Friendly, organized, efficient, and knowledgeable staff. I would highly recommend Huntington Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Gary White and his staff are fantastic and will take great care of your family pet. Read Less

My dog had two ACL surgeries in Huntington Vet (both legs) could not be happier. They also can provide an extended care after surgery, which was huge for person like me who works and was not able to take care of my dog during the recovery period. All I can say Dr. White is the best and his staff is amazing!!! Read Less

Think long-term, if you're ever in need of an emergency prescription, faxing is not an option at this location. Per Chelsea, prescriptions are a legal document and cannot be faxed, you will need to personally pick up the prescriptions. Imagine if you're out of town?!It pains me to write this because Dr. White is a kind and generous man. My daughter couldn't afford the cost for x-rays, blood work, and prescription food. The blood work revealed chemicals and flowers. We believe the cat ate my flowers that were most likely treated with pesticides and nearly died. As a result, he is now taking meds and on a special diet due to liver issues. Dr. White gave my daughter a generous disc. and sent her off with special food. The cat is doing well now. Read Less

Rip off! Be aware guys! All they want is your money! My dog was hit by a car. I needed immediate attention to have someone treat him right the way. Instead of treating him right the way, they asked me for my credit card authorization for $2500! If I don't sign, they won't treat him. My dog died few days after... Read Less

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. White is friendly and to the point. I have been bringing my cats here for the last five years. Nikki, who is currently their groomer is wonderful with our ornery cat. The only complaint is the same with all veterinary hospitals and veterinarians, the high cost of care. Read Less

Dr. White is really fantastic.  I came here on the recommendation of another vet, Dr. Wills, from the exotic animal clinic in Pasadena. Dr. White has a great bedside manner, and is clearly very knowledgable.  He also takes a lot of time to explain everything that is going on, and doesn't mind you asking a lot of (probably silly) questions. As it turns out, my dog has a minor issue with her hind leg, and Dr. White took the time to show me diagrams on his computer of the bones, and explained exactly what was happening right now, what could happen in the future, and what our treatment options were.  He suggested a very minor treatment route, of taking some joint supplements for a while to see if this helped her leg issues. He was not pushy about trying to get her on pricey supplements or getting surgery, which I really appreciated.  In fact, the medication he recommended we try for a while was quite inexpensive, and available over the counter. He spent a lot of time in the exam room with me, going over treatment options, general questions about her diet (I've been concerned about her diet and weight since we got her, she isn't a good eater and has a lot of food sensitivities), and questions about different wormers/flea preventatives.  I'm sure I annoyed him with all my questions! But he never seemed annoyed or like he was in a hurry, which I really appreciated. It is very clear that Dr. White is more concerned about your pets well being and happiness, than trying to squeeze an extra dollar out of you.  He even took the time to show me that the Sentinol I purchased was currently running a mail-in rebate, and made sure I had all the paperwork necessary to get the $20 back. Read Less

I have always had great service and care from Dr. White and his staff. I have been coming to Huntington since 2000 (prior to Dr. White) and never even considered going anywhere else. I recently had to visit another vet office because Dr. White was not available and while the vet I saw was great and the techs were helpful, I was extremely disappointed with their office. It reminded me how much I love the overall experience here. Everyone here is so helpful and caring. And I never have to worry that my dog will not get the attention he needs. They also care about the humans which is a giant plus. Read Less

I had heard wonderful things about this vet for a long time, and needed to find a new one that was closer to home. I was so impressed with Dr. White and the entire staff. They were nothing but accommodating when I needed my ailing cat to be seen right away. They have also been very caring with follow-up phone calls to check on Milo, to make sure he was doing OK, and answering any questions. Dr. White even took time out in between seeing patients today to speak to me on the phone. I cannot recommend Huntington Veterinary enough. Milo and I thank you! Read Less

Good vet, helpful and friendly staff.  I've been taking my cat there for about 10 years, since we moved to Monrovia.  Good vet care is not inexpensive (especially with an in-house lab), and neither was the vet we had been seeing in another town.  I'm comfortable with everyone there -- they greet and address both the cat and me by name. Read Less

I took my dog here. He said he did not know what was wrong. Took lots of diagnostics and charged me plenty. Said he needed to keep my dog overnight. The next day he said he did not know what was wrong. I immediately found a specialty clinic who said my dog had neurological issues. He died that same day.If Dr. White hadn't wasted my money and my dog's time, maybe my dog could have been saved Read Less

Take your cat to a veterinarian. Today.You cannot diagnose your cat yourself.Here is a good example: our cat has been scratching her head for the past few weeks. We thought it would pass, but it got worse.We started reading articles on the Internet and immediately made an appointment with Dr. White, as we were freaking out because we read that poor Loma could have a horrible viral or biological infection.Well, it turns out that after examining her, Dr. White informed us that it was a simple food allergy causing her to scratch herself.Did I mention you cannot diagnose your cat yourself? Find a great vet. Like Dr. White. Read Less

Five stars really does not do HVH any justice. Let me start by saying I'm a previous employee here (no, I'm not getting paid to write this) and you know that saying they have for restaurants along the lines of "if you worked there and saw what goes on in the kitchen, you would never eat there?" Well, that's the opposite of my case here. Because I've worked here and know the operations of the front desk, treatment, kennels, and operating room, I trust HVH 120%. STAFF: The receptionists and technicians are all very knowledgeable and polite to everyone. The entire team provides high quality of care and veterinary medicine. They're always on the look out for ways to improve in both medicine and service.FACILITY: Very clean facility. Like I said, I worked here so I'm not worried about cleanliness here whatsoever. My dog always urinates submissively and quite often poops in the lobby (not the best trained, bite me) and their attendants always clean it up and disinfects within 5 minutes without any moans and groans. DOCTOR: I'm a super neurotic dog-mom (the reason I'm the current Duchess of HVH) so I'm very picky about where I take my dog and who gets to treat her. I've been taking my dog to Dr. White since she was a little over 1 year old (she's almost 10 now) and I have never doubted Dr. White's opinion about the best way to treat her. Please read below's "extra, super in-depth detail" section as to how my trust in him was built aside from watching him treat other pets.PRICE: This is all up to the owner and their perspective. No one can tell you how much your pet is worth to you or how much cash value you place in quality medicine/care. No judgement from me here. As for me, I'm always willing to pay for peace of mind when it comes to my dog and that peace of mind, it is found right here at HVH.GOOD TO KNOW: They have 4 hospital cats (all rescued by HVH) that have free roam of the hospital. If you're allergic to cats like me, be sure to take an antihistamine before going in! EXTRA, SUPER IN-DEPTH DETAIL: My corgi had a limp after playing since she was a puppy and I've taken her to 2-3 other hospitals and done xrays. All the doctors she saw said nothing was wrong with her and that she'd grow out of it. After working at HVH for a couple months, I brought it up to Dr. White (he has a special interest in orthopedics) and told me no limping is normal for a dog. The next day, I brought her in for an exam along with the previous xrays. From the xrays, he was able to tell me that her growth plate closed prematurely and her radius stopped growing while her ulna continued growing causing the growth of the two bones to be off sync. We took a new set of xrays as the old ones were taken months ago (puppies grow fast) and he recommended an ulnar osteotomy for my dog, but he wasn't sure about its efficacy at her age (she was over 1 year old and they typically do the surgery when they're younger). He said he would consult a colleague before proceeding to verify my dog would still benefit from the surgery at her age. Just over a week later, she had her surgery. She still limped slightly after play, but it was a lot less severe than before the surgery. She was also placed on an arthritis regime, which I'm sure has slowed down the onset and progression of her arthritis. My dog is obsessed with playing fetch and I am positive that the surgery has improved her quality of life and gave her many more years to enjoy fetching. Please note: Dr White was able to detect something from the SAME xrays the other doctors were reviewing. And if he were really into "taking your money," he would've jumped the gun and recommended surgery to my dog regardless of the effectiveness of the surgery, but he didn't. He went the extra mile to make sure the surgery would benefit my dog.Another incident my dog had was a weird, persistent skin infection that wouldn't heal with Dr. White's treatment plan. After trying his treatment plan to no avail, Dr. White recommended me to take my dog to a specialist, Dr. Angus, at Animal Dermatology Clinic. Dr. Angus reviewed Dr. White's notes and said that Dr. White's diagnostics and treatment was exactly what he would have done himself, except just for a longer treatment period. With both doctors on board, my dog's skin infection healed up nicely. Point of this story is that Dr. White was spot on on his treatment compared to a specialist's and, mainly, Dr. White didn't let his ego get in the way of treating my dog and knew when it was time to refer me to a specialist. Read Less

I would give minus 100 stars if it's possible. I'm sorry I didn't read the bed reviews before making an appointment . They are very expensive compared to other clinics and they charged me for the visit that it supposed to be free since I had a free visit from AKC and this place was on the list that AKC recommended to me. When I called they asked me a few questions and I told them about the free visit that I have plus I showed the paper with free visit that I had to the lady at the front office. When I left I paid in cash and I feel sorry because when I looked on the receipt that they put it in a bag with some tablets for fleas control etc, was too late because they closed the office and I saw that they charge me for the visit too. The tablets they prescribed me were also $ 50 more than at the pharmacy; I was thinking they made a mistake when they charged me for the visit that I had it free from AKC knowing what we talked on the phone and showing the paper when I got there , but guess what when I called them next business day they said that the visit was not free. I called AKC and I told them my version and they called the clinic to listen their version, and their version was that I never showed a coupon for the free visit :    "The clinic said that you never provided the coupon. Unfortunately, Huntington Veterinary Hospital will not provide reimbursement for this charge, and the American Kennel Club does not reimburse clinics or customers of any charges. This clinic has since requested removal from the AKC Vetnet Program and is no longer listed as an enrolled participant."                       Next time when I make an appointment and when I go to a doctor visit I will register my conversation so I have a proof in case I will have any disagreements which I never had before with any other clinic, and get a  prescription and buy the medicines from the pharmacy or online when I think the price is way to high.    This was my experience and I decided to share it with you Yelpers so you should be more smart than I was and think twice before you choose this clinic; read always the bad reviews first and then it's your option if you  want to go there or not.  PS: My puppy is my baby and I spent thousands of dollars for him and I will do it from now on too but this doesn't mean that I will accept what just happened and not share my story . Have a great day everyone! Read Less

If we could give more than 5 stars we would....we are extremely happy with this vet and the employees are amazingly affectionate. ..they go above and beyond by even sending me a daily note with pics of my little dog playing and having fun....we feel so Blessed to have found them and are truly grateful for their care...tysm!!! Read Less

Dr. White actually cares about what he does and is extremely knowledgeable. He does not suggest or try to push you to do unnecessary things to your pets. I do suggest getting pet insurance though because once you come here once you'll want to keep coming back to make sure your pets stay healthy. The staff and Dr. White are dedicated and compassionate and I appreciate everything they have done for my pets.Read Less

Our vet recommended three doctors to perform a surgery our pet needed.  Dr. White was one of them.  I called, spoke to a receptionist, and left my information.  Dr. White called me the next day.  He was very thorough while explaining the procedure and everything it entailed.  I really liked that.  He could have just called me to tell me the price and hang up.  I made an appointment for today.  I decided to look for Dr. White's office on Yelp.  Upon reading the reviews, I was considering cancelling my appointment.  My husband convinced me not to and give him a try. I'm so glad I didn't cancel the appointment.  The whole experience was great.  Honestly, they are very efficient.  The receptionist greeted us and got our information.  She put us in a room.  Then she came with a computer and got Teddy's history.  Then the vet tech came and got a few more details and took his vitals.  Everyone was so friendly.  At this point my husband asks me how much was the visit was going to cost.   Since he saw how thorough they were, he thought the visit was going to cost an arm and a leg.  The office visit cost is average.Dr. White examined Teddy, explained the procedure, and answered all our questions.  I didn't see the money sucking person the bad reviews described.  Having a pet isn't cheap and, as much as I wished, there isn't a magic wand that can tell you what's wrong with your pet.  If you want to know, tests need to be done.  Unfortunately, those tests cost money.  Dr. White recommended a test for his skin condition and we acceded.  The test came out negative, but how could we rule that out if the test wasn't done? Don't let the bad reviews prevent you from going to see him. Read Less

A wonderful experience! Dr White always takes the best care of our dogs and they are actually happy to go! He is aware of the cost and will check with you beforehand instead of just charging like other vets I've been to do. His staff is lovely, helpful and friendly. I've never been to a better vet's office.Read Less

this place overcharges.we took our at the time pup for his wellness exams, shots and whatever problems he had to this vet for about 3 years.  the prices were ridiculous. and like other negative reviewers they always seem to find something wrong with the dog and need to take a sample JUST IN CASE.couple times the dr would be an HOUR late when I was on time with the appointment. given, that I did get a refund for the inconvenience but you can't buy back my precious time. I could have spent that time with my baby instead of waiting at the vet?  what was their excuse? dr. was running late in his appointments due to an emergency.   I get stuff happens but how about you call me and notify me?   or when I ask several times how much longer, just straight up be honest that he's behind on his appointments and to reschedule? Read Less

Dr. White and his staff are super! They are now taking care of my second Westie, one year old "McGregor," and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. Dr. White cared for my first Westie, Bud E. Byrns for 13+ years, and pulled him through diabetes and subsequent issues. I know without a doubt that without his care Bud E. would not have lasted to age 14. When the end time came, Dr. White and his staff were so compassionate and caring, helping me through this most difficult time. McGregor loves going to Huntington Vet Hospital and so do I! We continue going there even though we have moved to Burbank. Read Less

Dr white has been our vet even before he bought huntington veterinarian hospital. The office staff and nurses are great they even took pics of dogs and e mailed them to us while we were on vacation so we could they were doing well. Great vet. Read Less

I've been seeing Dr. White and his staff for years. I've only had routine exams and vaccines until recently. My kitty started needing extra care and research. Dr. White and his staff were amazing. They made both me and my cat feel special, very much like family. Yes, I will say that there are expenses (to reply to the reviews complaining about money), and I am not rich. I feel the expenses for all of the services were fair. The extra costs for our furry friends; X-Rays, Tests, Exams, what-have-you are necessary when the animals can't tell us where it hurts. Dr. White took good care of us for many years, even did multiple consultations over the phone, free of charge. Him and his staff go the extra mile and are fully professional, compassionate, and trustworthy. Read Less

I've been bringing my two great danes to this clinic for a few years. The staff is all very friendly, and Dr White is very knowledgeable. Sadly, I feel it's time to find another veterinary clinic. Every time I schedule an appt. for item A (say, routine vaccine). I'm hit with sticker-shock when i'm informed that my dog also needs X,Y, and Z (blood-work, stool sample, and such for my completely healthy dog). and twice now I've been charged for services that I either explicitly declined (a bordatella vaccine which i declined because i never kennel my dogs, nor take to dog parks), or was completely erroneous (an "injection fee" when i picked up an oral medication refill). I'm sad to leave the smiling faces here, but tired of being swindled. Read Less

I've been taking all my Boxers to Dr. White off and on for years now. Him and his staff are helpful and have made efforts to fit us in when I've had emergencies. I appreciate the follow up calls they place to see how my dogs are doing after taking them in. It's a great office and I recommend them to anyone looking for a good vet with a good staff. Read Less

We've been taking our dog Gatsby here since we brought him home from the Humane Society in 2012. (Gatsby is a cocker spaniel & poodle mix)In the past few years Gatsby has had foxtails removed from his leg twice, he's had kennel cough (even though his vacc was up to date!) and he's had his regular vaccinations and check ups.  He's had a heart murmur the entire time and has recently developed congestive heart failure. Dr. White has been amazing about explaining everything (even to the point of scheduling a free follow up just to show me the x-ray & answer my questions since my husband brought him to the apt when we unexpectedly got that diagnosis). Gatsby gets fantastic care here and we get customer service that is above & beyond.I've called about the littlest things- cockroach spray that's safe for dogs & pregnant women, how to get rid of a flea infestation, and how to help Gatsby adapt to sharing a house & family with a baby. When I call I always get helpful advice either right away or I get a call back from the Dr. or a nurse within a day or two, depending on urgency. They're so patient with my many questions and I appreciate that. I wish I could find a pediatrician's office for my son that was this prompt & helpful!We've also taken Gatsby here for grooming once in the past. They did a great job!We don't come here regularly for that because Gatsby has a groomer that he already loves, but they're definitely our backup in case his regular groomer is booked up. Someone recommended Dr. White when we were looking for a vet & it was a short walk from our home at the time. We recently moved from Monrovia to Sunland and even though it's now much more inconvenient to get to the office, we will continue bringing Gatsby here because it's worth it. Our only complaint is the cost of medications, but I think that's typical of veterinarian's offices. Read Less

This vet certainly knows how to cater to the bottomless pockets of rich pet owners with unlimited free time to sit around with their terrified pet in a vets office. I took my in-laws dog here in October (not my choice) and the entire lobby was DECKED out in Halloween decorations. I'm talking about life size moving statues that made sounds, a FOG MACHINE, spider webs, hocus pocus on the tv, bowls of chocolate and cookies and fall flavored coffee. I think this is where the $450 vet bills are necessary. The wait in the lobby was about 15 mins, then they had me wait another 20 in the exam room. They offered water, but no where soft for the dog to lay on (she was suffering from a bad shoulder and couldn't sit comfortably and had to lay on the hard, tile floor.)The vet came in after 20 minutes, found the dogs sore spot, offered her some brand name canned cheese and excused himself for another 10. Came back, said X-rays were the way to go (because animals can't tell us what's wrong) and after getting me to agree, left. After 15 minutes a tech came and took the dog, told me it was going to be about 30 mins for the general anesthesia to kick in and to do the X-rays. After more waiting, in the end, Dr White said he couldn't see anything, but they offer a special infrared heat therapy that might help the dog. It was $120/session and he recommended 10 sessions. When I told him that the decision wasn't mine and the owner would get back to him, he quickly dropped it down to $100/session. I felt like a vacuum opened and he was trying to get all the money in my pockets. In the end, he said the dog needed rest and some painkillers and provided a $300+ bill. 1 star for creative, over the top Halloween decorations that I'm SO sure the cats and dogs loved and the small squirt of cheese for the dog after he made her yelp in pain from manipulating the sore shoulder. I would never take my animals here unless I had absolutely no choice. Read Less

For one year I had desperetsly been jumping from vet to vet all over town, in hope to find a vet who could heal my dog from a scratch allergy she had on her skin. After one year of desperate home, I heard about Huntington Vet, so decided to take her in, although I had little hope she would be cured. That was the only Hospital that took care of my baby's skin and now both her and I are soooo grateful. It was also affordable for me. Thank you so much to you. I strongly recommend this vet. They are not only honest, but were able to heal my dog I love. Read Less

I have had many animals over the past 20 years. I have had numerous pets of all types and rescued many of them. Therefore, I have had a lot of experience with carrying for animals including some with special needs and illnessess. I have also, unfortunatley had many experiences with veterinary clinics and hospitols. My pets are very special to me and of course like most pet owners who consider their pets to be family memebers I want the best care. I had a wonderful vet in the 80's and he retired. I tried numerous different vetrinary clinics and hospitols and was not impressed. I was not happy with the care my special friends received, medically or personally. I wanted a vet that I could honestly trust to give my pets the best medical care. A vet who had a good bedside manner so to speak, that would handle them with compassion, care and affection. I was about ready to go to veterinary school myself as I thought that might be the only way. Then... a friend referred me to Dr. Gary White. It just so happened to be at a time when I was losing a loved one. Even in the worst of circumstances, I could not have been more pleased with the medical care, attention and compassion my special friend received, not to mention the compassion that was bestowed on me. I found Dr. White and his whole staff to be an incredible source of comfort when I really needed it. Now almost a year later Dr. White and his staff are still taking excellent care of the rest of my animal family which consists of cats and a dog whom are very special. I would never even consider taking any of my animals to anyone other than Dr. Gary White. I have also referred others to Dr. White and they have been as pleased as I have and have decided that Dr. White is now their veterinarian. Good forbid he ever retires. Read Less

As a college student working a part time job, I've avoided vets for ever. For the most part, I take my cats to the humane society for their shots, spay/neutering and de-worming. The last time I visited a vet for the same problem I ended up with a $500 bill. I was dreading the visit. Surely I didn't go back to the same guy. The Dr. was amazing. The price was very reasonable. He didn't guilt me into expensive test, which the last guy did (apparently they weren't even necessary). He was friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. This is definitely the place I'll be taking my three cats from now on... Read Less

I've taken 4 dogs, 2 cats, and a snake here since 1995. The staff goes above and beyond in their care of both pet and owners (especially frantic worried owners). The doctors are knowledgeable and openminded to alternative therapies. The facility is clean, neat and well-lit. I'm thrilled to take my pets here, and have no doubts as the quality of care they receive. Some people have generally healthy pets that need little if any medical attention. I've had a few of those, but also a few less fortunate ones, chronic allergies and arthritis included. Still, the staff here have been patient, persistent and flexible in addressing these problems and all of my pets are happy and comfortable. Read Less

I've been to many vets in the Duarte/Monrovia/Arcadia area and though many are good, I feel this one is the best! This staff is SUPER invested in the well being of any animal. The walls of the office are adorned with Newspaper clippings of the doctor and children; letters from kids thanking the doctor for taking care of their pets; and pictures of many of the patients and their families. I also got a great deal on my puppies Vaccinations. It's called a puppy package and for about $160 you get all sets of shots and neuter or spay, and a preliminary checkup. We've taken 3 cats and 3 dogs. The best part is that they also do grooming, though not many people know it. If you're looking for a recommendation for a vet, well this is the place to go. Read Less