VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital

Oceanside, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital, your pet's health is our top priority, and excellent service is our goal. We look forward to welcoming you and your pets. Our veterinarians, veterinary support team, are trained to the highest standard. Their training and knowledge of the latest veterinary medicines and procedures ensure that your pet will receive the best care

We have been serving the Oceanside and North County San Diego with excellent veterinary care for the last 30 years!

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
16
Support staff
21
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyCold Laser TherapyTonopenUltrasoundEKGVideo OtoscopyDental X-Rays

Services in detail

Bone and Joint SurgeryCardiologyCold Laser TherapyDermatologyDiagnostic ImagingDigital RadiologyEKGOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundCanine and Feline DiabetesCat DiabetesDog DiabetesAvian BoardingCat BoardingClimate Controlled BoardingDog BoardingDoggy Day CareExtended Pet Stay AvailablePocket Pet BoardingBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaAnimal Quarantine Approved HospitalDental CareDental X-RaysDentistryEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospice CareHospitalizationIn-House LaboratoryIn-House PharmacyIn-Office Surgical SuitePain ManagementPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrologyVideo OtoscopyZooMED Animal Care

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Frequently asked

Is VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital offer?+

VCA Mission Animal and Bird Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 187 reviews

The practice features a compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team that provides thorough explanations and excellent end-of-life and exotic pet care. Many clients appreciate the gentle handling of anxious animals and the clean, welcoming facility. However, recurring concerns involve high pricing, aggressive upsell attempts, inconsistent communication, and occasional difficulties with emergency availability or urgent triage.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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