Welcome to Toluca Burbank Dog & Cat Hospital!

Our mission is to provide compassionate care to our clients as if they were family and exceptional care to each and every pet as if they were our own.

We’re glad you’re here!

A New Chapter, The Same Family Care

Toluca Burbank Dog & Cat Hospital has been a cornerstone of compassionate veterinary care in our community for over 30 years. We’re excited to share that the hospital is beginning a new chapter under the leadership of Dr. Hannah (Kim) Gum and her husband Brian Gum—while preserving the family-oriented values and personal touch you’ve come to trust.

We are deeply honored to take on the torch from Dr. Carol Marienthal-Skaar, who has devoted decades to caring for the pets and families of Burbank, Toluca Lake, and beyond. Dr. Carol Marienthal-Skaar will continue working at the hospital, ensuring continuity of care for her long-time patients and sharing her wealth of knowledge with our team. Her commitment to education, community involvement, and compassionate medicine remains at the heart of everything we do. We are also fortunate to have Dr. Jan Levitt continue working at the hospital and bringing her expertise and thoughtful care.

What Makes Us Family

We are a small practice, and we embrace that. Our staff and clients aren’t just colleagues and customers—they’re family. Many of our clients have been with us for 20-30 years and can attest to our low-stress environment for patients, personalized care, and commitment to treating every pet as if they were our own.

Looking Forward

Under new ownership, we’re investing in new technology and enhancing our services while staying true to what makes us special:

Extended hours to better serve your schedule
Smart communication platform for a seamless digital experience to reach staff, schedule appointments, make payments and more
New, modern equipment to ensure the best care for your pet
Comprehensive wellness programs for every life stage
The same caring team you know and trust

Whether your pet needs a routine wellness exam, is facing a medical challenge, or simply needs their annual vaccines, our team provides the best in veterinary care to Burbank, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Glendale, and beyond.

Welcome to our family. We can’t wait to meet you and your furry companions!

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Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. Hannah (Kim) Gum, DVM

Co-Owner & Primary Veterinarian

Dr. Gum brings extensive veterinary experience to Toluca Burbank, most recently as a veterinarian at Studio City Animal Hospital. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an intensive small animal medicine, surgery, and critical care internship in San Diego. Dr. Gum has a special interest in ophthalmology, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, and internal medicine. Raised in Glendale, she’s thrilled to serve the community she calls home. Dr. Gum is a mom to two boys, an exuberant golden retriever, and a black cat.

Dr. Carol Marienthal-Skaar, DVM

Founding Veterinarian

Dr. Marienthal-Skaar has been the heart of Toluca Burbank Dog & Cat Hospital for over three decades. A founding member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, she has dedicated her career to compassionate animal care and community education. Dr. Marienthal-Skaar continues to see patients and mentor our veterinary team, ensuring the same trusted care her clients have relied on for years.

Dr. Jan Levitt, DVM

Staff Veterinarian

Dr. Levitt is a dedicated small animal veterinarian at Toluca Burbank Dog & Cat Hospital with deep roots in comprehensive pet care. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of California, Davis and has spent many years serving the Burbank community with compassionate wellness, internal medicine, and preventative care. Dr. Levitt is known for her thoughtful approach and genuine commitment to the health and well being of every pet she treats.

Our Veterinary Services

Wellness and Preventive Medicine

We recommend annual wellness exams for adult dogs and cats between one and seven years old. Puppies, kittens, and senior pets should have more frequent examinations. At each check-up, we record your pet’s weight and temperature, ask about eating habits and exercise, and discuss parasite control. Our veterinarians also check for specific health issues.

Diagnostics, Internal Medicine and Therapeutic Services

We use a variety of technological tools within our clinic to efficiently find the source of disease in pets, which allows us to begin treatment more quickly.

Therapeutic Laser

Whether you have an older pet with age-relating inflammation and pain, or a younger pet with an acute injury or sprain, laser therapy may be an option.

Behavior Counseling

Does your dog growl, bark excessively or snarl? Is your cat suddenly urinating outside of the litterbox? We can help get to the bottom of what is causing these behaviors and help alleviate them.

Nutritional Counseling

Have you heard the saying, “You are what you eat!” This applies for our animal companions, too! We provide counseling on the best diet to keep your pet at a healthy weight, maximize the nutrition they are receiving, and help keep them feeling their best!

Senior Pet Wellness

Although the age at which dogs and cats are considered a senior can vary by breed, we like to start seeing pets for bi-annual exams around age seven. Like people, older pets have an increased risk of kidney disease, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver disease, senility, and general weakness. Staying on top of these issues helps improve the quality of life for your pet in the senior years. Mobility challenges and behavior changes are also more common with older pets.

Dermatology

Whether your pet is suffering from allergies, recurrent ear infections, or irritation of the skin, our team can diagnose and treat these issues and help address their underlying cause.

End of Life Care

All of us at Toluca Dog and Cat Hospital understand how important your pets are to you and your family – they’re furry family to us, too. If your pet has experienced a recent trauma or is suffering a long term illness, we are here to help you sort through the various medical options best suited for your family and your pet, or if the most compassionate decision is to provide your companion with a peaceful and dignified end of life.

We offer palliative care, pet hospice, and when the time comes to say goodbye to your pet, we offer euthanasia.