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

23
Veterinarians (DVM)
23
Licensed technicians
52
Support staff
98
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

80% Positive sentiment
based on 760 reviews

This 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital features advanced diagnostic and radiation capabilities, including state-of-the-art equipment. The medical team includes highly regarded specialists in oncology, internal medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology who deliver skilled, compassionate care and exceptional end-of-life support in comfortable, peaceful rooms. While the hospital provides life-saving interventions and dedicated patient monitoring, visitors frequently experience extended wait times, high costs, and occasional challenges with communication and administrative billing processes.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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