Prunedale Veterinary Services

Salinas, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
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

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Here at Prunedale Veterinary Services, we specialize in providing the utmost care and compassion to our furry patients and their owners!

Dr. Dena Eckerdt opened Prunedale Veterinary Services in 1989

Mission — We strive to have a friendly and caring environment where we can create an atmosphere of trust between our veterinary team and our clients

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
4
Support staff
5
Total team

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

Services in detail

Pet Wellness ExamsPuppy and Kitten CarePet Dental CarePet Surgical ServicesPet PharmacyPet VaccinationsPet Parasite & Prevention ControlPet Hospice and EuthanasiaPet MicrochippingPet Pain ManagementPet In-House Labwork

Appointments & hours

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Sun/Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 8:30 am-5:00 pm Sat: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Hours may vary on Thursdays & Saturdays

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Frequently asked

What services does Prunedale Veterinary Services offer?+

Prunedale Veterinary Services offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Prunedale Veterinary Services established?+

Prunedale Veterinary Services has served the Salinas, CA community since 1989.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 254 reviews

This independent veterinary practice is widely recognized for providing compassionate, straightforward, and highly personalized care for dogs, cats, and small animals. The experienced veterinary team is noted for being exceptionally gentle with anxious or reactive pets, taking time during examinations, and offering practical, transparent treatment options without unnecessary upselling. Clients frequently highlight the remarkably fair pricing, clean and welcoming facilities, and the strong community-focused atmosphere. While the practice is deeply appreciated for routine care, dental procedures, and general wellness visits, accessing the office via phone can occasionally be challenging due to high call volumes, and emergency availability is limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean 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.