VCA Animal Specialty Group

San Diego, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Serving San Diego since 1981, VCA Animal Specialty Group has earned a reputation for ease and efficiency of referrals, excellent patient care and outstanding post-surgical management. We work closely with your referring veterinarian to provide specialized medical, surgical and emergency services for your pet. We also appreciate that in order to make an informed decision, you need to understand your pet's condition and the options available, especially in an emergency

Serving San Diego since 1981

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

15
Veterinarians (DVM)
20
Licensed technicians
24
Support staff
59
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Computed Tomography CT scanningDigital radiographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging MRIUltrasonographyBronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyEndoscopyLaparoscopyLaser SurgeryMinimally invasive surgery

Services in detail

Abdominal ultrasonography abdominocentesis and cystocentesisComputed Tomography CT scanningDigital radiographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging MRIOFA and PennHip evaluationsThoracic ultrasonography thoracocentesisUltrasonographyUltrasound guided biopsyUltrasound guided fine needle aspirationAggressive analgesiaContinuous ECG monitoring and telemetryDirect blood pressure monitoringNasal and transtracheal oxygen therapyPulse oximetry and end tidal capnographyTransfusion therapyAbdominocentesisArthrocentesisBronchoalveolar lavage BALBronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyDiagnosis and medical management of liver shuntsEndo or trans tracheal washingEndoscopy foreign body removal esophageal airway gastricEsophagoscopyGastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopySupplemental feeding tube placement managementThoracocentesisCerebrospinal fluid collection and analysisDorsal laminectomy cervical and lumbosacralElectromyography EMGHemilaminectomyMyelographyNeuromuscular disease diagnosis and managementNon surgical spinal cord disease diagnosis and managementSeizure diagnosis and managementSpinal distraction and stabilizationSpinal radiography and fluoroscopyVentral slot surgeryBlood chemistry analyzerBone Marrow AspirateCancer StagingChemotherapyClinical Pathology Services OverviewCoagulation analyzerDrain insertionsInterventional Radiology Services OverviewLaparoscopyMetronomic therapyNasojejunal tube placementPalliative treatment of cancer painRadiologically inserted gastrostomy tube placementAdvanced anesthetic monitoringBone and Joint SurgeryBone BiopsyComprehensive peri operative monitoringEmergency surgeryHip dysplasia diagnosis and managementLaser SurgeryMinimally invasive surgeryMultimodal analgesiaPain Management Services OverviewReconstructive SurgerySurgery Services OverviewTissue biopsies

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA Animal Specialty Group accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Animal Specialty Group is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Animal Specialty Group offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA Animal Specialty Group offer?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

When was VCA Animal Specialty Group established?+

VCA Animal Specialty Group has served the San Diego, CA community since 1981.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 205 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital features modern facilities and advanced diagnostic technology, supported by a team of skilled specialists in oncology, neurology, and internal medicine. While many visitors highlight life-saving interventions, compassionate end-of-life support, and thorough explanations from attending physicians, operations face frequent criticism regarding prolonged wait times, high service costs, inconsistent post-visit communication, and occasional difficulties with front desk and support staff interactions.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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