Our Doctors
Medical Director
Dr. Ezra J. Ameis, DVM
Dr. Ameis, a skilled ER veterinarian from Toronto, Canada, boasts a diverse background, graduating in Neuroscience and Biology from Dalhousie University with a graduate certificate in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology and research contributions in proteomics at the University of Toronto. He then seamlessly transitioned into veterinary medicine, graduating from St. Matthews University in Grand Cayman with rotations at the University of Minnesota. He is double internship trained, completing two separate yearlong internships in rotating medicine/surgery and neurology on Long Island, NY and Tacoma, WA respectively. After dedicating four years to Emergency Room medicine in Seattle, WA, he relocated to Los Angeles, CA where he established Paw Priority in 2022.
Over a decade of veterinary practice, Dr. Ameis has distinguished himself in Emergency Room and General Practice settings in the United States and Canada. His major interests of practice are emergency/critical care medicine, neurology, surgery, cardiology, dentistry, behavior and acupuncture. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Ameis shares his life with two cherished dogs - Lyla and Rex, embodying his deep understanding of the bond between pets and their owners. His interests in life are hiking, scuba diving, sailing, reading and computer programming. His unique blend of academic prowess and compassionate veterinary practice positions Dr. Ezra Ameis as a leader, dedicated to the well-being of animals and the advancement of veterinary medicine.