The Castro Animal 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
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At The Castro Animal Hospital we are pleased to serve San Francisco, CA, and the surrounding communities. We provide the very best veterinary care to our patients. Our doctors and hospital staff continue their education to bring your pets the highest quality care. We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including: Wellness Care, Diagnostic Services, Pet Acupuncture, Dental Care, and many more!

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
Hospice Palliative

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
14
Support staff
21
Total team

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

Services in detail

Dog & Cat Wellness CareDiagnosticsPet Dental CareHolistic & Alternative CareSurgical ProceduresOphthalmologyPet Allergy & DermatologyHealth CertificatesTelemedicinePet EmergenciesPalliative CareWellness Care
Show all 15 services
Diagnostic ServicesPet AcupuncturePreventive Dental Care

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm*; Sunday: Closed. * Closed on Saturdays from 12pm - 1pm for lunch

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Frequently asked

Does The Castro Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

The Castro Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does The Castro Animal Hospital offer?+

The Castro Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 167 reviews

The Castro Animal Hospital is a well-maintained veterinary practice featuring a modern, clean facility and an exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate team of veterinarians and technicians. The staff is recognized for providing thorough explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and strong support during end-of-life care and international pet travel preparation. While the clinical care and individualized attention are widely praised, clients note that administrative experiences can vary, with occasional challenges in front desk communication, scheduling, and wait times.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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