VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center

Chico, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Avian

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center is a veterinary hospital in Chico, CA, offering primary care, specialty care, and emergency services

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Services in detail

Primary CareSpecialty CareEmergency Care

Appointments & hours

Mon: Open 24 Hours Tue: Open 24 Hours Wed: Open 24 Hours Thu: Open 24 Hours Fri: Open 24 Hours Sat: Open 24 Hours Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center offer?+

VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

57% Mixed sentiment
based on 480 reviews

The facility operates 24/7 as an emergency and specialty hospital providing critical care, surgeries, and routine services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally supportive during difficult end-of-life decisions and complex medical emergencies. The hospital environment is kept exceptionally clean and welcoming. However, financial costs are notably high with substantial upfront deposit requirements for emergency care, and wait times can frequently extend for hours depending on patient volume and case priority.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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