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    Palms & Paws Veterinary Center

    4.7 (98 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Palms & Paws Veterinary Center

    Dental cleaning

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    Mass or tumor removal

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    Milo
    Ania M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. McEvilly is truly such a compassionate and kind doctor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He's been so patient and taken care of my elderly 14 year old husky for a year now . When no one else was able to diagnose his condition, he was able to make the diagnosis of lupus and has followed up every step of the way. Milo just had an emergency GDV and he went out of his way to find places for Milo to get emergency surgery and followed up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The rest of the staff is always so pleasant and nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are a clinic full of kind and caring people and when you have a sick elderly dog, it's very comforting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .

    Hannah H.

    I've tried several vets since I adopted my dog 8 years ago, and palms and paws blows them all out of the water! Their costs are slightly higher than other vets I've tried, but the quality of care makes up for it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They always take us in right away when we have an appointment, everyone is kind and thoughtful and offers dog treats and coffee, and they really give my pup so much care.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Last time we were there we ran bloodwork due to my dog's older age, and the doctor called me twice to talk me through the labs and to assure me everything looked great. So happy to have found a wonderful vet in LA!

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    Eriko P.

    I love Palms & Paws! The staff here are all very kind,compassionate folks. Dr Ahn always replied to my emails. Dr Kevin called me at night when Dr Ahn was not available and he too, was very thoughtful and underatanding. My cat Bentley was diagnosed with diabetes but within two months, he went into remission and today he is three months in remission, and hopefully will remain healthy for the rest of his life. I highly recommend Palms and Paws!

    Ace my puppy
    Michael S.

    Nothing but exceptional things to say. Ive take Ace to a number of clinics and vets over the years and i can say without a doubt they care more here about his well being than all the other vets combined. Ace literally runs in the door when we get there. Thats not happened before. He loves the staff so much. For me its a clean, gorgeous office and i havent felt more comfortable anywhere else. Ive never sat on hold waiting for someone to get back to my call. The Doctors are so engaging and honest with my options for care. Reviews are always all over the place and youll see a lot of bad reviews with establishments because thats when people find the energy to say something. I think you should always reward the positive and be honest about the negatives. Take Ace's word for it. There are NO negatives here.

    Amanda R.

    We just got our puppy and I was using Yelp to find the best Vet in the area. I could not have chosen better! We love Palms and Paws. Our little pup is an handful with many issues from an umbilical hernia to ear infection and even worms all within her 16 week life span. My first interaction with Dr. McEvilly was when I sent an email over to Palms & Paws letting them know that I'm getting a puppy and I'd like to have her checked out. I made it a point to send photos of her previous surgery that happened before I came. She had ripped out her stitches and her previous vet said everything was fine, but the photos made me concerned. I emailed it over to the doctor the day that we got her. Almost immediately after I sent the email, I got a call from Dr. McEvilly who expressed his concerns and sent us over to the emergency room to have it taken care of. I thought this was extremely important and really great that he reached out when he saw the issue immediately, even though he had never treated her, instead of waiting until his next available appointment. Most dogs don't like the vet, but our dog loves it here. They always give her treats make her feel special and we always can call and check in and ask questions if we have them. We could not have found a better doctor for our little pup. The team here is very on top of it whether it be calling to check in, making sure her vaccinations are up to date, and have great bedside manner when talking to us worrying dog parents.

    Seta loves Palms & Paws.
    Pierre D.

    This is by far best Vet on the Westside. Dr.Kevin McEvilly and all of his staff are amazing. From the front desk staff who is extremely friendly, kind and helpful to the technicians who assist Dr. Kevin, everybody has a wonderful attitude. My dog Seta had an infection in her right paw and needed a minor surgery. Dr. McEvilly was extremely gentle, thorough in his explanation of the procedure needed and very professional. He is one of a kind! Seta is doing amazing and I am so glad I found Palms & Paws Vet Center. Thank you all of you, it was a pleasure to work with you. You are fantastic.

    Zoey is doing great!

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    Review Highlights - Palms & Paws Veterinary Center

    Nutshell: Dr Kevin McEvilly is caring, knowledgeable, professional, and listens to you.

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    Santa Monica Veterinary Group

    Santa Monica Veterinary Group

    4.6
    (198 reviews)

    Two weeks ago on a Sunday morning I went to the vet just out of what I thought was an abundance of…read moreprecaution and left without my dog. He was a big 14 year old german shepherd and his time had come but it was unexpected and extremely sad. I am so grateful Yelp brought me to that Santa Monica Vet group that Sunday morning without appointment, that I was seen immediately, and that my pupper was given meds and eventually euthanasia to keep him comfortable the whole time. This team really went above and beyond after he passed. I wasn't expecting anything but his ashes back. When I brought him home I found a paw print, something I wish I had gotten, a handwritten letter from the entire staff, and a really nice urn. I really couldn't even get my words out when I went to pick his ashes up so I'm writing this review as a thank you to Dr Hinchey and staff, and the receptionist for giving my baby a peaceful passing. I know this is very hard work to do every day and I'm very grateful.

    I was having a very nice experience bringing a kitty here at first (wonderful receptionist, vet &…read morevet tech were kind), until the vet shared outdated & incorrect information regarding a FIV + cat (stating they can spread it to another cat through grooming, which isn't true). I don't feel comfortable bringing my cats here after that experience, unfortunately, as I want only correct & up to date information & advice from my vet med. *I appreciate the response & clarification, as I did have concerns with this cat in the home being aggressive towards my FIV+ cat, however the vet did state that it could be spread through grooming. It seems to me she probably misspoke, but it made me feel much less confident going forward with this doctor. I believe we must be quite careful about misinformation regarding FIV cats as they are already stigmatized & historically euthanized. Thank you!

    Santa Monica Pet Medical Center

    Santa Monica Pet Medical Center

    3.4
    (379 reviews)

    We have been bringing our dogs to Santa Monica Pet Medical Center for a few years and have been…read morevery happy with the decision to make them our vet. Most recently we lost our 15 year old sweet girl, Daisy. Dr. Harrison Saling was amazing at explaining what was going on with our pup. He is bright, knowledgable, caring, and a wonderful communicator. Thanks so much for helping us through a trying time. We are grateful to have you as our veterinarian.

    They are evil. My dog was old and dying, what office would deny my dog treatment with his Dr. after…read more16 years because I complained about the constant price gouging. Well that is exactly what they did. When my boy passed away about a week later I called to leave a message for Dr. Hernandez telling her about his passing and how grateful I was for the 16 years of care. They refused and not only did they refuse they lied and said Dr. Hernandez didn't want to speak to me, which I'm positive was a lie. Who would do that? Them. They talk about being in business for 50 years, well the office has been open for 50 years but not owned by the same people. The basically new owners are the most horrible people you can imagine. cruel and greedy. Don't let their fake PR fool you and neither one of them are Vets. They are just two horrible people looking to make a buck off of people they know would do anything, pay anything for their furry loved ones. Shame, shame, shame. Guaranteed they will respond with the same lies and we are just great people doing our jobs protecting your love for your pet. It's all a bunch of lies. Go there and find out for yourself.

    Green Dog Dental and Veterinary Center

    Green Dog Dental and Veterinary Center

    4.5
    (292 reviews)

    (CONT'D DUE TO WORD LIMIT):…read more A small dog would practically have to be jumping up and down to create that kind of discrepancy. And if a dog's weight truly appeared to change by that much, that should have been an immediate medical red flag, not something casually charted and moved past. The experience at Green Dog often felt like in and out, in and out. After dental cleanings, I often got only a couple of minutes with a doctor, and sometimes felt I had to push even to get that. There was no sense of a meaningful doctor-patient relationship, no sense that anyone was pausing to look at my dog as a whole patient, connect his mouth to broader health issues, or consider how his overall condition might affect the safest plan for future dental surgery. When I ultimately went to the veterinary dental specialist I chose, the difference was profound. They examined him carefully, looked at him as an individual patient, explained what they found, gave me updates during surgery, and required a follow-up where they walked me through the details of what had been found and what it meant. That experience only deepened my sadness over the years I spent at Green Dog thinking I was protecting him. This time, under general anesthesia with the specialist I chose, his recovery was completely different. He was a little groggy at first, but within a couple of hours of waking up from surgery, he was alert, comfortable, in a good mood, and even playful. His personality did not change. It was a completely different experience. This is only my experience and my opinion, but I would never choose Green Dog Dental again for extractions. I wish I had known then what I know now. p.s. SCROLL DOWN TO THE "NOT CURRENTLY RECOMMENDED REVIEWS ON THIS AND SHERMAN OAKS LOCATIONS for dozens of similarly tragic experiences. Green Dog's STANDARD anesthesia "cocktail" for almost all pets they perform surgery on is NOT GENERAL ANESTHESIA and PETS ARE NOT INTUBATED."

    Sadly, my 10-year-old cat became critically ill and urgently needed to be seen by an internal…read moremedicine specialist. I called veterinary hospitals everywhere--from the San Fernando Valley all the way to Riverside--but I couldn't find anyone who could see her on an emergency basis. I was incredibly fortunate to contact Green Dog Dental, where I already had an appointment scheduled nine days later. Knowing that my cat, Marley, was rapidly deteriorating, I explained the situation to their staff. They were kind enough to reach out to their internal medicine specialist, Dr. Geist, who immediately agreed to see her as long as I was willing to drive to their Venice location. The very next day, we were there. The Venice facility is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. Dr. Geist had already reviewed the medical records I had emailed ahead of time, and he took the time to perform a thorough examination and discuss Marley's condition with me. Dr. Geist was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful in the way he cared for both Marley and me. Although our outcome was heartbreaking and I ultimately had to make the painful decision to let Marley go, I will always be grateful for the kindness, honesty, and dignity with which he guided us through one of the hardest moments of my life. I also want to thank his entire team for the exceptional care and compassion they showed us. While their services are on the pricier side, they were the only practice willing to see my baby when no one else could. For that alone, they were worth every penny. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Geist and his team to anyone looking for exceptional veterinary care.

    Modern Animal Santa Monica

    Modern Animal Santa Monica

    4.1
    (50 reviews)

    Dr. Justin Ezer at the Modern Animal Santa Monica office was outstanding. He was incredibly kind,…read morehonest, and empathetic to both my dogs' needs while also setting realistic expectations for me. I never felt judged or pressured--just supported with recommendations that were truly focused on my dogs' health and well-being. I'll absolutely be recommending Dr. Justin Ezer to all of my friends and family. Thank you, Tim & Bobby

    I have two cats. Both have been members for several years…read more I am having the most difficult time getting help this year. Every time I need help, the answers provided are not thoughtful. There seems to be a lack of tracking what issues my pet has, as well as what problems or barriers I have to providing care. I've had to announce on 3 different appointments this year how I an unable to provide for costs upward of $500 - ranging to thousands. I have to explain that my own health and healthcare are challenged with affordability. It makes no sense to have a customer explain this 3 times in 5 months - - but that is the outcome of my 3 visits this year. I have a cat needing support for kidney's but we haven't addressed that because it takes an hour and in person appointment to get eye drops. So in essence, the discussion suffers each visit due to being forced to again explain that most of the options for testing this and that are well out of my price range. Meanwhile, the cat is aging and I should be focused on what I CAN DO for her. I really feel uncared for as a pet owner. I feel really frustrated having to explain my financial position to so many staff members. The reality of my income and costs won't change but they don't seem to have a place to note this in their files. Overall, I'd like to see Modern Animal use some technology to better help the customer - which is ME. I am coming to take care of my pets, and when they are sick I do not appreciate the process of getting care being so disheartening. The final straw was today. I let them know that I ordered food through amazon for my pet, which needs approval. Last week they said they are able to approve and I can reach out after placing the order. Today, after placing the order they tell me they do not work with amazon and so more steps are needed. WHAT A GREAT TIME TO TELL ME THAT INSTEAD OF LAST WEEK WHEN I FIRST ASKED. I can not explain how much stress and wasted time have added up over the past couple weeks. The chat is not that useful if you get different information from different staff. There seems to be no central "care hub" to address my animals needs, with allowing for a general note on limitations or exceptions that I have communicated multiple times. They say they don't try to shame you. But I took a lot of time explaining that having to re-explain it with each visit and with each issue my pet has, is exactly that - shaming.

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    Veterinary Emergency Group

    4.4
    (250 reviews)

    Considerate and compassionate staff and the establishment is nicely taken care. Clean, good amount…read moreof space, looks like they have a rhythm and flow that makes operations efficient. Worth noting: Expect big urgent care invoices and be prepared to ask questions, line by line, to make sure you understand the costs and necessary treatment. I received a BIG OLE $$$ bill in the thousands and had to review each item, and upon doing that with the (very patient) Vet, they decreased the amount over 50% for the unnecessary treatments. I think every pet parent can agree that the most important thing for our fluffy little ones is proper care and love from the professionals treating them. This is why I'm rating this place a 5 star. They were all terrific people and took wonderful care of my dog (and me!) during a high stress day. P.S. They also offer coffee and snacks and that was a lifesaver after being there for 3.5 hours.

    My dog had open wounds on her neck and I brought her in and they looked at her, typed up a random…read moreestimate slapped with a $900+ bill (mind you they didn't even know what the injury was at the time) and because I couldn't pay it right then and there or because I couldn't get approved for their "care credit" card they straight up turned me and my bleeding pup away out the door like it was totally just another day. I'm sure that they get people who skip out on their bills all the time but maybe that wouldn't be the case if they didn't charge out the freaking a-word for services.

    VCA ASEC

    VCA ASEC

    3.9
    (652 reviews)

    I've never left a review in my life so you know this was worth it!! We unfortunately had to bring…read moreour dog Chloe in for an ultrasound on her abdomen and they confirmed there was a mass on her spleen. We were able to get the surgery to remove the mass & spleen the same day we took her in. The vets answered every question we had and made us feel so comfortable in the toughest moments. The entire staff was so kind and treated us and our baby girl with so much love and care. They kept us updated throughout the entire process which is every pet parents dream. We were able to take her home the next day after surgery since she was stable and everything went so smooth. Thank you VCA ASEC for everything

    Yesterday, my dog, Nami, suddenly started limping after our walk. She cried out in pain, kept…read moretrying to hide, and became unusually quiet and withdrawn. I was worried that she might have a luxating patella (dislocated kneecap). Although it wasn't a life-threatening emergency, it was the weekend, so we had no choice but to visit the ER. The wait was much longer than I expected--we waited about three hours. At one point, I was thinking that I probably wouldn't come back here again because of the long wait. However, everything changed after we met Dr. Ino. Dr. Ino was incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate. He performed a thorough examination of Nami and took the time to listen carefully to everything I had observed and was concerned about. By the time she was examined, Nami had stopped limping and was acting like her normal, energetic self again. Dr. Ino felt that she looked okay and recommended close observation instead of unnecessary treatment. What impressed me most was not only his medical knowledge but also the way he treated both my dog and me. He listened carefully, addressed all of my concerns, and provided thoughtful advice without making me feel rushed. His professionalism, responsibility, and genuine kindness gave me so much reassurance. I left feeling extremely satisfied with the care we received. Of course, I hope we never have another emergency, but if we ever do, I would absolutely return here and specifically ask for Dr. Ino to care for Nami again. Thank you, Dr. Ino, for taking such wonderful care of our girl.

    Palms & Paws Veterinary Center - vet - Updated August 2026

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