TLC Pet Medical Centers- West Hollywood
8725 Santa Monica Blvd | W Hollywood, CA 90069
doctors| Monday | 24hr |
| Tuesday | 24hr |
| Wednesday | 24hr |
| Thursday | 24hr |
| Friday | 24hr |
| Saturday | 24hr |
| Sunday | 24hr |
- 24-Hour Vet
- Animal Flea Control
- Animal Microchipping
- Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Small Animal Vet
- Spaying/Neutering
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary Medical Specialties
- Veterinary Surgery
Description
"People and pets share a special bond; pets love unconditionally and enhance the lives of those fortunate enough to enjoy their companionship. Our goal is to honor this special bond by providing the highest quality of medical care in an environment that is loving and nurturing. At TLC, We Care!"
"People and pets share a special bond; pets love unconditionally and enhance the lives of those fortunate enough to enjoy their companionship. Our goal is to honor this special bond by providing the highest quality of medical care in an environment that is loving and nurturing. At TLC, We Care!"
Doctors
Howie Baker, DVM
Howie Baker, DVM graduated from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Baker has practiced in a variety of clinical settings throughout his career, including daytime, emergency and feline-only hospitals. He has recently developed a special interest in eastern medicine, including acupuncture and herbology.
Dr. Baker is one of the founders and principals of TLC and serves as its Medical Director.
Mark Hiebert, DVM
Dr. Hiebert graduated with high honors from the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada in 1990. He has extensive experience in small animal emergency medicine and surgery, feline medicine, as well as general practice. Mark currently serves as TLC's Director of Emergency Medicine and Surgery.
Prior to joining TLC, Dr. Hiebert served as the President of the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association, as well as a Council Member on the Veterinarian Disciplinary Committee for 5 years, during which time he owned a small animal day and emergency practice.
Dr. Hiebert has been practicing in California since September of 2000. He is active in several gay and lesbian organizations and veterinary peer societies. He lives locally with his husband, three daughters and two dogs.
Patrick Mahaney, VMD
Patrick Mahaney, VMD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. In 2000, Dr. Mahaney completed an Internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., and has since practiced in a variety of hospitals, doing both general and emergency practice.
Dr. Mahaney moved to Los Angeles to join the TLC Pet Medical Center team in early 2006. His practice philosophy is to improve the quality of life for both pets and their owner’s by establishing client relationships with open lines of communication and providing optimum care within his capabilities.
Dr. Mahaney completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society basic course in 2006 and is now a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA). He is especially interested in chronic pain management and uses a variety of modalities, including acupuncture, to improve the comfort level of his patients. Dr. Mahaney strongly believes that many canine and feline diseases can be better managed by incorporating both Western and Eastern treatments. In 2008, Dr. Mahaney incorporated his own small business, California Pet Acupuncture & Wellness (CPAW). CPAW offers in-home acupuncture and musculoskeletal therapy, pet appropriate environment consultation, veterinary supervised exercise sessions, and euthanasia.
Dr. Mahaney will be taking the Canine Rehabilitation Institute physical therapy course in 2009. He is currently in the initial stages of creating a veterinary phsyical therapy and wellness facility.
Having lived in Philadelphia, DC, and Seattle, Dr. Mahaney feels as though Los Angeles’ mix of city, nature, and culture make it the ideal place to establish both personal and professional roots. Dr. Mahaney resides in West Hollywood with his Welsh Terrier, Cardiff. He and Cardiff enjoys canyon hiking, urban trekking and running on the beach. Dr. Mahaney also enjoys working out, playing tennis, doing yoga, going to museums, cosmetically improving his home, propagating plants, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Monica Revel, DVM
Monica Revel, DVM graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She received a triple bachelors degree from Brandeis University (triple majoring in Biology, Neuroscience, and Psychology and double minoring in Chemistry and Theater). While attending college, she joined the mentoring program "Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of America" where she was paired with a "little sister" who inspired her to become a veterinarian.
A retired singer and musician, she has performed on Broadway, sung the National Anthem at NBA basketball games, and played her original music at numerous bars and clubs in Los Angeles and New York City.
Dr. Revel was born and raised in Los Angeles (a mile away from TLC!). She is a vegan and volunteers in her free time at the Burbank Animal Shelter. She shares her home with Joplin (a stray Great Dane rescued in 2003), Bear (adopted from the Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue of Northern California in 2004), Peter (adopted from a pot bellied pig rescue in 1995), her husband (rescued from bachelorhood in 1995), and her (human) daughter and son. They will be welcoming another son this September.
Carol Shih, DVM
Carol Shih, DVM graduated from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Dr. Shih lives locally in the West Hollywood area and is actively involved with several animal rescue organizations.