Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mobile Veterinarian in Los Angeles
Home Pet Doctor has dedicated over 34 years to providing compassionate companion animal care. A licensed veterinarian since 1990, he transitioned to house call services in 2005 to offer personalized veterinary care in the comfort of clients' homes. With extensive experience in both emergency and primary care settings, Dr. Steve specializes in reducing pet anxiety through home visits while maintaining strict safety protocols including protective gear and social distancing.His services include wellness exams, vaccinations, general medicine, travel preparation, and euthanasia care. The practice emphasizes transparency, with virtual consultations available daily and phone consultations every Friday afternoon. Dr. Steve's approach combines observational insights from home environments with comprehensive medical expertise to deliver tailored care plans, serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Services
Puppy Kitten Wellness
Adult Pet Checkups
General Medicine
Challenging Patient Care
Travel Preparation
Home Euthanasia
Parasite Testing
Vaccination Programs
Chronic Condition Management
Behavioral Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Over 34 years of companion animal care experience
- Personalized home visit evaluations and treatments
- Flexible virtual consultation options available daily
- Strict adherence to health and safety protocols
- Proven track record with 18+ years of client testimonials
What people say
Compassionate, caring vets
There when you need him
Answered every one
Best vet I've ever had
Services
Puppy Kitten Wellness
Comprehensive preventive care programs for young animals including essential vaccinations, deworming treatments, and parasite screening. Services are delivered through home visits to reduce animal stress while ensuring proper immune system development and early detection of health concerns. Requires multiple visits for full immunization.
Adult Pet Checkups
Regular health monitoring for mature animals including physical examinations, vaccination updates, and diagnostic blood tests. Focuses on preventive care and early detection of age-related conditions while accommodating individual pet needs in familiar home environments.
Home Euthanasia
Compassionate end-of-life services conducted in the pet's familiar surroundings. Includes pre-visit consultation, gentle administration of euthanasia solution, and post-procedure support. Designed to minimize stress for both pets and owners during difficult transitions while providing complete procedural transparency.
Challenging Patient Care
Specialized approach for fearful or aggressive animals using environmental modifications, calming techniques, and optional sedation. Includes assessment of safe handling methods and implementation of home-based treatment plans while prioritizing both animal comfort and practitioner safety.
Virtual Counseling
Digital veterinary advice available via text or email seven days weekly. Provides non-urgent medical guidance, treatment recommendations, and pet health education at a reduced cost compared to in-person visits. Particularly valuable for follow-up questions and initial concern assessments.
People
Home Pet Doctor
Veterinarian
Licensed veterinarian with 34 years of experience in companion animal care. Graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. Specializes in mobile veterinary services since 2005, offering comprehensive care with particular expertise in managing difficult patients and home-based euthanasia services.
Questions
What services does Dr Steve provide at home?
Dr Steve provides wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite testing, chronic condition management, travel preparation, and home euthanasia services. Most veterinary procedures that can be adapted to home environments are available.
Are virtual consultations available?
Yes, virtual counseling is available via text or email seven days a week for $95. Phone consultations are offered on Friday afternoons for urgent concerns that require verbal discussion.
How does house call veterinary care work?
The veterinarian brings medical supplies to your location to perform necessary treatments. Services can be conducted in yards, driveways, or indoor spaces. Appointments require advance scheduling through the online calendar system.
What travel preparations do pets require?
Dr Steve provides international travel preparations including rabies vaccinations, antibody titers, health certificates, and parasite treatments. Requirements vary by destination with some needing up to 12 months advance planning for certain countries.
What pet emergencies require hospitalization?
Conditions requiring immediate veterinary hospitalization include trauma, breathing difficulties, seizures, urinary obstructions, and poisoning. Dr Steve's website provides a comprehensive list of emergency conditions requiring urgent facility-based care.
Can you handle difficult veterinary cases?
Special handling techniques are available for fearful or aggressive animals, including environmental modifications and optional sedation. However, certain breeds with historical behavioral challenges are not accepted as patients.
