The Village Vet

I have been really happy with the care provided to my pets at this facility. The doctors take time with the animals and owners, and are willing to present and discuss different options. I never feel upsold, and I appreciate that they consider the temperament of the animal when presenting treatment options. I recently brought a cat in for a skin condition, then brought him back two weeks later, and they didn’t charge me for the second visit (other than meds) because it was a recheck. I’m glad to have found them.

Five stars for excellent care. Four stars for parking :(
I’ve been taking both my dogs to Dr. Zoe for about 4 years. I’m pretty sure she’s the best vet we’ve ever had.
My 10 year old rescue has a lot of spinal pain due to hip dysplasia and kidney issues and Dr. Zoe does acupuncture on her that truly makes a difference.
Whenever I’ve had questions about alternative care or treatment, Dr. Zoe is always openminded, honest and willing to try if we think it will help. What she DOESN’T do is try and upsell me on anything she thinks is unnecessary. You may have to wait a few weeks to get an appointment with her, but I was also just as pleased when we were seen by her colleagues. They’ve got a good little thing going on there and I’m so thankful for other reviewers on Unilocal,which led me there in the first place!

I was referred to this vet by a friend and waited over a week to be seen with a brand new rescue. I was running late to my appointment and they called to inform me of their «15 minute grace period» which they never mentioned when booking. They also never gave me directions or told me it was in a strip mall to make it easier. When I arrived the girl at the front desk acted like I was inconveniencing her by being there. The doctor refused to see us which was beyond disappointing. I think the inhumane girls that work up front have hearts of stone because they didn’t even flinch or show any kind of compassion about being a new dog owner and how stressful that can be. I will never return and if you are someone who wants to be treated well when your forking out major money for your vet don’t go here. If that were my business they would all be fired, and after reading some of the reviews before mine I can tell you that I’m not alone in my experience.

I have been with the Village Vet for over three years now. I had a surprising bad experience with their desk staff this week when requesting an appointment for my sick cat, and I voiced how upset I was. One of the staff, my usual vet, and the owner all contacted me back very quickly to figure out what happened and to make it right.
The important thing in this story is that my vet figured out a way to make time even though they were fully booked. She talked about how much she loves him and took time, when already busy, to speak on the phone for a while about his latest issues (he’s a senior cat with some chronic concerns), and was willing to see him even the same day if it had to be.
That part of the story is much more consistent with what I have experienced with them. They give both of my cats great care, and I know they have extended the happy life of my older cat. They know and connect with both the pets and their owners. I’m really happy that I can now recommend them so positively after a little bump in the road.

I have only been their customer for 2 days but I will not be returning. The day after my new rescue dog’s initial checkup, I found 3 large tapeworm segments in her bedding, so I brought in a stool sample with another fresh live tapeworm segment attached to be sent to an outside lab for testing — I repeat, LIVE TAPEWORM — which cost me $ 50 for the test alone. (This was after already telling me to bring in a stool sample anyway the day before — without mentioning it would be an additional cost. Nearly $ 200 were spent over the course of the 2 days.) The test came back negative, for everything including tapeworms, even though they had clearly seen them and had me purchase prescription meds to treat them. After spending 30 mins on the phone today being told in various ways by various employees that they don’t know how that could have happened, they refused to offer another courtesy stool sample test after the meds are done in 2 weeks. If they missed a very active tapeworm at a large enough scale to see with their eyes, how would they possibly be able to catch anything at a microscopic level? The receptionist actually told me that after this experience, they NOW know what to tell their technicians to look for. (Only now?) Additionally, how can I trust that the heartworm test they ran in-​house is actually negative? I am more concerned with the quality of the outside lab they use, but their inability to provide appropriate customer service to make up for it will prevent me from leaving my animals in their care in the future. (I also purchased their prescription flea medication, which I applied after thoroughly bathing my dog, 2 cats, and everything in my apartment — I found a flea on my dog this morning.) The doctors and staff are pleasant, but their services are extremely overpriced for the lack of knowledge and care they are willing to provide.

Superior and compassionate care.
we now have our ONLY vet.
Call them.

I’ve been taking my cats to Village vet since they been there I think… everyone is so nice and good at their jobs. I had to bring in my 18 year old Caro kitty (Carl since we lived in NC for a while) He had been treated by VV for a long time for thyroid issue… he had stopped eating or drinking 3 days… i tried lots of things… finally knowing it was time took him in and they were all so caring. He went away in my arms… my husband and I were devestated and they gave us space and time. We received a sympathy card for the vet and the office and they called him handsome which he was. Thanx Village Vet

I took my kitty here because a previous vet told us her tooth needed to be extracted ASAP. I wanted a second opinion and am so thankful I came to The Village Vet to get it! My little Peanut just needed a routine dental cleaning and came home with all of her teeth. The procedure from drop-​off to pickup was seamless and the vet maintained communication with us throughout the morning about how her exam was going. This was so comforting as anesthesia can be a worrying aspect for a paranoid pet owner. The total procedure was $ 440, which I do not consider unreasonable considering the level of care she received and the fact that dental procedures at other vets had estimated much higher.
I am so, so pleased with our experience at Village Vet. We will definitely be back. (But not too soon!)

Excellent animal clinic offering comprehensive services!
I’ve taken my (now 1 y/​o) miniature schnauzer to The Village Vet for a final round of vaccinations plus wellness exam and just recently for a neuter. Having met with both Doctors Fuller and Lebrunn, they are exceptionally compassionate and well-​educated. I had concerns about an anti-​inflammatory Rx for my dog post-​surgery, and Doctor Fuller worked with me to find a medicine that I felt comfortable using on my dog.
While not the least expensive option for veterinary care, The Village Vet is priced fairly for services offered and its location, but moreover, everyone from the staff to the DVMs offer exceptional care and knowledge. If you live in the area, there’s not a better non-​emergency animal hospital.

knowledgeable vets, affordable prices, free parking and free coffee. Little out of the way from where I live but worth the drive. My husky Cooper also enjoys his visits each and every time

My pit bull is very fickle and therefore either LOVES LOVES LOVES her vet (i.e. pitty dance, circles, kisses, high fives and high pitched crying) or she cowers away in fear at the site of their presence. Therefore, I was diligent about finding her the perfect vet in LA. We struggled to find the perfect match until we found Dr. Zoe. She gets 4 paws up! She was phenomenal from the very moment she walked into the exam room and laid on the floor with my fur baby. My dog warmed up to Dr. Zoe instantaneously. After kisses were exchanged, my dog made it clear this is where she wants to go for healthcare services and this is where we will return.
Dr. Zoe conducted the H&P while on the dog bed with my baby (I must highlight the comforting and inviting nature of the exam rooms: comfy chairs and a dog bed while you wait). She got to know my dog, kissed her, played with her and made her feel comfortable. She answered all of my concerns in basic English, without the condescending tone many healthcare professionals tend to have when explaining medical conditions.
Dr. Zoe and the staff understood the difference between human and dog aggression and took the proper precautions to accommodate my dog’s dog aggression. Dr. Zoe even asked about the severity of dog aggression on a scale, AND if the aggression applied to cats as well, before taking my fur baby back for an x-​ray. I have to admit I was really worried because the last vet we went to couldn’t seem to grasp that my dog was dog aggressive (NOT human aggressive). Not only did my fur baby come back as calm as she left, I saw the resident sweetheart (cat), «Jam», walk into the x-​ray room while my dog was in there and she came out unscathed in one piece!
Most importantly, Dr. Zoe followed up with a phone call to inform me of the x-​ray results and invited me to call her anytime if I had questions or concerns. She didn’t push anything on me, she gave me options and she was frank about care needed. She did so well that I will be taking my cats there as well! Thank you Dr. Zoe & Staff for providing exemplary care!

Great vet, service, attentive, took late dog, now new cat there. Dr. Fuller is the best!

I meant to write a review last year and decided against it, but a recent conversation with reception left me inclined to tell my story. Last August, I took my dog in because he was limping and the vet immediately jumped to the conclusion of cancer. I’ve been a dog mom to my pup for seven years and this was a huge shock. I was inconsolable as the vet very clearly stated there was a good chance he had cancer. Mind you, no tests had been done at that point, so the fact that she even stated something so dire was absurd. It was basically like she had looked up Web MD symptoms (You have a headache? Oh! It’s probably cancer!) and jumped to a conclusion like a hypochondriac might. That would be fine if she were actually a hypochondriac and not the vet. If an actual doctor had done this to a patient, I assume someone would try to sue them.
I bet you know where this is going. She had me pay lots of money to test my dog for cancer, and then didn’t get back to me with the results (during which time I was worrying for days). Once I called about it, they said they had done something incorrectly and hadn’t actually sent the tests into the lab, so I would have to wait longer. I did. The results came back after a week or two and said that he didn’t have cancer, so another trip to the vet came. Finally, they did an x-​ray and saw that there was just something wrong with his paw.
Never again will I visit this vet. They were overpriced, they jumped to crazy conclusions, and they made me do tests without considering less dire alternative issues first. I was very disappointed and am now taking my dog back to his old vet, someone whom I can trust to make the right calls in his health care.

We initially came here because of Dr. Fuller and found that the other doctors were just as wonderful. The thing that really makes me happy is their bedside manner with our dog. So good with her, and she’s a bit of a pain, very nervous at the vet. But then all handle her so well. They handle us well too. We had to hear some very sad diagnosis a couple months ago, and they fully understood our emotional needs as well. Staff is great here.
We just recently relocated to Florida and had a horrible experience with a vet here. I was inspired to come here and sing Village Vet’s praises. I miss them so much and its only been 2 months.

Dr. Loo is the bomb. This place rocks and for once a vet clinic that is kind, honest and easy to work with regarding pet prescriptions. Glad I switched here for VCA.

I’ve been here a couple times for my cat and I can say I’m really happy with the doctors and staff. The one exception is one of the girls upfront who came off as a little not so helpful. I asked her about getting a health certificate and all she told me was to go to a government website. Even when I asked if she could tell me anything else about it she just repeated to go to the website and look it up. Which would normally be fine but the vets website actually stated that all their staff were trained to help through all the steps of getting your pets health certificates. So this girl didn’t seem to either 1, know that it was her job to be a little bit more insightful on this subject or 2, just didn’t care. Either way it didn’t seem like she deals with any of the animals so I’ll be continuing to go here.

I am fortunate and grateful for the expert, efficient and compassionate veterinary care offered at The Village Vet in Silver Lake. Dr. Zoe is an incredible diagnostician with my aging cats and has saved them much discomfort with her treatments for kidney disease and expert dental care that included cleaning and a few extractions. Her compassionate nature and genuine love of animals make her a one-​stop comfort zone. I also had a successful appointment with Dr. LeBrun, who I also appreciate and admire. (I have the feeling that everybody there is very, very good) The clinic is a busy place but stress-​free with cozy examining rooms devoid of cold metal tables and scary instruments. The office staff is friendly and efficient; the technicians are expert caregivers. I love The Village Vet‼

I can’t say enough good things about The Village Vet!
I recently took in a cat who unfortunately was abandoned due to a homicide. My cat had stitches that needed removing. I didn’t know what I was doing or where to turn. Fortunately, my friend’s friend recommended The Village Vet and told me to ask for Heather Aubrey, so I called Village Vet and told them my situation. They told me that Heather Aubrey was not in on weekends, and that I had to wait until Monday. I told them that I knew the cat needed her stitches removed sooner than later, so they scheduled me for the following day to just walk-​in and have one of their technicians help with the removal, free of charge. I could not even begin to express my gratitude.
Recently, I noticed that my cat’s gums were swollen on the bottom half of her mouth and that I couldn’t detect her teeth. I was devastated, believing it must have been an infection or perhaps a missing tooth. I called The Village Vet again and explained to them that I really needed an examination for her mouth, and they scheduled me the day of, also free of charge because it was considered a rescue cat screening.
Heather helped me and the kitty out. She was so sweet, gentle, patient, and kind. The exam was free, but the antibiotic injection was $ 55. Not a bad price to pay considering they offered me so much peace during such a scary transition into becoming a kitty mommy.
I highly recommend The Village Vet. I called many other vets in LA and they all wanted to charge $ 50 – 60 for a simple screening. The individuals at The Village Vet CLEARLY care about the well-​being of all animals and aren’t in this profession solely to make money. I am so grateful that people like them are in this world.

Frida and Flash have been to many different doctors and this is the vet that feels most honest and caring. It’s conveniently located within walking distance from my house. The staff is friendly. The doctors are accommodating and knowledgeable. The space is always clean. They always call to remind you of your appointment the day before.
My only complaints: The iron seating is not very comfortable. They often put you on hold when you call, and sometimes when they have to re-​schedule they forget to call you altogether so you have to be the one to follow up and pursue them even if it is them who had to re-​schedule you and not the other way around.
But still, the quality of the vets and the technicians is great. They offer teeth cleaning with/​without anesthesia.

This is where my girl and I take our super awesome and stupid cute cat, ‘M’. She’s a rescue and we met her when she was only 11 weeks old and so tiny she fit in the palm of my hand.
Being pretty darn new to the pet raising world, I was understandably nervous about her health and I continue to be.
My girlfriend researched Vet’s in our immediate and general area and Village Vet came out on top. From our very first visit we both felt extremely confident that our little girl was not only in good hands but caring ones too. The doctors, the assistants everyone who works there not only feels pride and joy in what they do, they also have a sense of purpose.
They work well together. Everyone united towards one goal and They treat all their patients with respect and tenderness.
I hope that I don’t have to bring her back anytime soon but if we do, we know she is in the best hands possible.