VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center
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- What it is
- Emergency and 24/7 care
- Who it helps
- Dogs and cats; no appointment needed for emergencies.
- Where
- South Bay (Lawndale, Hawthorne, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Inglewood)
- Status
- Open
- Last checked
- October 30, 2026 on the official website
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24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital in the South Bay for dogs and cats, with emergency surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology and imaging. Open 24 hours
How to reach them
Where: 15926 Hawthorne Boulevard, Lawndale, CA
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergencies. Specialty departments see patients on weekdays by appointment.
Good to know
- Ways to pay: CareCredit
- Payment policy: Ask the front desk about CareCredit financing, linked from VCA's Financial Resources page.
- Specialty care: Emergency & critical care, Emergency surgery, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic imaging, Integrative medicine
- Who can use it: Dogs and cats; no appointment needed for emergencies.
- How to get started: For an emergency, call on the way or come straight in. Call the hospital to schedule specialty appointments.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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