CAMP Clinic Los Angeles

CAMP Clinic Los Angeles is a veterinarian in Los Angeles, CA. Operating as a nonprofit organization, it provides low-cost spay/neuter procedures, vaccines, and general veterinary care to underserved communities. The clinic's mission is to substantially reduce animal shelter euthanasia and intake by making high-quality medical services accessible to families who might otherwise be unable to afford them. It holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews.

The organization, formerly known as SNPLA, has spayed and neutered over 350,000 cats and dogs, a volume that has helped cut the euthanasia rate in half at Los Angeles city shelters. It treats more than 100,000 pets annually. The clinic structures its work around four program areas: affordable spay and neuter services, veterinary community medicine, low-cost vaccine clinics, and community outreach and advocacy. It also engages in veterinary training. Leadership includes Zoey Knittel, who serves as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing management, programs, and development. She joined the organization early in its history and developed its internal management procedures and fundraising plans. Janet Sepulveda serves as the Chief Operating Officer. The clinic emphasizes that veterinary care should be affordable and accessible, ensuring that no animal is surrendered to a shelter for euthanasia solely because an owner cannot afford needed treatment.

The clinic is located at 3612 11th Ave. It sits about a quarter of a mile from Pocket Park and Obama Boulevard. West Jefferson Boulevard is also nearby, roughly a quarter of a mile away. Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 34 is about a third of a mile from the clinic, and the Expo/Crenshaw train station is located about four-tenths of a mile away.

Customers have given the clinic a positive rating, reflecting their satisfaction with the care provided. The organization stands out in Los Angeles for its specific focus on preventing pet homelessness through low-cost medical interventions. By keeping pets and their people together, CAMP Clinic Los Angeles addresses a critical gap in veterinary access for historically excluded areas of the city.