VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center

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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center in San Diego, we've worked closely with referring primary care veterinarians since 1972. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Our specialists provide the most advanced veterinary medical equipment and techniques to ensure that our patients receive the best care available

Since 1972, VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center has been a trusted partner to San Diego's primary care veterinarians, offering advanced specialty and emergency care for pets and their families. Now located in our new, 26,000-square-foot, AAHA-accredited facility in Mission Valley, we are proud to continue delivering the highest level of veterinary care combining cutting-edge medical technology with compassion and collaboration

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

22
Veterinarians (DVM)
12
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
40
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

CTMRIEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)FluoroscopyHolter MonitoringMechanical VentilationPulse OximetryEnd Tidal CapnographyBronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyEndoscopyGastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopyBlood Chemistry AnalyzerCoagulation analyzer

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareCardiologyInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologySurgeryDiagnostic ImagingIntegrative MedicineAcupunctureEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)FluoroscopyHolter MonitoringAggressive AnalgesiaCentral Venous Pressure MonitoringContinuous ECG Monitoring and TelemetryMechanical VentilationNasal and Transtracheal Oxygen TherapyPulse Oximetry and End Tidal CapnographyTransfusion TherapyAbdominocentesisBronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)BronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyDiagnosis and Medical Management of Liver ShuntsEndo or Trans Tracheal WashingEndoscopy Foreign Body Removal (Esophageal, Airway, Gastric)GastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopySupplemental Feeding Tube Placement ManagementThoracocentesisBrain and Spinal MRICerebrospinal Fluid Collection and AnalysisCT Scan (Brain, Bullae, Skull, Spine)Dorsal Laminectomy (Cervical and Lumbosacral)HemilaminectomyMedical NeurologyNeuromuscular Disease Diagnosis and ManagementNon-Surgical Spinal Cord Disease Diagnosis and ManagementSeizure Diagnosis and ManagementSurgical NeurologyVentral Slot SurgeryBlood Chemistry AnalyzerBone Marrow AspirateBone Marrow TransplantCancer StagingChemotherapyClinical Pathology Services OverviewCoagulation analyzerImmunotherapyMetronomic therapyPalliative treatment of cancer painAdvanced Anesthetic MonitoringEmergency SurgeryMultimodal AnalgesiaTissue Biopsies

Memberships

Feline Veterinary Medical AssociationCanine Companions for IndependenceFACE FoundationSan Diego County Veterinary Medical AssociationSan Diego Humane SocietySan Diego Police K-9 UnitSemper K9

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Does VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center offer?+

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center offers Hospitalization, Emergency, Urgent Care.

When was VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center established?+

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center has served the San Diego, CA community since 1972.

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