I had to write another review for Dr. Fab because she truly is an extraordinary veterinarian. When I had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my beloved Marley, there was no other doctor I would have trusted more to help us through that moment. Dr. Fab is one of the most compassionate and caring veterinarians I have ever met. It is obvious that she genuinely loves every animal she treats, and that love shines through in everything she does. She treated both Marley and me with incredible kindness, patience, and empathy during one of the hardest days of my life. She made an unimaginably painful experience as peaceful and comforting as it could possibly be, and for that I will be forever grateful. If you are looking for a veterinarian who is not only exceptionally skilled but also deeply compassionate, I cannot recommend Dr. Fab highly enough. Thank you, Dr. Fab, for loving my sweet Marley and for helping her cross the rainbow bridge with such dignity, gentleness, and grace. I will never forget your kindness. read more

We have now seen multiple vets at Encino Vet over the past 4 years, and we are truly so happy with the care they give our sweet babies. Here is my incredibly honest review: Dr. Lopez, Dr. Rosso, and Dr. Fab are all AMAZING. Each of them has made us feel genuinely seen, whether we're in for a routine check-up or something worrying. They take real time during visits to make sure we're heard, and they work to get to the root of an issue without jumping to worst-case scenarios. I'll have a really hard time if we ever have to move and leave this practice. A special thank you to Dr. Rosso, who recently got to the bottom of an issue with one of our cats and had her feeling better right away -- we're so grateful. read more

I've been coming to Encino Veterinary Center for years, and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my dog. Ryan helped us today with a nail trim, and he was incredibly gentle, patient, and kind--it made the whole experience completely stress-free. I've tried other places before, but nothing compares to the level of care here. The front staff is always so welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care. They take their time to explain everything and never rush you, which I really appreciate. If you're looking for a vet clinic that's compassionate, professional, and truly puts your pet first, I highly recommend this place. read more

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Between my girlfriend and I, I couldn't even tell you how many pets we've had in our lives or how many various vet visits over the years... When we moved to Encino 2 years ago, we never expected a Veterinary center to be a blessing. This business and all of its staff included are THE BEST we've ever experienced. The doctors are kind, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. Their pricing is unbelievably fair for the service provided. They cared for our most important girl, Remy, throughout the last years of her life. When Remy was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor 2 years ago, we trusted Dr. Kallisher who successfully removed it with great margins and gave our beloved a clean bill of health. Last winter, Remy's cancer unfortunately returned. This time as an inoperable mast cell tumor. We were beyond devastated. This time Dr. Cohen became her primary. Dr. Cohen was with us every single step of the way. Quite literally every single time we had a question about medications, refills, or any other situation. We thank her and her staff profusely for the patience and care they showed to our amazing girl. I am not over exaggerating when I say that with Encino Veterinary Center and Dr. Cohen we were able to enjoy our last months with our cherished dog. As long as we live in Encino or Southern California (likely forever), we will never take our animals to another Vet. We thank you for your hospitality, kindness, and care that you've shown from the bottom of our hearts. read more

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Hi Julio, Thanks for your response. I returned your call and left a voicemail, but no one followed up. My puppy was given a second DHPP vaccine just four days after receiving his first dose on 6/4. This goes directly against the recommended vaccination schedule. Core vaccines like DHPP are supposed to be spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart not days. Administering them only days apart is not recommended , it can interfere with the immune response rather than strengthen it. Bringing up the idea that two different vaccines given too close together could be an issue is misleading. The puppy received the same DHPP vaccine twice within four days and that's exactly what I raised. This isn't a theoretical problem; it's a real error that could affect his immunity. This isn't just my interpretation. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA): "Puppies should receive a series of vaccinations administered at 3- to 4-week intervals... if given too soon, interference from maternal antibodies or immune system confusion can occur." AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines - 2022 While I understand the breeder's use of a tilde (~) may have caused confusion, I made it clear that Teddy had already received his first shot. It was your team's responsibility to confirm before giving another. A mistake like this with such a young puppy is not a small issue. Also, I found your comment encouraging me to "be an active participant" in my pet's care condescending. Teddy is like a new baby to our family -- of course I'm nervous and trying to do everything right. I'm the one who double checked with my breeder's vet , brought in documentation, and followed up multiple times. That comment was dismissive and unnecessary. This isn't about blame , it's about taking responsibility and doing better. I've since transferred my puppy's care to another clinic. But I still hope your team takes this as an opportunity to review protocols and improve communication. so that other new pet owners don't go through the same experience. read more

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Great service. Friendly and reassuring with my new puppy. I look forward to many years with Dr. Fab and her staff.

Dr. Fab is an outstanding veterinarian. She is patient, knowledgeable, and even my anxious dog relaxes when he sees her. I have been bringing my dog here for several years--for everything from routine checkups to mast cell tumor removals and dental care--and the level of care has always been exceptional. Dr. Fab takes the time to explain all options, keeps me informed throughout every procedure, and never pushes unnecessary or costly treatments. For example, when we thought my dog might need a dental cleaning, she suggested trying a probiotic first to rule out a gut issue. I deeply appreciate her thoughtful, thorough approach and the genuine compassion she shows. I highly recommend Dr. Fab to anyone seeking excellent veterinary care, and for owners who are possibly more anxious than their dogs are - like me! read more

I never leave reviews but I really love this place. My puppy was really hurt today and they took such good care of him. We've been here a few times now and the staff is always so helpful, polite and friendly. Also, there is never a long wait which is a plus in emergency situations. They're always so good about communicating and sending necessary documentation afterwards for insurance. Great team, highly recommend read more

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Excellent staff and doctors. Everyone was very friendly and caring. We received great information regarding our Cat diet and other matters concerning her health. read more

Sadly, this business seems to be like many others that don't accept standard insurance (which I understand - it's animals not humans) but nonetheless - Upselling, forcing you to come in for an appointment for something that could be handled over the phone, etc. and ultimately, referring you out to specialists because they can't solve the problem themselves. While I'm sure they care about animals, and if you're just coming for a routine checkup or vaccine it's probably not a problem. But anything else, I would still suggest going to a more knowledgeable and ethical veterinary practice. read more

When our pets have just gone through a stay in the emergency animal hospital, it's an incredibly stressful time, and it can be difficult to think and act clearly. Unfortunately, the Encino Vet Center makes this even harder by putting an A.I. scheduling system at the forefront of patient communication. This system is imperfect. It did not make clear that I needed to see the doctor before scheduling a blood test, nor did it provide an obvious way to connect with a live person without first going through the A.I. assistant. It should not be the patient's responsibility to know the specific regulations set by the veterinary board. In this situation, I would have expected a more compassionate approach. A simple, "I'm so sorry for the misunderstanding--let me do a quick wellness check of your pet at no charge to clear things up, and then we can proceed with the blood test you're requesting," would have turned the entire experience around. I was fully prepared and willing to pay for the test. Instead, while I don't doubt that the doctor cares about animals, in this circumstance his priorities seemed misplaced. read more

I can't express enough how grateful I am to Dr. Razo and the entire team for the incredible care they gave my dog. From the moment we walked in, everyone showed such kindness, compassion, and genuine love for animals. Dr. Razo treated my dog with so much patience and understanding, and the price for the surgery and care was more than fair -- it truly showed that their priority is helping, not just business. The surgical team and assistants were absolutely amazing -- so gentle, caring, and supportive throughout the whole process. They made me feel calm and reassured when I was so nervous. My dog was treated like family, and that means the world to me. Thank you all for your dedication, empathy, and the beautiful hearts you bring to your work every day. I'll never forget the kindness you've shown us.Thank you Dr. Razo and Dr. Fab read more

Was so nervous for our new puppy, Sydney's first vet appointment. However, Encino Vet Center was AMAZING! Luis and Dr. Katich took such great care of her! Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable! Additionally, I loved the convenience of so much being online - as far as appointment booking, records, meds refilled. And the prices are so affordable. My mouth dropped when the total was so low. Perhaps because I am new to this I was overestimating, but still...I spent a fraction of what I was preparing for. Thank you so much for caring for our baby! We have certainly found our vet for life! read more

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I wish there were zero stars. That's what this place deserves. Incompetent, apathetic, unprofessional... I had been taking my dog there for several years. Being diagnosed with Cushing Disease, my dog went into crisis as a result of cortisol imbalance. She stopped eating and began drinking three gallons of water a day. The incompetent Dr. Christine Fabregas misdiagnosed her as having joint pain due to arthritis and sent us home with anti inflammatory drugs which had previously caused bloody diarrhea in my dog. Not eating, excessive water intake and diarrhea- causing anti- inflammatory drugs.. incompetent veterinarian would have killed my dog had I followed her directions. She needed adjustment of her Cushing medication, not anti-inflammatory drugs! With my repeated suggestions, dr. Fabregas agreed to have a blood test done on my dog Valentina. The incompetent vet tech was unable to measure her blood pressure and eye pressure..they didn't even have the right size cuffs for measuring her blood pressure. yet they wanted to charge me for services they were incapable of rendering! Facing a life threatening crisis as a result of cortisol imbalance, I was told that dr. Fabregas would be out of the office for several days and would call me with the blood and urinalysis results the following week!!! I explained that my dog was in crisis and would be dead without intervention in a few days. Again, I was met with apathy by the receptionist. It wasn't until I stated that I would report them to the veterinary board that I received a call from the vet. I was told that since I had threatened to contact the veterinary board, I was no longer welcome there. Furthermore, they attached a note in my dog's record saying I am not allowed to go back there. I was asked about that note from the subsequent veterinarian I visited. Yes! I AM REPORTING THEM TO THE VETERINARY BOARD. Stay away from this dump if you care anything about your animals. read more

My wife has had a good experience with Doctor FabAnd after meeting her for myself I definitely see why all of the reviews are incredible about her she is a very kind and very informative Dr. Food definitely has a good heart and is very sweet with my cat so I would definitely agree with her being a loving animal doctor and the staff was incredible as well in the whole environment and Company was very clean and top tier they listened to all of my concerns From me and my wife and our cat Freddy we say thank you!!! read more

We've seen a lot of vets in the area trying to find out what was going on for our dog. Encino vet figured it out and have been so helpful and patient. If our dog has a flare up of her mega colon issue they've done whatever they can to squeeze her in and see her. We're so appreciative and everyone has been so caring read more

Great experience and caring staff. Easy to make appointments and get a hold of someone, if we need.

Encino Veterinary Center is hands-down the best--and the only--vet I truly recommend. I have four dogs, so managing their health and wellness is no small task, but the team here makes it incredibly easy for me. From the front desk staff to the technicians and doctors, everyone is kind, professional, and genuinely cares about the animals they treat. They've been there for all of my pets over the years, and I've never once felt rushed or brushed off. The staff is always helpful and accommodating, and the clinic is clean, efficient, and welcoming. Dr. Razo is, quite frankly, the best veterinarian I've ever worked with--knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly thorough. I trust her completely with my dogs' care, and that peace of mind is priceless. If you're looking for a vet that feels like family and delivers excellent care every time, this is the place. Thank you, Encino Vet Center, for all that you do. read more

I wholeheartedly recommend this veterinary clinic! Having worked in veterinary medicine, I can confidently say that the doctor genuinely cares. He is honest, thorough, and straightforward about necessary treatments. He balances this with an understanding approach to costs and provides the best care possible. The technicians are also fantastic and incredibly helpful. I'm thrilled to have found a clinic in the valley that I truly trust. Thank you! read more

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This clinic is always spotless and the vets and vet techs here are super awesome. Of all the many veterinary clinics I have been to, this one is consistently the best. Highly recommend Dr. Callisher as well. They treat my senior pup like a king and have helped him age gracefully. read more

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My review is long overdue, and I usually don't like leaving these types of reviews, but when it comes to my fur baby I just needed to. I would give zero stars, but at least the front staff is nice. I initially went in March for my dogs eyes. They were goopy and had a film layer that wouldn't go away. having eye stain tests done and to rule out glaucoma. I was told he needed a gel solution and eye drop for 10 days, and that these might not work so an eye specialist would be needed. Dr. Seemed hesitant in what she was prescribing, and basically thought hey if it works it works. 2 weeks go by nothing happened. Called to see an eye specialist, called two they provided in my area wait times to get in were over a month. I did have a baby within that time, but made an appointment for my dog to be seen again in May. Dr. Hsing is who we saw. Can tell you she seemed to judge right off the start, made me feel very uncomfortable and told me if I didn't see a specialist my dog's eye will probably fall out. She didn't seem too concerned about getting to the root cause, just wanted him to basically have routine blood tests and vaccines and another eye test, and to rack up my bill. Prescribed the same thing as the other doctor, but I just opted into the eye drops. Fast forward, to a week after his visit here we visited family in Neveda, and I expressed to my sister my dogs eye concern. She made me an appointment to take my dog to a vet in Vegas, who was absolutely so caring and helpful! They provided report cards telling you the exact eye pressure, what they diagnosed, and proper treatment. They said he didn't need a specialist and that he actually needed an antibiotic drop, another drop, and gel which were completely different from both of the Drs he saw here. I tell you within a day you could see a difference! I was shocked, and so upset that I wasted money twice with incompetent Drs. They also told us he has chronic eye inflammation and will need drops to be taken daily. What a difference in clinics. I left feeling so much better and was amazed on his follow up visit! I trusted my gut and knew that this office did not take my dog's issue seriously. read more

Zero stars for Encino vet center. This is my dogs primary care clinic, or was. I took my dog in today at 3:45 because my dog was throwing up blood. There were three girls working at the front desk with no customers or pets in the lobby. The girl that ended up helping me said they were fully booked for the day and could take my dog until the morning. It gave me a feeling of zero empathy from Encino vet clinic. After getting in my car to drive to the Emergency room I called back and asked if the front desk can check with the doctor to make sure that this was the correct recommendation from the front office to turn away their patient. After a long hold the gal came back and said yes they are fully booked for the day. I would never come back here again. read more

Absolutely happy with my veterinarian she takes her time with my chihuahua always so nice . The staff are very helpful and friendly. I recommend this Veterinary . read more

Oh, how wonderful Dr. Razo and Crissy are. I'm so happy to take my Cotton Ball to them. Amazing bedside manner with great professionalism skills. Thank you! We love you! read more

Truly the best vet clinic around! The staff is wonderful, the doctors are amazing, and they are open daily! I've always had a positive experience here and have recommended them to everyone and they agree with my opinion 100%. My dog has some issues and I love that she can always been seen if needed. Recently, she had a cleaning and needed dental surgery right away and they did a great job, explained the aftercare to me, and followed up with me truly caring about her recovery! The best part is that they offer Scratch Pay which allows you to make payments if you don't have all the money upfront. It's 6 months interest free, which was a godsend for me! This place is truly a hidden gem!!!! read more

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They were on time and examined my dog thoroughly. Some reviews said they were expensive but I thought their prices were in line with my expectations. They were accommodating with my request to hold my dog while I left for a few minutes before the appointment time read more

My husband and I are relocating, and one of the the things we aren't looking forward to is finding a vet center as good at Encino Vetrinary Center. Our dog, Kingsley, has been here to get fixed, and to address stomach issues with great results. Thank you, Encino Vets! read more

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Great staff, especially Hannah. She helped me a lot on the phone with my questions and concerns when my 21 year old Babykitten was ailing. Thank you Hannah for everything. read more

If you are about to travel and are looking for a trustworthy vet to guide you in handling all the complex ever-changing paperwork, come to Encino Veterinary Center. Dr. Fab and her staff were warmly referred to us by our own trusted beloved vet, Dr. Gonzalez. I have traveled abroad with my service animal over the years, and I used to be able to manage all the papers on my own... but the rules are different in different countries, plus the rules keep changing, plus the USDA changes things, too... oye! Encino Veterinary Center let us know the travel certificate we needed was a flat $259 + Dr. Fab's time + the FedEx overnight from the USDA. Dr Fab's staff, especially Natalia & Hannah, made sure to oversee every step of the way, and we got exactly what we needed, in time before our departure. We were able to fly in and out of Europe smoothly. I so appreciate how efficient, professional and kind the entire staff was with us. We have already recommended Encino Veterinary Center multiple times to other traveling pet parents. We will most definitely use their services again each time we travel abroad. Before your travels, one thing I would triple check is the validity of the rabies' certificate. Certain countries only accept a 1-year rabies' certificate as valid. We had a 3-year rabies' certificate, and thought we were in the clear as we still had more than 6 months left on it, which is why we thought we were still current. BUT, for the county we were going to, it was considered expired as they only recognize 1-year rabies' certificate. Which has to be done AT LEAST 21 days prior to take off. I discovered that on Saturday December 30th with a January 24th departure.... Yikes!!! Encino Veterinary Center took us in ON SUNDAY Dec 31st and saved the day, the whole trip in fact: what a team of super-heroes!!! Best choice, best travel vet! read more

I had a vet that was wonderful and came to my house but when she went on maternity leave she recommended this place. This is now our regular vet. They are kind, understand thorough and I never feel like a number when I come here. Great vets and great techs! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Encino Vet. I received wonderful care for my dog Sweetie Pie. They never pressured me into purchasing extra treatments and medications unless they felt it was absolutely imperative. They were sensitive and real when it came to diagnosing the issues at hand. I have never experienced such amazing care from a vet as I have with them. When it finally came time to say goodbye the staff went above and beyond. The compassion, love, and care that I felt through the process went way beyond my expectations. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the service I received. I highly recommend taking your pet here and if you don't live nearby, it is definitely worth the drive. Thank you for the amazing care and compassion and I will definitely recommend you to everyone. If I could give them 1 million stars I would! read more

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Greyhounds can be a tricky breed to treat as they can have different blood values from other breeds and is a breed that is highly sensitive to anesthesia due to their low body fat and large muscles. You really need to have a vet who understands their special needs. That being said, this clinic's vets know how to work with greyhounds. Dr. Fab, we call her Dr. Fabulous is our go to vet although my dogs has also been seen by Dr. Kohan who is equally wonderful. Most recently, one of my greyt had to have a dental and tooth extractions. This usually causes high anxiety in any greyt owners. Dr. Fab listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. The day of the dental, the clinic called and also texted me as soon as my dog was under anesthesia to let me know all is well. Dr. Fab called me in the middle of the procedure to let me know her findings and when she was done, she called again to let me know my dog was in recovery. The next day, someone called again to check in to ensure my dog was doing good. Good service and caring vets are what you will find at Encino Vet Center. read more

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Horrible service and unnecessary testing. They wanted us to wait 5 days until the doctor got back from vacation so that she could read the stool test results. It was only after multiple phone calls and an entire day of no one returning my call, was it finally transferred to a doctore that was in office. I would never go back to them again. read more

I've been going to Encino vet ever since I moved here (almost 3 years!) I just had two of my cat's dental cleaning done. One of my cat has a heart condition and as I have anxiety I was super worried about him going under anesthesia. And also he is very skittish without me there and was concerned about leaving him there for almost 10 hours (it took that long last time for his sister's dental). So Encino vet made an arrangement and scheduled him where he could go first due to his heart. It still took 8 hours but 2 hours of that is so they could monitor how your pet is doing after waking up from anesthesia which is good because he is under professional care. My boy came back and he seemed totally fine and himself!! I am very grateful for the arrangement they made. Thank you so much! read more

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Compassionate, empathetic, and patient. Encino Veterinary Center has always been a wonderful place to take our doggy. When it was time to say goodbye to our precious boy, the warm doctor and staff handled the entire situation with care. They took care of us as much as they kindly took care of our sweet Charlie. They never pressured or rushed us. They were understanding of our enormous emotions and a provided a safe place to mourn. I had to call a week later about updates regarding his cremation and they had answers and followed up. We also received a card with the sweetest hand-written condolences. It meant SO MUCH to us. We highly recommend and support this incredible place. read more

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Let me just say..... this is my third time being a dog dad and I love this vet. From entering the front door you're greeted with love( mainly for the pet) lol... no just joking.. they love me as well...(I'm super friendly). I received Hunter as a Christmas present this year and was looking for a veterinarian we could get him started with and keep him with. Dr M ( don't want to misspell her name) was amazing from the jump. She gave us lots of tips (most I've heard about before) since I've stuck with the same breed of dog. She put us on a schedule to get all his shots done. Dr. M was very very helpful with everything when it came to the care of my Hunter. The front desk agent... I can't remember her name, but she's there all the time was very very nice. She takes Hunter from me as soon as I walk into the door and gives him all the love and kisses!! And guess what at 5 months.... He looks for his girls when he comes In the door. Overall I'm super happy with you guys!!! Thanks for being so great!!!!!! Duane read more

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Amazing experience. From the receptionists to the vet tech to the vets, everyone was absolutely wonderful. They were extremely professional and caring towards our nervous cat. 10/10 recommend! read more

UPDATED: I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt and say you have me confused with someone else. I NEVER SAW or SPOKE to a Vet. That is just not true. Your reply just confirms what my review stated. You have done this before because you have me confused with someone else. You are more concerned with lunch than a pet in distressed although the lobby is completely empty. And to insinuate I was too busy to go to an emergency vet is insulting (McGarth is a vet center as well). I love animals and there is no amount of time, money or turkey sandwich (or whatever you had for lunch) that is more important than their well being. Reply with honesty, ethics and truth. A sorry this happened would have been the right answer. Not defending your choice to choose a Cobb salad over checking on a pet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They don't care about animals. My dog started throwing up blood at the daycare next door. The daycare had me rush next door to Encino Vet. I was relieved to see two staff members standing outside as soon as I ran up. I told them what was happening and their answers were: --First Tech 'I'm sorry I'm on my way to lunch' maybe you could come back. --Second Tech 'I'm just coming back from lunch, maybe you could come back or make an appointment'. Seeing not one person/customer in the lobby, I asked well may I speak with a doctor since there is no one here... --Second tech - They are at lunch too so we can't disturb them. I was shocked at the callous lack of concern from "animal lovers". From their lobby I called McGrath and they said come right over. We will see her immediately and hurry because it may be serious. I walked in, they took us right away and thankfully my dog is OK. I would NEVER trust my dog with them, they clearly don't care about fur babies. read more

They took great care of our cat. They walked us through the entire procedure and his treatment post-surgery. The dental surgery went well, and our cat is eating like a champ again. read more

Hi Dr. Lopez- it says you are an internal medicine vet specialist. Even in your owner description on Yelp it says that. But if you as the internal vet specialist are only working at the clinic one day a week and not taking new patients, you might want to update your Yelp description and your website to not include that service or description. I was so excited to find you as there are not many in the valley and close by, but when I called they said you work one day a week and are not taking new patients. I just don't want others that are in need of that service to think that it is provided at your clinic by you. read more