Dr. Hwang is phenomenal! Our 14-year-old dog somehow got her paw stuck and injured her toe, leaving the nail bent almost 90 degrees from its original position with quite a bit of bleeding. We called Dr. Hwang's office, and the front desk staff was incredibly helpful and recommended that we bring her in. I was trying to rearrange schedules to get our pup in as soon as possible but couldn't make it until the next morning. A few minutes before they stopped taking walk-ins that evening, the front desk actually called me back to let me know they were about to close--just in case we wanted to bring our dog in that same day. That level of thoughtfulness meant so much. We ended up bringing her in the next morning, and everyone was just as friendly and welcoming in person. Dr. Hwang took great care of our dog, calmed our nerves, and clearly explained the injury and treatment plan. He was also very careful with the treatment given her age and followed up with us a few days later to check on how she was doing. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Hwang and his entire team for the compassion and care they showed our 14-year-old dog. We highly recommend Dr. Hwang and his practice to anyone looking for excellent veterinary care for their pet! read more

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I have waited some time to write this review to allow my initial frustration to settle down. I want to be fair and clear and share my unpleasant experience. I brought my dog, Gansito, to Grace Animal Hospital on 10/20/25. I was initially quoted approximately $1,300 for his exams, bloodwork and xrays. After that was completed, I was informed that he would be needing surgery for bladder stone removal. The office staff came into the room and on their tablet/ipad showed me the breakdown of the cost of his surgery. which was about $3,800 which was paid in full. Once i paid that amount, i was handed a receipt and was told they would be starting his surgery soon and they would call and updated me, I proceeded to go back home. About 30 minutes later i received a call from Grace Animal Hospital saying that I had been undercharged and that I now owed an additional $2,000. I was in shock; I had just paid a little over $3,800. By that point my dog had already been left at their office to undergo surgery. I felt like I was being held emotionally hostage knowing my pet needed care but suddenly being told i had to pay thousands more at the very last minute. How did the price go up in the amount of time it took me to get back home? I was told it was a mistake and the surgery itself was not $2,000, it was $4,000. I will be clear and say the veterinarian was kind and compassionate and i have no complaints about the actual medical care. But this kind of billing error and lack of transparency is completely unacceptable. If a mistake of this magnitude was made on their end, I do believe the clinic should have absorbed the cost or at least worked a payment plan with me instead of just placing that burden on the pet owner after the fact. I really hope Grace Animal Hospital takes steps to fix their billing practices. Pet owners should never be placed in situations where their love for their animal is exploited through poor communication and sudden financial surprises. read more

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Really nice and clean place. The vet techs and front desk representatives are very informative and helpful.

I cannot recommend Downey Animal Hospital enough. After calling multiple veterinarians, we were quoted costs that were simply beyond our means. We were facing a heartbreaking decision: amputate our baby kitten's leg or take on an overwhelming amount of debt to pursue treatment. Our kitten had a dislocated femur and needed surgery. A friend recommended Downey Animal Hospital, and it was the best recommendation we could have received. The veterinarian personally called me back after hours, took the time to review my kitten's case, and explained all of our options honestly and compassionately. We were able to move forward with surgery to repair our kitten's dislocated femur, and throughout the entire process, the staff showed genuine care and concern for his recovery. They never pressured us and were transparent about treatment options and costs. Their kindness, professionalism, and dedication helped us through one of the most stressful situations we've faced as pet owners. It is clear that they truly care about animals and want the best outcome for every patient. We are incredibly grateful for the care our kitten received and highly recommend Downey Animal Hospital to anyone looking for a veterinarian who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. read more

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The staff and doctor were very nice. The facility was bright and clean. They took care of my cat and she seemed relaxed. The prices were reasonable. I recommend this animal hospital. read more

We discovered Grace Animal Hospital because of an emergency we had with one of our fur babies. Grace Animal Hospital was listed on Yelp with good reviews. We called and they took us in when others were too booked. The veterinarian and staff took great care of our oldest Sol. Since our first visit we have been back with our other pups. The staff is knowledgeable and they are EXTREMELY helpful. The prices are fair and I don't feel like they are taking advantage of me or my pups. read more

Really loved that I found this vet! Our stray kitten who was tiny and sick has grown so much and doing so much better. Since then I have brought my other cat and my dog and it's always a great experience. I appreciate the Doctor and staff because of how friendly and loving they are to my pets. Appointments are helpful but they have walk in on Saturday as well. Sometimes there are emergencies or delayed waiting time with appointment but I don't mind it because I understand all the great and hard work going on. Thank you Grace! read more

I'm leaving this review after my senior dachshund Roxy was cared for by Dr. Whang and staff since 2024. Roxy recently passed away this Sunday at 17 years old and I thank Dr. Whang for helping me extend her life this long. He always listened with compassion and understood when finances were a barrier. He always helped find a solution to make sure she was taken care of. You were the best vet ever and I just wanted to say thank you for treating Roxy with such good care and love. Please don't hesitate to have your animals in this facilities care. Thank you all so much for your years of great service. Thank you for helping give Roxy an amazing quality of life. read more

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I brought my cat in a few months ago for a yearly check up and for acne under her chin. when they brought her out after everything, the vet tech told me one of her nails got snagged on something and that she was bleeding a little bit. well when i got home and opened the carrier, there was blood everywhere. i looked at my cats foot and her entire nail had been ripped out. it was way more than a "snag" like the tech had told me. (will insert pic) i called furious and demanded to speak with the dr. he said he had checked before sending her home and there was no bleeding. if there was no bleeding, then why did the tech tell me there was? the dr absolutely did not check. i called my friend who works at a vet for advice since mine wasn't being helpful at all and she recommended i buy smth OTC so i rushed to petco to buy it. the next day, my cat was in tremendous pain, she was shaking all over and lethargic. i called the drs office because this is not okay. i demanded some sort of pain relief for her and then and only then did the dr offer to send pain rx TO CHEWY! do you know how long that would take to get it shipped when my cat needs it now? I said she needs it now. The dr said their office is closed but will make an exception and I can pick up pain meds at the office. wow, so kind. also, the dr never told me the medicine needed to be refrigerated so i gave my cat bad medicine for a couple days without knowing and had to go back to pick up more. overall, would not recommend. if they were truthful from the beginning, I might've been more understanding, but everyone, including the dr tried to cover their own butts, take no responsibility and didn't try to fix the situation until I kept calling. PLEASE don't ever bring your pets here if you care about them because Grace Animal Hospital does not. PS. they give you incentive to leave a good review after your first visit, hence why my first review is what it was. read more

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Highly recommended Vet wouldn't go anywhere else. They are skilled in their craft and knowledgeable team of experts. Walk ins are welcome. They care about pets after treatment the want to them to thrive. Thank you staff and Doctor. read more

This place is a scam. They will make you wait for hours + attempt to overmedicate your dog to make extra money. Had an appointment for a routine checkups and vaccines. Waited several hours. When the doctor finally came in, he looked at my dog for about 30 seconds. I casually mentioned that she has been itching a little bit more lately. He gave her a steroid injection and prescribed antibiotics (despite no infection) + a numbing spray. It seemed like overkill, but I didn't know any better at the time. The office said I needed to come back in a week for followup. The office declined to give any vaccines. I left after 4 hours without vaccines, instead feeling like my dog was treated for a problem that she did not have. The staff kept informing patients it was busy because "it's Monday." They were not particularly apologetic or understanding. The following week I came back and told them my dog is (still) fine. Again, we had an appointment... but we still waited 30 minutes. They tried to give my dog five vaccines, three of which she did not need. One is only for puppies (my dog is four). The other two vaccines were still active, not expired for five more months. I had my previous veterinarian send in her medical history. The office claimed that they went over the paperwork... but when I called my previous vet they confirmed many of my dog's vaccines were still active and should not be readministered. The doctor was friendly, but the staff was not. They seemed cold, stiff, and overworked. Nothing was explained in detail until I persisently asked follow-up questions. I spent a long time in the waiting room. On several occasions I witnessed the staff ignoring patients to accept food deliveries. My wife and I chose this facility because of the large number of positive reviews, but it seems like many of those reviews were written by pet owners facing serious emergencies. I would not recommend this business for non-emergency situations. read more

We brought our 10-year-old senior cat, Beau, to Grace Animal Hospital for a second opinion after five months of ongoing health issues, and we are beyond grateful for their care. Our previous vet in Norwalk had us go through a CT scan, multiple rounds of doxycycline and prednisone, and even an echocardiogram--yet we were still left without answers. It was an incredibly frustrating and expensive process, going back and forth for months with no resolution. At Grace Animal Hospital, the doctor was truly invested in figuring out what was wrong and, in just one visit, discovered that Beau had a collapsed lung--something our previous vet had completely missed. My husband and I adore Beau, and finally having real answers after all this time means the world to us. The compassion, expertise, and attention to detail at this clinic are outstanding. If you're looking for a vet who truly cares and goes the extra mile, we highly recommend Grace Animal Hospital. Thank you for giving us hope for Beau's recovery! read more

10 out of 10! Thanks to Dr. Huang, my cat , Meow Meow, had wrist bone subluxation and was fixed. He was not able to walk for two months. Once he was given the diagnosis and confirmed that he needed surgery, I was asking around to find a proper clinic to treat him. Dr. Huang was so so patient during consultation. He gave me a lot of time to explain what happened to his bone, what he will do to meow meow's wrist and what will happen post surgery. They were very supportive throughout the process. I was an anxious pet mama, with his team, meow meow's wrist was recovered properly. Now he is walking, running, jumping like nothing happened. I can't thank Dr. Huang enough! read more

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Front Office Girls very nice an very professional. Clinic very clean. I took michi for a dental work and check up and everything went great. The Dr very nice. I definitely recommend this Vet. read more

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Best doctor and staff. Its affordable and the staff is great. They explain everything in detail.

I am not the type to leave reviews unless I am really happy with the service I received or really upset lol I would like to take my time to say THANK YOU to grace animal hospital . I took in my baby Elsa for a cough that was persistent for a couple of months. I hadn't taken her due to financial barriers but I kept noticing it get worse so I had to go in. I was so nervous and terrified on what they were going to tell me. The Vet was super kind, comforting & knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions without rushing and he was very attentive to Elsa's needs . As I had mentioned finances has been a barrier to my baby's health but they made it very welcoming with their prices . I am very happy with this place & their professionalism ! I will definitely return back and make sure all of Elsa's care is done here! read more

Our Cat is very ill and had to spend the night... I received a courtesy call from the doctor with an update on our Cat and my daughter wanted to speak to the doctor ...I called to leave a message and he called back even though they had closed at 6pm the Doctor called back at 9:30 PM to reassure us that our Cat was getting the best Care which he was . staff is always so kind. The doctor is so wonderful. I highly recommend Grace Animal Hospital.. read more

I am truly a fan of Grace Animal Hospital! They are new to the city of Downey. I recently saw that were recommended and decided to call them for an appointment. Good vets are difficult to find. I can't speak highly enough about Grace AH! The facility is located on Lakewood Blvd. just north of Florence. It's in a medium sized shopping strip mall with plenty of spacious parking. Grace Animal Hospital is very clean and well maintained. Their front office staff is very professional and friendly! They take walk ins as well as appointments. When you have an appointment there isn't too long of a wait. The waiting room is lovely, they even have a coffee machine. Dr. Hwang is very kind and caring, very professional. I really liked him! He explains things thoroughly. He doesn't try to push any unnecessary care or procedures. He's a wonderful, hospitable veternarian! I will continue to take my pets to Grace Animal Hospital. If you're looking for a new vet to take your pets to, I highly recommend that you give Grace Animal Hospital a try! read more

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Thank you Dr. Daekyung Hwang for the exception and compassionate care you provided to our dog Lexi. Her splenectomy surgery to remove tumors went amazingly well. Her recovery was going great. Unfortunately for us Lexi's pathology came back cancerous and had aggressively spread to her liver before we knew it. Our family had to make the very tough decision to let her go rather than see her suffer more. Your kindness and professionalism carried us through this difficult and heartbreaking decision with such amazing grace and compassion. It touched me deeply. I could tell you truly love and care about the animals in your charge and their families. I have never met a kinder or more gracious man. You truly are an amazing vet and person. Our family thanks you so much. We will forever miss our Lexi Girl but we were immensely comforted by your excellent care though-out her original surgery and recovery and the unfortunate diagnosis of the rapid spread of her cancer to her liver. We always hope and pray for a good outcome and recovery. Unfortunately that's not always the case despite our best efforts. Dr. Hwang, thank you so much for all you did for Lexi, right up to the very end. We are forever grateful. May God bless you! read more

My dog Roscoe had accidentally fell and broken his femur and required immediate medical treatment. After calling several other hospitals and veterinary clinics with no success, Andy from Grace Animal Hospital returned my voicemail and listened to all of my concerns. Together with Dr. Hwang, they were able to perform emergency surgery and repaired his leg. Andy and Dr. Hwang are both angels. Mind you I lived 2 hours away. Andy waited for me and worked after hours on a Saturday to treat Roscoe. Dr. Hwang made himself available that same Saturday night to help a worried pet parent and her dog. They even worked with me on payment options. I cannot say how much I appreciated their compassion and kindness. The surgery went well and their follow up was very detailed. I would highly recommend Grace Animal Hospital!!! read more

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They always treat my Suki so well! She just got spayed today and she's doing so good Definitely recommend. read more

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I would give it one star but I don't want them to flag or remove it. This was the worst experience I've ever had at a vet. I had a neuter appointment at 10:30am, and they had let me know my cat was next and to leave him there and come back in a couple hours. I told them to take extreme caution because he has very bad medical grade anxiety to which they said "it's just his personality." I called them around 2pm because I never heard back where they say "oh he's next up for surgery so come back in a few more hours" like ???? He was sitting there for hours alone shaking and traumatized when I could've brought him home and dropped him off later. What's the point of making an appointment then?? they're treating him with no care. Also took my other cat for a check up $45 and all they did was check his weight and heartbeat. He's a Scottish fold and I had to remind him to check the ears and the check up was over in around 4 min. Save your money and check your pets weight at home. Then I asked the vet for the blood test results three separate times, called the next day and it's been a week and it's still not in my inbox. The last straw was this morning I called worried about an open wound on my cat. This is urgent matter, they asked me to email photos and it's been about 4 hours since I sent them and I haven't heard anything yet. Save your money and go to a place that actually cares about your pet. read more

This place really helped me when my dog had an eye issue! The doctor and the staff were really helpful and understanding! Thank you Grace Animal Hospital! read more

Love bringing my pets here. Dr Hwang was amazing, I did not expect him to call me on a Sunday when my dog had passed away. Dr Hwang is a great Veterinarian and highly recommended. Grace animal hospital is also very affordable and will not over charge for a like other vets. read more

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Grace Animal Hospital's name is appropriate considering the supportive and welcoming environment Dr. Hwang and his team provide. After an incredibly disappointing experience at another well-known emergency vet, my husband and I brought our sweet Onyx to Grace. I only wish I had found this location sooner. I contacted Dr. Hwang on Yelp late after hours, along with a few other vets, and he responded immediately. My dog needed exploratory surgery for an unknown mass obstructing his stomach. I collected the results and images from the previous vet hospital and shared them with Dr. Hwang. He was kind yet respectfully direct about our options. He told us we could come in the same day we discharged Onyx from the other vet location. Dr. Hwang took the time to thoroughly explain everything we should consider: Onyx's quality of life, his age, and how that could impact a traumatic, invasive surgery, along with the uncertainty about what exactly was causing his issues. We proceeded with the surgery at Grace, and thankfully, Onyx survived. We then began outpatient therapy. Onyx fought hard. The support of Dr. Hwang and his team carried him through the next few days. My husband and I continued to drop Onyx off and pick him up after daily treatments. We had high hopes, but we eventually lost him. I try not to "what if" myself to death -- could Onyx have had a better chance if we found Grace first? I'll never know, so I choose to focus on the positives. I miss him so much -- every day. However, I take solace in remembering that Onyx is in a better place; at least he was surrounded by people who genuinely cared about his well-being. Thank you to Dr. Hwang and the entire Grace Animal Hospital team. read more

Our 14-year-old husky, Milo, suddenly became extremely sick. I came home to find him lying in a puddle of drool, crying, unable to stand, and clearly in life-threatening distress. We rushed him to an ACCESS emergency hospital in Culver City, but the staff there was rushed, rude, and showed no compassion. They quoted us $18,000 for emergency GDV surgery and made an already terrifying moment much worse. Desperate, we searched for alternatives and found Dr. Hwang's clinic on a list of low-cost vets -- and it was almost closing time. When we called, he said he would stay open so we could bring Milo in immediately. That alone showed more kindness than the entire emergency hospital. Dr. Hwang was calm, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable from the moment we arrived. He confirmed Milo had GDV (twisted stomach) and carefully walked us through our options. Because Milo is elderly, we had several very hard decisions to make, and Dr. Hwang guided us with patience, honesty, and true compassion. He never rushed us and explained everything clearly. He even came in early the next morning to perform Milo's surgery, giving us the chance to take him home overnight to hydrate and prepare him so he had a better chance of surviving. That level of dedication is rare. We drove all the way from Marina del Rey because his prices were the most affordable -- but we would return for his compassion and expertise alone. Dr. Hwang genuinely cares about animals and the families who love them. Thanks to him, Milo is still with us today. If we lived closer, he would absolutely be our primary vet. Highly recommend Dr. Hwang -- he truly saved our dog's life. read more

my cat is gone and they just get to continue on with their business as if they didn't kill my completely normal cat that came in for just an abscess draining. It's been 3 months or more and I still hurt everyday, she was never meant to just not wake up. they got away with it, the Dr. and the vet techs involved. read more

Grace hospital in Downey is god sent!!! We took ou Maltese dog due to her limping from her right rear leg. The vet took X-rays and was able to determine the root cause of her limping. The vet explained why our dog was limping and what needed to be done to fix it. The surgery cost was very reasonable compared to other vet hospitals. We decided to proceed with the recommended surgery. The recovery process was also very successful, they saw our dog once per week to see how she was doing and to check on her medication and progress. Our dog has fully recovered and she's back to her normal fully achappy attitude. read more

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They have taken great care of our pets, including referring us to specialty care when they don't have the expertise inhouse.

I want to thank the main Korean veterinarian, who helped guide me through discussing the best treatment plans and options for my late great Dane. He helped me look at the considerations, and was very honest with his prognosis as well as patient with listening to my concerns and overlooking my dog's medical records. The vet technicians were all extremely kind and sweet to my dog and I through a very rough time. Although they did forget to take our a few of my dog's stitches during our last visit, I still felt safe and appreciated their services. They offered free complimentary wound care when I asked for some. They have extremely reasonable prices and are open and honest with costs. I would highly recommend this vet clinic and with any future pers I may have on the area, I would continue to come here for their care. Also thanks to them, I found out about my dog'a malingnent cancer and was a lot more prepared for what was to come with the last few days of his life. read more

My golden doodle just had TPLO surgery last week. Dr. Hwang was very knowledgeable, patient, and caring when explaining what the surgery entailed. He answered all my questions and concerns. He was able to get my dog in the very next day as he said the sooner the better. The price is reasonable as many other vets overcharge you. Today was my follow up and he is very pleased with how my dog is doing as am I. I highly recommend Dr. Hwang and his staff. read more

I was next door at the nail shop and stopped in to ask about bringing in my dog who has a growth I want to get checked. The girl at the front desk was vague and unhelpful. She told me to call the next day to see if they had walk in availability. I asked for a card and she said they had none. I asked for a phone number and she said "look it up online". I was shocked by that response. My business was lost in those responses and I am the type that brings in lots of friends and family when I get great service. I would think that the front desk would go overboard to make new patients feel welcome but not at this spot. They need basic customer service training 101. If I can't trust the front desk, I am not trusting my furbaby here. Hopefully they improve and I may give them another chance. read more

I started by taking my puppy Río to Grace Animal Hospital. I had a vet I was familiar with, but I was trying to find someone more local and I'm glad I did. The team there is always friendly and professional. Cozy little lobby, minimal wait times and they were great at recommendations and explaining care. Brought my new puppy there and same great experience. read more

I had a great experience here. I was looking for a reasonable vet to remove my dog's testicles as one had grown into a tumor. I went to my original vet and they were overcharging lien crazy. I decided to try Grace out and I'm so happy I did. Everyone is so sweet and Dr. Hwang is amazing. My doggie was perfectly taken care of and I did not feel like they only cared about money. This is my family's new vet! read more

I would want give thanks to the amazing team and especially Dr Hwang who I cannot appreciate enough when it comes to the care of my pets. Thank you Dr Hwang for giving my Nene a fighting chance with the care and recommendations. Sadly Nene health was too severe but I'm happy to know he was in the best care possible. Thank you for the care and support Grace Animal Hospital! read more

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Great place. Very clean. People and vet are very caring. Took really good care of my Lab when she was in a lotvof pain. Dr. Huang very caring and helpful. Highly recommend this vet hospital. read more

Grace animal hospital was amazing throughout the process of my dog's surgery. All the credit goes to Dr Hwang and his staff. During our consultation Dr Hwang explained everything very thoroughly, he gave me all the information to make my own decision which I appreciated. Some vets can be pushy but Dr Hwang was very genuine. The surgery was a success! They even called the next day to check up on my fur baby. Great prices and sincere service. You can feel when vets are passionate about the work they are doing. Will be coming back to whiten my dog's teeth and give them all their shots. read more

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The whole process I initially started coming here with my first puppy about 9 months ago and now we bring our new puppy here they are amazing I've never had an issues you can tell the staff Jennifer especially is always so great my puppies love to see her Louie and Chanel love it here read more

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Amazing Vet! We came early on a Saturday morning and we were the first to be seen. The doctor was great at explaining the treatment plan and was very friendly and kind. The price point was fair for everything that was required of my cat. This will be my vet from now on!! read more

To any pet owner I just want to really recommend this location. It's just my first visit and the feeling you get once you walk in different from the places I've been. It mostly has to do with the staff, they are very welcoming and kind. I did a walking in on a Saturday morning and yes they had a list but it was quick. The consultation was $45 and everything we were charged for seem very affordable and they explained everything to us. read more