VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is a specialty and emergency animal hospital located in the west San Fernando Valley area of Southern California, just northwest of Los Angeles.
At VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley (VCA VSV), we offer emergency, critical and urgent care for dogs and cats, as well as internal medicine, oncology and surgery services. We work closely with local veterinarians to provide comprehensive, specialty-level veterinary care for pets. Our veterinarians and board certified specialists are dedicated to providing you and your pet with the same level of skilled, compassionate care they insist on for their own pets.
We look forward to serving you, your pet. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your dog or cat, the better we can provide them with the best possible advanced care. In fact, when you come in, you will see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We will give you and your pet all the time you need and never rush through an exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care, which is so important to your pet's long-term health.
In every case, you will be served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards. Their knowledge of the latest veterinary medicines and procedures ensures that all our pet patients get the best in prevention and healing methods.
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Visit The Pet Loss Support PageLionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.
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