El Norte Veterinary Clinic
Escondido, CA
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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
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.
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Practice Intel
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.