Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Alhambra, CA
West Main Animal Hospital has been serving Alhambra and surrounding communities since 1978, maintaining a decades-long tradition of veterinary excellence. As a family-owned practice, we prioritize compassionate care for pets and personalized service for their owners. Our team combines modern veterinary medicine with a commitment to community values like dependability and understanding. We offer comprehensive services including diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and emergency treatment, supported by Trupanion-certified insurance options. Our mission reflects familial values, ensuring pets receive preventive care while owners benefit from transparent communication and tailored support. With experienced professionals like Dr.Rachel Niu, Dr. Shannon Writt, and Dr. Janelle Aguilar, we provide continuous monitoring for hospitalized pets, stress-free boarding, and specialized treatments like cold laser therapy. Our facility features digital dental X-rays, anesthetic cleanings, and secure outdoor play areas for dogs. We emphasize preventive care through vaccinations, parasite prevention, and microchipping while maintaining 24/7 emergency availability for urgent cases. Our boarding services include personalized feeding routines and dedicated feline accommodations. Through consistent community engagement and medical expertise, we aim to make every visit comfortable for both pets and their families.
Services
In-House Diagnostics
Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention
Dentistry
Cold Laser Therapy
Surgery
End Of Life Care
Boarding
Grooming
Cardiology Services
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice serving Alhambra since 1978
- Trupanion-certified for immediate pet insurance processing
- 24/7 emergency veterinary care availability
- Comprehensive services from dentistry to surgery
- Personalized boarding with species-specific accommodations
Associations and certifications
- Trupanion Certified Partner
Services
Dentistry
Our dental services prevent and treat periodontal disease through anesthetic cleanings, digital X-rays, and oral surgery. We provide home care tools and professional treatments to prevent systemic health issues from untreated dental disease. Regular exams help maintain oral health and avoid complications like heart or kidney problems in pets.
Vaccinations
We offer core and lifestyle-based vaccinations to protect pets from preventable diseases. Services include rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia vaccines. Our veterinarians recommend age-appropriate immunization schedules to safeguard both pet and public health while preventing wildlife-transmitted illnesses.
Boarding
Our boarding facility provides secure accommodations with personalized feeding and daily exercise. Dogs receive three outdoor play sessions while cats stay in quiet, dedicated spaces. Continuous health monitoring ensures pet well-being during owner absences, with special diet accommodations available for boarding guests.
Surgery
We perform spays, neuters, and advanced procedures like cystotomies and eyelid repairs. Preoperative consultations explain surgical risks and recovery expectations. Our surgical services address both routine needs and complex cases requiring specialized interventions like tumor removal or wound repair.
Emergency Medicine
24/7 emergency services treat lacerations, toxin ingestion, urinary blockages, and other critical conditions. Immediate care includes stabilization, diagnostic testing, and treatment for trauma or sudden illness. Our team prepares for urgent cases when clients call ahead about pet emergencies.
People
Rachel Niu
Veterinarian
Dr. Niu provides comprehensive pet care with emphasis on preventive medicine and client education. She focuses on maintaining pet health through early disease detection and tailored wellness plans.
Shannon Writt
Veterinarian
Dr. Writt specializes in surgical procedures and pain management for pets. Her approach combines technical expertise with compassionate care during animal recovery processes.
Janelle Aguilar
Veterinarian
Dr. Aguilar focuses on internal medicine and chronic condition management for companion animals. She emphasizes clear communication with pet owners about treatment options and prognosis.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 urgent care for lacerations, toxin ingestion, urinary blockages, and other critical conditions. Call 626-282-2179 immediately for pet emergencies requiring professional intervention.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, our boarding facility features species-specific accommodations with daily health monitoring. Dogs receive three outdoor play sessions while cats stay in quiet, dedicated spaces. Special diets are accommodated with owner-provided food.
What dental care options exist?
Our dental services include anesthetic cleanings, digital X-rays, and oral surgery. We emphasize preventive care through regular exams and home care tools to avoid systemic health complications from untreated dental disease.
Are vaccinations available?
We administer core vaccines like rabies and distemper plus lifestyle-based immunizations. Our veterinarians create age-appropriate vaccination schedules to protect pet and public health while preventing wildlife-transmitted illnesses.
Do you provide surgical treatments?
Our surgical services range from spays/neuters to complex procedures like tumor removal and eyelid repair. Preoperative consultations explain surgical requirements while our team supports postoperative recovery processes with pain management.
