Sepulveda Animal Hospital

This is by far the best veterinary practice I’ve ever taken my animals to. We discovered them after the many mishaps of our last vet finally grated on our nerves. They take their time here to carefully examine your fur baby so that their health is ensured and that you have peace of mind. The facility is top notch with state of the art equipment and is always clean
We recently had to let our Pit Dolce go. The staff did everything in their power to make the transition as easy as possible by letting her stay in the room with us while they inserted the tube. Unfortunately, due to bad veins (she had arthritis and cancer), they had to move her to a table. They were quick about it as they realized she needed us and was afraid. They gave us ample time to say goodbye as she peacefully slipped away.
They sent us a condolence card in the mail signed by all of vets and staff that had met and helped her over the past two years. It made me cry and warmed my heart to know they sincerely cared about us and her. They will have our business for a lifetime.

Great service, nice people. Clean and very organized. Very helpful in explaining what was going on with my cat. Definitely recommend this place!

Dr. Miyazaki was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, and thorough in her explanation of the test results. I really appreciated that she didn’t do any upselling at all. She told us about further options in diagnosing the issues our cat was having, but was also realistic in terms of urgency and immediate need for further diagnostics. They were also very clear about prices and there were no surprises when I checked out.
Also, the vet technician and both ladies at the front desk were very friendly and helped create a warm, inviting environment.

Took our cat here for her first check up after adopting her. The staff was friendly and the environment was clean and safe. My cat didn’t love the experience, but I’m pretty sure most cats don’t like going to the vet anyway.

2^nd time here, sadly it was to put down my almost 18 yr old cocker mix who could not stand any more. I met Dr. Orenich who said I might want to try an anti inflammation pill first as she was still eating and drinking. Within 2 days she was up again. 3 weeks later now she is very active and doing well. I have gone back for blood work and Dr. Orenich has been consulting me by phone. Seems to really care, no hard core upselling either. Very pleased and will make them my vet now, not just to put down my senior dogs!

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place before because it’s long overdue. We absolutely love this place. We have been going here for about 15 years, and have never had anything to complain about. We currently have two dogs who regularly see Dr. Galea. Years ago, he took incredible care of my mom’s dog who was diagnosed with cancer, and was able to keep him healthy and happy for two extra years, which was meant the world to my mom.
The staff is always accommodating, even when it is crazy busy (obviously there is a reason why it’s busy). Dr. Galea is extremely knowledgeable and absolutely adores animals, and it shows each and every time we show up. We are never rushed, and he answers all our questions, no matter how silly our question may seem. Our dogs actually get very excited when they come to see the gang at Sepulveda Animal Hospital and there is never any anxiety. Whenever I can, I refer Dr. Galea to anyone who is looking for a great vet and a wonderful place that cares for animals.

I’ve been bringing my dog Layla here for about a year and she’s always received wonderful treatment from everyone on the staff.
However, I recently brought in a stray kitten I found and the staff went so far above and beyond what I expected that I have to really commend them. I brought the kitten in with no appointment and Dr. Galea squeezed me in, no problem. This kitten had wandered in to my classroom and the plan was that I’d take it to the vet to get checked out, and a friend of mine would foster it until we could find a home. Dr. Galea did the exam for free, which was wonderful. He ran a test that showed us the kitten had feline leukemia. Dr. Galea explained the disease to me and agreed to house the kitty at his office in isolation at a very reduced price until I could figure out what to do, as my friend had other cats and couldn’t take him with the diagnosis.
Dr. Galea and his staff called me with regular updates. They took photos of the kitty for me to post on rescue websites. They called rescues, asked people they knew and went above and beyond in helping me to find the cat a home.
On Thursday the kitty finally went to his new foster home, sponsored by a rescue! He looked so much better when my friend went to pick him up — he clearly received excellent care while he was in isolation at the vet.
Everyone at Sepulveda Animal Hospital cares so deeply about animals. I’m definitely going to be bringing Layla here for years to come.

Very kind people and also very knowledgable with dogs. My dog went in with an eye infection and my dog Shadow was prescribed with an antibiotic eyed drop that quickly cleared the problem up. I had a great experience here with very friendly staff members and a very educated japanese vet. Thank you!

Back in LA and back to Dr. Galea. This place sometimes gets pretty busy and you have to wait. Dr. Galea always seems like he’s doing 10 things at once. But he’s a very knowledgeable vet
The place is really clean and staff is friendly and helpful.

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I took my puppy here, and just had an odd experience. It was his first time going to the vet, and I just wanted to get him a check-​up to make sure that he was in good health so we could register him for veterinary insurance (and feel comfortable with knowing that he was a healthy pup).
First, they couldn’t find his breed in their database, so kept asking me what kind of designer mix he was. He’s a purebred, AKC breed, though not a common one like a poodle. It was strange that they were so adamant that his breed didn’t exist because it wasn’t on a software — this was coming from both the front desk and one of the vets on staff.
The vet talked fast and seemed super rushed. Whereas the vet I had taken my older dog to for his first visit (Dr Martin at VCA Brentwood) gave my dog a thorough exam and pointed out stuff to look at with him, she just talked quickly and I felt like I was asking her all the questions. The only thing she discussed was neuter (he was 3 months old at the time).
My puppy ultimately got a clean bill of health. However, I didn’t leave feeling like this would be a vet’s office I’d want to deal with «in sickness and in health» even though it’s really close to me. I’d prefer one that takes the time to get to know my dog, and discuss his baseline at an initial visit, so that I can feel informed should I need to take him in if he were ill or injured in the future.

Dr Galea and staff are excellent animal experts. They go the extra mile in care for your pet/​family. We’ve been coming here for years and they’ve helped our first dog Molly. We are back with our second dig Katie

This past week I took my dog into the office because she was vomiting for a few hours and not keeping fluids down. I called the office and was not a patient at the time but the lady that answered was so nice and concerned about our baby that she fit us in within 30 mins to be seen.
When we arrived, the office was so clean and the receptionist and techs were so accommodating! The doctor was also very concise with his prognosis and treatment plan. I did have a bit of a hard time understanding him because of his French accent but that was hardly a complaint.
Turns out our pup had a potentially fatal problem and was severely dehydrated but they took such great care of her and she was back to normal with a day. They even let us visit her before they closed and when they opened! They are not an overnight clinic and I was apprehensive about leaving her overnight but the doctor assured me that he would come check on her later that evening.
We had been looking for a vet in Culver City this is our place. They not only saved our fur baby but treated me and my husband with the utmost respect and kindness. We are so grateful to the entire staff at Sepulveda Animal Hospital.

Not sure why this place gets such high ratings. This place has been my vet since I got my kitties in September and I keep going out of convenience more than anything else.
The reception staff is often terse and overtly disinterested. They make you feel dumb for greeting them and telling them you’re there for an appointment (because obviously you are supposed to know to just sign in and go sit down).
In the first month of going there, my two cats needed fecal tests for parasites, a process which should be simple and quick, but which was drawn out over weeks because they repeatedly didn’t inform me of the specifications for the sample. I came in multiple times with a sample that had to be retaken because it didn’t match their requirements. And getting fresh samples in on the same day within their open hours is almost impossible for someone who works a full time job and who has multiple cats in the household.
The only time the front staff really started giving a shit was when my 8-​month-​old kitten was diagnosed with FIP, a fatal virus. He was diagnosed by Dr. Galea, who has gotten rave reviews on Unilocal.I found Dr. Galea to be insensitive and formal. I thought I was taking my cat in to get antibiotics for a respiratory infection and he broke the news to me that my kitten was going to die in such a fast, impersonal way, I wasn’t even sure that I was receiving dire news at first.
In the following days, I heard from Dr. Galea over the phone and in-​person a few times and every time was disappointing. Dr. Galea spoke quickly and without empathy, rarely ever giving me a chance to say a word. He would literally call, deliver more painful news, and hang up without even hearing my voice on the other end. I had lots of questions that he barely, if ever, gave me a chance to ask. He would just talk over me and then part ways tersely, leaving me there needing more.
The reason this place gets 3 stars is that the vet technicians seem down-​to-​earth and caring. They actually acknowledge what a stressful situation it is for both me and my animals and they handle it with tenderness. Also, the staff has often times remembered my animals names when I come in, which makes us feel welcome, even if the rest of the visit is harsh and impersonal.

I am so lucky to have found Sepulveda Animal Hospital. When it was time to put down my sweet old girl they walked us through the process with complete compassion. I felt sure I was making the right decision on the life of my 15 year old dog after months of postponing by listening to the staff on what was the right choice for the dog.

What a wonderful team of caring doctors and nurses! I adopted a senior lab in 2013 and he had problems with his skin. I called up Sepulveda Animal Hospital to make an appointment, and as soon as the receptionist learned that my dog is a rescue dog, she squeezed me in for same day appointment. I was so grateful! That’s how I met Dr Galea. He is very knowledge and has solved all my dog’s health problems. Dr Galea truly cares about his patients — he always wants me to bring my dog in for followup, which have always been free :) He never recommends unnecessary treatments.

Great team! You can tell they actually care about our pets.
They’re also beyond generous. We were playing a bit of a waiting game with Hugo our kitty who had some mineral crystal build up in his bladder.
Doc said to bring him by every morning for a quick ultra sound until his urine wasn’t bloody anymore and to make sure his urethra wasn’t blocked (and preventing us from having to pay for a $$$ surgery to unblock his lil bladder AND scare us half to death with worry).
What kind of Doc suggests you bring in your kitty as many times as you need to for a FREE ultra sound? These Docs do.
Caring, helpful, awesome people.
You’ve got us for life Sepulveda Animal Hospital!

Found this place when I was in a bind because my chihuahua was very sick and lethargic and I needed to take him somewhere last minute on a Saturday. I called around and the receptionist here told me they were booked for the day but said she would check and see if she could squeeze me in. I really appreciated that because I was upset and wanted to make sure my dog would be okay. She came back on the line and said if we came right now the doctor could see us. This was music to my ears.
When we arrived I only waited a few minutes before my name was called. The doctor made me feel very comfortable and explained everything to me as he was doing it. They ran the necessary tests and everything came back normal. After a couple shots and meds we were on our way.
The next day my chihuahua was back to normal and I was so happy. I’m glad I was able to take him somewhere last minute and was treated so well. The cost wasn’t cheap but I knew this coming in. I would rather be safe than sorry. Great facility with an awesome staff!

I have been going to Doctor Galea since his old clinic 7 years ago. He is the best and
offers the finest of care. He was helped me with four dogs in the past and even the very complicated cases he took care of with ease. I highly recommend the clinic and all of Dr Galea’s associates.

My cat had fallen from a 2 story window and shattered her femur. After a traumatizing experience at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal hospital (that review to follow) I was referred to Doctor Galea quickly by a vet, and by another reputable animal professional. I quickly scooped up my girl from VCA and drove her to Dr. Galea as soon as his door opened that morning.
Attention to acuity of the patient — 5 Stars:
My experience working in an ER taught me that a good doctor will first base his care on acuity, attending to the most life threatening or sick first! I called Dr. Galea’s office at 8am for a quote. His administrative staff got him on the phone immediately. He gave me a very reasonable quote over the phone for my cat’s surgery and told me to bring her in right away! She was was out of the ER, in his office, and they were prepping her for surgery within an hour of my phone call! And, he went over an itemized list of all the costs involved from hospitalization, tests, surgery, and after care! He makes the term «being on it» an understatement!
Customer service — 5 Stars
My cat had surgery the same day! From the time I first got to the office, to his personal phone call before the surgery to discuss her surgery plan, to the call after surgery to update me on how it went and how she was doing, the customer service was absolutely top notch! I cannot express the peace of mind he gave me while I awaited those calls, and the trust he earned during the entire experience!
Level of care — 5++++++++ Stars:
Turns out my girl had a very bad fracture. During the fall, her poor leg was also empaled by an object that had the potential to cause an infection that jeopardized her keeping that leg all together! She required hardware, and a lot of creativity, skill, and talent from Dr. Galea. Like Humpty Dumpty, he put her leg back together again. He had me stick to a very conservative after care plan which included a long cage confinement, and the perfect combination of meds to fight any chance of infection. All of this so that she could recover into the same agile, and thriving cat that she was before her injury! Dr. Galea made himself available every step of the way. And when he was not available due to his other patients (who I might add, rave about him in the waiting room), his staff always remembered us, were friendly, and even more helpful!
Naobi has regained her status as the queen of the house to myself and her brother and sister! I dare say she is more confident because of the experience, and holds no baggage from it. Dr. Galea turned what began as a traumatizing and potentially devastating experience, to one of great relief and hope! I highly recommend him, his great staff, and impressive facility!
*Thank you Dr. Galea, for giving her highness Naobi her second chance, and for being such an exceptional Surgeon and Vet!*