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Our mission is to enhance lives through exceptional, timely veterinary care-to enhance the lives of our patients, their caring parents, our dedicated team members, and area veterinary professionals.

History

Founded in 1998, our animal hospital began as a small, family-owned business specializing in emergency pet medicine. Since expanding and becoming a full-service veterinarian in 2000, we have returned to our emergency care roots. As we've grown, we've done our best to incorporate top-tier talent and technology into our operations, all to ensure your pet receives the care they deserve. Our new office features updated equipment and a comfortable waiting room. In our location, we have several veterinarians ready to assist you with any emergency your pet may have.

Our Team

William O’Leary

CEO

Dr. Pamintuan

Veterinarian

Dr. Richard Kim

Veterinarian

Dr. Emmanuel Pimentel Agonizante

Veterinarian

Dr. Martha Flores

Veterinarian

Patrick O’Leary

Student DVM

Danny

Manager

Andy

Shift Supervisor

Jeanette

Shift Supervisor

Shadyra

Veterinary Assistant

Carlos

Veterinary Assistant

Pablo

Veterinary Assistant

Alfonso

Veterinary Assistant

Carolina

Veterinary Assistant

McKenna

Veterinary Assistant

Jeremy

Veterinary Assistant

Kaori

Veterinary Assistant

Karen

Veterinary Assistant

Catalina

Veterinary Assistant

Address

16915 San Fernando Mission Blvd,
Granada Hills, CA 91344

(818) 363-8143

Hours

We are open for extended overnight care on most days. Please see our detailed hours below:
Friday: 9:00 AM – Saturday 6:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – Sunday 6:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – Monday 6:00 AM
Monday: 9:00 AM – Tuesday 6:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – Wednesday 6:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Address

16915 San Fernando Mission Blvd,
Granada Hills, CA 91344

(818) 363-8143

Hours

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Carolina

Veterinary Assistant

From a very young age, Carolina Rodríguez Mercado knew she was meant to work with animals. Inspired by a deep love for nature instilled by her father—and a childhood filled with animal documentaries like The Crocodile Hunter, Dr. Pol, and Zoboomafoo—Carolina developed a strong sense of responsibility to care for and protect all creatures, great and small. As Steve Irwin once said, “We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.” That belief has guided Carolina throughout her life and career.

Carolina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, where she laid the foundation for a career rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence in animal care. Her journey has taken her from small animal clinics to one of the most renowned zoological institutions in Mexico, the Guadalajara Zoo. There, she gained invaluable hands-on experience working with a diverse range of species—from kangaroos and rhinos to giraffes and elephants.

Her areas of special interest include surgery, emergency care, zoological medicine, and wildlife welfare. Carolina has also completed specialized training in wildlife medicine, including preventive care, chemical and physical restraint, and the development of PIMVs and UMAs—important tools in wildlife management and conservation.

Carolina brings with her over two years of professional experience, including a full year working in a veterinary clinic where she discovered her passion for surgery. Her practical skills are matched by her deep empathy, a quality that shines through in every patient interaction. Whether she’s helping a cat recover from illness or training a dog to overcome behavioral challenges, she finds great joy in seeing animals thrive under her care.

Outside of the clinic, Carolina is an avid >gamer, book lover, and anime fan. She enjoys exploring new foods, discovering hidden gems with friends and family, and spending quiet moments with her own pets—two chihuahuas, Tequila and Griselda, and three cats: Pato, Mr. Norris, and Pandora.

Now continuing her professional journey in the United States, Carolina is both grateful and excited for the opportunity to grow as a veterinarian and serve a new community of pets and their people. Her goal is simple but powerful: to treat every animal as if they were her own and to offer the kind of care that makes a lasting difference.

“I know our animals are family, and I value their health and well-being as if they were my own. Thank you for your trust—I’m here to give 110% every day.”

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