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Advanced medicine with honesty and kindness

Serving our community since 2011

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Kind & Ethical Care

We know how scary it can be when a beloved pet is sick. That's why we strive to provide the best care possible not just for our patients, but their people too!

  • Talented and devoted veterinarians

  • Over 20 years of experience

  • A dedicated staff of animal lovers

  • Bringing kindness to the community and the world

  • A commitment to collaboration and partnership

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When your pet needs care
Our featured services

Pet Dentistry

At least 90% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 5 have some form of dental disease.

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Pet Dentistry

Regular professional dental care is imperative to a healthy life, for us and our pets!

Allergy Care

Is your buddy always itchy? Getting chronic ear infections? Allergies may be to blame!

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Allergy Care

From elimination diet trials to biologics and immunotherapy, we can help!

Acupuncture and Cold Laser

80% of dogs will contract osteoarthritis by the time they are eight years old.

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Acupuncture and Cold Laser

Laser and acupuncture therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and get your buddy moving like a puppy again.

Biologics

We're committed to staying on the cutting edge, so we're proud to now offer the latest in biologic medicines!

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Biologics

Osteoarthritis, allergies, and diabetes are just a few of the disorders helped by biologic advancement in recent years!

Veterinary Surgery

From simple spays and neuters to cystotomies and mass removals, we're here for you.

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Veterinary Surgery

Our visiting veterinary specialty surgeon can even provide more complex surgeries such as TPLOs and FHOs.

Puppy and Kitten Care

Get your new buddy started off on the right foot!

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Puppy and Kitten Care

We're here to help with vaccines, nutritional counseling, and advice on welcoming your new addition into your home

Senior Care

Senior pets have special needs, from aging thyroids and kidneys to osteoarthritis and more.

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Senior Care

We're here to help you navigate this changing and challenging season of your buddy's life!

Diagnostics

To help us diagnose your buddy, we're happy to offer comprehensive and modern diagnostics.

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Diagnostics

Ultrasound, digital x-rays, and advanced blood panels are just a few of the tools in our diagnotic toolbox!

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Kindness
Our Mission

Here at Nordhoff Veterinary Hospital we are proud to practice advanced veterinary medicine with honesty and kindness. Our team of caring and skilled veterinary professionals will be your family's partner in providing a healthier and happier life for your pets. We're dedicated to bringing kindness and happiness into our community and the world through integrative medicine, compassionate care, and ethical service. We're proudly AAHA accredited!

  • Kindness

  • Ethics

  • Transparency

  • Excellence

  • Personalized care

  • Professionalism

  • Teamwork

  • Community

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Red and white AAHA logo that reads AAHA accredited - the standard of veterinary excellence

Being AAHA accredited means we follow more than 900 standards directly related to high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate pet care.

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Qualified Experts
Meet our doctors

Nordhoff Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary medicine to the communities of Chatsworth, Canoga Park, and West Hills for over 30 years. Our doctors and staff were all drawn to the veterinary field thanks to a deep and abiding love of animals. We strive to direct that passion into everything we do here at Nordhoff Veterinary Hospital, starting with the health of your pet.

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Dr. Nicoleta Popescu, DVM

Veterinarian
Medical Director

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Dr. Lucy Cohen, DVM

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Frequently asked questions

Our hospital policies and procedures

  • 01 Do I need an appointment?

    To allow ample time for all patients and scheduled surgeries, we work by appointment only.

  • 02 What forms of payment do you accept?

    We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, and CareCredit.

  • 03 Do you offer payment plans?

    We require full payment at the time that services are rendered. Financing is available through CareCredit.

  • 04 My dog knows how to heel! My cat loves walking on a leash!

    While we admit, that's pretty cool, we do require dogs to be leashed and cats to be in carriers. For everyone's safety, we can provide a leash or carrier if you arrive without one.

Happy pet lovers
Testimonials
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Daniela F.

Every single person working here has a huge heart.

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Marcela S.

I am very happy with the doctors knowledge, expertise and approach.

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Luke A.

We left feeling empowered on how to resolve his issues!

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Tony B.

Plain and simple...I love them. Always smiling and friendly!

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