Griffith Pet Hospital

It is a relief to go to a locally owned vet where each visit you (and your pet) see the same staff and the same doctors. My cat is sick with liver failure and even he doesn’t fight me as hard as he used to go to see the vet. After our first time at Griffith Pet Hospital all the staff knew me and my cat, Chester’s, name. Griffith Pet Hospital lets Chester out of his carrier when he is in the exam room. This is a huge game changer for Chester because it lets him have a sense of autonomy back and also get some sniffs. Chester and I have never been to a vet that had this practice before. Pricing is reasonable, or at least doesn't feel like price gouging like some of the corporate vets do. Testing and a surgery to place a feeding tube cost us a little over $1,000. However the last time Chest

Review for Senior Canine, Dental, Surgical, and Emergency services: So grateful Dr. Ruiz is back as owner and partner beginning this summer of 2025, and reopened what used to be known in the Glendale / Los Angeles area for decades as the well established, trusted, and always reliable Gateway Animal Hospital with another former owner/partner, Dr. V! Now operating as Griffith Pet Hospital! The past few years when it changed ownership to another ¥ € A and operated as Gateway with different new veterinarians, it was absolutely terrible! That team is GONE!!! My nearly 16 yr old doodle had a bad accident by high jumping off a sofa and onto a patch of slippery concrete and chest landed hard, hitting his jaw, which caused multiple severely cracked/broken teeth, jaw and tongue injury, and really aw

I was so happy to hear that Dr. Ruiz is back in Glendale!! We took our little old timer Bellarina in for a wellness check at her age and was so happy to have such great customer service and care. Val & Yesi, the front desk receptionists are very kind and helpful which is great. What a BIG difference from the previous staff!! Had a wonderful visit with Dr. Ruiz! He listens and is very compassionate about his work! Bellarina was really comfortable with all the staff because of their caring energy towards her. Thank you to Dr. Ruiz, Dr. V, Berto, Val & Yesi for taking the time to care for our cat. I forgot the name of the other lady in the back but she was so wonderful with our cat!! I made sure to refer all my pet lover friends to Griffith Pet Hospital!! Also, their prices are so much bett

Dr. Rafael Villicana is an amazing veterinarian. He has many years of experience and truly invests in the quality of care the animals receive. He is also adept at explaining medical issues in understandable terms. The reception staff are excellent. I'm so happy he, Dr. Ruiz and their staff have returned as the former corporate VCA had very negative reviews. Our neighborhood can now return to quality pet care at reasonable pricing.

Dr. Ruiz and the front desk staff here are amazing! They take great care of my cats and provide fair pricing/service. Highly recommend!