Talega Animal Hospital

San Clemente, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Talega Animal Hospital, we believe in setting higher standards in patient care. We believe in setting higher standards in client care, too. In order to do that, we believe that you as the pet owner must play an integral part. That is why we are so passionate about education and collaboration. We want you to be able to understand the “why” behind your pet’s treatment plan. To understand how to live a happier and more fulfilling life with your dog or cat. And to feel more connected with your pet when you walk out. The love you share is our mission. It’s why we exist, and it’s what we are meant to protect. So give us a call, and let us care for you the right way

Mission — The love you share is our mission. It’s why we exist, and it’s what we are meant to protect

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

In-house labworkPulse oximetryBlood pressure monitoringTriage ultrasound

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsDental CareParasite PreventionVaccinationsMicrochippingSurgeryProfessional GroomingBathingBoardingEmergencyPharmacyUrgent CareIn-house LabworkTriage Ultrasound

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm

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Frequently asked

Is Talega Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Talega Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Talega Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Talega Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Talega Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 101 reviews

The practice features a compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team that handles anxious pets with care, offering thorough explanations and accommodating scheduling. While most experiences are positive, challenges exist with appointment policies for urgent issues and occasional billing communication issues.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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.