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24 Hour Veterinary Specialty Hospital located in Pasadena, California

09/14/2026

This is one way to cap off a sunrise! ☀️🐾

Even a few hundred miles north of Pasadena, our name pops up.

Spotted early this morning on a Northern California beach were ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena fans Nannette and Stewie, out for a sunrise stroll.

Nannette wore a nifty ACCESS Pasadena cap, while Stewie handled the beach inspection, with plenty of sniffs and a few zoomies. ☀️🐾

09/10/2026

Well, this is one way to contact us in an emergency…

Every year, ACCESS – Pasadena gives away thousands of fridge magnets as a quick reference in a pet emergency.

Turns out, a particular pup found the "attraction positive' enough to munch on one, resulting in a visit to our ER. (Oh, the irony! 😊)

Fortunately, the experience wasn’t too negative, and a full recovery is on the way.

Swallowed magnets and other foreign objects can be dangerous. If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, contact your primary veterinarian or reach out to our 24/7 ER team at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital located in Pasadena who are for you and your pet.

07/08/2026

Big news for hearts – and the pets who have ours.

As we continue building one of Southern California’s most comprehensive advanced veterinary cardiology teams, we’re excited to share the launch of our new Cardiology Residency Program.

For pet owners, this means even more depth, collaboration, and support when a pet has a heart or vascular concern. From thoughtful diagnostics and clear communication to advanced treatment options – including minimally invasive procedures when appropriate – our growing cardiology team is here to help pets get back to feeling more like themselves.

BTW: In case you’re wondering, a veterinary resident is a fully qualified doctor undertaking additional training in a specialty area – in this case, cardiology – while working closely with board-certified cardiologists and an experienced support team.

If your pet has a heart concern, or you’d simply like to learn more about how our Cardiology Team can help, we’re always here and happy to talk.

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07/04/2026

50 Paw Prints. Countless Stars.

Okay, we know it’s 50 stars, but around here, paw prints are just as important – and the more there are, the better. 🙂

So, to all the pets, and the families who love them, we wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing 4th of July as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

From all of us at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital in Pasadena, California, thank you for being part of our community and for trusting us to care for the pets who mean so much to you.

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*P.S.* Fireworks may be fun for us, but they can be a little too exciting for our four-legged friends. As we celebrate, here’s to keeping pets safe, comfortable, and close to the people they trust most.

06/26/2026

Spending time with the next generation of veterinary technicians is always a good day.

Our Hospital Administrator, Vanesa Davila Alberto, RVT, recently visited Platt College to meet up-and-coming veterinary technicians, answer questions, and share a little of what life inside a busy specialty and emergency hospital is really like.

Because Platt College helps prepare veterinary technician students for careers in animal health care, visits like Vanesa’s create a meaningful bridge between the classroom and the real world of veterinary medicine.

For new techs, stepping into a specialty hospital can feel a little intimidating at first – there are advanced cases, fast-moving teams, new equipment, and a lot to learn.

But one of the things that makes ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital located in Pasadena special is the people. As a privately owned hospital, we take pride in creating a place where team members are supported, encouraged, and welcomed from day one.

Having a hands-on hospital leader like Vanesa take the time to meet students, share her experience, and talk honestly about the veterinary field is exactly the kind of connection we love to build.

Thank you to Platt College for welcoming us – and to the future techs who stopped by to say hello, we're always here for you.

06/18/2026

Fresh out of the operating room and into the Pasadena sunshine.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Katie Mayes and Dr. Shelby Peppers, who have officially completed their one-year surgery internships at ACCESS Pasadena.

And yes, they’re probably feeling proud, tired, and maybe just a little relieved.

A surgery internship is an intense, hands-on year of postgraduate training in specialty medicine, working side by side with board-certified specialists. Our interns, who are already doctors, take part in advanced procedures, complex case discussions, and the kind of real-time learning that helps improve outcomes for injured and sick pets.

It’s a big step toward a future in specialty medicine, whether that means pursuing a residency, joining a specialty team, or bringing a deeper level of skill and experience into general practice.

Well done Katie and Shelby, we’re proud of you – and wish you only the best for what lies ahead.

05/08/2026

Big news from Big Sky!

Our very own Dr. Shelby Peppers, Department of Surgery, recently took home 'Best Scientific Poster Presentation' at the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) Annual Meeting in Montana, and we couldn't be prouder.

Her research is focused on a very real challenge in veterinary medicine, where some of the most effective nerve blocks for pain management are technically difficult to perform, which can limit access for patients in private practice.

Dr. Peppers is exploring whether tele-guidance – an anesthesiologist coaching a local surgeon in real time over video – can change that.

Spoiler: it's working.

This is what it looks like when a doctor loves their patients AND their profession. The learning never stops, and honestly, that's the whole point.

Her work that reflects something we value deeply at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena – continuous learning, clinical improvement, and helping move veterinary medicine forward in ways that benefit patients, pet owners, and the broader veterinary community.

Congratulations, Dr. Peppers! You're the best! 🙂

04/21/2026

Now that the word is out about CAVI™ – the Center for Advanced Veterinary Interventions – at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital in Pasadena, CA, we’re excited to begin sharing more about what it means and why it matters.

Pictured here is Evan Ross, DVM, MS, DACVIM – cardiologist at ACCESS Pasadena and CAVI team member – speaking with our referring veterinarian community about interventional care for pets. It’s a great example of the collaborative, forward-thinking spirit behind this new offering.

For pet owners, CAVI offers an alternative to traditional surgery by bringing together uniquely trained veterinary specialists, advanced imaging technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration to provide minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that simply haven’t been available in one place, under one roof – until now.

For referring veterinarians, CAVI provides a single, streamlined destination for complex cases, helping make coordination easier for both doctors and clients.

To learn more about how our Center for Advanced Veterinary Interventions (CAVI™) can help your pet, visit www.accessvetspasadena.com/cavi or don’t hesitate to reach out to our CAVI doctors at [email protected]

04/17/2026

Congratulations to our founder, Dr. Rich Mills, on being inducted into the St. Raphael Academy Hall of Fame.

Knowing Dr. Mills, he’d probably prefer we didn’t make too much of a fuss – but this honor is incredibly well deserved.

Being recognized by St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island – a respected school with a long history and a strong sense of community – makes this moment all the more meaningful. To be welcomed into its Hall of Fame is not only a celebration of achievement, but also of the values, character, and leadership that continue to shape a person long after graduation.

In 2005, Dr. Rich Mills, a board-certified criticalist, set out to bring specialty veterinary care to Los Angeles, launching ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital. As demand grew, so did ACCESS, expanding to the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, and eventually Pasadena and Royal Palm Beach, Florida, in 2021.

While the first three hospitals have since become part of a large corporate group, ACCESS Pasadena and ACCESS Palm Beach County remain proudly under Dr. Mills’ independent ownership. With his continued leadership, both hospitals reflect the same vision that started it all – providing advanced veterinary medicine, compassionate care, and a deep commitment to the pets, families, and primary care veterinarians who rely on them every day.

Dr. Mills, we’re proud of you, grateful for you, and honored to help carry your vision forward every day.

From all of us at ACCESS Pasadena and ACCESS Palm Beach County.

04/16/2026

Congrats to Dr. Windy Leung, who recently completed the Los Angeles Marathon – her very first – after only five months of training! Phew!

It’s an impressive achievement, and a lovely reflection of the dedication, discipline, and perseverance she brings to everything she does as one of our wonderful Emergency Doctors at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – Pasadena.

We’re proud to have Dr. Leung on the ACCESS Pasadena team – marathon finisher, emergency doctor, and clearly someone with more stamina than most of us. 🙂

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2570 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91107

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+16269939600

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http://www.accessvetspasadena.com/

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