Shatto Veterinary Center
4.2 (513) 3130 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USAHours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Shatto Veterinary Center
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
Everyone was very nice to me and my dog. The floor is cold so don’t forget to bring a mat for your dog to lie down on in the waiting room. I did not have a mat so I used my jacket but the floor is very clean. The doctors and technicians are very professional, especially Dr. Ta. They made sure to ask about travel timelines so that you understand how long the titer test is valid for, even though it is not their responsibility to help you keep track of patients’ own travel plans or make sure you have all of the necessary paperwork. The gentleman sitting at the front desk even told me that the human’s name on the health certificate will have to match the name on the passport, so if you have dual citizenship and the name of your second passport is in another language, this is VERY important to know. I was very pleased with the service. Parking was free and extremely convenient.
posted: 11/18/2025
Great staff! We had a friendly and polite vet named David. My dog liked him! They gave her updated shots along with diagnosing her rash, and we were in and out within an hour. We'll definitely be coming back with my other pets.
posted: 09/05/2025
Dr. Kim at Shatto Ceterinary Center is taking care of my 2 cats Walter & Wyatt. Both my cats have serious illness. Walter has an enlarged heart and Wyatt has asthma. Both of my cats are doing well
posted: 01/10/2026
This was our first visit with this vet and it was very smooth and easy. Had a nice chat with the girl at the front, then the tech did her thing and she was good. Then the Dr came in. My dog had a few questions at first hahaha, but they were gentle with her and she let them check her out just fine. We discussed what my dog needed and even though I questioned him about a couple things he didn’t get irate and didn’t push. Which I appreciate. I sometimes need time to process information and they were fine with that. In the end I thought I agreed to it but noticed it wasn’t in the receipt so, next time for sure. Anyway, it was a good visit, my dog tolerated meds well and had a restful day and evening and is up n ready to go today!
posted: 09/07/2025
This place must be incredibly understaffed. I haven't even taken my cats in yet, but it's already a bad experience... My previous vet could not get ahold of them. So I called their number twice and it went to voicemail and said 'the voice mailbox is full.' ???? How do their clients leave a message? The third time I called, someone answered, but put me on hold for now 12 minutes and still waiting....
posted: 02/09/2026
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