Watt Avenue Pet Hospital
Sacramento, CA
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
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Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Since 1981, Watt Avenue Pet Hospital has been a trusted choice for families seeking a compassionate animal hospital in Sacramento. Led by Dr. Susan Barrett and her experienced team, we provide personalized veterinary care—from wellness exams and dentistry to advanced surgery and diagnostics—so your pets live healthier, happier lives
Since 1981, the mission of the veterinarians and staff at Watt Avenue Pet Hospital has been to assemble and maintain a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client services and outstanding health care for family pets. Dr. Barrett moved to Sacramento in 1981 and opened Crossroads Animal Hospital, followed by Sunrise-Cirby Animal Hospital, Elkhorn-Walerga Animal Hospital and then sold them before opening Watt Avenue Pet Hospital in the Arden-Arcade area in 1995
Mission — At Watt Avenue Pet Hospital, our job since 1981 has been to take care of your pets. We have a team of vets and staff members who are committed to giving you and your furry family members the best medical care and customer service. We always keep learning about new and improved ways to take care of pets, and we use the latest technology to help us do our job better. But most importantly, we treat all pets with kindness and love
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Appointments & hours
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 4pm
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Frequently asked
What services does Watt Avenue Pet Hospital offer?+
Watt Avenue Pet Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Watt Avenue Pet Hospital established?+
Watt Avenue Pet Hospital has served the Sacramento, CA community since 1981.
What reviewers say
The veterinary practice is independently owned and operated, providing surgical and routine care services with a strong focus on compassionate treatment for anxious pets. The veterinary team is widely regarded as knowledgeable and thorough, offering detailed explanations and accommodating same-day appointments when urgent care is needed. However, the patient experience is frequently impacted by extended wait times in the office, high pricing structures with unexpected costs, and communication challenges regarding follow-up and appointment scheduling.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.