Ark Animal Hospital

San Diego, 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 Hospitalization End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as Asian-ownedIdentifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

At Ark Animal Hospital we take pride in providing honest, compassionate, and owner appropriate medical care for dogs and cats. Our recommendations to clients regarding the care of their pets has always been to offer the best possible options with the realization that some clients' financial situations may not allow them to afford all services and treatments recommended. This understanding gives us the opportunity to promote appropriate treatments that maintain the pet’s health while strengthening the client-patient-veterinarian bond

Ark Animal Hospital was originated in 1984 by Dr. John Hetzler. In 2008, Dr. Lianne Chu joined Dr. Hetzler as an associate veterinarian and in 2015 she took over as the owner. She has continued with Dr. Hetzler’s vision in forming a veterinary practice utilizing the highest quality of medicine while still considering all variables involved

Mission — As we move forward, we will strive to discover advancements in medical care for animal patients in order to alleviate their pain and suffering, to provide better diagnostic information and treatment options, and to enhance the bond pet owners have with their pets. This allows us, as a veterinary team, to maintain optimal health and well-being for the patients in our care that is affordable and valuable for their owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundRadiologyCold Laser Therapy

Services in detail

Immunization and Wellness CarePain ManagementUltrasoundRadiologyDental CareInternal MedicineSpecialty DietsLaboratory TestingSpay and NeuterDermatologySurgeryDaytime Emergency CareFully Stocked PharmacyMicrochippingEuthanasia and Private Cremation ServicesFlea Control and Infestation InformationHealth Certificates (within the U.S.) and Rabies Titer TestingCoordinates with Specialists for Orthopedic and Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery

Appointments & hours

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Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:30am 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm; Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Ark Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Ark Animal Hospital offer?+

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

When was Ark Animal Hospital established?+

Ark Animal Hospital has served the San Diego, CA community since 1984.

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