El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital

La Mesa, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital was established in the 1930s and has been providing exceptional veterinary care to the La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas ever since. We are a full-service hospital providing care to dogs and cats. Our services range from preventive health care to advanced soft tissue surgery. We have a dedicated and friendly staff who provide your pet with quality and compassionate care

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
5
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasoundEchocardiographyEndoscopyLaser Therapy

Services in detail

Cat & Dog CareDiagnosticsPreventive Dental CarePet Dental CareSurgical ProceduresPet NutritionPet MicrochippingPet Health CertificatesPet Laser TherapyPharmacy & Pet ProductsEnd of Life Pet Care

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Tuesday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital offer?+

El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 406 reviews

El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary practice providing comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats. The facility features dedicated cat areas to reduce feline stress, and the team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and gentle with anxious pets. The practice is known for transparent communication regarding treatment options and costs, reasonable pricing without high-pressure upselling, and consistent follow-up care including personal check-in calls after procedures.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood 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.