Whittier pet owners are about a 20-minute drive from South Pasadena Animal Hospital in Alhambra. Take I-605 N to I-10 W and exit at Fremont Avenue heading north — you'll find us at 3116 W Main Street with easy street parking right out front. As a privately owned practice, we treat every patient the way a neighborhood vet should: with your pet's name on the tip of our tongue and enough time to answer every question you have.
Located at 3116 W Main St in Alhambra, we're a straightforward drive from Whittier. Take I-605 N to I-10 W and exit at Fremont Avenue heading north, or head west on Whittier Boulevard to Atlantic Boulevard north into Alhambra. Street parking is right outside our door.
Finding a vet near Whittier who treats reptiles, birds, rabbits, and small mammals alongside dogs and cats is harder than it should be. At SPAH, we're one of the few clinics in the greater LA area equipped to care for all of them under one roof — no referrals necessary for most exotic species.
No surprise bills at checkout. We publish our prices upfront so you can plan ahead and focus on what matters — your pet's health. View our prices.
We're not a chain and we have no plans to become one. Led by Dr. Sylvia Chiang and Dr. Gina Navia, our team knows your pet by name and treats every single visit like it matters — because it does.
Comprehensive annual checkups for every species
Core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats
Reptiles, birds, rabbits, and small mammals
Soft tissue procedures with careful monitoring
Cleanings, extractions, and oral health exams
In-house bloodwork, X-rays, and lab testing
You'll find us at 3116 W Main St in Alhambra, about 20 minutes from Whittier. The most direct freeway route is I-605 N to I-10 W, then exit at Fremont Avenue and head north until you reach Main Street — we're right there. If you'd rather avoid the freeway, head west on Whittier Boulevard and then north on Atlantic Boulevard, which carries you straight into Alhambra. Whether you're coming from Uptown Whittier near Greenleaf Avenue, from the area around Whittier College, or from Parnell Park or Mar Vista Park, the drive is easy and the parking at our clinic is street-level with no meters.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Our clinic on Main Street sits at the heart of the SGV — a reasonable drive from all of these communities.
Making the drive from Whittier to a new clinic takes a little trust, and we don't take that lightly. From the moment you walk through our door on Main Street, our front desk team will greet you and your pet by name, get you settled, and review any records you've brought along. There's no rushed assembly-line feeling here — just a calm, welcoming space where your animal can settle in.
Your veterinarian will perform a thorough nose-to-tail physical examination, checking weight, heart, lungs, teeth, skin, eyes, and overall condition. We'll talk through your pet's history, diet, behavior, and lifestyle so we can put together a care plan that actually fits your situation — not a one-size-fits-all printout. Whittier families bringing in puppies, senior cats, bearded dragons, rabbits, or guinea pigs all get the same level of attention. Our team genuinely enjoys exotic patients and takes the time to explain what we're looking for and why.
Before you head back down the 605, we'll walk you through our findings, go over any recommendations, and make sure every question is answered. That's the kind of care that keeps Whittier pet owners coming back to SPAH.
South Pasadena Animal Hospital at 3116 W Main St in Alhambra is about 20 minutes from Whittier via I-605 N to I-10 W. We're one of the few clinics in the area that sees dogs, cats, and exotic animals — reptiles, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small mammals — all in one place.
Appointments are required — we do not accept walk-ins. Call (626) 441-1314 or book online through our patient portal. Same-day appointments may be available if you call us in the morning.
Our veterinarians care for a wide range of exotic animals including reptiles (bearded dragons, geckos, turtles, skinks), birds (cockatiels, parrots, finches, doves), rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small mammals. If you've been searching for an exotic vet near Whittier without luck, we're happy to be a resource for your non-traditional companion.
Plan on roughly 20 minutes in normal traffic. The fastest route is I-605 N to I-10 W, exit Fremont Avenue north to Main Street. During rush hour, the Whittier Boulevard to Atlantic Boulevard surface street route can sometimes be quicker. Either way, street parking is easy right in front of the clinic.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, closed for lunch between those sessions. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend reaching out to a 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the area.
The quickest freeway route is I-605 N to I-10 W, then exit at Fremont Avenue and head north to Main Street — we're just a couple of minutes from the off-ramp. If you prefer surface streets, head west on Whittier Boulevard, then north on Atlantic Boulevard into Alhambra, and turn west on Main Street. Both routes are straightforward, and you'll find free street parking directly in front of our clinic.
Our clinic on Main Street is easy to reach from all parts of Whittier, including the neighborhoods around Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Avenue), the areas near Whittier College, Parnell Park, Mar Vista Park, and the ION Whittier shopping area. Families near La Serna High School and Pio Pico State Historic Park are all within a comfortable drive. We also welcome pet families from nearby communities including Rosemead, Monterey Park, El Monte, Alhambra, and San Gabriel. If you're coming from La Habra, La Mirada, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, or Norwalk, SPAH is a worthwhile trip for the personal, thorough care we provide.
Schedule your pet's appointment online in under a minute, or give us a call and our team will find a time that works for you. Appointments required — no walk-ins.
If you've been searching for a trusted veterinarian near Whittier and coming up short — especially for exotic pets — South Pasadena Animal Hospital in Alhambra is worth the 20-minute drive up I-605. Located at 3116 West Main Street, our clinic is a privately owned practice founded by Dr. Sylvia Chiang and Dr. Gina Navia, two veterinarians who built SPAH on a straightforward belief: every pet deserves unhurried, attentive care from a doctor who actually knows their name.
Whittier is a community that values authenticity and local character, and we think your pet's veterinarian should reflect those same values. We are not a corporate chain with rotating staff and assembly-line appointments. Our team maintains continuity of care, which means your veterinarian remembers your dog's allergies, your rabbit's weight history, and the anxious behavior your cat showed last spring. That kind of longitudinal relationship leads to better medicine — and a much less stressful experience for your pet. You can learn more about our approach on our about page.
Whittier pet owners looking for an exotic vet will find that SPAH fills a genuine gap in the area. We see reptiles including bearded dragons, geckos, and turtles; birds including cockatiels, parrots, and finches; and small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Our veterinarians are comfortable with the specific nutritional, environmental, and medical needs of these animals, and we take the time to educate owners on husbandry as part of every wellness visit. If your gecko is acting lethargic or your rabbit has gone off its food, we want to know — and we can help.
As a full-service animal hospital near Whittier, we see pets for everything from routine annual wellness exams to dental cleanings, diagnostic bloodwork, soft tissue surgery, and vaccinations. Preventive care is the foundation of everything we do. Annual checkups help us catch developing problems before they become costly or painful, and they give us a chance to update vaccines, discuss parasite prevention, and check in on your pet's weight and nutrition.
Dental disease is one of the most common conditions we see in adult dogs and cats, and many pet owners from Whittier are surprised to learn how significantly it affects overall health. Our dental cleanings are performed under anesthesia with careful monitoring, and we always review the procedure and costs with you beforehand so there are no surprises. We publish all of our prices online for exactly that reason.
Southern California's climate means many pets deal with environmental allergies year-round — itchy skin, recurrent ear infections, and hot spots are among the most frequent complaints we hear from Whittier families. Our team works methodically to identify triggers and build a realistic management plan. For exotic pets, we offer wellness exams tailored to each species, sick visits, husbandry consultations, and basic diagnostics. Whatever brings you in from Whittier, our goal is the same: send you home with clear answers and a pet that feels better. Get in touch to schedule your first visit.