Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital

San Francisco, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parkingPaid parking lotPaid street parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Locally-owned animal hospital for dogs and cats. 24/7 emergency vet in San Francisco. Open 24/7, walk in anytime

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital opened its doors in 1969, and for more than six decades, we have grown alongside the families and pets of this city. What began as a neighborhood practice has developed into a full-service, 24/7 hospital with the equipment and expertise to handle everything from routine checkups to critical emergencies. More than sixty years of service have shaped a practice where every client is treated like a neighbor and every patient receives the same attentive care we would give our own pets

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

12
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
13
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital X-RayUltrasoundIn-House LabEndoscopyOxygen ChamberLaser CareCT ScanLaser SurgeryLaser Therapy

Services in detail

Emergency CareSurgical ServicesPet DiagnosticsPet Preventive CareMedical ServicesDental CareWellness ProgramNutrition CounselingEnd-of-Life CareSpay and NeuterMicrochippingVaccinations
Show all 24 services
Parasite PreventionWellness ChecksIn-House LabDigital X-RayUltrasoundCT ScanEndoscopyLaser TherapyOxygen ChamberMedical GroomingPet Travel ServicesIn-Home End-of-Life Care

Memberships

California Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Book online

Open 24/7, 365 days a year

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital established?+

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital has served the San Francisco, CA community since 1969.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 767 reviews

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a busy independent animal hospital offering extended hours, urgent care, and emergency services in San Francisco. The facility features an updated, clean, and spacious waiting room equipped with comfortable amenities. The veterinary team includes several highly regarded clinicians known for compassionate bedside manner, thorough diagnostic explanations, and effective surgical interventions. While many visitors praise the prompt emergency accommodation, reliable scheduling flexibility, and helpful follow-up care, others experience extended appointment delays, fluctuating service consistency, and unexpected billing charges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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