If you're going to go to this vet, see Dr Barrera. He is completely competent, caring, and funny. He has the clients best interest at heart and really extends kindness to all who he sees. Victor is the best tech, super knowledgeable about everything and such a good heart. Always ask to speak to Mercy. She will treat you like family and always has a smile. I've seen her go above and beyond. If you happen to stumble across Dr Choi on a day she is pretty great too. read more

I really liked Dr. Barrera, super caring vet. Helped with a dog I was pet sitting whose nail was split in half. He doesn't over charge, he is passionate about the health of animals. Hours are amazing! I recommend him. The facility is pretty clean, an older building... Would certainly come again :) read more

We all understand that this is a first come, first serve basis office, all walk-ins, no appointments taken. So it really sucks to be told to come back in 2 hours or so because they're too busy, they're all going out for lunch, office doors are gonna be closed & locked, finding another parking will suck if you leave. And to top it all off, speak to the rudest front lady/receptionist who looks like she's not happy with her job at all. I suggest you just quit and find a job that doesn't require you to be friendly and nice to people. I must say though that the Doctor himself and the 2 male assistants were really nice and friendly which compensated all else negative about this vet clinic. read more

I came to this Vet because I was getting mixed reviews it was either they loved this place or they hated it. I figured since it was pretty close to where I lived I would try it. Just to get an opinion of my doggie Mia. It was my first time and immediately felt welcomed. The two ladies in the front were very sweet and helped me immediately. Basically my dog had a neurogical issue and had to put down. The vet was very nice and very informative at what he was doing. It was sad to see my Mia go but she is at a better place. When I do decide to have another dog I will def. be taking her to this vet :) read more

The doctors are fine, but the front desk staff lacks human skills and customer service experience. Front desk staff always!!!! gives me attitude, talks down to me when i have any questions, and contradicts me. on top of them they are not knowledgeable at all. i would return for the doctors only if they had new people working in the front. read more

Great service and quick if you come not at rush hour! Very gentle with my little chihuahua!!

First visit here after many years of taking my animals to Gateway, since they have sadly sold out to VCA. I came here specifically for Dr Przekop whom I had tracked down after he had been my rescue cat's doctor for years at the previous office. The wait was kind of long but well worth it. I highly recommend Przekop as a vet. He will look into anything you ask him to in the exam and not scare you into an upsell of services you don't need like so many other vets like to do. You can tell by the way he handles the animal that he's very good. It was also affordable for the physical and the booster shots here. 5 stars for the doctor, but minus one star overall for the extra long wait and the cleanliness of the place was not so good. I feel like they need to hire better cleaning professionals and get the place scrubbed down walls to floor every so often. I know a good one for the job if they are interested. read more

ive had pets my entire life and along with that comes vet visits. It's a fact of pet ownership. There are so many clinics out there that try to sell you so hard you'd think you were buying a time share. Not so at this place. From the minute you get in they are so clearly here for the animals. They also understand the angst an owner goes through when their best friend is sick or injured and treat you accordingly. This is my second time bringing a pet here. My 11 yr old tuxedo cat, Huckleberry. They were so gentle and understanding. Even helped us find ways to pay for it. Prices are EXTREMELY competitive. For X ray and 2 shots it was $233. Free Exam fee for first time since last time.it was my girlfriend's cat and this one is mine. THATS how understanding they are. I HIGHLY recommend this clinic!!! Oh! and they are open til 10pm with no "after hours" fees that others charge. read more

having seen this review, both the staff & manager reached out to me to try to amend the horrible service i received from the doctor. of course nothing can bring back my dead cat but i greatly appreciate the olive branch. i was refunded the $ for the cat that died. they also told me that the vet that had been treating my sick kittens has since been let go from the echo park vet hospital. so i will try them again & hopefully the new doctor will be both competent and compassionate. read more

They PREYED upon my cousin's emotions in order to charge more money! Plain and simple! We share a cat, and our cat had an eye infection which was mostly cleared up by ointment. Since he still seemed a bit sick, my cousin took him back in to get an antibiotic shot. There, they convinced him to get bloodwork and a urinalysis done as well, while full knowing that he had the eye infection previously. A shot alone would have been appropriate... instead they charged $418 for items that were NOT necessary! WHAT A RIP-OFF! Shame on this vet's office!!! read more

Rude receptionist. Was not helpful when we called to ask what to do about my dog who seemed to have a back problem. I asked for someone who has more information on what to do or how to get my dog to their facility because I thought he may have hurt his back - and she said- verbatim- "no one else will be able to answer any questions for you here either" . Not helpful at all. Or kind or sympathetic. How do I trust my pet with a place that hires people like this? read more

EPVH is great!! It is a walk in facility so you will wait but it's worth it. All the doctor's I've dealt with especially Dr. Whalen genuinely cared and properly diagnosed my sick pup. Jessica the manager is amazing, she resolved an insignificant mix up I had during my visit. All the techs and staff have always been professional and kind. Writing this review because I truly believe this place should get more credit. The new management is making EPVH trustworthy once again. Thank you to all the Echo Team for making my fur kids happy! read more

If my rating was for Dr. David Przekop only, I would give this place a full 5 stars, however, one of the receptionists (I believe her name is Jessica, a younger girl with platinum-ish colored hair,) makes me think twice before coming here again. Because it is a walk-in clinic, I waited about 45min to be seen. I came in on a Sunday morning around 11am and had about 4 people waiting on the list before me, which I expected because I had been here once before and I know how busy it can get. Dr. Przekop really showed his interest and care for my cat when I brought her in for a urinalysis. She had been peeing outside of the litter box and has had a change in behavior, so I wanted to have a test done. He was very helpful, concerned and knowledgeable, assuring me that my cat was going to be taken care of. He gave her a shot of antibiotics to help the bladder infection that he suspected was the cause of her discomfort as well as some additional fluids to help her flush out whatever was in her urine. He also went over treatment options for my cat if the results came back showing a bladder infection or crystals in her urine. Once the exam was finished, I was told by one of the vet techs that I would receive a call the next day with the results of my cat's urinalysis. The day went on without any word from the clinic, so I called the front desk 2 days after my visit to check on the status of the test. Jessica answered the phone and seemed irritated by my call, rushing the conversation and cutting me off. I asked if she could find out about my cat's results and she said that she would give me a call within a few minutes once she heard back from the Dr. I thought, okay no problem, totally understand. I'll wait for her call. A few hours went by and I had not gotten the call back. I understand the clinic can get very busy, but she could have at least given me a realistic timeframe of when I can expect her call. I called the clinic once more thinking maybe she had forgotten. A different girl answered, one who was helpful and apologized because Jessica had indeed forgotten to check in with the Dr. for my cat's results. The receptionist this time assured me that I would receive a call from the Dr. by the end of the day and even mentioned that she understands how important it is to get these kinds of results in a timely manner. She was very pleasant and followed through, I am thankful for her great customer service! Sure enough, the results from the urinalysis came back positive for a bladder infection and showed small crystals in her urine. Dr. Przekop left me a voicemail stating the results and said not to worry, a change in diet will keep her feeling better long term since we caught it early on along with the antibiotics he gave her during our initial visit. He recommended she start eating the Hills Prescription C/D Urinary Care cat food which they sell at the clinic. I called the clinic to see if they had the food in a dry formula, the cost and if they had it in stock for me to purchase. Jessica was the one who answered. She was short in her responses to my questions and told me that I could come in to get the food. I initially told her that I would come in the next morning to get it and she said that would be fine. I ended up getting off work early so I was able to make it into the clinic to pick up the food for my cat, thinking that if they would have it in stock tomorrow morning they would surely have it tonight. I drove 45 from work to the clinic only to find Jessica at the front desk telling me that they do not have it in stock after all. I asked her why she told me I could come in to purchase the food if it was out of stock and she replied "well you said you'd be coming in tomorrow, I didn't know you would be here tonight." I asked her what the difference was if I am here tonight? Tomorrow morning is only 8 hours away, if you didn't have it tonight you wouldn't have had the food by the morning. She said, "well I guess I didn't check". She did not apologize for her lack of care and gave me such a horrible vibe, just as she did over the phone each time we spoke. I ended up buying some of the cans of wet food because I needed to start my cat on the new food asap, but Jessica should have checked to make sure that the dry food was in stock before telling me I could come in and purchase. Pricing here seems affordable- I paid $35 for the visit/examination, $55 for the urinalysis, $59 for the antibiotics and $38 for the additional fluid injection. Total cost was $187.44. Overall, Dr. David Przekop is wonderful but it seems Jessica at the front desk is giving this clinic a poor reputation in regards to customer service as I've read in many other reviews. I will think twice before coming here again just so that I can avoid the stress and attitude that she gives off. Until she has been properly trained in customer service or is just let go of her job completely, I doubt I will be back. read more

Affordable, accommodating, friendly and caring! 3 pm on a Sunday and I had to get out of town in a rush and I couldn't take my pup with me... they took her in at the end of the day, got her up to date on immunizations and boarded her for a really competitive price. The long hours are a blessing for a scattered person like myself. They were even able to keep her an additional night with hardly any notice, I picked her up first thing the next morning and didn't even get charged for an extra night! I would definitely recommend this pet clinic and will be using their services as long as I live here in Los Angeles. My only gripe is the Glendale Blvd/2 freeway traffic but they can't do much about that! read more

The staff is awesome! My puppy was just hospitalized for 4 days and they took great care of her, they didn't mind that I was calling every 2 hours to check on her and were very nice to me and my husband. We're definately going to keep coming back for any further treatments and yearly check ups! I highly recommend this vet clinic ! Thank you sooo much!!!! Sammy, victor and Dr Barrera I appreciate all your help! read more

I've gone to other "fancier" vets however I always end up coming back here because you get the same quality vets at a cheaper price. Also they offer better treatment options that work. They have been with us through everything: they saved my puppy when he got parvo and recently treated him for fleas. I just can't say enough about how great the doctors here are and how thankful I am for all they do for my buddy. I have moved farther now but I continue to bring my buddy here because time and time again they have proven themselves and I trust them with my buddy health more than the other vets whom we've visted. I have yet to find a vet who can replace them and I don't plan to. Me and my buddy are happy here. read more

I had very "questionable' experiences in the past with Dr. Fillipescu- Ok they were BAD. I would never have gone back, but discovered they are under new management! That means NEW DOCTORS but the same wonderful, caring staff that's been there for years. AMAZING women behind the counter. A quiet prophet of kindness with a rad gold tooth. Pet whisperers. I took my BUB to the Beverly Ambassador & he was put through HELL. Terrible doctors- SHAMEFUL negligence regarding proper prescriptions- My cat would have died. The WONDERFUL nurses & doctors at Echo Park Vet Hosp. gave him liquids & PROPER medications & he's alive today! Strong & healthy. They actually CARE about the animal in pain & the human too. If you had a bad experience in the past, give them another shot. So what if the waiting room is sparse? It's what's on the inside that counts. My BUB & I thank you read more

My cat was bleeding on the 4th of July, I called this clinic in the morning, they said to call after 2 because they were busy so I did (since this was the only place open). The receptionist took my information and told me that I'd be the last patient. Ok. I got there 10 min later, once I opened the door, they told me that they don't take more people. They didn't care that I had an appointment that made literally 10 min before!!!. One of the receptionists was rude, the other one who made my appointment just said that we should TRY the 24 h hospital in Santa Monica. She wasn't even that sorry. Another guy was nice and apologetic but no one even thought about helping my cat. I refused to leave and said that my pet needs an immediate help. I ask them to talk to the doctor. They did but the answer was the same. We cannot take you.. The worst part is that THEY DIDNT ASK WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH MY PET AND DIDNT OFFER ANY HELP. Didn't even look at him. The only thing they cared is to leave at 4 pm. The explanation I got is that the doctor told them to close the doors "3 minutes after the call". ???? What the f is this? They closed the doors in front of my face after they told me to come!! And refused to provide help to my cat. What kinda doctor is that? They claim they help animals? Well, they didnt. I'd never ever go back here and trust my cat to these people and this doctor. This is a warning for others. read more

My first visit was 2 months ago when I was in dire need of Comfortis for my dogs - my regular vet was out of stock and EPVH is near my home. Mercy, the gal at the front desk, saved me - she sold me 2 single doses and I didn't have to give her my vet's Rx. Every time I've been here for another dose, Mercy has been super friendly and accommodating that I've decided to bring my dog in for his shots. In my book, the front desk is a window to the service you can expect from the rest of the staff. So far, EPVH has 5 stars!. I will update my feedback after my 1st visit read more

Had a great experience here today with my pup when I couldn't see my regular vet. The vet and whole staff were super friendly and you could tell they really cared. They also were very reasonable price wise, and I did not feel as if they were trying to convince me to get unnecessary tests. My dog was there all day for a specific 8 hr test and when I picked him up he was calm and not freaked out at all. The staff were totally doting on him. Oh! and you can't beat the operating hours for a NON overnight emergency vet. I'm so so thankful to have this vet in the hood! read more

I acquired my cat Harold from a man on the street outside of The Comedy Store in West Hollywood one night at 1am. Needless to say, he was kind of an impulse decision. He was also in need of a visit to the vet. I wasn't in the mood to pay "I REAAAALLLLLLY love my cat" money on the guy, but I was also sort of fond of him and wanted him to be healthy. Echo Park Vet fit the bill perfectly. It's not the most beautiful facility, and probably could stand to be a little cleaner. But the people are friendly, seem competent, and the prices are reasonable. Harold got all of his shots and was fixed here, and we have never had any problems. MEOW! read more

Great customer service, was very clean, explained everything that was gonna be done with helped lots with my anxiety about vet visits,would definitely recommend coming here read more

Emily's love and care for animals cannot be matched. Her thoughtfulness and help with our two dogs put our entire family at ease. So thankful for her! read more

Great staff and Dr. Barrera is quite knowledgeable about what's up with my lil pup. Their hours of business go well into the late evening. Thumbs up in my book. read more

I have taken by dogs here for around 2 years. This pet hospital has been nothing but professional and caring, and have handled my dogs problems, illnesses etc. with the perfect handling each time so that I always have happy and healthy dogs. I would recommend this hospital to anyone, and have. It is nice when you can feel safe and secure knowing the handling of you pet will be done correctly and professionally each time. The staff are wonderful. If I see a bad review of this hospital, I often wonder what the true story is, as I have never had anything but the utmost care taken for my dogs. read more

Came in for a check up for my dog who also had a little eye infection. They are a walk-in facility only so no bookings required. Came in on a weekday afternoon and didn't have to wait very long. Facilities are clean, and staff are friendly. Vet was thorough and friendly; overall they provided great service. read more

After a bad experience at Echo Park Veterinary Hospital, I received a lovely phone call from Mercy, one of the day receptionists. She apologized profusely for the experience I had and insisted on refunding my money. I told her that I would be more than happy to pay for the work that had actually been done on my cat, but she said that she felt that I deserved a full refund. Mercy's honesty, forthrightness, and determination to resolve this in a way that satisfies me really goes a very long way in my book, so I am editing my review to 3 stars. I really appreciate it when businesses accept responsibility for mistakes and rectify it with the customer. Thank you very much, EPVH! read more

Friendly service, Doctor is always nice with our pets. Location and times are always very convenient. Prices are very reasonable and I don't feel like they are trying to upsell me for unnecessary exams or services. read more

This place is fantastic. I brought my dog there for vaccines and they treated me very well. The doctor took his time to explain everything to me. The other thing I liked is they have extended hours until 10PM. I'll definitely be bringing all my pets here from here on out! Reliable and friendly service :) read more

Affordable, caring hospital for my two pups. I have been bringing my two small poodles to EPVH for 4 yrs now, with no complaints. They are very straight-forward, and generally in the am, only a short wait to be seen. I rehab a lot of dogs I find in the Echo Park, and the staff is always so kind and accommodating. I love they have parking available, and plenty of street parking as well. Location is always clean and quiet. I love their expanded hours, makes making that judgement call as to when to take the girls in all the easier! Thank you EPVH! read more

I've been with these folks for seven years are fantastic Dave save my dogs life two times they're affordable and then wonderfully kind and professional.Tessa who greets you at front desk and totally makes you feel at ease. She took care of all details and helped us pick which food at clinic to get our dog. Just a Angel. Ask for her Name Tessa read more

They are so great with animals here. My dogs love it here , they make sure the animals feel safe and not scared before doing anything to them. Long wait but its worth it read more

One of the worst vets I've used. The hours on their website are good but it's been three days now that I've been trying to bring my animal in and they tell me they're "not accepting anymore patients" that day. Up to FOUR hours before they close. It's always the same thing "we have two emergencies and it's a 2.5 hour wait. " Three days in a row. Staff is incredibly rude and they push procedures your pet doesn't need because doctors make a percentage of what you spend. Don't waste your time. Find a vet where you can make an appointment and view your pet as a moneymaker. read more

This has got to be the best animal hospital that I've been to. The price is totally reasonable, the wait is surprisingly brief and the staff are so nice, knowledgeable, accommodating (especially the female staff member with the punk rock red hair, blood). Definitely recommend this place to anyone who coexists with an animal. read more

I come here any time I want to get my dogs glands expressed, or her nails trimmed. I also came for flea meds and a general exam. They're quick, and affordable, and right near me house. If you need a quick appointment i suggest going here! read more

Great place to go. This animal hospital does A LOT to help our rescue dogs and the staff is so friendly and knowledgable. Emily at the front has helped me numerous times with so many things, I just am so glad she's there. The office is welcoming, the ladies at the front desk are kind and you don't need an appointment. Veterinarians are on point. What more could you ask for? read more

Warning: The veterinarians who work here make their own hours and leave when they feel like it and totally ignore posted business hours. I have gone there now on 4-5 occasions (like tonight) and was told that the doctor was unavailable and they were no longer treating any animals. This was at 7:45 PM - when their posted hours were until 10 PM! I also went through the trouble of getting a certificate/voucher from the City of Los Angeles for a neutering for my cat and this clinic was on the participants list. When I took my cat there, they told me they no longer accept those vouchers that I presented because they were now under "new management." One of the girls at the front desk told me that there were "many changes taking place there, and that many of those changes were not very good." So just beware - and ALWAYS call first to see if one of the doctors who is supposed to be there working hasn't left early or had something better to do. They tell everyone that it's a "walk-in" but it's more like a "hit-or-miss" as to whether or not you're going to get to see a vet. They really should set-up an appointment system in my opinion. One other thing - if you have any tests done here, be sure to call them for the results, because they won't call you. It's a shame, because their doctors are good and their prices are reasonable....they're just VERY poorly managed and lax about availability. read more

Plain and simple Money Hungry business. Talk about over pricing for their customers. I came in here for a leg fracture of my dog and walked out of there being charged a whole lot more in comparison to other vet facilities. It was the only location that was the nearest/quickest for me at the time being. Aside from great customer service with the desk clerks I highly DO NOT recommend this place to those who aren't high in riches. Not only is the quality in doctors poor. My dog walked out there with more pain than he walked in, when I went back to see if they can address the issue, not only did they "fixed" it but charged me AGAIN for something they should have done correctly the first place! (Poor splitting technique). Unsatisfied customer. Never going back read more

As an update to my last review of this Veterinary hospital (4 years ago), they seem to be have improved back to their former 5 stars. The receptionists are polite and helpful, and the vet staff seems compassionate and gentle with the pets. I like not having to wait for an appointment if something comes up that needs attention, and also the long hours open is a plus. Vet visits can be expensive, let's not kid ourselves, but they seem reasonably priced for the services they provide. read more

Worst vet I have ever seen. These guys don't know what they are doing and they don't care much about your pet.