San Carlos Animal Hospital

San Diego, CA

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At San Carlos Animal Hospital, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets' health care

I previously worked in Long Beach before moving down to San Diego and purchasing Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital in 1998. Since then, I ventured off to acquire San Carlos Animal Hospital in January of 2014

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
13
Total team

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

Services in detail

ExaminationRabies vaccineDAP vaccineBordetella vaccineComprehensive Heartworm testRattlesnake vaccineFecal analysisAnal gland expressionFELV vaccineFVRCP vaccineAverage nail trimSurgical and dental care
Show all 15 services
Wellness care evaluationsPharmacyPreventatives

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is San Carlos Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — San Carlos Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does San Carlos Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 201 reviews

The practice is widely regarded for its compassionate veterinary team, patient handling of anxious pets, and thorough explanations during exams. The staff creates a welcoming environment, and the veterinarians are noted for taking their time and offering reasonable pricing. While overall satisfaction is very high, some visitors experience scheduling and phone communication difficulties, alongside occasional wait times.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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