Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital

Long Beach, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parkingPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital has provided Long Beach area pets and their owners with compassionate, professional care since 1972. From the most complex treatments to the simplest, we take pride in holding ourselves to the highest quality standards in veterinary medicine

In its 50-year history, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital has had a long and esteemed record of exceptional veterinary care for the pets of the Long Beach area. The hospital was founded in 1972 by Dr. Kenneth Ehlen. Over the next 4 decades, the hospital has been lovingly passed to Dr. Zoelner in 1979, Dr. Loren Eslinger in 1994, and then to its current owners Dr. Rachel Sitler and Dr. Elyse Frank in 2007. In June of 2003, the practice moved from its original location on Second Street to its current location on the corner of PCH and Loynes. We now boast 3500 sq. ft of beautifully remodeled space designed to provide the best possible experience for all our patients

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
22
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Diagnostic UltrasoundEKGRadiographyDental RadiographyLaboratory Services

Services in detail

Wellness & Preventive CareVaccinationsDentistryParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)Diet & NutritionMicrochippingDiagnostic UltrasoundsEKGRadiographyLaboratory ServicesDental RadiographySpay & NeuterSoft Tissue SurgeryCardiologyDomestic Health CertificatesInternational Health CertificatesEuthanasiaCremation

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm, Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm, Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm, Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm, Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm, Sat 7:30am - 4:00pm, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital established?+

Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital has served the Long Beach, CA community since 1972.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 580 reviews

Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care with a strong emphasis on compassion, patient comfort, and thorough communication. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, featuring an organized front desk and a welcoming environment designed to reduce anxiety for both dogs and cats. The veterinary team is widely regarded as knowledgeable, gentle, and patient, offering clear explanations of treatment options without pressuring pet owners into unnecessary services. Services are supported by modern conveniences such as online appointment booking and prompt follow-up care. While pricing tends to be on the higher side, the overall experience is characterized by attentive, high-quality care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

3 open roles
2 Technician1 Support & front-of-house

Open positions

Customer Service Representative LeadRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Veterinary Technician

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