Melrose La Brea Animal Hospital

04/04/2008 Posted by cathyg328

Dr Edd Jordann and his staff are knowledgable and caring. I have been a client of his since 1972 and have found that they go the extra mile to take care of our beloved animals. I recently had the sad occasion to have my dog euthanized and Dr. Jordann and his Saturday staff extra spent time with me and my aging and ailing pug. It was a really sad visit but it was handled with the usual caring and attention I have come to expect from Dr. Jordann.

03/09/2008 Posted by dkstrat

I'm really shocked at the negative reviews I see here. My experience with Dr. Jordan is just the opposite. I had taken my cat to another vet last Spring, and paid a lot of money to be told everything was fine. It wasn't. My cat had developed diabetes and then diabetic neuropathy. He was one sick cat when I brought him to Dr. Jordan. He was so thorough and compassionate, and really took care of my cat in such a loving way. I'd recommend him to anyone. And, by the way, I know his care doesn't come cheap, but he really was half as expensive as the vet I took my cat to before.

Pros: Really loves animals

Cons: Somewhat expensive

12/11/2007 Posted by svetadarling

i don't know why the person below gave this place a bad review. that's bunk. they are very clean and VERY helpful and sweet. dr. jordan is a smart vet who gives you personal attention, which is a lot more than i can say for any other vet i've been to. and my bill wasn't outrageous for shots and deworming - you should expect to pay a lot for a sick pet. come on! this place is awesome, i'll never take my molly anywhere else. love you dr. jordan!

Pros: parking in back

Cons: nothing

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10/12/2007 Posted by aprilwinchell

This was a terrible experience for us and for our puppy. Our puppy was sedated without our being asked. Since they did not ask , they also did not know if the puppy had allergies, or how recently he had eaten - both very important things to know before sedating an animal! And the only reason he was sedated was so he'd be easier to bathe, according to the receptionist, who admitted that she forgot to ask us because she was "new". This was a totally unnecessary risk we never would have agreed to. She then tried to keep the dog overnight (incurring hospitalization fees) for "observation", even though she was the only one on the premises, and "not a doctor". I would strongly suggest you go elsewhere!

Cons: Doctor not always on premises, untrained staff forgets to ask important questions or get permissions

11/05/2006 Posted by ccutshal

I have taken both of my cats to Dr. Jordan, and I've been very pleased with the care that he has given them. He is more thorough than other vets I've worked with. For example, he checked for corneal abrasions in my cat, Millie (she has chronic conjunctivitis due to a herpes virus that she contracted while she was a stray) and sent us home with an antibiotic (she did, indeed, have abrasions, which he showed me), a dietary supplement to slow the reproduction of the virus, and two eye ointments. He also wanted to see her back in 2 weeks to see how she was responding to the treatment. I took her in with the same problem to a different vet a year ago, and she only gave me an ointment and the supplement and did not schedule a follow up. The problem returned a few weeks later. I believe that Dr. Jordan really knows his stuff, and he's been practicing for nearly forty years. As my story demonstrates, he's very thorough. I also found him to be readily accessible (I called at 7 p.m. and he answered the phone himself and scheduled an appointment for my cat the next morning at 8 a.m.). Most importantly, Dr. Jordan and his assistants were gentle and kind to my cats, even though Millie can be quite grouchy when she goes to the vet. I've noticed that others say he might be more expensive, and I would attribute this to the fact that he is thorough. I did spend more on my cat's eye treatment this time around, but as I indicated, he gave her better care than the other vet, and her eyes are looking much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Jordan!

Pros: Knowledgeable, kind vet, very accessible

Cons: Might be more expensive, but the care is better

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10/09/2006 Posted by beney2

I am so pleased with the care my cat, Boodles received from Dr. Edd Jordan. Being new to the area, finding a vet that I could trust was important. I was sent to Dr. Jordan by a referral and was so impressed with the care he delivered to my dear Boodles and his explanations to me that I am recommending him to all of my friends. Dr. Jordan is committed to his profession and has a compassionate caring manner. Boodles is fine and I have Dr. Jordan to thank.

Pros: Service and Attitude

Cons: Parking may be limited, but isn't it everywhere in LA?

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10/07/2006 Posted by twompamm

Knowledgeable old school doc is thorough and kind, he offers complete detailed explanations and is patient and responsive with questions. In business at this location for many, many years. The office is dated but the service can't be beat. You really get the feeling that they really care about the animals they treat and that you are not just another number moving by on the conveyor belt. All 3 of my animals have been treated by Dr. Jordan, though most often it's Penny, the Dalmatian garbage disposal, who has eaten tin cans and Christmas trees. I too have had sticker shock on some visits but you have to remember, you get what you pay for and cheaper/shinier is not the same as better.

Pros: Thorough care, ease of communication with the doc, house calls

Cons: Older office but who cares

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09/03/2006 Posted by gme35

I'M SHOCKED TO SEE ALL THESE POSITIVE REVIEWS. I MUST ASSUME THESE PEOPLE ARE SOMEHOW RELATED TO THIS FACILITY. MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WAS A NIGHTMARE. THIS GUY WAS INCREDIBLY ROUGH TO MY PET AND UNJUSTIFIABLY EXPENSIVE. HE ALSO WAS TRYING TO PULL AN ADDITIONAL $500 OUT OF ME! UNLESS YOU'D LIKE TO PUT YOU PET DOWN, I CAN'T RECOMMEND THIS VET!

Pros: housecalls

Cons: rough, expensive

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

08/11/2006 Posted by jillie14

This vet was outrageously expensive, and put our cat under anesthesia without our consent. He charged us almost $500 for tests and medicine for a upper respitory infection that cost us only $150 (for two cats!) when we went to the V.C.A. The office is old and unorganized, and my phone calls were unreturned when I called for the very expensive (and unnecessary) test results.

Cons: too expensive, too many tests, the vet acted like a used car salesman

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07/30/2006 Posted by kellygago

Although it can be a bit pricey- I'm getting the best care... And, for my puppy- i wouldn't settle for anything less. You can tell, even meeting him for the first time, that he loves animals... And will take great care of your pet... As he does mine.

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