Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar

Del Mar, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The veterinary staff at Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar is committed to providing the best quality veterinary medical and surgical care for your pet. We provide comprehensive veterinary services to clients in Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley and beyond. We treat dogs, cats and birds of all sizes

Dr. Steve Mira and Dr. Layne Havens Fournier purchased the practice in January of 2012

Mission — Our mission is to provide excellent veterinary medical care with professional, caring, and personalized service. We pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and strive for the highest standards in veterinary medicine. We are committed to preserving, promoting and protecting the human-animal bond and are dedicated to serving our community through innovative leadership and commitment

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art digital x-ray machineultrasoundvideo otoscopevideo rhinoscopein-house laboratorycentralized reference laboratory

Services in detail

Wellness CareComprehensive Physical ExaminationsPuppy and Kitten Examinations and VaccinationsVaccinations and Preventive MedicineSenior Pet Care and Geriatric Pet EvaluationsDiagnostic ServicesDigital RadiologyUltrasoundVideo OtoscopyVideo RhinoscopeDiagnostic Laboratory TestingPharmacyYour Pet’s SurgeryPet Dental CareEmergency ServicesAvian CareBoardingHealth MaintenanceMicrochippingNutritional and behavior counselingSpaying and neuteringRattlesnake vaccineAcupuncture

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationSan Diego Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Emergency and Critical Care SocietyCalifornia Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Animal Hospital AssociationInternational Veterinary Acupuncture Society

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

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Frequently asked

Is Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar is currently accepting new patients.

Does Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar offer?+

Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

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