Vetco Total Care

La Mesa, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Inside Retail
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Vetco Total Care Pet Hospital at Petco in La Mesa offers veterinary services focused on preventive care, diagnostics and everyday pet health. Located inside the Petco pet store in La Mesa, licensed veterinarians provide exams, vaccinations and personalized treatment planning tailored to each pet's needs. By combining medical expertise with a convenient retail setting, Vetco Total Care helps support proactive health decisions for pets at every stage of life

Technology & equipment

Diagnostic Imaging: X-Rays & Ultrasounds

Services in detail

Vaccines and MicrochippingCore Dog & Cat Vaccines & Booster ShotsMicrochippingRabies VaccineDistemper & Parvo (DHPP / 5-in-1) Dog VaccineBordetella (Kennel Cough) VaccineLeptospirosis, Lyme & Canine Influenza VaccinesFeline Leukemia (FeLV) & FVRCP (Feline Distemper 3-in-1) Cat VaccineRoutine WellnessNose-To-Tail ExamsRoutine CheckupsComprehensive Bloodwork
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Disease ScreeningBehavior & Anxiety EvaluationsNutritional ConsultationsDental Cleaning & ConsultationsSurgery ConsultationsIllness, Injury & ImagerySick Care including Vomiting, Diarrhea & Appetite ChangesSkin, Coat, Ear & Eye Conditions, Infections or IrritationsDog & Cat AllergiesPain, Limping & PantingWound Care (bites, abscesses, lacerations)Dental Issues & Oral TraumaDiagnostic Imaging: X-Rays & UltrasoundsFlea, Tick and Heartworm Prevention and PrescriptionsFlea, Tick & Heartworm ProtectionHeartworm & Tick-Borne Disease TestingDewormingFecal TestingSpay and neutering for cats and dogs

Appointments & hours

Sunday Closed; Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Frequently asked

Is Vetco Total Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Vetco Total Care is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Vetco Total Care offer?+

Vetco Total Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 192 reviews

The practice offers convenient, same-day appointment scheduling and a retail-adjacent location with organized wellness and vaccination care. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and gentle with nervous pets, providing clear explanations and attentive support. However, administrative consistency varies due to call center booking issues, front desk friction, and occasional billing disputes regarding membership plans and estimates. Exam rooms can feel compact, and the location lacks emergency or after-hours availability.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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