Hillcrest Pet Hospital

Hillcrest Pet Hospital is a veterinarian in Glendale, CA, established in 1959. This family-owned clinic serves the Glendale and surrounding Los Angeles community, providing comprehensive wellness care and accepting emergencies and walk-in appointments during normal business hours. The practice specializes in both canine and feline medicine, offering services that range from kitten care and geriatric cat medicine to dog hygiene and surgical procedures. Dr. Odet Kaspari-Chiriboga, the owner and veterinarian, provides an array of surgical services, including enterotomies and cesarean sections, while the team manages the full spectrum of preventive care. The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, remaining closed on Sundays.

The veterinary team includes Richy Chiriboga as co-owner, Nareena (Nini) as office manager, Jaime as kennel manager, and a support staff of veterinary technicians, assistants, and receptionists. The clinic emphasizes compassionate care for pets at every life stage, noting that cats often hide illness through subtle behavioral changes such as reduced activity or interaction. For boarding, the facility keeps the temperature at a cool 73 degrees, with dogs taken out twice daily for exercise and cats boarded separately to minimize stress. Cages accommodate pets from five pounds to over one hundred pounds, and the clinic can administer specific medications or special diets for boarders. Hospitalized pets are kept with the cats, away from the dogs, ensuring a calm environment for all animals in care.

Located at 3789 La Crescenta Ave, the hospital sits on La Crescenta Avenue, just a short walk from the Verdugo City Post Office. It is about a quarter of a mile from Pickens Canyon Channel and less than half a mile from the Foothill Freeway, Montrose Christian Montessori School, and the Oakmont View Drive bridge. This proximity to major thoroughfares and local landmarks makes the clinic accessible to residents in the immediate Glendale area.

Hillcrest Pet Hospital holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews, reflecting a positive experience for those who have sought care there. The practice has maintained its presence in the community since 1959, building a reputation for attentive veterinary care.

As a long-standing family-owned practice in Glendale, Hillcrest Pet Hospital combines decades of local experience with specialized care for dogs and cats, serving the community with consistent, compassionate attention.