VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

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

Mission — 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

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEKGOFA X-RayUltrasoundIn-House LaboratoryIn-House PharmacyDental X-RaysmyVCA app

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsVaccinationsImmunizationsSpays and NeutersDentistryDental CareDental X RaysGeneral SurgeryRoutine SurgeriesDiagnostic ImagingDigital RadiologyRadiologyUltrasoundEKGOFA X RayIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyEuthanasia ServicesMicrochippingNutritional CounselingPet CounselingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaEar ChecksFull DiagnosticsGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineWeight Management ProgramWellness TestingCanine and Feline DiabetesCat DiabetesDog Diabetes

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz treat exotic pets?+

Yes — VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz offer?+

VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

68% Positive sentiment
based on 152 reviews

The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough, offering gentle care for anxious pets and clear explanations during visits. Many visitors highlight prompt appointment scheduling and positive experiences with specific practitioners who take time to answer questions and follow up. However, experiences can vary significantly due to occasional long wait times, high service costs, and inconsistent front desk communication.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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