Business Details
38 Years
experience
West Hills Animal Hospital
West Hills Animal Hospital has been dedicated to the health and well-being of pets in the West Hills community since 1988. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff provide comprehensive care, including preventive services, diagnostics, surgery, and end-of-life support, all delivered with compassion and expertise. We prioritize personalized attention to ensure pets receive the highest quality medical treatment while maintaining a comfortable environment for both animals and their owners. Our preventive care programs, such as the Pet Annual Wellness (PAW) Plans, are designed to manage long-term health needs and reduce unexpected costs.Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools like radiography and ultrasound, we address complex health issues promptly. As a federally accredited veterinary practice, we also offer travel certificates for domestic and international pet relocation. Our commitment extends beyond medical care to include client education and community engagement, ensuring pet owners are empowered to make informed decisions about their pets' health.
Services
Preventive Care
Vaccinations
Dentistry
Microchipping
Allergies
Radiography
Ultrasounds
Laboratory Services
Soft Tissue Surgery
Travel Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive veterinary services from preventive care to surgery.
- Our team has over 35 years of experience serving the West Hills community.
- We provide federally accredited travel certificate services for pets.
- Our PAW Plans manage preventive care costs across all pet life stages.
- We use advanced diagnostic tools like ultrasound and radiography.
Associations and certifications
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What people say
Compassionate care
Experienced staff
Comprehensive services
Helpful team
Well-equipped facility
Services
Preventive Care
Our preventive care services include vaccinations, annual exams, and tailored wellness programs to maintain pet health. We focus on early disease detection through routine checkups and offer customized care plans for pets at every life stage. These services help reduce long-term medical costs while ensuring pets remain healthy and active.
Vaccinations
We provide core and elective vaccinations to protect pets from infectious diseases. Our protocols follow AAHA guidelines and are tailored to each pet's lifestyle and risk factors. Vaccinations are critical for puppies/kittens, senior pets, and animals in multi-pet households to maintain herd immunity and prevent outbreaks.
Dentistry
Our dental services include professional cleanings, oral exams, and treatment for periodontal disease. Annual dental checkups prevent tooth loss and systemic infections caused by oral bacteria. We use modern anesthetic protocols to ensure safe and thorough dental procedures for pets.
Radiography
We perform digital radiography for diagnosing fractures, arthritis, and internal organ conditions. This non-invasive tool helps assess trauma injuries and monitor chronic diseases. Rapid imaging capabilities allow immediate evaluation of urgent cases like ingestion of foreign objects.
Travel Certificates
As USDA-accredited veterinarians, we issue domestic and international health certificates for pet travel. These documents verify pets meet destination-specific health requirements, including vaccination records and acclimation plans. Certificates must be issued within 10 days of travel for validity.
People
Dr. Dawn Lawson
Veterinarian
Dr. Lawson brings 15 years of small animal experience, focusing on preventive medicine and geriatric care. She emphasizes client education to improve pet wellness outcomes through proactive health management strategies.
Dr. Stephanie Hengst
Managing Veterinarian
With 12 years in clinical practice, Dr. Hengst specializes in diagnostic imaging and internal medicine. She leads our team in developing evidence-based treatment protocols for complex medical cases.
Dr. Katherine Tyler
Veterinarian
Dr. Tyler focuses on surgical care and pain management, performing soft tissue procedures with minimally invasive techniques. She has advanced training in post-operative rehabilitation for optimal recovery.
Dr. Hamideh Rahimi
Veterinarian
Dr. Rahimi specializes in exotic pet medicine and allergy treatment. Her expertise includes dermatological diagnostics and customized immunotherapy for pets with chronic skin conditions.
Yoana Robles
Hospital Manager
As hospital manager, Yoana oversees daily operations and client relations. With 8 years in veterinary practice management, she ensures efficient service delivery while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Questions
What services does West Hills Animal Hospital offer?
We provide preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, travel certificates, and end-of-life services.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Book appointments online via our website or contact us directly by phone during business hours.
What are PAW Plans?
PAW Plans are annual wellness programs covering preventive care to manage pet health costs effectively.
Do you offer travel health certificates?
Yes, we issue domestic and international health certificates for pets as a USDA-accredited practice.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, we welcome new clients and their pets to our practice in West Hills, CA.
Reviews (5)
Elizabeth Gordon
Jun 06, 2022
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This was the best vet experience I have had ever. I've been looking for a new place for my dog's general care, our last place has become too big & feels like a business and not a care center. This place feels like a family who's invested in the health of my animals and in helping us as pet owners to give our furry family members the best life we can. I am so happy that I found this place :
Debra Jackson
Jun 05, 2022
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Wonderful staff and doctors. They are caring, loving, concerned and experienced. I have two elderly dogs 14 and 16 so of course things are coming up and I know they love the pets and I couldn't ask for more! Highly recommend them.
Megan Cekic
May 29, 2022
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Dr Guiard is awesome! The Dr and staff loves each one of my many fur babies. Nanostar, sharky, kailin, weasel, Apollo, John doe, and Bellas favorite Dr.
Alice Goldsobel
Apr 23, 2022
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We have been clients of West Hills Animal Hospital for more than 20 years and have always been very pleased with the care they give to our pets. For this visit, Dr. Tyler was very clear in explaining what she found and how best to treat Dexter. We have tremendous confidence in all the staff at WHAH and recommend them to anyone looking for veterinary care for their fur babies.
Jaecob Snow
Apr 11, 2022
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Very sweet in the beginning, very money hungry in the end. They NEEDED 1500$ to spay my dog. Triple the price I was quoted at most other places. Unfortunately they weren't able to work with me on the cost even though I had been signed up to the Paw Plan for over a year making 50$/mo payments in which a spay is included, but since I didn't feel comfortable to do it before her first heat, "West Hills Animal Hospital" will no longer honor the spay included in the plan. I would definitely see all options before coming here! Now we no longer have a vet for our pups and most are not accepting new clients.