Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic

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
Both
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 End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are a full-service companion animal hospital. Our professional staff and modern well-equipped hospital allow us to provide quality care for our patients

Established date: 1976. Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic is committed to compassionate high-quality care, personalized to you and your pet in San Diego, CA, and surrounding areas

Mission — At Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic, our love of animals guides us, and we're honored by the opportunity to serve your family. Here you can expect a warm environment that fosters the human-animal bond – providing high-quality preventative, integrative, and state-of-the-art care for your companions at every stage of life

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

13
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
32
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographsdigital dental radiographyin-house lab equipmentultrasoundnew anesthetic monitorssharp dental instrumentsstate-of-the-art laparoscopic equipment

Services in detail

wellness and preventative careadvanced diagnosticsacupuncturedentistrysurgerypet wellness carepet surgerypet diagnosticspet preventative carepet laparoscopic spaypet spay & neuterpet euthanasiapet complete dental carepet boardingpet acupuncturepet hospitalizationpet microchip placementpet allergies and skin disease managementpet chronic disease managementpet immune-mediated disease managementtelemedicine

Appointments & hours

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Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic offer?+

Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic established?+

Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic has served the San Diego, CA community since 1976.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 245 reviews

The independent veterinary practice is widely recognized for its compassionate, knowledgeable staff and thorough, patient medical care. The veterinary team excels at making anxious pets comfortable, offering thoughtful treatment options, and maintaining clear communication with pet owners. While appointments can sometimes book out weeks in advance and wait times can occasionally fluctuate, the clinic is frequently praised for its strong follow-up care, reasonable pricing, and reliable support during urgent or sensitive situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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