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Paw Priority
8020 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Paw Priority is an independent, doctor-owned clinic at 8020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles combining same-day urgent care, general practice and acupuncture for dogs and cats, with one veterinarian seeing every visit. It handles in-hours emergencies including major emergency surgery and refers overnight and 24/7 critical care to MASH.
Call (310) 776-5544Open until 6:00 PM today · closed Sunday
15 servicesDogs, Cats
After hoursEmergency and urgent care during clinic hours only, led by an emergency-trained veterinarian; the practice asks clients to call first for triage. For overnight hospitalization or true 24/7 critical care, and for emergencies when closed, it refers to MASH (Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital), 11136 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, (323) 850-5252, open 24/7, with a direct transfer line that skips the ER intake queue.
HoursOpen until 6:00 PM
Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
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What they do
Ask about a service →15 services, one practice.
Urgent Care (same-Day Visits)Emergency Care During Clinic Hours (including Major Emergency Surgeries Such As GDV, Splenectomy And C-Sections)General Practice / Wellness ExamsVaccinationsDentistry (cleanings, Extractions And Oral Evaluations Under Anesthesia, With Full-Mouth X-Rays)SurgeryAcupunctureHouse CallsTravel CertificatesPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CareIn-House Diagnostics (bloodwork, X-Rays, Ultrasound) Plus Reference-Lab WorkParasite PreventionChronic Disease ManagementPrescription Refills Via Online Pharmacy (pawpriorityrx.vet)
The team
6 people, one front desk.
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Dr. Ezra J. AmeisOwner & Medical Director, DVM
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Dannielle C.Practice Manager, RVT
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Rebecca H.Registered Veterinary Technician
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Jose M.Veterinary Technician
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Jose G.Veterinary Technician
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Diana G.Client Service Representative
Who they treat
2 species under this roof
DogsCats
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