Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH)
4.1 (1129) 6565 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USAHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH)
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,110 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,785 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,400 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,832 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,071 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 822 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 8,716 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 24,889 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 8,940 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 3,153 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,949 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,032 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,695 |
| 4.5 | Adoro | 6 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
I had a very kind and compassionate experience with MASH. The front desk person was informative and calm even when I was a bit panicky. Bella, the vet assistant(?) was extremely sweet and helped me understand what was going on with my baby. Dr. Duff was the person who saw my cat and did amazing work. I couldn’t be any more lucky to have such a good experience with such a great staff in such a scary moment. I highly recommend this vet, especially in an emergency situation.
posted: 12/01/2025
My senior pup was experiencing critical heart failure and the staff at MASH helped me through one of the most emotional moments I've gone through in recent memories. I was fortunate to come in on a quiet night and the staff and team were as caring and helpful as they could be, ultimately resulting in Alma's recovery. They wasted no time getting her in and I just want to say thank you so much to Dr. Kelly Guest, Dr. Ambria Haddad, Dr. Sara Lefman and the rest of the team who gave me more time with my best friend. It's got to be a tough situation working as the staff at an ER for loved companions, but I was fortunate to have such a positive experience when it could have gone much much worse.
posted: 02/13/2026
It took me a while to be able to write a review, but it deserves to be shared. My experience with this hospital is only for euthanasia services for my beloved dog. My girl 12 year old girl Luna was quoted 6-9 months due to an inoperable tumor in her chest cavity. Suddenly, only about three months into this quoted time, there was an evening where she stood up and was disoriented, breathing heavy, unfocused - and I knew it was time. In a sheer panic mode, I was looking up emergency 24/7 hospitals since it was already 9pm on a Monday when this happened (back on 7/7). We arrived at the hospital (which I will also add looks very nice both outside and inside) and my boyfriends family ran ahead inside to get assistance. She was a big girl, so a stretcher was needed. Everyone there handled her with such immense care. They got everything set up, and let me come back and have a moment with her while they administered all of the proper medications to help her sleep easy. I literally started crying because I saw someone even cut a small heart out with the medical tape to put on her wrist where the IV was - something as small as this really truly makes such a difference both in the moment and in processing the situation after the fact. The vet lady was seriously so kind, softly letting me know what was going on and that she wasn't in any pain. They had a little room afterwards and brought her in so we could all have a moment to say our goodbyes - they even cut some of the specific ear fur from the spot I always pet her the most, and gave it to me before I left. Since she was a big girl, her euthanasia costs were about $600 but this also included the cremation costs. She came with a beautiful wooden box, a nose print with her name (i literally cried), another big bag of her fur and even an ornament with a paw print. If you are for any reason looking into options for your beloved pet who will be crossing the bridge soon, or plan to at home but want a back up option in case something happens - I would recommend MASH. Thank you so much for making an already seriously sad and stressful situation so much easier, and doing it with such compassion.
posted: 10/23/2025
A few weeks ago, I was so scared I'd lose my precious dog. But coming here has given me hope. I'm so touched by the kindness and compassion of the staff. And I'm so grateful to Dr. Jeremy O'Neill, who performed Caramel's surgery. Caramel is wagging his tail in gratitude. Marshmallow also thanks you for not letting him lose his caramel.
posted: 09/09/2025
I don’t think I ever wrote a review from my experience here in 2020. Anyway, I was reminded as My friend just called me from another animal hospital & told me her boy may have cancer. Back in December 2020, I brought my sick girl here after she was having belabored breathing at around 2:00 AM. They informed me that my beloved girl had kidney cancer that metastasized to her lungs. Her cancer was intreatable. My vet at that time, diagnosed her with pancreatitis. I realized after the fact, my vet wasn’t a good vet. But MASH is absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! Dr. Ferding, the other doctor, the vet techs, the front desk staff were all so caring, patient and kind at such an awful time of my life. I will never forget the sincere compassion they showed to me. They made everything very clear which is important when emotions can cloud our judgment & basic comprehension. I would 1000% recommend this animal hospital! Not only are they very competent & efficient but they clearly understand the heartbreaking pain of losing a pet and extend such grace to their human patrons!
posted: 01/04/2026
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