Vet2uLA

Dr Heard treated my dog at my clinic while our usual vet was out of town. She was personable, gentle, and very informative. I truly appreciated her honest opinion on what to do with my dogs eye infection and she guided me through all of my questions. She has great humor too! All in all, a fantastic experience with her, I recommend her highly to all animal owners.

Dr. Heard is the best at her craft. Tremendous expertise and understanding of every possible issue that may arise with your pet. She misses nothing and can basically remedy any ailment. To have her as your vet is a great asset to your pets life.

Dr. Heard has been great with our cats. Easy to contact, always on time. They take great care of our 2 cats and saves them an anxious trip to the vet. She has seen 3 of our cats. 1 was a kitten when I rescued him from where I work. Dr. Heard did the full checkup, got him scheduled for fixing and everything was very easy. It is such a relief to know I don’t have to plan around the stress of the vet trip anymore.

I have had pets all my life and, having also moved to different parts of the country, I have dealt with many veterinarians over the years. Therefore, it is with some measure of authority that I feel I can make the judgement that Dr Heard is by far the best. A part from the years of experience that enable her to get a preliminary sense of what might be wrong with your pet, which saves you time as well as the usual suffering associated with guess work, she has a unique ability and desire to consider your budget. She is a great doctor and has more than once been able to hone in on a diagnosis even before backing it up with actual blood work or other tests — which works in favor of both your pet and your wallet. Her honesty and directness has earned our complete trust, and she has never once tried to sell an exam or a medication that wasn’t absolutely necessary. I haven’t been able to say this about other veterinarians, and I am sure that if you are reading this you will know what I am talking about.
Last but not least, we have a very nervous terrier mix rescue who is afraid of everything and everyone … well he loves Dr. Heard and greets her like he does few others. So not only does Dr Heard have our trust and appreciation, but also our dog’s. I wouldn’t necessarily comment on a veterinarian’s bedside manner because I am much more interested in their effectiveness, but the fact that our dog likes her is definitely worthy of an honorable mention.
In conclusion, Dr. Heard wouldn’t be caught dead kissing up to you or wasting words to match what you want to hear and if you are looking for that kind of pampering then she is not the veterinarian for you. She is a quality person, of noble character who will share her passion for your pet’s health with intelligence, intuition and down to earth, solid honesty. We will never go to another veterinarian if we can help it and if you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to put your pet’s health in her capable hands, you too will need to look no further.

I have a very stubborn Bengal cat who refuses to be put into a carrier, therefor making vet visits stressful and challenging. I noticed my cat was acting unusual a few days ago, and wanted to get her checked out since her behavior was a little abnormal. I found Dr. Heard on Unilocal and based on the terrific reviews I decided to give her a try, and save myself and my cat the extra stress of going to the vet. I’m glad that I did. My cat isn’t an easy one to handle but both Dr. Heard and her assistant were patient and gentle with her, and somehow managed to settle her down enough to quickly exam her. It’s obvious she is a very intelligent and highly trained vet, who loves animals and really cares about the well-​being of her patients.
Making an appointment was easy and she is quick to return e-​mails. She thoroughly answered all my questions and concerns, and was easily accessible through e-​mail. I also found it comforting that she e-​mailed me a couple times after the appointment to follow-​up and make sure my cat was feeling better.
Her prices are just a little bit higher than other vets but not by much so I found it to be worth the extra few dollars to save on the stress and hassle. I highly recommend Dr. Heard, and am so glad I found such an amazing vet who is not only wonderful with my cats, but also conveniently comes to my home.

I found Dr. Heard on Unilocal after having my cat pee in his carrier while attempting to take him to the vet, and so glad that she and her assistant offer house calls. She has the confidence and calm of an experienced professional, and is both gentle and quick, which is often hard to find together. Also, she is very accessible when I have random questions, and has a great computerized system for reports and receipts. I hope Kenny will get over his fear of visiting the vet, but until then it’s such a relief that there are alternatives like this!

I absolutely thought they were great. They are available by email and respond quickly. They came right to my Apartment and were so friendly. They were great with my pup and very affordable prices. I highly recommend. She even sent a follow up email to check on my dog!

My 13 year old dog woke up with an eye infection, and I could not find any vet with an opening. After calling 8 or 9 clinics, I contacted Vet2uLA and spoke to Dr. Heard. While she couldn’t see us today, she discussed the dog’s problem and recommended a few more clinics to try. So, in a half hour, I’ll be taking my dog to one of the clinics she mentioned. How thoughtful and helpful is that! I am so appreciative.

Kitty is deathly terrified of the vet, so I decided to call up Dr. Heard to find out her prices. I was expecting a house call vet to charge exorbitantly but her prices are comparable. Making an appointment was easy-​peasy, the convenience and a stress free cat is a huge plus. She quoted me differently over the phone for a procedure and she was quick to point that out herself before charging me. I only remembered that there was a Unilocal deal when the bill was being tallied, but Dr. Heard and April were so kind as to patiently wait while I fumbled with my credit card to purchase it. Still trying to figure out Kitty’s mysterious malady and I’m still waiting on the test results. Dr. Heard seemed very knowledgable and I had a really great experience.

I’m still waiting for my refund. I could not use this service, because it did not apply for me when I call for appointment — but neither Unilocal nor the vet have credited my account. I’m contacting my credit card company.

Awesome. Got two kittens from the shelter and Dr Heard and her associate, April, came over to my house within 12 hours of me having emailed them. The cats loved them — and so did I. It was like having two good friends drop by who just happen to also be experts on your pets’ health. They brought all the supplies, medicines, etc — and emailed me all the info right away. To not have to pack them into a crate and then drive and then wait in a waiting room… A great experience.

Dr. Heard is an amazingly caring woman who truly cares for the wellbeing of your pet. I can not praise her more highly for her exemplary work and her heart.

Excellent care and attention to my very difficult pet. I would use her services every time. Very knowledgeable, punctual, and honest.

Dr. Karen Heard is an excellent vet — both she and her assistant April strike me as lovely people, too. My dog Lilly loves it when Dr. Heard and April visit. I like the fact that Lilly gets great medical care at home — really, what could be better for my dog?
I’m thrilled that Dr. Heard, a top veterinarian, makes house calls. It’s convenient for me – and it’s calming and pleasant for my dog. Now my dog and I both feel happy after we see the vet — no more stress.
At local vet offices in the past, diagnoses often seemed vague & unsatisfactory. No such problems, if you consult with Dr. Heard! She’s a great communicator, so I’m always satisfied after we discuss Lilly’s issues. Most importantly, Dr. Heard always knows the correct course of action to fix whatever ails Lilly. My dog is in great health, thanks to the fact that she has a superb vet.
I’m so pleased with the care Lilly has received from Dr. Heard. I can’t recommend her more highly. I think it’s important for pets and their owners to find the perfect vet, so I’m writing this review to spread the word: Dr. Karen Heard, and her assistant April, are the best.

The best vet ever, and comes to your home
Thank you

This vet is the best! Dr. Heard is an amazing doctor — she treated my cat for urinary problems and after much research and investigation, she determined it could be treated with a special diet and some modifications to his life style. She diagnosed him at the Santa Monica Shelter where I adopted him from, and where she volunteers her time for all their animal care. I truly believe she saved his life! He has been happy and thriving ever since!
The other great thing is that she makes home visits, even on weekends, and on last minute notice. Dr. Heard is very committed to the health and well being of our pet!

RELIEF AND APPRECIATION! My cat Mitchell had a nasty ear infection in his right ear. It is so stressful trying to get him into the pet carrier to get to the vet. So, when I found Dr. Heard’s card, I emailed and had a response within an hour! Fast turn-​around. We settled on a date and time but I was curious how they were going to do all the normal vet stuff out of my home.
Well, today Dr. Heard and April arrived like a slick military operation – full gear, including a scale to weigh Mitchell. He was in so much pain, they had to move him into the bathroom (smaller enclosed space) so he wouldn’t be able to make a run for it.
They cleaned his ear and administered shots, including the vaccinations he needed to bring him up to date. At the end of the appointment my credit card was swiped and I had his ear drop medication handed to me with full instructions. Fast, easy, efficient and so compassionate and kind. I’m totally sold!
Thanks Dr Heard and April – You both ROCK and I appreciate the gentle way you took care of Mr. Mitchell!

As a volunteer, I met Dr. Heard at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter where she volunteers her services once a week, which is just amazing! That alone says a lot about her.
Nevertheless, I solicited Dr. Heard services on my own when I was at my absolute end in my frustration over the health of one of my three cats. Since kitten hood, my red tabby has been sickly, and no vet could give me answers; they would send me home still worried, and at a loss of what to do for my boy Popeye. What’s worse, the sight of cat carriers stressed my 2 Torties out to the point where they would literally make themselves sick. Anyhow, one Saturday, I awoke to vomit all over the house, and I called Dr. Heard immediately. Despite it being a weekend, and last minute, she was at my home within a couple of hours. She took her time during my cat’s exams and managed to not only give me a diagnosis, but she put all my three cats on an appropriate diet. I appreciate that she believes in lifestyle changes first before pushing meds and expensive testing. This vet and her very bright tech April are the real deal! Not only is Dr. Heard brilliant at what she does, it is very clear that she is all about the animals, and less about the size of her wallet. She gives her patients charming bed side manner and that personalized care that is sadly not very common. My cats are happy now, they have put on weight, I am finally stress free… at least when it comes to my furry beasts that is ;)

Dr. Heard is an awesome vet for cats. I’m sure she is good with dogs too but I don’t have a dog so I can’t really comment there. She has taken care of my two cats over the years until the eldest finally succombed to old age and a long term illness. She helped manage his odd and difficult personality… yes, «Big» was quite hard to get along with, but she managed not to hold it against him and was incredibly compassionate and understanding of my hard to handle companion. Now «Little», who never really enjoyed the visits to the office has had his first home visit now that Dr. Heard has her mobile business up and running. Dr. Heard and April her assistant do their best to make the appointment as thorough but fast and painless as possible. When I heard she left, I was so glad I could still find her. She makes me confident that my pet will get the best treatment possible.

Dr. Karen Heard has been my vet even longer than I can remember. It’s closer to twenty years. I just can’t remember how long I was at each of her previous offices. She has taken care of many of my pups that are here now and are no longer with me. That’s how loyal I am to her and how happy I am she finally has her own business.
I have more than two pups in my home and the stress of taking them into the vet days are now over.
Why do I like Dr. Heard so much? Because she just tells me like it is and keeps it simple. Sometimes doctor talk and lingo can get a little too fancy for me.
If she is not the expert in the problem, then she suggests a doctor who is, they work together and that is that.
Is a mobile vet a luxury? Not to me. It is now super convenient and Dr. Karen Heard IS my vet. She is the best and I trust her with my pets and always recommend her. I will not go anywhere else.
OH! and I can’t forget to mention how great her tech, April Kelly is! A wonderful team. They love their work, the animals and I love seeing them in my home. The dogs checking them out. How my dogs can sit and watch or go outside. Very different than the scary vet and all the crazy smells and scared dogs they react. Really cool and a great change.