Irving Pet Hospital

San Francisco, CA

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lotPaid street parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At San Francisco’s Irving Pet Hospital, we treat your pets with compassionate expertise. Located in the Inner Sunset next to Golden Gate Park, we are one of the few locally owned and operated general practice veterinary hospitals in the city. And that distinction shows in everything we do

Irving Pet Hospital, originally called Irving Street Veterinary Hospital, was built in 1964 by Dr. Roger Burr. When he retired in 1989, Dr. Dave Penny took over and modernized the facility with extensive remodeling. Dr. Penny’s interests led him elsewhere, and the hospital was acquired in 2007 by Dr. Joe Fong, who changed the name to the simpler Irving Pet Hospital. Being one of only a handful of native San Francisco residents practicing veterinary medicine in the city, Dr. Fong has a special connection with this city and its residents. As such, he plans to practice here far into the future with a focus on continuing and expanding Irving Pet Hospital’s established tradition of excellence

Mission — At Irving Pet Hospital, our mission is to provide outstanding care for our patients in an exceptional working environment for our dedicated team. Our employees are the heart of our practice. We strive to create a welcoming and enriching environment, full of opportunities to grow, advance and learn

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
15
Support staff
21
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

In-house labDigital radiographsUltrasound

Services in detail

Preventative CareSurgeryDental CareNutritionDiagnosticsUrgent CareBereavement CounselingMicrochippingSpay and NeuterVaccinationsWellness ExamsIn-house Lab
Show all 15 services
PharmacyDental CleaningsParasite Testing

Memberships

California Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationSan Francisco Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Book online

Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Irving Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Irving Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Irving Pet Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Irving Pet Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is Irving Pet Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Irving Pet Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Irving Pet Hospital offer?+

Irving Pet Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Irving Pet Hospital established?+

Irving Pet Hospital has served the San Francisco, CA community since 1964.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 442 reviews

This independent veterinary practice is widely recognized for its compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary team and attentive support staff who excel at handling anxious pets. The facility offers convenient urgent care services, short wait times, and a separate cat entrance to reduce stress. While the practice provides thorough explanations and strong follow-up care, clients note some friction with online pharmacy policies and appointment scheduling.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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.