Aloro Pet Clinic

Nothing but good experiences here and my dogs love the place. Been coming here for the last two years. Recommend the place.

I absolutely love Aloro.
Although they are not open on Sundays, I can always get an appointment during the week or come in on Saturday for the low cost vaccination clinic/​walk-​in hours.
Dr. Dogra is the best! He knows and genuinely likes to see my dog. He’s helped me nurse my guy back from death’s door (he has serious liver issues) and I’ve trusted him to anesthetize four times, which is a serious risk and very nerve racking as an owner. I was losing sleep over it but when I spoke to Dr. Dogra he put me at ease right away — he’s never lost a patient that way and doesn’t plan to!
To be fair and upfront, I have never lost a pet here, which I know can influence a review… but there was a time we were discussing «making a difficult decision» with my little one, and Dr. Dogra and I sat down, talked about what we were/weren’t willing to do for him (no more surgery and no chemo), and came up with a plan that seems to be bringing him back to himself. Of course, my dog is a little fighter — he doesn’t seem to be in any pain and he’s getting better everyday… but it’s a lot of home nursing and office visits every few weeks.
To that end, I’ve been getting food, meds, and fluids for him from the staff every few weeks. The staff are really sweet and helpful. They talk to you on the phone like you’re a client, as in, not a number — they’re not rude and they don’t try to push you off the phone. They take messages for the doctor and actually call you back! They understand if you have to reschedule or if you are a little late. I find they recognize me and my dog as soon as I walk in and always make me feel welcome. They are prompt when you check in and when you need to pay and get moving — I never sit there thinking «Did they forget I’m here?» Also, I find the pricing is fair.
My other little dog has serious PTSD with men (she was really abused). But Dr. Dogra just picked her up like a champ — no muzzle, even when I said I would put one on her. And he’s summed up my other little one perfectly 2x now: «He’s a very good dog that does very bad things!» (Yes, he ate his cast.) and «He is a barker!» (Yes, he barks as people walk by if he’s there recovering!) But these are always said jovially and taken that way — Dr. Dogra is a friendly guy, the best vet I’ve ever had and I couldn’t imagine my 2 pups going anywhere else unless absolutely necessary.
I also drive there from the West-​side, because I moved out of the valley. There are 100s of other vets in my neighborhood but, I prefer and recommend Aloro above all!
If you’re on the fence, really consider the reviews. Someone who lost a pet isn’t going to adore this place… but not because it’s a bad vet clinic, but because of their loss.
I have experienced 8 years of excellent and friendly vet care here — I don’t seem to get them on «off days» where they are busy or rushed or rude or something — luck? I’m going to say no, it’s because they are consistent — the staff is consistent (not a revolving door of vet techs and front end people) and because of the care they give.
My dogs are healthy and happy because of Dr. Dogra and this clinic. Even when it comes time for them to pass, I know it will not be because of this office not trying everything (within reason and within their scope of practice)…seriously, my dog is not «out of the woods» but I am confident we’re doing what we can to bring him back and keep him comfortable as we’re not 100% sure what is wrong with him. Even with that mixed diagnosis and uncertain outlook, I trust Dr. Dogra and what we’re doing and trust is hard to come by when you’re talking health.

I have mixed feeling about this place. Originally I came here because my puppy’s eye had been bother her. She couldn’t open it. I went in, and the ladies at the front desk were super friendly and helpful. The wait wasn’t too long. We went in and waited for Dr. Dogra. He checked Stella, my puppy, and said something might have hurt her eye. He started mentioning all these tests he had to run to make sure what it was. I asked him how much the total would be and he gave me an estimate of $ 250 and possibly more if it was something more serious. I love my puppy but I wasn’t not willing to pay almost $ 300 for an my dogs eye. I left and ended up paying only $ 25 for being a first time patient.
I ended up going to a family friends who’s a Vet. I know you’re thinking why didn’t I go to her initially? She never really charges me so I don’t like taking advance of her kindness. So we went to her. She saw her for no more than 5 min, gave her some eye drop and she was all better. Why did I think of think of that?! Here I was thinking it was conjunctivitis and being careful I wasn’t touching her. And Dr. Dogra was trying to get $ 300 for doing basically nothing.
The only reason I did give them 3 stars was because I went again to get stella’s rabbies shot and it was only $ 12, so I guess it could be pretty affordable if you dog doesn’t need to have surgery for something thats almost insignificant.

I’ve had a few vets in the area over the years. Vets, just like the doctors we go to are a personal fit. I had to go to Aloro because I had an emergency, and one of my best friends has had similar types of veterinary emergencies in the past. He referred me to Aloro. They were extremely caring and sympathetic from the moment I called them. They got me right in to see the doctor who turned out to be Jen Young. Jen was amazing with my dog and spent a lot of time going over all of the possibilities of treatment as well as what I can do to best make sure my dog stays healthy. Aloro is now definitely my vet of choice for my animals. I wish I had known about them years ago.

They’ve been pretty good. Got my baby neutered here. However recently went in for routine vaccination & they forced a stool sample… got home & found they’d put my babe in his carrier with his poo. Will never go back. Besides… for a low cost clinic they charge more than I’ve found recently for an up to date & clean vet.

Dr Dogra is super caring and compassionate! Entire staff was very helpful and caring when our cat had to stay with them for a few days. Prices are reasonable, and Saturdays are walk-​in appointments-​perfect for people that work during the week!

I called this morning a little after they opened, and they were super helpful in working around my work schedule and got me in within an hour or so of me calling. The vet was super nice and listened to my concerns (I’m pretty sure the vet I saw at another place had no shits to give, so this was a nice change) and did a few tests on my kitty. They gave me an estimate of the costs and she walked me through what she thought we could wait on until the labs come back to be sure. Less than an hour after the appointment time, my kitty and I are back home resting. They sent us home with some meds, and tomorrow she’ll call and follow up. So, while the vet is never fun for anyone, I have to say that I appreciate that it was quick and scheduling was easy, the vet took some to chat with me, and they were very transparent about the costs and didn’t up sell me on anything that might not be necessary right away. We’ll see how things go with my kitty, but so far I’m super happy with my experience here.

I really love the Aloro Pet Clinic! We were so lucky that our cats had never needed a vet for over 10 years but suddenly found ourselves with a very sick kitty. Having just met them and needing to ride through a quick but ultimately terminal case of cancer with our cat buddy, they could not have been nicer nor more mindful of our wishes. The kindness the Aloro clinic showed was so phenomenal. I found them extremely sensitive to pet parents needs and compassionate about the animals. They are also financially fair in many ways. My 9 year old daughter who has come with me for appointments frequently has felt completely comfortable & comforted by the staff & the vets. We love all but especially Dr. Jen & the entire front staff & all the assistants who help with our visit. Highly recommend.

I have heard good and bad things about this place. I have had good and bad experiences at this place. But never with Dr. Young. Recently my dog was diagnosed with cancer. He is 10 years old and has a wonderful life. Dr. Young was the one who had to break the news to me. She did it with compassion with grace and respect for what not only myself but my dog and what we would be going through. She is a wonderful doctor who is passionate about what she does.

Aloro Pet Clinic is GREAT. It has always been a terrific experience coming here and I do come very often since my dog finds new ways to make it to the vet. He migh actually be in love with the staff and Dr. Dogra because we are always treated so nicely, From the girls at the desk to the vet techs (shout out to Geoff) my experience with Aloro has been the most pleasent. I was shocked to see the bad reviews because this is not an expensive clinic, it makes me think people here are not fully aware of how expensive treatments can be, my recommendation for these people would be to get pet insurance it really saves a lot of money. I’m very glad I found this clinic.

Aloro is the best pet clinic I’ve been to in LA and Dr Dogra is one of the best vets around. The staff are always friendly, polite and knowledgable. They remember our dog Watson every time he comes in and call multiple times to check up on him if there have been any health issues. Watson has a nervous nature and we especially appreciate the vet techs that are so sweet and nurturing with him. I refer all my friends with fury friends here!

Love this place for my pet! I went here today (Dr Jen Young) to get my Yorkie pup neutered & micro chipped. All the staff & associates are so friendly. Fortunately I’ve been so lucky with all of my Vets I’ve been too. I am very careful where I go, because my pup is over 7 mos, 3.8 lbs. He’s a tiny one!
As far as people saying they’ve been over charged. Be upfront & ask what services will cost you. I’m confrontational & upfront. I ask what I will be charged. that way I will know.
I am so impressed with this vet & so grateful for Dr Jen. This facility is right down the street from me as well which helps. I wish they were open on Sunday’s, but this is my main vet now. If you have any concerns feel free to contact me:)

I have brought my two cats to Aloro since I adopted them (about 10 years now!), along with other cats my family has had over the years since childhood. I have always loved Aloro and Dr. Dogra. Until recently, I only had pretty minor issues with my cats, so all I could tell you was that the quality of care, communication, and expertise is top notch. When I bring my cats even for a routine visit, I leave with so much more knowledge and resources about how to care for my cats once I get home. All of this allowed me to trust Aloro completely when my cat became ill (spoiler: he’s better now).
The couple of months of this illness was terrifying for me, and Dr. Dogra took every step to make sure that everything went smoothly. Dr. Dogra spent extra time showing me my cat’s blood results throughout his recovery, so that I could see the progress. Dr. Dogra was there for my midnight phone calls (there were many). He provided honest recommendations as to the options for my cat’s road to recovery. The entire staff knows my cat pretty well now and the vet techs let me know how closely they monitored my cat while he stayed at Aloro. Most importantly, Aloro got my cat back to his healthy self again.
I don’t know why it took me this long to write a Unilocal review for this fantastic veterinary practice. Please know that when you take your pet to Aloro, both you and your pet are in good hands.

I started going to Aloro in 1991 and have taken 3 cats and my dog there over the years. A very compassionate staff and good vets. When it came time for me to have to put one of my cats to sleep many years ago, I remember the vet that had been treating him at the time even welling up with tears with me.
Reading the mixed reviews on here, I understand when people are upset with the cost of expensive vet care, but I don’t believe Aloro tries to over ‘sell’ anything. They are honest and try to cover all aspects of good quality and thorough care for your pet, and there is a cost for that. I believe in this clinic and plan on sticking with them for many, many more years.

My family and I have been taking our dogs here for the past decade so when it came time for my husky to get neutered, there was no doubt in my mind that I could trust Dr. Dogra to do a superb job. The staff is incredibly kind, helpful and knowledgeable and they treat all animals with the love and respect that their own owners would.
Our dog is healing beautifully and without any complications. Thank you for taking such good care of our boys!

Once again every visit cost me about 500 bucks to do follow ups, when we came in there was no blood on my dog but when we left we noticed blood on the splint. The splint was dirty because it’s a dog it sits and walks around here n there it’s not a human, and afcourse i gave it a special type of traditional soup which helps the bones heal faster since I noticed my dog was not improving in the long weeks we came to you. I did not return to you because I did not like your service and I got better service somewhere else which my puppy is just fine with no limps or difficulties right now. My 90 year old grandma is the owner and she is not capable of coming to you because of her age, your other reviews speak for itself so if you want to sit here and reply to a very disappointed customer then i recommend you look at your previous reviews. Goodluck to you guys I feel very sad as we speak because of your service and my friends and family feel the same, Sincerely a very disappointed customer.

My cat was misdiagnosed with stomatitis. 1^st they did a dental telling me it’s not stomatitis?! 2 more trips now it’s stomatitis. Removed all his teeth. No improvement. Another veterinarian at a different hospital did a cytology in his mouth, which is what should have happened on the 1^st visit. He had no reason for all of his teeth to be pulled, he has herpes easily controlled by a single medication. Of course, refuse to take any responsibility. No apologies no refund. STAY AWAY.

I have a sad update… our beloved Hoppy the Rabbit passed away last month. This review is long overdue but I was too grief stricken to write.
Dr Dogra is one of the kindest souls that I have ever met. Hoppy had developed pneumonia and he did everything in his power to help her and my family. He was compassionate at every turn and even reduced his fee so that we could try to save her life.
With each visit, he shared words of compassionate wisdom with my family. We would come in defeated and sad with our barely hanging on bunny and he would say things that would just blow me away. For instance, when I was guilt stricken because we didnt know how sick she was and I thought that rabbits where supposed to live beyond five years, he said this, «Love is the best medicine. In the end, if Hoppy needs to go on to a new life, you have given her the greatest gift-​love. You have cared for her and loved her more than most rabbits will ever experience in their lifetime. She has lived a happy life and her life was not in vain.“It may not mean much to those of you reading my review but to me, it was just the words that I needed to hear at that time.
When we do welcome another rabbit into our home, I will not hesitate to make Dr Dogma our vet of choice again. I highly recommend this clinic for their compassion and expertise.

I rescued my American Staff and took him here because I had a free voucher for a free check up. They said that the neutering at the shelter was done wrong and he needed medication which I agreed with. But then they started to sell me a deworming test and fecal examination which was already provided at the shelter. I agree with other reviews in that this place tries to sell you as much as possible.

I took my baby to get his shots at this Clinic.
Everyone was super friendly there, they took care of the dogs in a very gentle way and they all knew what they were doing.
If you go in on Saturdays they have great deals on shots, go early they could get packed…
My dog got a fever when we went in because he was scared of what might happen… they gave us a private room with water and left until he calmed down a little before they gave him the shot (that was nice)
Great prices, Great location with street parking, Good people working there…
Hopefully I wont need to take my dog in to visit the doctor, but will be back next year for another set of SHOTS!