VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital

San Mateo, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
9
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyTonopen

Services in detail

WellnessVaccinationSpay and NeuterDental CareSurgeryDiagnostic ImagingIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyHospitalizationEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesMicrochippingNutrition CounselingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaEar ChecksGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth ExamsPain ManagementPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenCanine and Feline DiabetesAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineWeight Management Program

Memberships

Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA)

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat - Sun: Closed; We are open occasional Saturdays. Please call ahead for availability

Frequently asked

Is VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA San Mateo Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 50 reviews

The practice offers compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary care supported by friendly staff and attentive medical leadership. The facility provides efficient service with convenient parking and maintains a clean, organized environment. While many clients experience positive outcomes, scheduling and pricing concerns occasionally arise alongside communication challenges regarding cost estimates.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

1 open role
1 Veterinarian

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