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    Big Tujunga Veterinary Hospital

    3.5 (127 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Ryan H.

    Amazing service every time. They saved my puppy at birth and over the last 6 years always on top of everything. Clean and kind. Gentle with the animals and will give a step care program for them. Amazing!! My Dog is alive cause of them

    My boy Dixon!!
    Annie R.

    We love Big Tujunga!! They literally saved my cat's life when we were ordered to evacuate due to the Eaton fire. My cat is 14 and was frightened and they took him in as a boarder. I was beside myself. Very caring staff. We were so grateful and thankful. Luckily we were able to return home the next day. Thank you!!

    liz t.

    Front desk personnel's not competent when giving an estimate & not willing to take responsibility for their error. Blanca called & gave me an estimate of $1,000. Upon getting an itemized receipt total charge to my card was $1,791, more like $2,000 estimate. Significant difference. The only option was to refund the full amount or move forward with the full amount. Not only did they refuse to find a solution but now I have to put my dog through additional stress finding another vet and running multiple test. On top of this, my dogs nails were trimmed extremely short causing her to bleed. Never once did I receive an apology for this. They say they care for your pets but clearly they've proven it's all business with them. Avoid this place if you can!

    Our baby girl recovering well from her scratched Cornea. Thanks Dr. Edward!
    April T.

    Our baby girl woke up with an extremely swollen eye last Monday morning and we were turned away from 2 other Vet hospitals in the area. BTVH was nice enough to squeeze us in as a walk in on a very busy day for them, which we were extremely grateful for. They kept her from 8:30a until about 4pm. I thought that was a long time for an eye exam and it made me a little uneasy, as I have major trust issues with animal hospitals from having worked in one for many years. I did however get to speak with a pleasant lady named Ana who instantly made me feel better and allowed me to ask my questions and express my concerns. She was very informative and reassuring. I also got a couple follow up calls from a Dr. Edward who was INCREDIBLY friendly and also reassuring. We are new to the area, but I think we've found our new Vet for both our girls.

    Briana N.

    A vet that will actually care for your pet in need! They are very friendly. Slight wait at drop off but if that's the worst of what you have to deal with during Covid I will take it. Very tentative. Treated our dog who ripped out her toe nail rite away. Even added some cute hearts on her bandage. They also checked in to see how she was doing.

    She broke a nail even their bandages express the love they have for their furry patients.

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    Holistika Veterinary

    Holistika Veterinary

    (41 reviews)

    Our dog has been battling IBD since we adopted him in 2020. After his last flare up, we became…read morefrustrated with the regular commercial vet just constantly recommending harsh steroids - these are making him lose his hair and are not great for his skin and liver. We came here to look for more natural alternatives and met with Dr. Chau. In the short session we had today, we learned about options and recommendations we haven't heard before (herbs, additional tests, and many other potential solutions we can look into). We left feeling more optimistic about potential natural solutions for our fur baby. Our pup is aggressive and bit one of the techs during the saliva sampling - we were absolutely mortified and felt so terrible but the whole staff was so understanding. Everyone there is so sweet and we look forward to the partnership to find a long term solution for our dog. We left with Chinese herbs to help with his severe skin allergies so I'm excited to see if these help him out in the next few weeks! We will also have a follow up consultation once his food allergy test results come back (it's about a 2-3 week lead time).

    I established care with Holistika Veterinary Clinic in 2024 with one of my cats (I have two)…read more During my first visit I spent over $1,000 on consultation and services. Because of the cost, I needed some time before bringing my second cat in. During that time my second cat had a medical emergency -- a urinary blockage. I rushed him to the emergency vet, where the bill escalated quickly since everything was out of pocket. The emergency vet suggested that to save money, they could give me my cat's urine sample so my regular vet could run the lab tests instead of running them at the emergency hospital. I immediately called Holistika Vet because they were the only veterinarian I had an established relationship with. I was extremely distressed and crying because the emergency vet had told me there was a 50% chance my cat might not survive and that follow-up with my regular vet would be important. The receptionist told me it was their policy that they could not see my second cat because he had never been examined there before. I explained that I understood the policy but asked if they could at least run the urine tests (which I would pay for) to help us understand what caused the blockage. Unfortunately, I was told they could not do that either and that the tests would have to be done at the emergency hospital. The conversation felt very cold and unsympathetic during a moment that was extremely frightening for me as a pet owner. Fast forward to February 2026 -- I scheduled an appointment for both of my cats. A few days before the appointment I received an email canceling it, stating they would no longer see my pets because I had given attitude to the receptionist during the emergency call months earlier. I went in person to speak with management to explain the situation and my perspective. I was told they had no record of the conversation but were still refusing future care. For me, the most disappointing part of this experience was the lack of compassion during a very serious emergency and the refusal to even run a test that could have helped guide my cat's care. Thankfully, I have since found another holistic veterinarian in Glendale, California who has been incredibly supportive.

    Hillcrest Pet Hospital - Mocha con su primer físico y vacunas

    Hillcrest Pet Hospital

    (123 reviews)

    I can't say enough good things about Hillcrest Pet Hospital. I recently brought my dog Maddie in,…read moreand everyone was so kind and caring and took care of her right away. About ten months ago, I also brought my puppy here after taking her to another vet where things felt pretty hopeless. She was extremely sick, and the team at Hillcrest immediately stepped in and took amazing care of her. I truly believe they helped save her life. Even with the little things, the kindness, compassion, and energy of the entire staff really stand out. I will say they aren't the least expensive, and veterinary care here can be costly, but the level of care we've received has been exceptional. Definitely five stars from me and my girls.

    This was June of 2025. I had just moved into the area & was looking to find a new veterinarian for…read moremy dog. Unfortunately, we went in sooner than expected for a small emergency. My dog has formed a small lump in between one of his paws & it was leaking puss. I went ahead & called Hillcrest & the receptionist was able to get me an appointment for the next day instead of having me come in as urgent. Once I was with the vet, they looked at his paw & concluded that this might have been caused by a fox tail. I tried to explain that I didn't believe that was the case since I had not walked my dog around the neighborhood yet nor were there any foxtails by my home. They were pretty convinced this was still the case despite me mentioning maybe an ingrown hair or some other cause. The vet didn't really listen to my opinion & instead recommended my dog either be given medication or go under the knife. Personally, recommending surgery was a ridiculous suggestion in my opinion. It felt scummy. I went with medication, bandaging & cleaning his wound. It totaled to about $403. In the end, the bandaging they did on my dog gave him a new wound that required me to take him to a different vet 2 weeks later. Turns out, the initial lump was just a symptom of my dog having allergies! Condensed Version: -Staff: Super friendly & accommodating. -Veterinarian: They could do better in listening to the owner, especially before jumping to surgery. -Location: Parking in the area was terrible. -Price: Expensive, $403, they kept insisting I buy certain things despite me saying I already had something similar. -Overall Impression: I appreciate the staff willing to accommodate us at the last minute. However, my dog developed a NEW wound due to their bandaging so I had to take him to a different vet. Recommending surgery was a big red flag to me, turns out, it was just allergies! I would have a hard time returning back in the future.

    Gemcore Veterinary Services

    Gemcore Veterinary Services

    (510 reviews)

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    On December 1, 2025, my pup looked at me, and I knew it was time. Our family had called upon Dr…read more Gonzalez before, so there was no question in my mind who to call again. Unlike our previous experience where we were able to book ahead of time and plan for our pup's passing, this was a circumstance where our baby needed immediate services -- his body was failing. Once I saw our senior 13-yr old pup was telling me it was okay, I called Dr. Gonzalez at 7pm. She was at our home by 10pm. Our pup had been sick for several years, and in that last week, our primary vet had already told us his health was declining, so we at least knew the end was near. And I had already mentally prepared to be strong and let him go when he needed to -- so I had Dr. Gonzalez's number on hand. We live in an apartment building, so we reserved a spot for her in our lot as close as possible to an exit. She came upstairs to our home, and she had brought all her equipment. I had already imagined how I wanted this experience to go for my once in a lifetime soul pup. I sat on his favorite place on the sofa, and I had him in my lap. Dr. Gonzalez gave me a pee pad to wrap around him within the blanket understanding there could be an accident in the process as his body released his spirit. I had a candle lit. I had soft music playing. We had low lighting on to honor what was about to happen. Dr. Gonzalez was also super accommodating to our 2nd puppy who was curious about her and wondering what was happening to his big brother. She didn't shoo him away -- she invited us to keep the puppy around so he can know his big brother was about to pass on. She gave us time to speak to Nuxx, love on him, and then let him go. Then, it finally happened. And Dr. Gonzalez stepped out of our apartment for awhile, giving our little family time to grieve, sob, and hold our baby close. Our puppy sniffed him too and said his goodbyes. Then she came back, and she asked us if we wanted to be the ones to carry him out or she was happy to do so. My husband carried him, myself and our puppy followed along -- felt like a procession down our apartment hallway. We got to Dr. Gonzalez's car, and we gently placed our baby's body in her car, and said our goodbyes again. Then...it was done. Throughout the experience, Dr. Gonzalez was so incredibly supportive, gentle, understanding, and patient. What else can you ask for when such a heartbreaking thing is occurring? When a spirit is literally fading in your arms? I am still not over losing him, but at least I know we gave him the most peaceful send-off we could: in his own home, in our arms, surrounded by so much love. If / when we need to go through again, I will continue to call on Dr. Gonzalez. RIP Nuxx.

    We are grateful to Dr. Gonzales at Gemcore for helping us through one of the most difficult moments…read morewe have ever experienced. Dr. Gonzales was professional, compassionate, and helpful. She took the time to explain the euthanasia process clearly and gently, answered all of our questions, and helped us understand what to expect. Having someone so patient and caring with us during such an emotional time meant a great deal.

    Big Tujunga Veterinary Hospital - vet - Updated September 2026

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