Veterinary Clinics
5853 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, Central
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Veterinary clinic in Central, Los Angeles
L.A. Pet Clinic is a veterinary clinic located at 5853 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles.
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Hours checked 8 Oct 2026 · source
pawenn summary of 8 Google reviews from October 2025 – October 2026
Client impressions of the veterinarians and clinic personnel vary significantly. Multiple pet owners express deep gratitude to Dr. Reina and the nursing team for their compassionate and supportive demeanor during critical visits. In contrast, several reviewers describe frustrating encounters at the front desk, citing bitter communication, cold customer service, and an indifferent attitude during stressful situations.
Reviews reflect contrasting medical outcomes for surgical interventions and procedures. Several pet owners credit the team with performing life-saving emergency surgeries and successfully repairing fractures and hernias. However, other clients share serious grievances, including an unexplained pet loss during an overnight stay and persistent post-operative behavioral changes that left owners distressed.
Pet handling receives divided opinions from visiting pet parents. Satisfied reviewers report that their dogs and cats were treated like family, receiving attentive and affectionate handling throughout their appointments. Conversely, dissatisfied clients felt the staff showed a lack of genuine empathy toward vulnerable pets, cautioning that patients staying overnight were left without continuous bedside monitoring.
Yes, reviewers note that the veterinary team successfully performed emergency surgical procedures, including repairing fractures and addressing hernias.
According to a reviewer, the facility does not provide continuous 24-hour on-site monitoring for pets kept overnight.
Yes, clients mention that the clinic offered flexible support and subsidized surgical care when other veterinary hospitals were unaffordable.
Multiple reviewers observe that the building is older and unadorned, advising visitors that the clinic focuses on low-cost care rather than updated decor.
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