ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals – San Fernando Valley
Veterinary Specialty Medicine for Your Pet
Our specialists provide advanced care in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Critical Care, working closely with your primary veterinarian.
Service Areas
Woodland Hills
Tarzana
Canoga Park
West Hills
Calabasas
Winnetka
Encino
Topanga
Reseda
Chatsworth
Pets We Treat
Dogs
Cats
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Areas of Specialty Care
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.
Learn More About Internal MedicineAny 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.
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.
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.
Learn More About OrthopedicsWe will be by your side during this time of need to offer both medical assistance and emotional support.
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When every second counts, our emergency team is here to provide expert care for pets facing serious or life-threatening conditions.
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At ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals we look forward to working with you and providing premier veterinary care for your patients. We highly value our relationship with you, and our team is committed to a collaborative approach in delivering the best possible outcomes for the pets under our joint care.
Consultations: If you would like to consult with one of our doctors on a particular case, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time – our doctors are happy to advise you without any obligation on your part.
Patient Transfer: If you are transferring a patient to our hospital, we kindly request that you contact us in advance, so we can be adequately prepared. Our client care team will confirm the details and connect you with the appropriate department and doctor to ensure a seamless transfer.
Records: It’s part of our process to provide you with a copy of your patient’s medical records. Records are emailed to your practice and uploaded to the vet portal. If you have questions or need to obtain specific records, please email us at sfvrecords@accessvets.com.
Vet Portal: use our vet portal to access your patients’ records, select your communication preferences, and be notified of your patients' visits to our hospital.
Requests: Do you require any marketing materials from us? Do you need to reset your vet portal login? Should we organize a "lunch and learn" session for your staff? Please reach out to Leslie Hair, our Veterinary Relations Partner, at leslie.hair@thrivepet.com and let us know how we can assist you.
We look forward to partnering with you!

