For Veterinarians Only
*Our office hours are Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm PST.
* Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are considered non-business days (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
For Appointments
- Dr. Carley sees appointments only at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (ASEC) In Los Angeles, CA.
- Please call ASEC at 310-473-5906, option #2 to make an appointment
- Dr. Carley is normally scheduled to see appointments beginning at 9:00 am Monday – Wednesday.
PLEASE DO NOT call the telemedicine phone number (323-393-0616) for in person appointments with Dr. Carley – she cannot be reached in this manner for appointments.
Primary appointments, appointments by referral, and second opinions are seen Monday – Saturday by the ASEC Cardiology Service. Breed-related certifications for congenital heart disease are also available.
After hours, a veterinarian is on duty to accept, triage and manage emergency cases that present to the ASEC. Emergencies are seen 24 hours a day. Dr. Carley is always available for ER phone consultation through ASEC about new and existing patients/clients.
For Pet Owners
Dr. Saelinger is not available for phone or email consultation with pet owners due to veterinary client patient relationship (VCPR) laws.
If you are a pet owner, please contact your primary care veterinarian to have them schedule a cardiac evaluation in their hospital with the Cardiac Vet team. We are a referral-only based service and only schedule through your primary care veterinarian.
Please direct medical questions regarding your pet that has had diagnostic studies performed and/or interpreted by the Cardiac Vet team, to your primary veterinarian. The Cardiac Vet team consults with veterinarians only.
You can make an in-person evaluation with your pet with Dr. Saelinger, by contacting VCA ASEC.
PLEASE DO NOT call the teleconsulting/referring veterinarian phone number for in person visits with Dr. Saelinger or questions. She cannot be reached by pet owners in this manner.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for commonly asked questions.