Dolance Joan, DVM
Dolance Joan, DVM is a general practice practice in Los Angeles, CA, staffed by 4 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include cancer treatments, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.
About
VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in West Los Angeles. This facility, which began as a surgical referral clinic 30 years ago, is an academic veterinary hospital committed to advancing companion animal health through cutting-edge treatments. It features board-certified specialists and highly-trained veterinarians across multiple disciplines, including emergency and critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and surgery. The hospital is also accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
The center provides expert, compassionate care around the clock, serving patients, clients, and primary veterinarians. It offers interpretation services for non-English speaking and American Sign Language clients, ensuring effective communication. The hospital also works with Trupanion for direct payment and accepts CareCredit for flexible financing options.
Surgical team
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Raviv Balfour
DVM, DACVS
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Kristin Barncord
DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology
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Eric Chow
DVM, DACVS
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Sara Crespo-Szabo
DVM, DACVIM
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Sue Downing
DVM, DACVIM-Oncology
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Jenn Hubbard
DVM, DACVS
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Shaun Ino
DVM
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Andres Ixtlahuac
DVM
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Ingrid Judge
DVM
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Annie Kim
DVM
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Laurel Krause
DVM, DACVIM
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Melissa Ong
DVM
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Roxanne Regalado
DVM
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Jean Reichle
DVM, MS, DACVR
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Carley Saelinger
VMD, DACVIM-Cardiology
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Brittany Shuster
DVM
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Mary Somerville
DVM, DACVS
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Nicole Spurlock
DVM, DACVECC
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Ian Sroufe
DVM
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Tricia Tovar
DVM, DACVECC
Procedures
- cancer treatments
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Oncology
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Cardiology
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Frequently asked questions
- What veterinary specialties are offered at VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center?
- VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center provides expertise across several veterinary specialties. These include emergency and critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and surgery. The hospital employs board-certified specialists and highly-trained veterinarians in these fields to ensure a high level of medical care for pets.
- Is VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center an emergency hospital?
- Yes, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center operates as a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. It is equipped to provide expert and compassionate care around the clock for pets requiring immediate attention or specialized medical services in West Los Angeles.
- What financial assistance options are available for pet owners at VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center?
- VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center works with Trupanion, allowing for direct payment at checkout for pet insurance claims. Additionally, the hospital accepts CareCredit, which offers flexible, budget-friendly financing options for a range of treatments and services, including procedures and medications.
- Is VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center accredited by a professional organization?
- Yes, VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). As an AAHA-accredited hospital, it voluntarily upholds the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and is routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care.
- Does VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center offer language interpretation services?
- Yes, the hospital provides interpretation services through Lionbridge for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. This service allows veterinary providers to enlist an expert interpreter in real-time to facilitate clear communication between staff and clients, ensuring clients are heard in their own language.
Contact & hours
Address
1535 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles
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