VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA

At a glance

Facility type: Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier: Emergency
Clinic type: Hospital
Operating status: Operational
Appointment model: Both
24/7 care: Yes
Accepting new patients: Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking

Paid parking lot

Appointments

Appointment requiredAppointments recommended

Service options

Onsite services

Amenities

Restroom

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Our hospital is staffed with board-certified veterinary specialists and experienced emergency medical teams. Our emergency services are offered 24 hours, 7 days a week. Our other services are available by appointment. We work closely with your primary care doctor to provide the very best in continued care of your pet

Mission — Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of our patients

Care capabilities

Emergency: 24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

Veterinarians (DVM)

Licensed technicians

Support staff

Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Computed Tomography (CT Scanning)Digital RadiographyFluoroscopyUltrasonographyEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)Holter MonitoringLaser SurgeryLithotripsyMinimally Invasive SurgeryMechanical VentilationIntermittent HemodialysisContrast Enhanced Radiation Therapy (CERT)

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareCardiologyDiagnostic Imaging/RadiologyInternal MedicineMedical OncologyOphthalmologyRadiation OncologySurgery

Memberships

ASPCA Poison Control Center HotlineCanine Companions for IndependenceFACE FoundationHelen Woodward Animal CenterSan Diego Humane Society

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Does VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad offer?+

VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

73% Positive sentiment

based on 755 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides advanced medical care, including oncology, surgery, and 24-hour emergency services. The facility features modern diagnostic and radiation equipment, and many practitioners are noted for their skill, thorough explanations, and compassionate bedside manner during critical and end-of-life care. However, visit experiences can vary significantly, with common challenges including long wait times, high and sometimes unexpected costs, and occasional difficulties with communication or administrative processes.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.