, hes not compassionate. I believe he’s the one that made my pet bleed, because he didnt apply enough pressure to her chest long enough. All the filipino male assistants are very professional and respectful though. I did tell the doctor about this and he remembered to always tell them to be extra careful.
The four girls in the front are just absolutely COLD, distant, weird, stoic, and rude at times. I don’t understand why they can’t be friendlier. Its almost as though theyre biding their time till they can get out of there. They have no desire to create a rapport with the client. Many times as I have stood there in front of them (ALL IGNORING ME OF COURSE) Ive had to clear my throat and wait till one of these naïve, jaded nincumpoops finally deigns to acknowledge my existence. Ok, in all fairness they are just F***ing RUDE. I can’t stand them because of how cold they are. They dont SEEM to realize they are working in a sensitive business, where people who are attached to their animals go to get help for them. Its all a sensitive business for the pet owners. its all more of a «business» at a vet clinic. ugh!
Dr. Vasquez has been nice at times, he just has to work on his social skills, if he’s fair, he’d agree with that, Ive certainly seen that to be true.
This is NOT the place for a serious complicated case. Take that to a specialist. This is not a place to take heart patients, cancer, diabetic etc. You need a qualified specialist for that kind of problem. I once took a cat with mange here and was prescribed a bottle of «illegal» shampoo and that cat ended up dying, this was back in the late 90’s, but how can I ever forget that? Trusting a doctor, simply because «Doctor» is in his name, is naïve as hell, you have to do a lot of research, join good forums and groups that discuss particular illnesses and offer advice on how to cope, these are great tools. You cant take the advice of one doctor, afterall that poor cat DIED because he didnt give him an injection for mange, and instead gave a shampoo! That poor cat weakened and died outside ALONE. while I was at work, and my roommate was overseeing the entire thing. obviously not doing a good job of THAT at all, either!
This is the place for very simple procedures, shots, flea meds, antibiotics for simple cases, but I would not take my pet here unless it was for something simple. I was also told by one of the emergency clinics nearby to NEVER BRING YOUR PET THERE, and they were shaking their head. The people who told me this were very qualified and good at what they do, and ran an emergency clinic.
They misdiagnosed one of my animals, and I knew they did, even when I was told what HE thought it was. They gave me MEDS for THAT wrong diagnosis, and against their judgment, I declined to buy those meds. Later I discovered it had nothing at all to do with her pancrease.
This poor soul was misdiagnosed. BLEEDING ALL THE WAY HOME FROM A BOTCHED BLOODWORK and then dies alone at his clinic. I doubt any kind words were said to her.
She didn’t deserve that. I didn’t know she was going to die there, and its haunted me since.
Please bring your pet to a specialist, not the creeps in south pasadena, but to a specialist who will give you insight, if you love your pet and he has a complicated matter.

Horrible place! My dog got neutered here months ago. Had to go back & have my dogs wound re stapled since it was not done properly.
I recently went in for a check up because, I noticed a small bump exactly were the surgery was done. The vet just glanced at it and told me I have to get a $ 300 surgery done ASAP and would have to leave my dog over night. He knew I got the neuter done there so he made sure to throw in that it had nothing to do with the surgery! But no way I was about to leave my dog there over night in a cold cage, noticing how this vet is towards animals. So I took my dog the next day to my mothers dogs’ vet, whom is awesome with animals, & he told me not to worry about the bump in which he actually examined the bump unlike this vet. it’s been about two months & my dog is fine.
*i don’t remember the vets name, he was Asian.

Their blood test is very detailed — which is good. They’re pretty quick to see your pets — however I felt I was quickly herded in and out during my November vet visit. I’m still unhappy about the coldness of the vet. I did not receive an explanation of the blood test results except «she has a bad infection.» And «We don’t do x-​rays here.» (Apparently they don’t do x-​rays on Saturdays.) Then I was shooed out the door. My dear cat died a week later. If you need to get your pet (or rescues) fixed or have shots, this is the place.
It is not the place to take your pet if you need an accurate, quick, efficient correct diagnosis of whatever is ailing your pet and if you don’t want to be shuttled from vet to vet to get the necessary tests done.
They referred me to Ambassador Animal Hospital for the xray. When I called them, they said I was the 4^th x-​ray referral they received that day from them.
I am taking my surviving kitty to another vet with the blood test I received from this place. I am paying for that office visit so I can have a vet explain North Figueroa Animal Hospital’s blood test results to me since North Figueroa doesn’t have the time to do so. Mohawk Animal Hospital seems to be the place so far.

I had a great experience here for my first visit. Very friendly doctor and staff, also very efficient and inexpensive. I will be going here from now on!

I been coming here more then 5 years! I used to live in Los Angeles and then I moved to Bakersfield. I don’t care I live two away hours I always come to North Figueroa Animal Hospital. The doctor had saved my dog and they have cured my dogs. I love coming here & he’s the only doctor I trust! The doctor here is the best!

Do your pets need their vaccination shots? Look no further. This place is clean and inexpensive. The staff are friendly. Even though they don’t take appointments just walkins, service is pretty fast. Believe me this place can get packed especially on Saturdays but I’m in and out no longer than 30 to 40 min. Dr. Vasquez is the younger vet and he cares alot about the pets. He’s great and answers all your questions. We got 2 dogs. An English bulldog and a German Shepherd puppy. We will not take our dogs to any other vet but here because we trust this place and it’s not expensive. Just recently, I got my German Shepherd neutered and I thought it would cost about $ 300 but I ended up paying $ 145 which includes the medications.
Therefore, North Figueroa Animal hospital will always be my go-​to spot for my dogs. I will recommend this place to anyone who needs a vet for their pets. So just do yourself a favor and make your way down here. You will be satisfied. I want to applaud North Figueroa Animal hospital for all the good they do for the pet owners and their pets. Keep it up and Thank you!

I am very pleased to write this review and commend North Figueroa Animal hospital for all the good that they’re doing for animals. I have a 3 pound Pomeranian who requires special care who recently had a tooth problem and had to be put under anesthesia. I called around to every vet in Los Angeles, practically, to find a price that I can afford, as I am a college student living on my own. I also needed a responsible vet that could take care of this issue as it was a risk because of her weight. Most vets that I called said it would be up to $ 800 to have this done because of her size and because of the extra measures that would need to be taken. When I searched Figueroa Animal Hospital, I saw the good reviews and I decided to give them a call. I was quoted a fair price over the phone. I came in early because they don’t take appointments, only walk ins. I got there about 15 minutes early and I was taken in maybe 20 minutes after they open. Joey, the veterinarian, was very very clear and kind of nature, and he explained everything to me thoroughly. My dog was put on antibiotics and I was given instructions on what to do next. They also ran her blood work for extra precaution and i felt the price was reasonable and worth it to add into the total. When the day came for surgery, I was still nervous, but the way that they handled the visit made me feel more comfortable. They are very professional and they have all the equipment and means necessary to do this risky procedure on such a small dog. My teacup pomeranian came out with flying colors. I’m very thankful because without North Figueroa Animal Hospital, I wouldn’t have been able to get this procedure done and my dog would still be in excruciating pain from the infection and the teeth in her mouth that needed extraction. I will definitely be coming back to North Figueroa Animal Hospital from now on. I trust them and I am glad that they are doing such a great thing for the community by giving such a reasonable price for animal healthcare.
Thanks Joey and staff!

They pierced the bladder of my dog when doing a routine check for crystals, then charged me for them to fix their mistake. They blamed my dog for a non-​existent seizure problem. Never going there again.

This place is a nightmare to reach by phone, fax, or even email!!! No one picks up the phone and the recording says they are not accepting messages at this time. I’ve been trying to get a copy of records for my dog for a week now and have not heard a single word from this office. I’ve even had my current vet’s office fax for copies, but no response! What kind of customer service is that?! I am no longer in the LA area so I can’t just walk in!

I have nothing, but good things to say about this pet clinic. I went in a couple of months ago fearing for my mothers pets eye. I was terrified that she was going to go bling after an accident she had during a brawl with my bigger dog.
After visiting 4 different vets within 24hrs, with them telling me she needed immediate surgery costing about $ 800-​$ 2,000, I ended up here, when they quickly admitted me and my pet despite the huge amount of people waiting for vets. They noted me under emergency and helped me right away. Literally 5 minutes in, the Dr came in, checked her eye, lubricated it, checked her pulses and took her to the back room.
Despite everything all the other vets said, all she needed was to have her eye PUSHED IN. The Dr, didn’t understand why other vets hadn’t tried this before suggesting surgery. I ended up spending about $ 75 for medication and the visit.
So glad I decided to come and give this place a shot!!! They helped me out and didn’t try to rip me off unlike the other vets. (The emergency vet in echo park & the emergency vet in Eagle rock)
They really cared about the safety of my pet!

Came by right when they opened to avoid long lines later in the daytime. Sometimes the wait can get a little too long into the afternoon, but hey, what can you do when the prices are great and the doctors are also great! NFAH is affordable and you know your little fur babies are in great hands.
My dog was spayed here and she had to stay overnight at the clinic. Not 100% sure if they have someone monitoring the pets who stay here overnight.
The next day, I was able to pick up my girl. She came back healthy and perfect.
The vaccinations (DHLP, Parvo, Coronavirus, and Bordetella) are all $ 8. Rabies is $ 10.

Pésima experiencia en este lugar, lleve a mi gato porque estaba mal el fin de semana al llevar el doctor medio lo reviso, solo nos dijo que los costos serían $ 600 por el tratamiento, fuimos dos veces ese día no le importo y no hizo nada, al final tuve que ir al Al ave 26 small animal hospital, donde fue todo diferente, con $ 300 la mitad del diagnóstico anterior mi gato fue tratado con humanidad y profesionalismo, que diferencia de doctor no como el pseudo doctor de aquí cierren esta farsa!!!

I am still reeling from the emotional devastation I was left with, due to the mishadling of my beloved furry baby, by the incompetent staff at NFAH. First off, this place should stop calling themselves a «hospital» because they are far from it. I still cannot comprehend how people are leaving good reviews TO THIS DAY, based on the care they used to receive from Dr. Vazquez SR. The man is dead, and so is this clinic. The most major surgery this place may be qualified to perform is a spaying/​neutering, but as far as treating MAJOR illnesses, such as the bladder blockage that my cat had, they are completely ill-​equipped to handle them. I just cannot understand WHY they would accept to treat my poor baby, if they were not equipped to do so. The only reason that I trusted taking him to this (animal clinic version of a welfare walk-​in) clinic is because Dr. Vazquez SR. used to perform them. Had I known that Dr. Vazquez JR. is completely incompetent with these conditions, I would have rushed my poor baby the HOUR it takes to get to the REAL vet, where he WOULD have performed the necessary surgery IMMEDIATELY, and my beautiful baby would still be here.
If you need to take your animal to a real hospital, go to Ave 26 Small Animal Hospital, or somewhere else where the vets are FULLY qualified to handle more than basic surgeries.
Also, make sure to obtain copies of your pets’ records after EACH visit, just in case… this way, the vet won’t be able to alter them, if you ever need to seek action against them.

DONT TAKE YOUR PETS HERE!
I brought my chihuahua months ago because he had a ball on his ankle, they said there wasn’t anything they could do about it (which i don’t understand if they are an «Animal Hospital»)
About a week or two ago my parents brought my cat here because he was having bladder problems, the people that work here are criminals and this place should be shut down! They murdered my cat by stabbing his bladder multiple times and caused him to bleed internally!
Unprofessional and they are liars, claiming they gave us options on what to do to fix him. They did no such thing!
Thank you for murdering my baby you horrible people!

30 years ago, I got my first dog ever! Shelly, my first furry kid and bff! For her first check up we took her to NFAH and met Dr. Vasquez. His kind face, gentle disposition and genuine concern for the well being of my first furry love, made sure my family went nowhere else when our furry kids needed anything.10 dogs and 2 cats later, he was STILL our first choice when we needed a vet! Sadly, an awful insidious disease crept in and quickly extinguished his light. Dr. Vasquez was a CONSTANT face in my life for 30 long years. His sudden passing was actually hard to accept. He was my rock when any of my furry kids needed medical attention. My family is certainly going to miss him.
Now, let’s talk about this place. The NFAH. So, in 30 years, I’ve experienced either good or poor service from the front office staff. Never a middle ground. It’s either a smile while they take my payment or a scowl when they take my payment. I chalk up the scowls to them being exhausted from the non-​stop foot traffic and phone calls. (Although I myself live by the *smile at the people who’s money pay your wages… unless they are dicks… then you can scowl a little*, but that’s just me).
Even then, the not-​always-​friendly front office staff doesn’t keep me from driving my happy arse from San Fernando to HP. Why? Let me tell you. I’m not there to talk to the front office gals (I’ve got plenty of friends), I’m there because my babies need a good vet. Dr. Vasquez Sr. was amazing. Dr. Joey is outstanding. I’ve had just a couple of instances where the office was bursting at the seams with clients and Dr. Joey’s «rushidness» was very apparent. I recognized it, put up my STOP sign and gently nudged him to actually listen to what I was saying and, he did. We ALL have our moments; few of us take correction so graciously.
Then, when I do pay, I don’t feel like I just volunteered to get robbed. NFAH has ALWAYS been totally reasonable with their fees. As you saw above, I’ve had many a furry animal go thru here for a variety of reasons including major and minor surgeries; I’ve yet to resort to selling my jewelry, blood, my first born and my husband’s semen to pay for any of their services! They are, by far, the most fairly priced veterinary practice one can come across (I’ve worked as a humane investigator. I’ve seen all types and all prices. I’m still team NFAH). I mean, I’ve had friends take their dogs in for vaccinations (somewhere in South Pas. I believe) and you’d swear they used lamb skin gloves while injecting liquid gold thru platinum needles!
IN SUMMATION: If you want to make friends or absolutely need eye contact and a smile from the front office people EVERY TIME you’re visiting, this might not be the place for you. BUT, if you need your furry kid to be made or kept healthy and NOT have to resort to selling your and your family’s organs on the black market or being a high priced escort to help pay for the vet bill, then THIS IS the place to be! Dr. Joey will take good care of your furry family.
RIP Dr. Rolando Vasquez Sr.

A super busy & crowded Veterinarian. This little Animal Hospital provides great customer service despite all the chaos going on. Parking could be a nightmare here. Very limited but you could try going around towards the back. If you’re lucky, there’s some spots that are free & then there’s paid spaces. Best to come early (before they open).
Vaccinations are fairly Inexpensive here. Rabies shots for canine is 3 yrs, all other shots like distemper, bordetella etc. is for 1 yr and all shots are $ 10 each. I’m not sure what’s the prices for Felines since I have doggies. Dr. Vasquez did a quick inspection of my doggies. He was a cool Vet. The staffs who handled my doggies were very friendly & gentle. They kept my doggies calm during th series of 5 shots per dog. They work without haste.
Payments are handled after the shots were administered. They take most forms of payments. If your pet requires medications, they will fill them & give you instructions. I saw that they also provide dental care. Vaccination records will be printed after payment has been made.

I’m not sure what happened to all these people who have bad reviews of the place…
But as for my family and me, we have been going to Dr. Vasquez (senior and junior) for years! My mom and I have had three dogs under his care, and now four! Plus my entire family goes to them too. That’s another five dogs. And all have been extremely well taken care off by the doctors. Both doctors have been extremely caring with my babies, not to mention are so understanding when it comes to payments. Oh! And even their vet assistants (is that what you call them? I know they’re not nurses.) are so nice! They always want to slide my pups a few treats!
Lastly, the staff in the front is awesome. I don’t find them rude at all. Yeah. Things are hectic at 3pm when they reopen, I don’t expect them to have time for pleasantries. But they are super organized and helpful.
Love this place and so thankful to have a vet that doesn’t rip us off and takes care of my dogs.