Animal Urgent Care K-Town

Animal Urgent Care K-Town is a general practice practice in Los Angeles, CA. Procedures include fill prescriptions, COMPASSIONATE END OF LIFE CARE, wound repairs, and PHYSICAL EXAMS.

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About

Animal Urgent Care K-Town provides quality veterinary care for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions on a walk-in basis. Open daily from noon to 10 PM, the clinic offers physical exams, digital X-ray and ultrasound, minor surgeries like laceration and wound repairs, and an in-house laboratory for rapid test results. Additional services include medication and treatment, an on-site pharmacy, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Serving pets and owners in greater Los Angeles, including Koreatown, Burbank, Glendale, and Hollywood, Animal Urgent Care operates two convenient locations. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis, though calling ahead for availability is recommended. The clinic focuses on providing best-in-class veterinary care when pets need immediate attention but are not experiencing a life-threatening emergency.

Surgical team

RYAN GERSHENSON

DVM

Dr. Ryan Gershenson is a licensed and board certified Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) specialist with over 12 years of practice experience.
HOLLY THOMPSON

DVM

Dr. Holly Thompson is a board eligible Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian with over 15 years of practice experience in veterinary medicine.
JENNIFER GEIGER

DVM

Dr. Jennifer Geiger is a licensed veterinarian with years of experience in emergency and critical care medicine.
TRAVIS LINNEY

DVM, MBA, MS

Originally from Colorado, Dr. Travis Linney is a licensed veterinarian with extensive experience in emergency and critical care medicine.
ELIANNE PEREZ

DVM

Dr. Elianne Perez is a San Fernando Valley native with experience in urgent care, general practice, and emergency medicine.
ARLETT MONTOYA

DVM

Dr. Arlett Montoya is a licensed veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine focused in emergency and urgent care.
BEATRIZ LOPEZ

RVT

Beatriz Lopez is a registered veterinary technician with 16 years of experience in the veterinary field and a passion for emergency and critical care.
GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ

RVT

Gabriela Rodriguez is a registered veterinary technician with years of experience in the veterinary field.
KELLIE BERMAN

DVM

Dr. Kellie Berman is a licensed veterinarian with years of experience in emergency and critical care medicine.
BREANNA GOODMAN

DVM

Dr. Breanna Goodman is a licensed veterinarian with years of experience in urgent care medicine.
JI LEE

DVM

Dr. Ji Lee is a licensed veterinarian with experience in emergency and critical care medicine.
MADELIN ESCOBAR

RVT
GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ

RVT

Procedures

fill prescriptions
COMPASSIONATE END OF LIFE CARE
wound repairs
PHYSICAL EXAMS
aquamation service
injectable medications
on-site pharmacy
euthanasia
fluids
minor surgeries
MEDICATION/TREATMENT
advanced anesthetic monitoring
lacerations
reference lab services

Equipment

ULTRASOUND
X-RAY
in-house laboratory

Photos

Photos via Google · Alexandria, Animal Urgent Care K-Town, Lysette Titi, Ronni Yoon

Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Animal Urgent Care treat for pets?: Animal Urgent Care treats common problems such as bites and wounds, coughing, sneezing, breathing changes, ear and eye irritations, diarrhea and vomiting, discharge from the nose or mouth, fleas, ticks, mites, pain, weakness, lameness, rashes, red or itchy skin, and worms or parasites. They provide convenient veterinary services for urgent, non-life-threatening issues.
What diagnostic capabilities are available at Animal Urgent Care?: The clinic is equipped with best-in-class digital imaging equipment for X-ray and ultrasound, allowing doctors to non-invasively evaluate pets. An in-house laboratory provides precise and rapid test results for real-time treatment decisions. Additionally, reference lab services are available for pathology and specialized testing.
Does Animal Urgent Care offer surgical services?: Yes, Animal Urgent Care provides advanced anesthetic monitoring and services for minor surgeries. These procedures include laceration repairs and wound repairs. The clinic is equipped to handle these types of urgent surgical needs, ensuring pets receive necessary care for non-life-threatening injuries.
How does Animal Urgent Care handle end-of-life care for pets?: Animal Urgent Care offers compassionate end-of-life care, supporting pet parents through the euthanasia process with dignity and compassion. They partner with an aquamation service provider for several options regarding the return and distribution of ashes. Customized memorial products like urns, paw prints, and nose prints are also available.
When should a pet owner choose a 24/7 emergency hospital instead of Animal Urgent Care?: Animal Urgent Care advises that if a pet owner believes their pet is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, they should take their pet directly to a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. Animal Urgent Care focuses on urgent, but not life-threatening, conditions.

Contact & hours

Address

3035 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles

Phone

(323) 302-5200

Website

animalurgentcare.vet

4.2 · 190 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Francisco Lim

If you are in need of urgent animal care, this is the place to go. Unfortunately, I have needed urgent care for my dogs more times than I would like. During those difficult times, Dr. Linney, Dr. Goodman, and the entire team have provided exceptional veterinary care. They kept our pets comfortable and addressed the issue. They were very thorough in their explanation of the situation and the possible courses of action. They never pressured any particular procedure and tried their best to make sure we understood the situation. Different options were provided based on various factors so that we could decide what we thought was best for our dogs. When situations called for difficult decisions, they were not only attuned to our dogs but also empathetic toward my wife and me. We are forever grateful for the compassion and care they have shown our family. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
7 months ago

Ace Martinez

My cat Kitty had a neuter complication… We went here twice to seek help for him. Everyone including the front desk staff were kind, thoughtful and considerate. Im a young college student, 18 with my very sick cat. They were always helping to find low cost clinics for his recovery, always answering the phone and answering my questions, always talking one on one with me and taking the extra steps to make sure he was gonna get better. Unfortunately my cat has passed a few days after his visit. But the vets here made his final days special. Because they told me they really liked him and that he was so sweet. Truly I have so much respect for the Vets here.
7 months ago

Lysette Titi

Veterinary Medical Board Attn: Enforcement Division 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 230 Sacramento, CA 95834 Re: Formal Complaint Against Dr. Arlett Montoya To Whom It May Concern, I want to start by saying the front desk staff was kind and proffesional. On 9/30/25 at 7:58pm I brought my dog, Bijou, a Shar-Pei, to an urgent care facility under the care of Dr. Arlett Montoya. Bijou presented with a dangerously high fever, which I confirmed at home using two separate thermometers, both reading 104.4°F. I communicated this clearly to the staff upon arrival and requested that urgent, immediate care be provided to bring down her fever. Despite this, Dr. Montoya refused to provide even basic supportive treatment—such as cooling measures or fever-reducing medication—until I authorized an excessive treatment plan totaling approximately $1,860. The breakdown of costs presented to me was: • $135 for the exam fee (already paid upon entry) • $289 for bloodwork • $369 for urine cytology • $189 for IV line administration • $289 for IV fluids • $589 for x-rays • Additional “miscellaneous” fees for interpretation of results This inflated package was presented as a prerequisite to any treatment, even though my dog was actively in distress. When I requested immediate fever reduction with meloxicam or another safe alternative like alcohol cotton pads on her feet, Dr. Montoya dismissed my request and admonished me to “be more polite.”, in an attempt to humiliate me. My dog was treated because I BEGGED HER TO PLEASE GIVE ME THE SAME GRACE she would give her other patients and treat my dog. She wanted to punish me for being an informed Shar Pei owner. I want to emphasize that throughout the consultation, I remained calm, respectful, and professional despite my anxiety. I consciously maintained a soft tone and courteous demeanor to ensure my dog received care. Despite this, Dr. Montoya withheld basic, time-sensitive treatment. At discharge, my dog was returned to me with a gash on her leg, and fluids were given subcutaneously instead of intravenously. This demonstrates either negligence or a lack of proper skill, especially since the staff themselves noted how calm and cooperative Bijou was throughout the visit. Additionally, Dr. Montoya misrepresented my dog’s medical condition. She told me that Bijou’s temperature had lowered to 102°F. Later, a veterinary technician admitted this was untrue—her temperature remained at 104°F, and they were merely “hoping it would decrease.” In the end, I was refunded part of the $600 charged upfront because the clinic could not provide the treatment they insisted upon. Instead, Dr. Montoya pushed for 24-hour hospitalization, which I believe was financially motivated rather than medically necessary. This experience leads me to conclude that this urgent care facility—and specifically Dr. Arlett Montoya—prioritizes profit over animal welfare. My dog’s health and safety were jeopardized due to unnecessary financial barriers, dishonesty, and a refusal to provide basic fever-reducing treatment. I respectfully request that the Veterinary Medical Board investigate this matter thoroughly, as the conduct of Dr. Montoya falls below the standard of veterinary care and placed my pet’s life in danger. Bijou is black.

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4 months ago

Natalia Gonzalez

LOVED everything about this vet urgent care! I first called around 6:20pm, this location (k-town location) to ask if they were able to take in my dog, which was showing signs of being sick. They said they did have availability for him to be seen but I needed to show up within the time frame they gave me. Once I got there, everyone was extremely friendly and patient and very understanding from the Two ladies at the front desk to the nurse who came out to explain what was going to happen and what they were gonna do to my Chihuahua to the Doctor Who met me in a private room to discuss their findings and treatment plan. pricing was reasonable for all the things that were done and medication. The initial examination fee was the cheapest I found compared to other vet locations that I had called, at the end of the day my dog was cared for wonderfully by the staff and doctor Breanna Loved my experience and their help.
5 months ago

Brady “Lefty” Anderson

This animal urgent has done a fantastic job with our Chiweenie, Pancho who was recently attacked by a pit bull and his back was broken during the attack. It was extremely traumatic to see Pancho in the jaws of this aggressive Pitbull. We took Pancho to A.U.C. K-TOWN as a follow-up visit to the initial emergency stay at a different animal hospital. it was also an emergency visit because Pancho had not urinated or had a bowel movement since we took him home in over 48 hrs. This was obviously a problem. And understandably Pancho was frightened to be back at a vet clinic. Dr. Lee and the staff did a good job treating Pancho. They were able to keep Pancho calm and do an in depth initial assessment on Pancho. The team was able to come up with a treatment plan that made sense and was not over priced. I was quite surprised when I saw the bill. Upon release from the center a compression bandage was placed on Panchos leg where they gsve Pancho a shot of pain medication. This wrap turned out to be a big problem as we could not get the wrap off his leg ourselves. We tried all types of methods. Taking it off with the E collar on so he could not see it, I tried mildly sedating him, putting a lidocaine patch on his leg prior to removal and nothing worked. He would fight us tooth and nail to not have us touch his leg. We needed professional help. We took Pancho back to AUC K-TOWN. We could tell jt was getting infected and it was my fault. Granted the intensity of the infected foot increased 100% over about 2 days And I was embarrassed I could not get this wrap off and it was not good. So when the staff there was able to get the wrap off right away and no problem. This impressed me a great deal. How did they do it? And he didnt make a sound. So the doctor came and said a couple things about us taking so long to get Pancho back in and I wanted at first to get up and say something back. But as I thought about this I realized at least he cared about my dog and was willing to say something about his wellbeing and see where our hearts were. I could not ask for anything more from my pets medical assistance. Because this is why i bring my pets to a clinic in the hope that they will care abouy their profession and how they serve the public. It was a breath of fresh air to have another person care enough to take a chance asking a heated question during a tense moment. He had the courage to ask the question about the decisions we made. They again put together a treatment plan that made sense and put the wellbeing of our pet above the amt of money they would charge. I take this as caring about the welfare of there patients. My evaluation of this clinic is they are a high quality, reasonably priced place that cares. A good grade for this type of animal clinic. Better than most for sure. I would recommend 100%. This has me taking Pancho back there today to get his dressing replaced. Whixh I am happy to do.

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