🚨 Emergency Care available — Call (818) 922-2209
Get In Touch

We're here when your pet needs us.

Call us, request an appointment online, or stop by our hospital on Ventura Blvd. We answer every call personally — no phone trees, no hold music. Open 7 days a week with same-day urgent appointments available.

Request an appointment

Pick a time that works for you. For same-day or urgent issues, please call #(818) 922-2209.

Easy to find.

On Ventura Blvd between Louise & Balboa, just south of the 101.

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From the 101 Freeway
Exit Balboa Blvd, head south, turn right on Ventura Blvd. We're three blocks down on the right.
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Parking
Free dedicated parking lot behind the building. Enter via the alley off Louise Ave.
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Public transit
Metro Line 150 stops at Ventura & Louise — one minute walk to our front door.
Common Questions

Before you reach out.

Quick answers to the things people ask us most often. Don't see what you need? Just call.

How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most wellness visits can be booked within 1–3 days. Sick pets are usually seen the same day if you call before noon. For emergencies, walk in or call ahead — we always make room for urgent cases during open hours.
Do I need to be an existing patient to book?
Not at all — we're always welcoming new families. New patient appointments take about 45 minutes (vs. 30 for established patients) so we can get to know you and your pet properly. We'll request prior records once you book.
What's the best way to send records or photos?
Email Encinopetemergency@gmail.com with your pet's name in the subject. Existing patients can also message us through the Encino Pet Hospital app for HIPAA-compatible photo and chart sharing.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes — we never turn away an emergency. For non-urgent visits, calling ahead means you won't wait. We block out same-day appointments every day specifically for sick pets.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept all major pet insurance carriers — Trupanion, Healthy Paws, Nationwide, ASPCA, MetLife, and more. We process claims for you on the spot. Payment is due at the time of service and we'll handle the reimbursement paperwork.
Can I tour the hospital before booking?
Absolutely. We love showing families around. Call us to set up a brief 15-minute tour — we'll show you our exam rooms, surgery suite, separate cat ward, and the boarding side. Tours work best Tuesday–Thursday afternoons.
On Your Phone

Your pet's chart,
in your pocket.

Chat with our team, book visits, view records, and refill prescriptions — designed for the 11 PM "is this normal?" moments.

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Chat with a vet

Message our team photos and questions. We'll tell you if it's an appointment or something to monitor.

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Book in 30 seconds

See live availability across our doctors. Cancel or reschedule with a tap.

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Records, refills & selfies

Full medical history, vaccine certificates, one-tap prescription refills — and a place for your pet's photos too.

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When in doubt, call us.

One phone call. We'll listen, we'll prepare, and we'll be ready the moment you arrive.