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Compassionate Veterinary Care for Dogs and Cats in Downey, CA
Now Accepting New Clients! Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome*
*Subject to availability, may experience a wait
*Subject to availability, may experience a wait
Welcome
Trusted by Local Pet Families for More Than 50 Years
Searching for a trusted vet in Downey, CA? Look no further. Ashton Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in Downey, Norwalk, and nearby Southeast Los Angeles communities. Our services include preventive care, sick-pet visits, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, pain management, and other care for pets at every life stage.
We blend advanced veterinary medicine with small-town compassion—because your pet deserves excellent care, and you deserve a team that treats you like family.
Our mission is simple: to help pets live long, healthy, happy lives—and to support the humans who love them at every step.
What Makes Ashton Animal Hospital Different?
For more than 50 years, Ashton Animal Hospital has provided personalized care for dogs and cats in the local community. We believe going to the vet should be a positive experience—not a stressful one. Our team is trained in fear-free handling techniques and uses positive reinforcement, gentle care, and clear communication to make visits as comfortable as possible.
Pet families choose Ashton for:
- Experienced, long-tenured veterinarians
- Individualized preventive, sick-pet, and urgent care
- In-house laboratory testing, X-rays, and ultrasound
- Positive, low-stress handling techniques
- Honest communication and long-term health guidance
Doctors with Decades of Combined Experience
- Dr. Raj joined Ashton in 2012 she has more than 14 years experience caring for pets with a focus on emergency care, internal medicine and caring for new puppies.
- Dr. Prakash Talati has cared for Ashton’s patients for more than 40 years, brining extensive clinical knowledge and experience to the team.
Comprehensive Veterinary Services in Downey, CA
We don’t just treat symptoms—we treat the whole pet with the same love and attention we’d give our own animals.
We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including:
- Wellness exams & preventive care
- Vaccinations & parasite control
- Dental cleanings & oral surgery
- In-house diagnostics & imaging
- Soft tissue surgery
- Urgent care & sick visits
- Senior pet health plans
- Nutritional guidance & more
We customize our treatment plan to your pet’s lifestyle, age, and health status—because no two pets are the same.
Urgent and Same-Day Veterinary Care
Ashton Animal Hospital can evaluate and treat urgent concerns during regular business hours. Because same-day availability is not always guaranteed, please always call us first before arriving.
Looking for a Downey, CA Vet Who Really Cares?
At Ashton Animal Hospital, we’re not just a clinic—we’re part of your extended pet family. We’ve been building relationships with local pet owners for over five decades, and we’d love to be your veterinary partner for years to come. Whether your pet needs a routine checkup, dental care, urgent treatment, or long-term wellness support, our skilled, compassionate team is here to help.
Call or Visit Today
Ready to experience veterinary care that feels different? Contact us today to schedule an appointment or stop by our Downey, CA animal hospital. Let Ashton Animal Hospital be your go-to vet near Downey, CA—and your partner in lifelong pet health.
We can’t wait to meet you and your four-legged friend.
Call us at: (562) 689-5868
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our Service Page to learn more about the care we provide and the type pets we treat.
Special Offer
50% OFF
New Client Wellness Exams
*Limited spots that fill very quickly. Limit One Pet & Coupon Per Household. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Dogs and Cats Only. Offer subject to change at any time without prior notice or obligation.
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