Wellness and Vaccines
Preventive exams, vaccination plans, parasite protection, and practical guidance for every life stage.
Now welcoming new patients in Northridge, CA
Porter Veterinary Center
A new state-of-the-art animal hospital built for thoughtful, modern care, from first vaccines to urgent visits, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and comfortable boarding.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-2pm (Wed & Sun Closed)
18224 Parthenia Street, Northridge, CA 91325A familiar Porter heart, freshly rebuilt
Modern medicine with room for comfort.
Porter Veterinary Center carries forward a long local history at the Parthenia Street location with a remodeled hospital, updated technology, a clean boarding environment, and a team focused on personal, low-stress care.
Low-stress handling for dogs and cats
New clients welcome
Fresh-air play yard for boarding guests
Remodeled treatment, surgery, and kennel spaces
Full-service medicineWellness, sick visits, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
Remodeled hospitalClean exam, treatment, surgical, boarding, and play spaces.
Personal careLocally managed, practical, and easy to talk to.
Veterinary services
Care for everyday health and the unexpected.
From preventive medicine to diagnostics and procedures, Porter is equipped for the care Northridge families need most.
Same-Day Urgent Care
Focused sick visits for new symptoms, limping, ear issues, appetite changes, and other concerns that should not wait.
Surgery and Dentistry
A modern surgical suite for routine procedures, soft-tissue surgery, mass removals, dental cleanings, and oral care.
X-Rays and In-House Lab
Digital imaging, bloodwork, microscopy, and diagnostics that help the team make faster, clearer decisions.
Wellness and Vaccines
Preventive exams, vaccination plans, parasite protection, and practical guidance for every life stage.
Same-Day Urgent Care
Focused sick visits for new symptoms, limping, ear issues, appetite changes, and other concerns that should not wait.
Surgery and Dentistry
A modern surgical suite for routine procedures, soft-tissue surgery, mass removals, dental cleanings, and oral care.
X-Rays and In-House Lab
Digital imaging, bloodwork, microscopy, and diagnostics that help the team make faster, clearer decisions.
Inside the hospital
Built for clean flow, calm pets, and sharper answers.
The remodeled space brings reception, exam rooms, treatment, digital imaging, surgery, and boarding together in one efficient hospital so pets can receive attentive care without being shuffled around town.
Remodeled facilityIn-house labClean kennel areas
Boarding with Porter
Clean stays, personal attention, and room to play.
Boarding guests have a safe place to rest plus fresh air and supervised time outside. Ask the team about availability, vaccine requirements, and whether boarding is the right fit for your pet.
Comfortable kennelsOutdoor play timeVeterinary team nearby
Ask About BoardingMeet your Porter team
Friendly faces for every visit.
Porter is locally managed and personally cared for, with a team that pairs modern medicine with warm, clear communication.
Dr. Ryan McNamara, DVM
Calm, clear veterinary care with a low-stress approach.
Stefanie
A welcoming point of contact for pets and families.
The Porter Team
Helpful support from scheduling through follow-up.
Dr. Ryan McNamara, DVM
Veterinary care with a calm, low-stress approach.
Stefanie
A welcoming presence for pets and families from check-in to checkout.
The Porter Team
Supportive, practical, and ready to help every step of the visit.
Plan your first visit
New clients are welcome.
Call Porter to schedule, ask about same-day urgent openings, or check boarding availability.
Call the front desk
Tell us what your pet needs and whether this is a wellness, sick, urgent, or boarding visit.
Send records
Bring or transfer vaccine history, lab results, and current medications so the team has the whole picture.
Come meet Porter
Arrive a few minutes early so your pet can settle in and we can make the visit feel easy.