Super caring and amazing staff. Doctor is amazing and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend bringing your fur babies to Brighter Veterinary Center! read more

Brought my dog in recently for an exam and imaging. The staff was friendly and the process was overall smooth. The doctor took time to explain findings and next steps, which I appreciated. The clinic itself was clean and didn't have that strong vet smell, which I think helped a lot because my dog wasn't even scared during the visit. Pricing was discussed upfront and they were able to fit us in quickly, which helped given the situation. My dog was handled with care throughout. Overall, a good experience and I'd consider coming back depending on future needs. read more

Friendly staff and much appreciated convenience of location to my home. Good hours, available for emergency walk-ins and open on Saturdays.

Brought my puppy here for her first wellness visit and had such amazing experience! From the moment I called to make an appointment I was met with amazing customer service. We walked in we were greeted right away and helped out! We got seen almost initially making this whole experience so fast and easy. The nurses and doctors are so friendly and comforting! I was actually recommended to come by my sister and I'm glad I listened to her, this will definitely be my permanent vet office! Thanks again to all the staff for amazing service and friendly faces! read more

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My Dalmatian had an ear infection and Brighter did an amazing job of taking care of my dog, especially because she is deaf they were gentle with her since she is very apprehensive. They did a good job of explaining all expenses and treatments. Facility is very clean and calm environment. read more

Brighter Veterinary Center - Veterinarians Near Me - Northridge, California

Yoshi was treated so well. The center has great supporting staff. I really appreciated the f/u on his care. read more

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Been taking my cat to brighter for a while and love the staff here. Everyone is super nice and friendly, and the vet + vet techs seem very knowledgeable and genuinely wanting to help out everytime. read more

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I couldn't be happier with their services , not only once but twice the staff has been so knowledgeable very sweet and compassionate thank you so much Cassandra and Caroline ! read more

We brought our 2 cats here, great experience, very experienced personnel, defenetly will be our vet clinic to come to. Super happy with our visit here read more

The staff was attentive and provided very helpful recommendations. We will be following their treatment plan, especially as we have a very young puppy we rescued from a shelter. We're glad to have found them! read more

I was recommended to this location by my former veterinarian. It was the best decision I've made. The staff are always friendly & respond quickly. My dog Hope has been taken well care of by Dr. Chang Min Ock. He knows what treatments are best for my dog. I have always been pleased coming here & my dog too. read more

It's close and convenient. Expensive. But I think all vets are. I would give it 4 stars but I know that makes or breaks s business these days. Unless I find a reason to go further, I'm sticking to this veterinary practice. read more

Staff is very friendly and informative. Amazing quick service. Made our dog feel very comfortable. Will bring my pets here again. read more

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Brighter Veterinary Clinic is a great place to take any animal. Their fast and efficient service is outstanding, and they have such a warming presence. My dog loves them and is very happy to be a patient of theirs. Highly recommend:) read more

This place is amazing. Great service and always willing to answer all your questions. Highly recommend!

Dr is very knowledgeable. Staff is friendly. It's expensive but what isn't? Par for the course these days.

We were accommodated right away,as we are very worried bout our dog Rollo, the facility is clean and we are assisted right away.I will surely recommend this Veterinary Clinic.tp our friends that has dogs read more

My family had a great experience with Dr. Ock! Our puppy needed FHO surgery and he and his staff took care of her every step of the way. The prices were very fair and she is recovering extremely well. read more

My dog and I found a new vet care after moving to SFV. The place is large enough to accommodate other furry pals. Space is bright, clean, and doesn't smell like a vet clinic. This is located in a mall, and parking is shared with other businesses. I guess the price for a check-up, blood work is pretty close to what I used to pay for in South Pasadena. Getting an appointment was very easy. You have to call and speak with someone. They do have an IG account, but you do have to call when scheduling an appointment. Staff and Dr. Chang were friendly enough. read more

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My wife brought her son's dog that we are dog sitting into this vet to check out an issue with blood spots after urinating. After an exam, they suggested that he had a UTI so they gave him antibiotics in shot form, as well as prescribed oral antibiotics. They took x-rays to see if he had crystalline in his bladder, which would cause the blood when in his urine according to them. They also took blood samples. They reported back to us after the test came back that he did not have a UTI and suggested that we continue with the antibiotics just in case. Two weeks later, I noticed several blood spots on the porch and found blood on the tip of his penis. I I called the vet to see if this was normal for this amount of time that had passed or if I needed to bring the dog in again. They said I needed to bring him in again. So I did and they examined him again, gave him more antibiotics shots and prescribed antibiotics, also prescription dog food for the crystalline in his bladder. He suggested an ultrasound because, as this doctor stated, an x-ray cannot tell them if he has crystalline in his bladder. Odd, that's what the x-ray was supposed to show, and now they want $650 for an ultrasound. Then why did you bill me for and take an x-ray in the first place. I did not opt for the ultrasound, stating that I needed to see what my wife wanted to do since it is her son's dog . I admit my own stupidity by allowing them to bill me to inject the dog with more antibiotics when they do not know what the issue is and they are just guessing. Now to the dog food. Since the dog food is prescription, you need a prescription from the vet to purchase it from Petco. The vet only sold me three cans the day of the examination. I was almost out of the food so I called the number to ask about a prescription as Petco informed us we had to do. An automated answering system tells you to leave a message, so I did, explaining that I needed a prescription to get more of this special dog food, and asked how much I should get since they never told me how long I needed to feed this prescription food to him, nor did they give any direction for his size on how much and how often, you have to Google that for yourself. They do not call you back, they text message as follows. Thank you for calling Brighter Veterinary Center! Sorry we missed your call. Please text us at this number or leave a voicemail and we will contact you as soon as we can. Obviously calling him back would not do any good since they do not answer. So I texted as follows. Was this the total amount that Dodger was to be fed, or do I need to purchase more and carry on feeding him this special dog food? I also attached a copy of the invoice with the dog food and quantity highlighted for them. This was their response hours later. Good afternoon! I will go ahead and leave a note for the doctor regarding Dodger's condition. Based on the information provided, he will most likely recommend scheduling a recheck examination so he can evaluate Dodger in person. However, I will first discuss this with the doctor and see what he recommends. As soon as I receive his guidance, I'll be sure to follow up with you. Thank you for your patience! So I drove down to the office to ask in person since there seem to be some kind of communication issue with texting. Initially, I was treated as if I was annoying the office staff while they were just sitting there with no patients in the office. They kept trying to look up the information on their computer and we're having trouble fining it. Eventually, one girl finally got frustrated and got up and went in the back to ask, as I had asked initially, to find out how long I needed to feed this special diet to the dog. While she was gone the other girl sat there for a little while and then said you will have to feed the dog this prescription dog food indefinitely. Indefinitely!? A special dog food for an issue you're not even sure of unless I come back and pay you $650 for an ultrasound you should've done in the first place instead of billing me for an x-ray that would not give you an answer? When I asked her where she got that information, she said the doctor gave me that information the day of the examination. I said, how did you know that when you weren't in the room and I was not given any written instructions only a receipt for my purchases and office visit bill. She said it's right here in the notes. I said the notes that were never given to me so I would understand how to treat the dog? She said they were just for them. At that point, I informed them that will never come to this veterinarian office again. In conclusion, if you want to take your pet to a veterinarian that will charge you a lot of money for test that won't show one way or the other what he is looking for and then guess at what might be wrong with your pet and charge you for things that he thinks might help. Then this is the place for you.. read more

Can't say enough good things about this office. They get you back quickly, very gentle with our Dog Daisy, and just so professional. I also feel like the Dr. Ock is giving an honest assessment ! Highly recommend this facility. read more

Super friendly staff, talented doctor, and quick fast appointments. Helps that they are open on Saturdays

We brought our two dogs in for a first time visit. Dr. Choi was very thorough and gentle with the dogs who were anxious and nervous. Caroline was very sweet with the dogs as well as she took them back to get their vaccines and nails trimmed. Sylvia was very friendly and thorough at the front desk. We will definitely be back. read more

Dr Ock is very knowledgeable and honest. His staff is always kind and compassionate! They've always taken great care of our dogs. Highly recommend! read more

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Highly recommend this vet clinic. They were amazing. The front office greets you with a smile. They answer all the questions you may have. I have been bringing my pet cat since he was a tiny kitten. I feel safe and comfortable bringing my cat. You wont be disappointed. read more

I am beyond flabbergasted with Brighter Veterinary Center. The lack of accountability, customer service, and transparency is just unbelievable. I took my boyfriend's cat to ultimately receive an antibiotic shot and topical cream at a clinic for a second opinion on Mymy's paw as it has been about 1 month post-op closing up his open wound.. For the past 6 months he has been gnawing at his paw and it turns out that he has basal cell carcinoma in his paw/leg that has also possibly spread to his shoulder area. This was diagnosed with the prior vet clinic and clearly communicated to BVT. I also purchased what was recommended, which was a cat cone to prevent him from licking/biting his paw and eventually lick the plastic cone versus his soft cone which appears to have degraded due to his incessant licking over the past 4 months. The tech or assistant placed the cone on Mymy and asked me if the plastic cone was long enough. I was absolutely floored because one would think a tech who works with animals should know the different lengths of cones and what each length would prevent certain actions. Being the consumer who paid $220 for the visit, the cream, antibiotic shot and the cone, shouldn't be expected to know this information. Up to this 6 month challenge, 4 of the months, soft collars have only been used. I have attached pictures for reference. By the way, this same tech/assistant, a week later, refused to disclose her name when I told her I would be writing a review about the situation. So the issue I'm writing this review about is that Mymy did end up bypassing the cone and gnawed a great amount on his paw. As you can see in the pictures I have included, the date of service was last Friday and by the next morning on Saturday (at 7:57 am), a good portion on the proximal end of his paw pad was gnawed on. Picture has been included. I was so irate bc this was the exact situation that ended up requiring Mymy to have a surgery to close up the area. To make matters worse, the vet clinic refused to ultimately refund the cat cone that wasn't long enough to prevent my cat from gnawing at his paw. The sheer ignorance of the worker who refused to provide her name is unbelievable and ultimately the whole experience is a complete slap to the face to refuse refunding the cat cone after their clear lack of medical knowledge to prevent further damage to Mymy's paw. I believe that the owner or main vet on the premises just took over the practice. He was a traveling vet prior to taking over. That would have been great to have known because then I would have chosen another vet clinic... I felt even more duped bc the reason why I chose this clinic over others was due to it's high ratings. I overheard the information while I waited in the lobby. Which by the way, the staff eventually sent me to Room 4 to be told that they will be refusing to refund the cat cone. Guess they didn't want the others in the lobby to hear the conversation, especially since this could have been completely prevented if the right sized cone was placed on the cat. I will also add that it was my complete surprise that they didn't refund despite being told that I was going to write a review about the situation. The lady who refused to provide her name, unprofessionally raised her voice and stated, "Go write your review" and stormed out. Again this was the lady who mistakenly placed the cone that was too short for the cat. Shame on you... I wonder if the practice is cutting financial corners to the point of hiring workers who are not trained in a legal way. Perhaps assistants do not need prior training... I am not aware of any of the credentials that are needed for an assistant to be working in a medical office. Just unbelievable... if I was that worker and I made that mistake... I would have paid out of my own pocket to make up to a financially struggling couple who is struggling all together, especially after a near $2,000 surgery for Mymy's paw. To make matters worse, my boyfriend had gone to switch out the cat cone for a slightly larger one (10 to 12.5 cm) as I was told that if it was too short to exchange the shorter for a larger one. Because he forgot to bring the cat cone, he purchased a second one, and now we have two cones (the second one we never even used) that they will not refund.. let alone the original one. So frustrating. Never will I go to this clinic... read more

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The staff was very professional and pleasant, but the veterinarian, Dr. Ock had terrible manners, was so rude. I brought my dog for a wellness exam and he started criticizing our care, telling me all that he was missing, which is fine that's why I brought him in. Had he said, I suggest you get this and that, I absolutely would have done it, but he kept scolding me about what my dog was missing. I was there to bring him up to date on blood work, shots, etc... Anyway, I have an appointment somewhere else and will never return to this place. read more

My dog need to have ACL surgery and they were phenomenal. She also had the laser treatment after and they were great with all of her follow up appointments. read more

Very friendly staff and smart doctor! We did a full panel test before proceeding forward with any treatments.

Clean facility with no foul odors. Prices are reasonable and good availability. Nice that they offer specialty services on top of general wellness. read more

Staff is quick to help and thorough making sure you understand every step of the process. Safe to say the staff are amazing here. Treated my dog with much kindness. Pricing is fair. read more

The staff is great! Always nice and so accommodating! So glad I found them to take care of my kitty

The team up front were really nice and welcoming. They made sure we got all the information we needed thank you Cassandra and Carolyn!

The Dr. was very knowledgeable and thorough! Exam room was clean and staff was helpful as well. Looking forward to coming back for our yearly check ups. read more

I can't say enough great things about Brighter Veterinary Center! My dog, Clifford, unfortunately tore a ligament or two while playing, and needed an extensive TPLO surgery. When I first asked my primary vet if they performed this type of surgery, they let me know they didn't--but they highly recommended Dr. Ock at Brighter Veterinary Center due to his expertise in orthopedic procedures. Initially, I went to another specialist that a relative recommended, but I was completely shocked when they quoted me $9,000-$11,000 for the procedure! I knew it would be pricey, but that was beyond what I expected, even with Pet Insurance I felt that was a bit much. That's when I did some research and reached out to Brighter Veterinary Center. From the start, they were incredibly accommodating--I was able to get an appointment quickly, and after some X-rays and diagnostic maneuvers, they confirmed that Clifford's right CCL was torn and needed surgery. I'm so glad I got a second opinion because not only was the care exceptional, but the pricing was also far more reasonable. Scheduling Clifford's surgery was smooth, and the entire staff--from the front desk team (Cassandra, Louie, and others) to the techs (Jack and more) to Dr. Ock himself--made the process as stress-free as possible. What really sets this place apart is that they also offer rehabilitation services. I've scheduled Clifford for red-light laser therapy, which helps with pain management, inflammation reduction, and wound healing--so I'm hopeful this will speed up his recovery and keep him comfortable. Clifford still has bi-weekly check-ups to ensure the TPLO plates and screws are in place, and every visit has been a positive experience. The team is always welcoming, and Dr. Ock is incredibly transparent and informative, taking the time to explain everything and walk me through Clifford's treatment options. Even though I'm a newer patient here, I can wholeheartedly recommend Brighter Veterinary Center. They are professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable, and they genuinely care about your pets. If you're looking for a vet that provides top-tier care without outrageous pricing, this is the place to go! read more

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Happy with this Vet Center! Staff is friendly. Place is very clean! Have been bringing Yoda here for a year now. read more

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I brought my 8 week old yorkie puppy to Brighter. I was really nervous because I really wanted to find a great vet for my baby. The staff her was so nice. Dr Ock listened to my concerns and discussed them with me thoroughly. And they were so gentle with my little girl. The facility is also nice and clean! Definitely recommend. read more

Scheduled a same-day appointment and were able to get our boy treated right away. Such a nice, clean vet office with truly kind and caring staff. read more

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Dr. Ock is very knowledgeable and thorough. I appreciate his passion to treat my cats with the right treatments. He has saved my kitties not only with their constipation but also is knowledgeable about various options of supplementation such as pro-biotic and other support methods and isn't interested in just medicating your pet as a first go to. I appreciate his dedication to finding the root of the problem and will continue going here. read more

We really appreciate the warm, friendly staff and the fair pricing. So happy that we found this place.