Melrose La Brea Animal Hospital

I had a devastating experience at this clinic that ultimately led to the death of my cat, Boomer. I brought him in for vomiting on a Saturday night a couple years ago. The vet handled him roughly, used a glass thermometer rectally, and recommended an enema and tooth extraction. After the procedure, I couldn’t reach anyone the next day for an update. When I visited, his tail was soaking wet and staff were dismissive. When he returned home days later he began leaking black fluid, and the next day I found a large open wound near his anus. When I returned, the vet blamed me (falsely) for changing his food instead of taking responsibility. A friend with me was shocked by how unprofessional and rough the handling was. I brought Boomer to VCA Animal Hospitals emergency on Sepulveda, where they determined his colon had been torn during treatment (either due to enema or thermometer), causing a severe infection. Despite surgeries and care, the damage was determined to be irreversible and I had to euthanize him. VCA vets, based on evidence they collected during their treatments, encouraged me to report this clinic with the vet board. I did—but after two years, it’s still under investigation. This was a preventable, catastrophic outcome. I strongly urge others to go elsewhere.

Dr. Jordan is a truly a gem. We have moved out of the area and will miss him and his staff. He had a no BS approach to our outdoor cats, combining old school remedies with his long acquired veterinary knowledge. We never got bombarded with promotional emails, just good, compassionate veterinary care.

Been coming here with all my pups and Dr. Jordan and his staff are great with all of them (from puppies to rescues, they are great with them) and I’m happy I found this place. They can also accommodate appointments on short notice if needed which is super helpful for peace of mind. He’s been a working vet for so long so has a wide breadth of knowledge which is great!

Amazing vet! You can tell Dr. Jordan really cares for the animals by the way he handles them. He took his time answering any questions I had- gave great insight on feeding times for my kitten that has made a world of a difference in my kittens behavior! Very welcoming environment and kind staff. Your pet will be in good hands here!

Wouldn’t recommend this vet at all. Smells like pee inside and just money hungry. I went in for a simple flea & tick medication prescription for my doggo and all the Vet kept talking about was how I should go with him for dental cleanings and to neuter my boy. When I got there, the nurses were also short and curt in all their responses and they took away my dog with no gentleness or even letting me know where theyre taking him and to do what. First of all, he gets regular cleanings elsewhere and why are you pressuring me to neuter my son? These things made me never want to go back already to begin with. Called today to get a renewal on his Simparica Trio medication and they’re telling me he has to come in to be seen AGAIN?? I’ve never dealt with that. Every vet has always just renewed his prescription if he’s been consistently taking it. As soon as I hung up on them, I called and visited another vet and had the best experience ever. This place gives off nothing but judgemental, money hungry and old school vibes.

The most friendly, compassionate, experienced staff. They treated my cats so well. And helped me with some vaccine paperwork I needed. HIGHLY recommend this place.

Dr. Jordan & his nurses are always helpful and very kind. They all have many years of experience & knowledge. And you can tell they genuinely care and love their work. Would highly recommend