OUR STORY
In October 2020 the doors of a recently closed veterinary practice were re-opened as Encino Veterinary Center. The vision for what the veterinary experience should be was established by our founders long before they opened Encino Vet Center. While patient care is always the priority, our founders also focus on those that care for them, The people- both clients & team members alike.
The original practice had been serving Encino & the surrounding Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley communities since the early 80's. After over 30 years of providing care to the pets of Encino the practice was sold to a Texas based corporation & shortly after closed.
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In March 2025 we moved to our new facility allowing us to continue to provide the exceptional care and service our clients and patients have come to know.
We are proud to be a locally owned practice providing exceptional pet care & client service while also supporting our Encino community & the surrounding Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley.
Our Logo
We put a lot of thought into creating our logo for Encino Veterinary Center & we hope you love it as much as we do!
Naturally, we started with the word Encino, which is the Spanish word for Oak. Oak tress symbolize knowledge, health and family, making it easy for it to serve as our focal point.
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The orange colors at the top of the leaves reflect the warm sunny California vibes. That warmth extends to the heart element at the center of the trunk, and this warmth and love radiates to the dog and cat on each side.
Our Purpose
To Improve the Lives of Pets & Their People
While Providing a Great Workplace for Our Team
& Making a Positive Impact in Our World
Our Core Values
We are One Team
-Honest, Hardworking & Collaborative So We All Succeed & Get the Job Done
We Practice Excellence
-Providing Exceptional Care & Service So Our Patients Are Healthy & Clients Rave About Us
We Embrace & Drive Change
-If we Don’t Evolve & Continuously Improve, We’re Falling Behind
We Take Ownership
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-We Are Each Accountable for Outcomes, Good or Bad, and We Don’t Make Excuses
We Make a Positive & Meaningful Impact
-In Our Patients, Their People & Our World
Our Facility
Our New State Of The Art Home Was Completed in 2025
Each Detail Was Carefully Thought Out To Ensure That
It Not Only Helps Us Provide The Best Care Possible
But Also Provide A Great Work Environment For Our People
Who Provide Ecellent Care To Our Patients.
Lobby
Why Does Every Facility Have A Bulky Front Desk?​
We Don't Know Either!
We Decided To Replace The Traditional Front Desk With Kiosks To Make It Easier For Our Staff To Interact With Our Patients & Clients- No Barriers Here!
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We Also Have Elevated Areas For Cat Carrier Placement Which Helps Reduce Stress &
Our Seating Areas Are Spread Out For Pets That Are Too Nervous To Be Social
Exam Rooms
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Our Rooms Are Cozy For Our Smaller Patients & Roomy Enough For Our Large & Giant Breed Ones
For Our Cat Patients We Have An Exclusive Exam Room Complete With Cat Calming Pheromones & Music Clinically Proven To Relax Cats During Their Veterinary Visits
Well Kennels
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Quieter & Mood Lit To Allow Our Patients A Calmer Environment While They Are Waiting Or Recovering From A Procedure Or Receiving In Hospital Medical Treatment
Surgery Suite
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Equipped With Patient Heating Systems To Help Regulate Body Temperature For A Quicker Recovery & Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment To Ensure All Is Going Smoothly During Your Pets Procedure
Dentistry Wing
A Dedicated Dentistry Area With A Digital Dental X-Ray Unit To Catch Problem Areas We Can't See Hidden Below The Gum Line, High Speed Dental Machine With Ultrasonic Scaler To More Easily Remove Tartar, A Drill To Help Extract Teeth, Polishing Equipment To Leave A Smooth Surface After Cleaning To Slow Plaque Buildup, Anesthesia & Oxygen Delivery Machines, Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment To Ensure Your Pet Is Doing Well, Patient Warming System For A Faster & Smoother Recovery From Anesthesia & An Ergonomically Friendly Height Adjustable Dental Work Station For Our Staff
X-Ray Suite
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Equipped With The Latest Digital X-Ray Technology To Capture Detailed Images Of Your Pets Chest, Abdomen or Bones.
If Needed, We Can Send Your Pets Xrays To A Radiology Specialist To Assist In Interpretation Of Complex Cases
Ultrasound Suite
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In Many Cases We Can Provide Ultrasounds In Order To Obtain Further Clues When Your Pet Is Not Feeling Well
In-House Laboratory
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Our Sicker Patients Need Immediate Results. Our In House Lab Allows Us To Get Answers Faster.
Doctors Office
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Our Doctors Can Keep A Close Eye On Their Patients & Can Easily Move To An Exam Room, The Treatment Area, Or The Surgery & Dentistry Areas From This Centralized Office.
This Space Also Makes It Easier For Our Doctors To Collaborate & Discuss Complex Cases With Each Other Ensuring Your Pet Is Getting The Best Care Possible From Our Team With Varied Experiences.
Staff Break Room
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A Place With Lots Of Natural Lighting
For Our Staff To Relax & Re-Energize During Their Breaks & To Enjoy All The Yummy Treats Our Amazing Clients Send Us