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

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

SERVICES · PHYSICAL EXAMS

Physical exams.

Our veterinarians will conduct a thorough examination no matter the reason you have scheduled the appointment! The veterinarian will walk you through their normal/abnormal findings of your pet.

Southpaw Vets doctors with a dog and a cat

WHAT WE CHECK

Nose to tail, every visit

They will perform a thorough exam: evaluating eyes, ears, oral cavity, skin, heart/lungs, palpation of abdomen, lymph nodes, neurologic and musculoskeletal systems.

  • Eyes
  • Ears
  • Oral cavity
  • Skin
  • Heart/lungs
  • Palpation of abdomen
  • Lymph nodes
  • Neurologic and musculoskeletal systems

FAQs

What does an exam include?

Our patients can’t speak to us, so we value an informative history from the pet owner and a thorough exam by the veterinarian to help diagnose common ailments and prevent disease.

Please visit our Pricing page for information on the most common services - our goal is to be as transparent as possible!

How often are wellness exams?

Wellness exams are typically recommended annually for healthy pets or biannually for senior pets or ones with chronic conditions. It’s recommended for puppies and kittens to have at least one wellness exam when first adopted/purchased.

What can I expect during the visit?

After the exam, the veterinarian will recommend a plan that fits best for you and your pet. This may include additional treatments including vaccination updates, heartworm testing, parasite screening, lab work (depending on the age of the patient) and diagnostic imaging (chest and abdominal x-rays). The veterinarian will also provide an estimate before performing additional treatments/diagnostics.

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