VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta

Murrieta, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Internal Medicine Radiology

Accreditations

Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Murrieta we are staffed with board-certified veterinary specialists and experienced emergency medical teams that provide veterinary specialty care in a variety of specialty services including Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging & Radiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine and Surgery

Mission — Our mission is to combine the latest advances in veterinary medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of pets

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

23
Veterinarians (DVM)
12
Licensed technicians
15
Support staff
50
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Computed Tomography (CT Scanning)Digital RadiographyUltrasonographyLaser SurgeryMechanical VentilationHolter MonitoringEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)

Services in detail

CardiologyDiagnostic Imaging/RadiologyEmergency & Critical CareInternal MedicineSurgeryAbdominocentesisArrhythmia Diagnosis & ManagementBlood Pressure MonitoringEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)Holter MonitoringPericardiocentesisThoracic RadiographyThoracocentesisTreatment of Congestive Heart FailureAbdominal UltrasonographyCystocentesisComputed Tomography (CT Scanning)Digital RadiographyThoracic UltrasonographyUltrasonographyUltrasound-Guided BiopsyUltrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationAggressive AnalgesiaCardiac Output MonitoringCentral Venous Pressure MonitoringContinuous ECG Monitoring and TelemetryDirect Blood Pressure MonitoringMechanical VentilationNasal and Transtracheal Oxygen TherapyPulse Oximetry and End Tidal CapnographyTransfusion TherapyArthrocentesisBronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)BronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyDiagnosis and Medical Management of Liver ShuntsEndo or Trans-Tracheal WashingEndoscopy Foreign Body Removal (Esophageal, Airway, Gastric)Esophageal Stricture Management (Including Ballooning)EsophagoscopyGastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopySupplemental Feeding Tube Placement ManagementAdvanced Anesthetic MonitoringBone and Joint SurgeryBone BiopsyBrain and Spinal SurgeryComprehensive Peri-Operative MonitoringEmergency SurgeryHip Dysplasia Diagnosis and ManagementLaser SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryMultimodal AnalgesiaReconstructive SurgeryTissue Biopsies

Memberships

VCA Pet Cancer Care AllianceASPCA Poison Control Center HotlineAnimal Friends of the ValleysFACE FoundationProject Wildlife

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta offer?+

VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Murrieta offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 869 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides round-the-clock critical care, internal medicine, and compassionate end-of-life support. While many clients experience deeply comforting support from the veterinary team during emotional crises, others encounter significant challenges with extended wait times, high costs, and occasional communication gaps regarding treatment plans.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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