Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Long Beach
Beach Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care since 1999. Founded by Dr. Ena Valikov, a graduate of UC Davis and a veteran of emergency and critical care, our hospital combines decades of experience with a commitment to preventive medicine and client education. We specialize in personalized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs, emphasizing nutrition, behavioral counseling, and advanced diagnostics. Our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive services including surgery, dentistry, emergency care, and chronic disease management, supported by cutting-edge equipment and a team of specialists.We prioritize building long-term relationships with pet owners, focusing on transparency, affordability, and minimizing suffering through judicious use of technology and holistic approaches. Our relocation to Long Beach in 2011 expanded our ability to serve communities across Southern California while maintaining the same dedication to excellence that has defined our practice for over two decades.
Services
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Emergency Care
Dentistry
Surgery
Nutritional Consultations
Behavioral Counseling
Chronic Disease Management
Euthanasia Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in emergency and preventive veterinary care.
- Our hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including ultrasound and digital radiography.
- We provide personalized nutrition consultations based on biochemistry expertise.
- Our team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, radiology, and cardiology.
- We prioritize client education to prevent avoidable emergencies and chronic illnesses.
What people say
Compassionate care
Experienced specialists
Comprehensive services
Rave reviews
Preventive focus
Services
Vaccinations
Customized vaccination protocols protect pets from infectious diseases. We offer core vaccines for puppies/kittens and adult boosters tailored to lifestyle risks. Our Wednesday vaccine clinic provides efficient, affordable preventive care for healthy pets without examination requirements.
Emergency Care
24/7 critical care for life-threatening conditions including trauma, poisoning, and breathing difficulties. Our facility handles emergencies like GDV, urinary blockages, and seizures with advanced monitoring equipment and rapid intervention protocols to stabilize patients.
Dentistry
Comprehensive dental services prevent and treat periodontal disease. We offer anesthetic and non-anesthetic cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery using modern techniques to alleviate pain and maintain oral health for pets over six years old.
Nutritional Consultations
Biochemistry-based dietary recommendations address chronic disease prevention. We analyze current diets, identify allergens, and create customized feeding plans for weight management, food sensitivities, and genetically modified ingredient concerns to improve long-term wellness.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced imaging services including digital radiography and ultrasound enable precise diagnosis. Board-certified specialists perform echocardiography and ultrasonography to evaluate internal organs, detect tumors, and assess musculoskeletal conditions for accurate treatment planning.
People
Dr. Ena Valikov
Veterinarian
Graduate of UC Davis Veterinary School with 30+ years experience in emergency care and preventive medicine. Founder of Bellflower Veterinary Hospital (1999) and Beach Veterinary Hospital (2011). Specializes in nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
Dr. Randall Fitch
Board-Certified Surgeon
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with 25 years in orthopedic surgery. Former academic researcher and lecturer on canine sports medicine. Performs referral surgical procedures at our facility.
Dr. Anne Reed
Veterinary Radiologist
Board-certified radiologist specializing in diagnostic ultrasound. Completed residency at University of Missouri-Columbia. Provides advanced imaging services for southern California veterinarians since 1998.
Dr. Fred C. Brewer IV
Veterinary Cardiologist
Board-certified cardiologist trained in interventional procedures like pacemaker implantation. Graduate of Cornell University with expertise in arrhythmia management and refractory heart failure treatment for canine patients.
Questions
What services does Beach Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide vaccinations, emergency care, dentistry, surgery, nutritional consultations, diagnostic imaging, and chronic disease management for dogs and cats.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services for critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, and breathing difficulties with advanced monitoring equipment.
Are vaccinations available without appointments?
Our Wednesday vaccine clinic offers walk-in vaccinations for healthy pets from 12-3pm without examination requirements.
Do you accept payment plans?
Payment is required at time of service, but we can discuss CareCredit financing options for qualified applicants.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Long Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, and Norwalk pet owners with convenient parking and specialist referrals.
