South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency
San Jose, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency located in San Jose Ca, and serving the local cities of Santa Clara, Saratoga, Mt.View and many more in the Bay Area. As a privately owned and operated veterinary family practice, we provide total pet care under one roof so no matter if its wellness and preventative care to emergency services involving hospitalization as well soft tissue or orthopedic surgeries and endoscopy all provided in one place
South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency was founded by Dr. Ravinder Atwal began his journey in medicine in 1993. Growing up on a farm with buffalos, cows, chickens and goats his passion for animal medicine started when he was a small boy. His love for animal medicine and higher education led him to completing doctorate in his home country of India as well as his veterinary schooling at Purdue University also receiving his certification in animal physical therapy rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee. As of 2026 Dr. Atwal has also completed his MBA degree program at The University of Berkeley receiving the Principal Award. Dr. Atwal's dedication to providing modern advanced medicine has led him to dedicate his focus into both Orthopedic surgery and ultrasonography. As a privately owned and operated veterinary family practice Dr. Atwal was proud to announce the addition of his son Dr. Amit Atwal to the practice as an associate veterinarian in 2024. Dr. Amit Atwal graduated from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Daytime
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Open 7 days a week 7:00AM - 7:00PM
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Frequently asked
Is South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency accepting new patients?+
Yes — South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency is currently accepting new patients.
Does South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+
South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency provides daytime emergency care.
What services does South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency offer?+
South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency offers General Practice, Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency established?+
South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency has served the San Jose, CA community since 1993.
What reviewers say
South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency in San Jose operates as an independent, round-the-clock emergency and specialty hospital providing comprehensive medical care, diagnostics, surgery, and boarding services. The facility features extended hours and same-day availability that accommodate urgent cases and late-night emergencies. The medical team delivers compassionate end-of-life care and handles critical trauma cases with professional dedication. However, the hospital faces significant criticism regarding extremely high pricing structures, unexpected fee additions, and aggressive upfront payment requirements. Communication from administrative personnel and certain veterinary staff is frequently described as unhelpful or evasive, and wait times can be prolonged during peak periods. While many clients praise the attentive medical treatment and supportive nursing staff for saving pets during critical moments, others report severe billing disputes, aggressive financial pressure, and inconsistent diagnostic accuracy.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.