SERVICES
We’re proud to provide a number of valuable services to the pets of our community.
Comprehensive veterinary services in San Diego, CA!
We strive to provide the most up-to-date care and services by maintaining state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and pursuing excellence through continuing education and training.
Wellness Exams
We recommend annual wellness exams, staying current on vaccinations, and working closely with us on all aspects of your pet’s health—from nutrition and behavior to parasite prevention and dental care. For senior pets, exams every six months are especially important, as aging animals can experience more rapid health changes that are best managed with early detection and proactive care.
During your pet’s wellness exam, our veterinarian will perform a thorough nose-to-tail evaluation, address any concerns, and develop a personalized care plan. Just like people benefit from regular checkups, your pet does too. These visits help ensure your companion stays comfortable and well throughout every life stage.
Surgery
Our team is committed to keeping your pet as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the entire process. We’ll also ensure you are fully informed about all pre- and post-operative care, so you feel confident and supported.
Our surgical services include:
- Sevoflurane/Isoflurane gas anesthesia
- Pulse oximetry and EKG anesthetic monitoring
- General, soft tissue, orthopedic, and ophthalmic surgeries
- Therapeutic laser treatment to promote healing and reduce post-operative pain and inflammation
Laser Therapy
The laser energy penetrates the tissue, stimulating normal cellular function, which promotes faster healing and reduces pain and inflammation. Best of all, laser therapy involves no medication or surgery, so there are no harmful side effects—just safe, effective relief for your pet.
Conditions Treated with Laser Therapy Include:
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Degenerative joint disease
- Disc disease
- Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Chronic pain and inflammation
- Dental inflammation and oral pain
- Skin conditions, including hot spots and lick granulomas
Benefits of Laser Therapy:
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Provides natural pain relief by decreasing nerve sensitivity
- Accelerates tissue repair, cell growth, and nerve regeneration
- Improves blood circulation
- Speeds healing and minimizes scarring
Radiography
- Orthopedics
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Services
- And more
All radiographs taken at our hospital can be reviewed by a board-certified radiologist through VICSD Imaging Services, providing fast, expert interpretations.
Radiographs are a vital diagnostic tool, and our experienced, compassionate team is here to ensure your pet receives the highest standard of care.
Senior Pet Care
As pets age, their risk for developing chronic conditions—such as arthritis, kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes—increases. Early detection and proactive care can greatly improve their quality of life and longevity.
Because health changes can occur more rapidly in senior pets, we recommend wellness exams every six months. These biannual checkups allow us to monitor for subtle shifts in behavior, weight, mobility, or organ function that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Routine care for senior pets should include:
- Comprehensive physical exams every 6 months
- Annual bloodwork and urinalysis to monitor organ function and screen for underlying illness
- Regular dental cleanings to manage oral health and prevent systemic infections
- Pain management and mobility evaluations
- Nutrition and weight monitoring
- Behavior assessments to detect cognitive changes or signs of discomfort
Your veterinarian will work with you to develop a personalized care plan focused on keeping your senior pet happy, comfortable, and thriving during their golden years.
If your pet is reaching their senior stage, schedule a wellness visit with us today. Together, we can help them age gracefully and stay by your side for as long as possible.
Boarding
Our veterinary-supervised boarding facility offers comfortable accommodations for your pet when you must be away. All of our boarders are given individual attention. They are taken outside morning and evening to our grassy area and again mid-morning for a five-minute playtime. Our small boarding facility allows us to get to know each of our guests by name and helps them to relax in a calm environment. We have inside and outside suites for dogs. There is a small yard for exercise during their playtime sessions, or they may just want hugs and a friendly massage. Our cats have a small room for playtime, but often they also just want to be pet and given some TLC! Our staff of animal lovers often gives attention to our boarders outside of their scheduled playtime.
We offer our guests Science Diet for breakfast and dinner, as well as a healthy, low-allergen treat for their mid-morning and afternoon snacks.
There is no extra charge for veterinary supervision. We take the responsibility of our boarding pets seriously. All pets must have had a physical exam with a veterinarian within the year or within six months if your pet is greater than nine years old. Owners must send records on this as well as vaccines.
Pets often require medications, and as a full-service medical and boarding facility, we are fully equipped to ensure that our guests’ medical requirements are met. Suppose a pet becomes ill while boarding, there will be a no-fee exam provided by the veterinarian. We will then attempt to contact the owner or authorized contact to discuss treatment if it is deemed necessary. Sometimes, simply a change to a prescription intestinal diet will resolve the problem. There is no charge for using prescription diets under these circumstances.
Our boarding facility is open six days a week, including Saturday until 2 pm. The facility is closed on Sunday, although staff members are here taking care of our guests. Before we leave every evening, a technician ensures that everyone has fresh water, a clean area, and a soft blanket. Our kennel area has several skylights that allow for natural lighting in the evening and early morning.
We understand that while you are away, you want the best care for your pet. We strive to give our guests a safe, healthy, friendly environment with lots of attention and TLC! Please stop by and ask for a tour.
Dental Care
Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet’s health because dental disease can be associated with other serious health problems such as heart disease and kidney disease. But how do you know if your pet has a healthy mouth?
Even if you think your pet’s teeth and gums are fine, we can offer expert advice to help you keep them that way! Dental health shouldn’t be taken for granted. Fortunately, many dental problems can be managed through at-home care and by bringing your pet to us for regular dental check-ups and teeth cleanings.
We want your pet to live a long, healthy life, and we understand that maintaining a healthy mouth is part of that. Your pet’s health is important to us, so let us help you with this commitment.
Our advanced dental services include:
- Ultrasonic scaler, high-speed dental unit
- Dental X-ray services
- Dental procedures such as cleaning, polishing, and surgical extractions
Diagnostics
It is difficult to see your pet in pain or suffering and not know what’s wrong. Our team provides state-of-the-art in-house diagnostics to help us learn what’s wrong and provide an accurate diagnosis. A quicker diagnosis leads to quicker treatment! We do diagnostic testing both in-house and with an outside lab so we can provide results quickly and accurately.
Our on-site laboratory allows us to perform the following diagnostic testing:
- CBC and blood chemistry analysis
- Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia, and anaplasma testing
- Feline leukemia, FIV testing
- Complete Urinalysis
In-House Laboratory
Our in-house laboratory saves valuable time in testing and diagnosing, whether it be for regular wellness visits or emergency care. Our skilled technicians and doctors utilize our modern lab resources and equipment to better serve your medical needs for immediate answers.
Our laboratory is fully equipped for blood analysis, cytology, and urine analysis.
In-House Pharmacy
Our on-site pharmacy carries a large selection of quality medications from reliable manufacturers. In addition to our many stocked medications, supplements, and preventatives, we can also have select medications compounded in a form or flavor your pet will like.
We also have an online pharmacy which you can visit by clicking here.