Richard Palmquist, DVM

Dr. Palmquist is far beyond your typical vet. Not only does he take the time to educate pet owners, but he takes time to get to know your pet. I have been in search for a vet in the Los Angeles area to treat my pets for several years. I finally have found what I have been looking for in a vet. I do a lot of research on the latest studies and I am happy to say that Dr. Palmquist was the first vet I have been to that is not only aware of the latest research being done for the health of our companions, but participates in the latest research. With past vets, I would bring up different studies that I had read and they had never heard of them. With Dr. Palmquist, things were much different! I was learning knew things and I feel, as a pet owner and trainer, it is very important be aware of information that makes your pet healthier and happier! If you are looking for a very skilled and compassionate vet, look no further! I can’t recommend him enough. I am a dog trainer and I will be recommending him to all of my clients! One of my dogs has had emotional issues since he was a pup, many vets have dismissed or put him on harmful medications. He is a challenge to handle for most vets. Dr. Palmquist made great progress in making friends on the first visit and has started him on his way to balance and harmony:) You don’t know how happy this makes me! Three years of vet visits with no answers, now, we are treating underlying issues that will help to settle his body. I am so happy to have found him! I only wish I had found him sooner!

I have taken two dogs to Dr. Palmquist several years apart. His is so kind and sensible. He is a tall man but sat on the floor both times when he met the dogs rather than putting them up on the cold exam table.
He has all the degrees necessary but more proudly displays a Native American award that he was presented.
Nice guy and he totally knows what he’s doing. Holistically and traditionally.

I use to change vets every year or so because I never felt like he/​she would look for the cause of a problem. Those vets would keep testing for this and that & I would keep paying for expensive tests for nothing. Dr. Palmquest on the other hand is the BEST diagnostician I’ve ever met. I have several pets and have rescued dozens of animals so I’m there several times a year with a variety of problems. He was NEVER wrong.
My animals depend on me to protect them and I will always count on Centinela Animal Hospital to keep them healthy. The physical appearance may lack style and frills but who cares, I want my dollars to go for expert & loving care for my 4 legged kids.

Dr Palmquist is an outstanding vet. He truly cares for animals and will really work to ensure your pet is healthy! I love that his practice is both Eastern and Western based, embracing a holistic approach as well as a standard veterinary medical approach– depending on what your pet needs. Holistically speaking, what they offer is pretty amazing.
It took me a little while to get in and see him for the first time, but after that it was fairly easy to get in for follow up visits. He’s patient and is great at listening to the customer and explaining everything. I never feel rushed when I’m there and his staff is great.

The best doctors have excellent technical knowledge, but more importantly lots of heart. Dr. Palmquist excels in both areas.
I first heard of him because three different people I met while walking my dog raved about him. The best word-​of-​mouth is when someone implies that you would be insane to go to anyone else. That’s basically what these people said to me.
My former vet was good, but with my dog’s advancing age I knew that vet wouldn’t support holistic care.
Dr. Palmquist’s first interest in holistic care was as a skeptic who planned to debunk useless treatment, but he discovered many alternative therapies were very effective. Rational, but open-​minded; I think that is the best possible combination.
The first time I went, the waiting room was packed (I’d been warned about this possibility), and I had to wait a bit, even though I had an appointment. Really not so bad, because while I waited everyone present raved about how amazing Dr. Palmquist is.
Three years after my first visit, my dog is 13, had a major operation, with complications, and I know he can’t go on forever. I see Dr. P. for a check up, and he is so happy that Remy is doing O.K., despite all of his problems. He had even called me after Remy’s operation at a critical care facility, and said, «Thank you for doing so much to save Remy!»
Doesn’t that speak volumes about how much ‘heart’ this vet has?
So I can join in the chorus of people who say that you would be crazy to go anywhere else. Who would have guessed that the best possible vet care would be in a low key animal hospital in Inglewood?

10 stars if possible. Far and away, the BEST doctor that I’ve ever had, for pets or people. Dr. Palmquist treated my cat for mammary cancer and extended her quality of life when others said she was hopeless. I’ve worked about 10 vets in last 2 years since my cat was diagnosed, and none were as gentle, kind, thorough, insightful, or reasonably priced. My cat was never treated better. Dr. P. is worth every penny. I’ll never have reason to see another vet.
To address Ed’s concerns, yes, the office is cramped and tiny, but that is a miniscule price to pay for a doctor of this caliber. As to being expensive, Dr. Palmquist actually reduced the costs of my last two visits because my cat had to be brought in weekly towards the end. Even if his services were expensive, he’d still be well worth it, but that is the antithesis of the case. Also, he does muscle test, and if you look into before judging it, you just might be surprised. Irrespective, whether or not you believe it works does not diminish the fact that it most certainly does, and better so that any other type of testing that my cat or any other of my pets had.
For peace of mind and the best care available, especially for cancer, see this vet. Period.

Dr. Palmquist is amazing. He treats my pet with respect, even though my pet does not always treat Dr. Palmquist well. He is caring, and friendly, and follows up!!! Yes, you heard me– he follows up with a phone call when he says he will. And he keeps your finances in mind and never does more than necessary. Also, he will give you a printout of expected costs BEFORE treatment, so that you’re not surprised by the bill. No unneccessary treatments, no exorbitant fees. I love this Dr, and will deal with the crowded waiting room and the less-​than aesthetically pleasing décor because he is good for my pets, and the people at the front desk are actually NICE. Wow– what a concept! A certain West Hollywood vet center should take notes from them. I recommend Dr. Palmquist, and will drive the 15 miles from my house because he’s worth it.

I used to drive half a mile to get to my vet. Now I drive 15 miles! But it is all worth it and I wouldn’t change vets for anything. I have been bringing my cat to see Dr. Palmquist for a few years now. Previously, I had no luck with the top 3 vets in my community. It was the same routine: cat episode, vet visit, bloodwork, urinalysis, antibiotics, and an additional med. I went through this so many times in one year, it was disheartening. Finally, after hearing about a «Dr. Palmquist» from 4 different friends, I decided to take my cat to see him. After ONE VISIT, bloodwork, urinalysis, homeopathic shot, and a vitamin supplement (please note: NO ANTIBIOTICS, NO DRUGS), my cat was so much better than all the years of seeing the 3 other vets… all in one visit! Today is she doing so well! She is almost 14 years old and although she does need tune ups, that usually means a homeopathic shot and a vitamin or two. She has NEVER had to take any allopathic drugs since seeing Dr. Palmquist.
Dr. Palmquist is so knowledgeable of both holistic and conventional medicine and because of this, he can truly bring the best that both of these worlds have to offer. But my favorite thing about him is his sense of humor, his warmth with my pets, and he truly does deliver, «skillful service and gentle concern» as sited on his website.
Today I bring all my pets to see Dr. Palmquist. It is a drive, but well worth it. The facility is no frills, and what other vet hospitals have with all the fancy bells and whistles, this one makes up for with their sincere staff and incredibly talented vet! Some tips: it is always busy there, which is a good thing, so plan ahead and choose an appointment time that will work with your schedule. Allow for extra time after the appointment to get your supplements and bill OR choose their first or second available appointment. Make sure you go on their website
to print out a coupon.

Great vet! Helped us with our sick peke before he died and was one of the few who even send us a card after his death and called!
He is very busy and harder to get appointment but when you do get in you will see the caring and holistic side of a very loving vet.
His team is very nice and helpful — other Vet’s — haven’t tried them yet.
Parking next to clinic/​free.
Website has also coupons — which are helpful in these times LOL
can’t write too much at this time… since I havent’ been back after my dog died but have him in great memory…