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
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Open 24/7, 365 days a year
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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
Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a busy, independently operated emergency and specialty hospital offering extended hours and seven-day availability to accommodate urgent care needs in the San Francisco area. The facility features a clean, updated, and spacious waiting area equipped with comfortable seating and amenities. The hospital provides a wide range of services including routine wellness, complex surgeries, dental cleanings, and emergency interventions. While many clients appreciate the compassionate, highly competent veterinarians and attentive support staff who handle critical cases with dedication, others note challenges with extended wait times, high service costs, occasional communication gaps, and inconsistent experiences depending on the staff member on duty.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.