Welcome, Dr. Abigail Leon — now accepting new patients.

Dr. Shim is on maternity leave Aug 2026 – Jan 2027.

ABOUT · HOURS, LOCATION & PARKING

Come see us in Sherman Oaks.

13520 Ventura Blvd, open Monday to Saturday by appointment only — with our own parking lot right behind the hospital.

The Southpaw Vets reception area

CLINIC HOURS

Monday – Friday

8am – 6pm

Saturday

8am – 6pm

Sunday

Closed

By appointment only.

HOLIDAYS

We’re closed on

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve · close at noon

Christmas Day

New Year’s Day

Your family’s primary vet.

We are a general practice here to serve as your family's primary veterinarian. While we try to accommodate as many patients as possible, we may refer you to a nearby Urgent Care or Emergency Hospital on a case-by-case basis. We promise this is in your pet's interest. If we know your pet's condition is going to require 24 hour hospitalization and/or the care of a specialist, we will send you there directly. It will minimize wait times and the added financial burden of having two exams/sets of diagnostics!

If we’re closed and it’s an emergency

Please do not email or text us and wait for a response. Head straight to the nearest ER — see the list of 24/7 hospitals at the bottom of every page.

OUR LOCATION

Yes, we have a parking lot!

13520 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

1

Head down Allott Ave or Sunnyslope Ave on either side of the building.

2

Turn into the back alley to reach the parking lot behind the hospital.

3

Come in through the back entrance — Ventura Blvd out front is quite busy.

Prefer the front? There are 3 metered spots on Ventura Blvd. Please make sure all cats are in a carrier and all dogs are secure in their collar & leash.

AFTER HOURS

Pet emergency?

We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, by appointment only. If your pet needs urgent care outside our hours, these 24/7 hospitals near us can help.

During our hours, call or text (818) 935-5444 →

Animal Urgent Care · Burbank

VetNow Animal Urgent Care · Studio City

BluePearl Pet Hospital · Studio City

Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital · West Hollywood

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital · Woodland Hills