Paw Priority: Veterinary Urgent and Primary Care
Paw Priority: Veterinary Urgent and Primary Care is a general practice practice in Los Angeles, CA.
About
Paw Priority is an independent, doctor-owned veterinary clinic on Melrose in Los Angeles, offering urgent care, primary care, and acupuncture. The clinic is distinguished by its focus on relationships over throughput, providing same-day urgent care for issues like vomiting, limping, and allergic flare-ups, alongside general practice services such as wellness exams and dental cleanings. Dr. Ezra Ameis, a double internship-trained ER veterinarian, leads the team.
The clinic aims to bridge the gap for pets with urgent illness needs when regular vets are stretched thin and ER waits are long, serving acutely ill pets in West LA. They offer walk-in appointments and integrate innovative technologies to support existing veterinary services by extending hours.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of urgent care services does Paw Priority offer?
- Paw Priority offers same-day urgent care visits for immediate concerns such as vomiting, limping, eye or ear pain, and allergic flare-ups. These services are designed to address worries that cannot wait overnight, providing a lifeline for pets with urgent illness needs.
- What is Dr. Ezra J. Ameis's background and areas of interest?
- Dr. Ezra J. Ameis is the Medical Director, an ER veterinarian who is double internship-trained in rotating medicine/surgery and neurology. He has over a decade of veterinary practice experience, with major interests including emergency/critical care medicine, neurology, surgery, cardiology, dentistry, behavior, and acupuncture.
- Does Paw Priority provide general veterinary practice services?
- Yes, Paw Priority provides comprehensive primary care services. These include general practice offerings such as wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive care. The team focuses on personalized care to support pets' long-term health and well-being.
- What complementary therapies are available at Paw Priority?
- Paw Priority offers acupuncture as a complementary therapy. This service provides drug-free pain relief, mobility support, and complementary care for conditions such as arthritis, anxiety, and post-surgical recovery, all under the care of the same doctor.
- Who are some key members of the veterinary team at Paw Priority?
- The team includes Practice Manager Dannielle C., who is an RVT with over 20 years of experience and a passion for animal nutrition. Rebecca H. is a Registered Veterinary Technician with 20 years of small animal general practice experience, and Jose M. is a technician with over 12 years in the veterinary field, pursuing his RVT license.