ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals – Los Angeles

For more complex cases, our Avian and Exotic doctors work with other ACCESS specialists to ensure your pet has access to cutting-edge, high-quality treatment, care, and compassion. We provide advanced imaging, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, and endoscopy, and specialized surgical procedures for avian and exotic animals.

We understand that when our exotic pet patients are ill, they can rapidly progress to urgent and emergency states. That’s why our doctors are on call after hours to provide their unique qualifications, experience, and skills to assist the ACCESS Emergency and Critical Care team when required.

Our veterinary hospital offers Urgent Care specifically for Avian and Exotic pets!

Avian and exotic pets are often more delicate than dogs and cats and may require more immediate attention for certain conditions. Our urgent care team will provide emergency and urgent care for your exotic pet or bird when they cannot wait for a scheduled appointment. Doctors within our urgent care work exclusively with exotic patients and partner closely with our Department of Avian and Exotic Pets to provide more complex care if needed.

Our Department of Avian and Exotic Pets provides comprehensive routine and advanced medical care for pet rabbits, ferrets, lizards, rats, hamsters, cockatoos, tortoises, macaws, snakes, parakeets, turtles, newts, and other wonderful exotic creatures.

Our Bone & Joint Center offers the forefront of veterinary orthopedic care for dogs and cats. Combining our surgeons’ expertise, cutting-edge resources, and the level of care for which ACCESS is known, we are the go-to specialty animal hospital on the West Coast for animal orthopedic treatment and care.

What sets us apart:

Cardiology is a branch of veterinary medicine concerned with diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the heart. This includes a pet’s blood vessels, circulatory system, and sometimes their lungs. 

The heart is one of your pet’s most essential organs, continually pumping blood containing oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. In most heart-related problems, either damage or deterioration occurs to either the heart valves or heart muscles. 

No matter what type of heart problems your pet may have during their life, our team has the skills and resources to help your pet have the highest quality of life possible through treatment and hands-on management.

Internal Medicine is a specialty branch of veterinary medicine involving the treatment and management of more complex conditions affecting pets’ internal organs that often coincide with chronic illnesses. Conditions that cannot be effectively managed by your family veterinarian alone will often receive a consult or be referred to an internal medicine specialist to receive a second opinion or to pursue more advanced care options.

Interventional Radiology and Interventional Endoscopy are medical specialties that use advanced imaging techniques, such as X-ray, CT, or endoscopy, to perform minimally invasive treatments known as interventions. Unlike traditional surgery, these procedures are completed through natural openings or very small incisions, typically less than 5 mm.

Interventional radiology primarily relies on fluoroscopy, while interventional endoscopy uses specialized endoscopes. In some cases, both techniques may be used together during a single procedure. In the United States, approximately 70 veterinary internists and surgeons currently practice interventional radiology and or interventional endoscopy.

Any damage to a pet's nervous system can lead to serious long-term consequences if they are not tended to rapidly by skilled professionals. Due to the complex nature of the brain and spine, Primary and Emergency Care veterinarians often work closely with a board-certified neurologist. The neurologist provides advanced care and attention necessary to treat or manage a pet’s neurological condition appropriately. 

Radiology encompasses a diverse range of diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and MRI. We utilize the most up-to-date, cutting-edge technology operated by specially trained veterinary professionals.

Our Veterinary Radiologists have additional education, training, and experience in the field, enabling them to work seamlessly with primary, specialty, and emergency care clinicians to provide advanced image interpretation on acute and complex medical cases.

Our specialty animal hospitals offer a comprehensive range of advanced surgical services to address the unique needs of each pet. Our board-certified veterinary surgeons are experts in their field, who have obtained extensive training and experience to perform a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures - from routine surgeries to complex interventions. Our state-of-the-art surgical suites are equipped with advanced technology, imaging and monitoring equipment that allow us to perform traditional open surgeries as well minimally invasive procedures that result in less trauma, reduced pain, and faster recovery.   

An anesthesiology department at a specialty animal hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients during surgeries and other procedures that require sedation or anesthesia, such as CT scans and MRI. Under the guidance of experienced veterinary anesthesiologists, our teams utilize the latest techniques and protocols to deliver optimal anesthesia administration and pain management tailored to each individual pet. From pre-operative assessments and customized anesthesia plans to monitoring vital signs throughout the procedure, the anesthesiology team prioritizes the comfort and safety of our patients at every step.    

Our community’s outstanding orthopedic veterinarians and surgeons use breakthrough research within the field to implement advanced therapies, such as CrCL surgeries like TPLO surgery, fracture repair, and innovative devices. These are all designed to help improve or conserve your pet’s mobility following traumatic accident, illness, or age-related condition.  

Pet owners commonly refer to CrCL surgery as an ACL surgery, however CrCL surgery is the medically accurate term. ACL surgery is the human equivalent treatment.

TPLO surgery changes the angle between the thigh bone and the shin bone. The goal is to lessen how much the tibia shifts forward during a stride and it is achieved through an incision, rotation of the tibia, and then insertion of a bone plate. TPLO surgery helps create a stifle (knee) that is stable without the torn cruciate ligament. The medial meniscus is also evaluated at the time of surgery and if torn removed. At times, a releasing incision of the meniscus is done to help prevent a future tear.

A common form of cruciate or knee surgery is TPLO surgery. Your pet’s orthopedic veterinarian will be able to help decide which type of CrCL surgery is ideal for your pet. It's important to note that these surgeries are commonly referred to by pet owners as ACL surgery, however CrCL surgery is the medically accurate term. ACL surgery is the human equivalent treatment.

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We want you to feel supported when making difficult decisions around your pet’s health. Hearts & Halos is a team of compassionate veterinarians in the Thrive Pet Healthcare community who can help you understand your pet’s current quality of life. They can provide you with guidance, counseling, and the opportunity to give your pet a gentle, loving, and respectful transition in the comfort and peace of their favorite place: home.

We will be by your side during this time of need to offer both medical assistance and emotional support.