Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego

San Diego, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Pharmacy

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego, where Dr. Paul Farrell and our technical team are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care for pets throughout the region. Based in Kearny Mesa, our state-of-the-art facility serves as the premier destination for pet owners and veterinarians seeking top-notch surgical services in San Diego and beyond. With over 25 years of experience, our specialized team focuses exclusively on advanced veterinary surgery, including canine cruciate ligament disease treatment, in state-of-the-art facilities. Trusted by veterinarians and backed by leading accreditations, we ensure your pet receives the highest standard of care. Our modern surgical facility boasts sterile surgical suites, cutting-edge equipment, and advanced imaging technology for precise surgical planning and post-operative care. Unlike general veterinary practices, we focus exclusively on advanced surgical services, ensuring specialized expertise, dedicated attention, and personalized care to meet your pet's unique surgical needs

Unlike many of the large specialty hospitals, Animal Outpatient Surgery is privately owned and operated by Dr. Paul Farrell, run by a small professional team that incorporates family values. Dr. Farrell has been serving the greater San Diego area with his mobile surgery service Blue Sky Veterinary services for over 20 years. A native of Buffalo New York, he spent 6 years doing large animal research at Cornell university before completing his veterinary degree at Wisconsin Veterinary School. With a passion for small animal surgery he opened Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego in 2016 with the goal of providing high quality and affordable surgical options for San Diego and surrounding communities

Mission — To offer quality, affordable surgical options for pets and their owners, and to provide high quality and affordable surgical options for San Diego and surrounding communities

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Sterile surgical suitesCutting-edge equipmentAdvanced imaging technologyHigh Definition digital radiographyCT scanningUltrasoundPRP stem cell therapy (regenerative medicine)

Services in detail

Anterior/Cranial Cruciate Ligament (ACL, CCL) RepairLateral SutureTPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)AdrenalectomyAmputation (Digits, Tails, Limbs)Anal Gland AblationCesarean Section (C-section)Cherry Eye (Prolapsed Gland of the Nictitans)Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder Removal)Cryptorchidectomy (Cryptorchid)CystotomyDistichia Removal
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Entropion CorrectionEnucleationExploratory SurgeryFemoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)Fracture RepairGastropexyGastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)HerniorrhaphyLaceration RepairLateral Ear Canal ResectionLiver LobectomyLuxation ReductionMandibulectomyMass RemovalNare-Plasty and Palate/Nares/Saccule CorrectionNephrectomyNeuteringOral Surgery (including tooth extraction)Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) RepairPatellar Luxation RepairProstatic Cyst RemovalPerineal Urethrostomy (PU)Pyometra SurgerySalivary Mucocele RepairPortosystemic Shunt RepairSpaying (Ovariohysterectomy)SplenectomyStifle Exploratory SurgerySuperficial Digital Flexor TendonectomyTibial Crest Avulsion RepairTotal Ear Canal Ablation with Bulla Osteotomy (TECA-BO)Urethral Prolapse CorrectionVulvuloplastyHigh Definition digital radiographyCT scanningUltrasoundPRP stem cell therapyMobile Surgical ServicesRadiographic Consultation ServicesSame-Day Surgical ReferralsPharmacy

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association (SDCVMA)

Appointments & hours

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Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Frequently asked

Does Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego offer?+

Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego offers Surgery, Pharmacy.

When was Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego established?+

Animal Outpatient Surgery of San Diego has served the San Diego, CA community since 2016.

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