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Ventura pet parents: advanced vet care in Encino, about an hour east.

Encino Pet Hospital & Emergency is an animal hospital in Encino, in Los Angeles County, not in Ventura. Ventura families drive about 50 to 60 minutes east to us for CT scans, ultrasound, specialty surgery consultations and same-day urgent visits. Call ahead and we’ll be ready when you arrive.

Book a visit Call (818) 922-2209
7:30 to 7:30
Open daily, holidays included
Where we are

First, a clear picture of where we are.

We want to be upfront: we are not a Ventura clinic. We are at 17324 Ventura Blvd in Encino, in the San Fernando Valley.

The name of our street can be confusing when you search from Ventura, so please double check the address before you set out. From Midtown, Pierpont or East Ventura, take the Ventura Freeway east for about 50 to 60 minutes, traffic permitting. Free parking is behind the building.

For routine care, a vet close to home is usually the easiest choice. Ventura families come to us when they want advanced diagnostics, a second opinion or a surgery consultation, and are happy to drive for it.

Advanced care

What Ventura pets come to us for.

Most of the Ventura families we see are looking for answers that take more than a standard exam.

We offer a pet CT scan for complex cases, like nasal and sinus disease, ear disease, complex fractures, and chest and abdominal studies such as cancer staging. Our ultrasound and X-ray studies are read by a board-certified veterinary radiologist. We can also arrange endoscopy and start surgical planning with a specialty surgery consultation.

  • ✓Same-day urgent visits and walk-ins, 7 days a week
  • ✓Lab work with many results in under an hour
  • ✓Surgery including abdominal exploratory, foreign body removal, splenectomy and gastropexy
  • ✓Daytime hospitalization for fluids, monitoring and treatment
  • ✓Care for problems like breathing trouble, pancreatitis and lethargy
About critical care

Searching for a critical care vet in Ventura? Here’s how we fit.

We care for seriously ill pets during the day, but we are not a 24-hour hospital, and we won’t pretend to be.

We are open 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, every day including holidays. If your pet needs fluids, medication and close monitoring while we are open, our team handles it and will explain the plan for the evening before we close.

For a true emergency, distance matters. If your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed or is in severe pain, go to the closest open emergency hospital rather than driving an hour. After 7:30 PM, the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital is the right call. Our emergency page and symptoms guide can help you judge urgency.

Coming from another direction? See our Santa Clarita and Woodland Hills pages.

Common Questions

Ventura Pet Parent FAQ.

Is Encino Pet Hospital located in Ventura?
No. We are in Encino, in Los Angeles County, at 17324 Ventura Blvd. From Ventura, it is about 50 to 60 minutes east on the Ventura Freeway, traffic permitting.
Why would a Ventura pet parent drive to Encino?
Ventura families usually come to us for advanced care, such as CT scans, ultrasound read by a board-certified veterinary radiologist, specialty surgery consultations and second opinions. For routine care, a vet near home is often easier.
Do you offer critical care or 24-hour care?
We treat seriously ill pets during our open hours, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM every day, but we are not a 24-hour hospital. After 7:30 PM, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet cannot wait.
Can I get a CT scan for my pet if I live in Ventura?
Yes. We offer CT imaging for dogs and cats. Call (818) 922-2209 before you drive so our team can review your pet's history and explain how to prepare.
What should I do in a true emergency in Ventura?
Go to the closest open emergency hospital right away rather than making a long drive. Trouble breathing, collapse and severe pain need immediate care, and every minute counts.

Ventura pet needs more answers?

Call before you head east and we’ll be ready for you.

Book a visit(818) 922-2209