Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists
Santa Cruz, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is an emergency and specialist pet hospital that offers advanced medical services for pets in need. Serving Santa Cruz, Capitola, Live Oak, Seabright, Rio Del Mar, Aptos and beyond. From internal medicine and surgery to cancer treatment and critical care, our specialist vets serve the veterinary community as a partner in total patient care through high-quality, specialized medical services
Since 1961 our growing team of board-certified veterinary specialists and emergency vets has been working together to provide Santa Cruz pets with the best possible emergency and medical care
Mission — It is our mission to provide state-of-the-art medical care with compassion to all our patients and exceptional service to pet parents and their primary care veterinarians
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
24/7 Emergency Services. Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours. Specialty Services: weekdays by appointment
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Frequently asked
Is Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+
Yes — Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.
Does Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists offer?+
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy.
When was Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists established?+
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists has served the Santa Cruz, CA community since 1961.
What reviewers say
Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists operates as a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and oncology care. The facility is staffed by knowledgeable veterinarians and compassionate nursing personnel who handle critical cases, diagnostic evaluations, and specialized procedures with care. While the clinical standard is high and emergency response is prompt, clients frequently experience extended wait times due to patient triage and high demand. Financial costs reflect advanced specialty care, and billing or administrative communication can occasionally cause friction during stressful visits.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.