College Animal Hospital

San Diego, CA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

College Animal Hospital is a full-service pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs in San Diego and the surrounding areas. We care for San Diego's pets as though they were our own! From preventive care and surgery to care for geriatric pets, our wide array of veterinary care services can meet all of your pet’s health needs in one place

College Animal Hospital has been providing families and their beloved pets with compassionate veterinary care since the 1960s

Mission — Our goal at College Animal Hospital is to provide compassionate care that meets all of your pet’s needs. Our friendly team of veterinary professionals is dedicated to our clients and their pets!

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Cold Laser TherapyIn-House LabOnline Store / PharmacyAutomated Appointment RemindersDigital Records

Services in detail

Vaccinations & PreventionRoutine ExamsDental CareCold Laser TherapyEmergency CareGeriatric CarePuppies & KittensSurgerySoft Tissue SurgerySpaying & NeuteringLab & DiagnosticsMicrochippingParasite PreventionWellness ExamsDental SurgeryOcular SurgeryC-sections

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm | Tuesday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm | Wednesday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm | Thursday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm | Friday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm | Saturday: 08:00 am - 04:00 pm | Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does College Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

College Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does College Animal Hospital offer?+

College Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 422 reviews

This established neighborhood veterinary hospital provides compassionate and thorough medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets such as rabbits and turtles. The veterinary team is widely regarded as exceptionally knowledgeable, gentle with anxious or reactive animals, and skilled at explaining complex diagnoses clearly. The facility is kept clean and welcoming, featuring comfortable seating and modern touches. While the vast majority of visitors praise the fair pricing and attentive service, administrative friction regarding appointment scheduling, communication follow-ups, and billing transparency occasionally surfaces.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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