Wellness & vaccines
Routine examinations, preventive care, and appropriate vaccinations.
Housecall veterinarian for dogs and cats
Veterinary care at your doorstep.
Thoughtful, whole-pet, science-based care in the comfort of home, serving select Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena-area neighborhoods.
Current availability
New clientsTemporarily limited to in-home euthanasia.
Established clientsGeneral veterinary care.
New wellness and ongoing-care appointments will reopen as availability allows. Please check back. All appointments are subject to the service area and schedule.
Veterinarian since 1992. Housecalls since 2000.
Service area
Check the service area.
Enter the ZIP code where the visit would take place, or use the shaded map and written coverage list. Some ZIPs cross service boundaries and require address confirmation.
ZIP code checker
Is your home in the service area?
Use the five-digit ZIP code for the address where the visit would take place.
No address or contact information is collected.
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Approximate territory
Los Angeles coverage map
Approximate travel territory
Regular coverage
Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, East Hollywood, El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Glassell Park, Hollywood within 90068, Glendale, Burbank, Studio City, Tujunga, La Crescenta, La Cañada, the shaded portions of the north and east San Fernando Valley, Pasadena west of Lake Avenue, Altadena, and South Pasadena.
Limited, case-by-case areas
Pasadena east of Lake Avenue, Sherman Oaks, and addresses in ZIP codes that cross the boundary, including 90012 and 90033. Service depends on the specific address, travel time, and schedule.
Outside the service area
Downtown Los Angeles is not part of regular coverage. ZIP codes that cross the boundary receive a yellow result so the exact address can be reviewed. A red result means the ZIP is outside the published service area.
A green result means the ZIP is within regular coverage. Yellow means the address needs confirmation. Red means the ZIP is outside the service area. Coverage does not guarantee an appointment, and ZIP codes do not always follow neighborhood boundaries.
In-home euthanasia
Say goodbye in the home they know and love.
When the time comes, I provide euthanasia for dogs and cats at home, where they can remain in familiar surroundings with family by their side.
This service is available to new and established clients within the service area, subject to scheduling and availability.
Communication hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific. You may call or text at any time. Messages sent outside these hours are not monitored and will be returned during the next communication period. Messages are never monitored for emergencies.
Starting prices for small pets
Individual aftercare: You may choose individual cremation or aquamation. Your pet is cared for separately, never as part of a communal service. Their remains are returned in an urn and hand-delivered to your home.
| Service | Established | New |
|---|---|---|
| Euthanasia only Without aftercare transportation | From $395* | From $455* |
| Euthanasia with individual cremation or aquamation Urn, paw print, and hand delivery of remains included | From $730* | From $800* |
* Prices increase with weight because the medication required is dosed according to the pet’s weight. Euthanasia may be available for pets over 100 pounds, but aftercare transportation requires separate confirmation. Payment is due at the time of service.
Services & fees
Care at home for established patients.
General veterinary care is temporarily limited to established clients. Dr. Friedman plans to reopen wellness and ongoing-care appointments to new clients as availability allows. Please check back for updates.
Senior & chronic care
Ongoing support for aging pets and established medical conditions.
Non-urgent concerns
Evaluation of medical concerns that do not require urgent or hospital care.
Bloodwork & testing
At-home sample collection and appropriate laboratory testing. Results generally take one to two days, so this is not suitable when immediate results are needed.
Services not provided
- Emergency or urgent care
- Surgery, sutures, or bandaging
- X-rays or other imaging
- Anesthesia or dental procedures
- Foxtail removal
- Behavioral consultations
About Dr. Liz Friedman
Personal care, grounded in experience.
I’m Dr. Elizabeth Friedman. I earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 1992 and have provided housecall care since 2000. My experience includes multi-doctor practices, emergency medicine, shelter medicine, and care in clients’ homes.
I began working in a veterinary practice at 14. What I especially value about housecalls is the opportunity to see pets in their own environment and get to know both the animals and the people who care for them.
My approach is science-based, straightforward, and compassionate. I value the trust clients place in me and believe clear communication is an important part of caring for their pets.
Frequently asked questions
Before you call or text.
Are you accepting new clients?
New clients are currently accepted for in-home euthanasia only, within the service area and subject to availability. General veterinary care is temporarily limited to established clients. Wellness and ongoing-care appointments will reopen to new clients as availability allows, so please check back for updates.
How do I arrange a visit?
Call or text 323-314-8536 at any time. Please include your name, neighborhood or ZIP code, whether you are a new or established client, and the reason for the visit.
* Messages are monitored and returned during communication hours, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific. Messages sent outside these hours are not monitored and will be returned during the next communication period. If you have an urgent need, please call your emergency veterinarian.
What does whole-pet, science-based care mean?
I consider the whole pet, including health history, environment, comfort, and family context, while using science-based veterinary medicine. I do not offer homeopathic or naturopathic treatment.
Can we discuss quality of life by phone or text?
If you are unsure whether it is time, your pet’s regular veterinarian may be best placed to discuss changes in their condition. A quality-of-life assessment may require an appointment. A scheduled teleconsultation is available and may help, although it may not be as useful as an in-person assessment. I cannot make that determination through an introductory phone call or text exchange.
My pet is nearing the end of life. Can I wait and call when I think it’s time?
No. I am rarely available on short notice and am typically booked at least 48 hours in advance. Please schedule at least a few days ahead. I do not charge a cancellation fee, so you may cancel on the day of the appointment if you decide it is not yet time.
Scheduling in advance reserves time for you and your pet and avoids the stress of trying to arrange care at the last minute. Same-day availability is extremely rare, but if I’m available I will try to help you. The additional $200 fee applies only to accepted unscheduled after-hours or weekend visits.
What should I prepare before a housecall?
I work alone and do not accept aggressive dogs. Please tell me before scheduling if your pet has a history of biting or is difficult to handle. Nervous pets must be able to be handled safely, with a muzzle when appropriate. Outdoor or feral cats must already be caught and safely confined; I do not provide trapping or capture services. Please also mention parking or access issues that could affect the visit.
Do you provide emergency or urgent care?
No. Contact an emergency veterinary hospital immediately if your pet may be experiencing an emergency. Do not wait for a reply from this practice.
Are messages monitored after hours?
You may call or text at any time. Messages sent outside communication hours are not monitored and will be returned during the next communication period, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific. Messages are never monitored for emergencies.
Can you help with a pet over 100 pounds?
In-home euthanasia may be available. Aftercare transportation must be confirmed separately for pets over 100 pounds.
Contact & hours
Contact Dr. Friedman.
Please review the service area, services, and fees, then call or text at any time. Messages are monitored and returned during communication hours. Established clients can contact Dr. Friedman directly about ongoing care.
323-314-8536
Communication hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PacificMessages sent outside these hours are not monitored and will be returned during the next communication period.
- Your name
- Your neighborhood or ZIP code
- Whether you are a new or established client
- The reason for your message
Messages are not monitored for emergencies. If your pet needs urgent or emergency care, contact an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.
Emergency resources
Do not delay emergency care.
This practice does not provide emergency or urgent care. Contact an emergency veterinary hospital immediately and call the hospital before traveling when possible.
24/7 emergency hospitals
These hospitals provide around-the-clock emergency care. Call before traveling when possible.
Glendale / Eagle Rock area
VCA Animal Specialty Group
4641 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Pasadena
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
2570 E Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
Hollywood
Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital
6565 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Culver City
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals – Los Angeles
9599 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Woodland Hills
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals – San Fernando Valley
20051 Ventura Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Urgent care with limited hours
Animal Urgent Care accepts walk-ins daily from noon to 10 p.m. Call ahead to check availability.
Burbank
Animal Urgent Care
126 E Alameda Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
Koreatown
Animal Urgent Care
3035 W Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA