Colina Veterinary Hospital
San Diego, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We are a family owned veterinary hospital operating for more than 50 years in the College Area of San Diego, California. Our doctors and staff are deeply committed to providing affordable, quality, and state of the art veterinary medical care for all animals, keeping both the patient and the client's best interests at heart
Colina Veterinary Hospital is a family owned small animal practice established in 1967 at 5530 University Avenue, San Diego, CA. For more than 50 years, this hospital has striven to provide affordable, state of the art veterinary healthcare
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Colina Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Colina Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Colina Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Colina Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Colina Veterinary Hospital offer?+
Colina Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Colina Veterinary Hospital established?+
Colina Veterinary Hospital has served the San Diego, CA community since 1967.
What reviewers say
Colina Veterinary Hospital offers compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary care paired with notably affordable pricing. The medical team is praised for being patient, gentle with nervous pets, and thorough in their explanations. While the physical facility is dated and run down, the practice maintains a loyal following built over decades. Scheduling appointments can sometimes be difficult, and recent policy changes regarding upfront deposits have caused frustration for some long-term visitors.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.