El Norte Veterinary Clinic

Escondido, CA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

El Norte Veterinary Clinic has been around since 2000. Dr. Tim Sherman is our Vet on staff. We have deeply rooted ourself in the community we've grown with. Because of this we have close relationships with many local veterinary specialists, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Oncology and Neurology

El Norte Veterinary Clinic has been at the same El Norte Plaza location for more than 20 years!. Dr. Tim Sherman has owned and operated the clinic since March, 2016

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Support staff
4
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

blood-chemistryanestheticrespiratory monitoringpulse oximetryX-rayelectrosurgical

Services in detail

Medical Diagnosis and TreatmentWellness/Preventive CareVaccinationsFlea and Parasite Diagnosis and ControlDental Cleaning and ExtractionsLaboratory DiagnosticsSpays and NeutersPain ManagementIn-house Pharmacydiagnostic Radiology

Appointments & hours

Monday- Friday: 7:30AM - 6:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 1:00PM Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

Is El Norte Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — El Norte Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does El Norte Veterinary Clinic offer?+

El Norte Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

When was El Norte Veterinary Clinic established?+

El Norte Veterinary Clinic has served the Escondido, CA community since 2000.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 107 reviews

El Norte Veterinary Clinic is an independent, community-focused veterinary practice in Escondido, California, operating on an appointment-only basis. The primary veterinarian is widely praised for providing honest, compassionate, and straightforward medical care without unnecessary upselling or inflated fees. Services range from routine wellness care and vaccinations to surgeries and dental cleanings, generally offered at budget-friendly prices compared to nearby specialty hospitals. While the veterinary care consistently earns high praise, front desk communication and scheduling availability present ongoing challenges, with appointment wait times often extending several weeks and occasional reports of unhelpful staff interactions.

Frequently praised for

Knowledgeable VetsFair PricingCompassionate StaffGood With Anxious PetsThorough Explanations

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