If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call us immediately at (855) 350–7387.
Located at the MASH Outpatient Facility
At MASH, we recognize the significance of the bond between humans and animals, as well as the emotional well-being of our veterinary medicine team. We are proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals, and the first in Southern California, to have a VSW program. Our hospital offers access to a licensed mental health clinician who provides free support to MASH clients and staff.
Veterinary social workers collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to provide added support to our clients. Veterinarians and support staff are typically not trained to work with people experiencing crisis, trauma, or grief. A veterinary social worker can help alleviate some of these pressures by providing professional expertise in high-emotion situations.
To contact a Veterinary Social Worker, email Rebecca Baker at rbaker@mash.vet or call 323-948-1400.
If therapy is needed, a member of the VSW team may be able to assist with a referral. Follow-up is not guaranteed to be immediate. VSWs respond to referrals as quickly as possible, generally within 1-7 days.
MASH Main Hospital
6565 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90038
Open 24 hrs
MASH Outpatient Facility
6611 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90038
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