Westside Animal Hospital

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
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parkingPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Westside Animal Hospital is proud to serve Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible

Westside Animal Hospital celebrates 25 years of compassionate care! Dr. Dave Shuman opened his own practice, Santa Cruz Westside Animal Hospital, Inc., in 1999

Mission — Our belief is that the first line of veterinary health care resides with pet owners. The staff at Westside Animal Hospital respects the bonds of family that connect pets to people and promises to deliver personalized and compassionate service to each and every patient by offering a level of attention exceeding our client’s greatest expectations. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medical care for the animals who are entrusted to us. Westside Animal Hospital will strive to be a model of excellence and integrity

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
11
Support staff
16
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundEndoscopyTonometryEchocardiogramElectrocardiogram

Services in detail

Preventative CareDental CareSurgeryAdvanced Digital X-raysSpay and NeuterVaccinationsWellness ExamsParasite PreventionUltrasoundPain ManagementEmergency and Urgent CareDermatologyPuppy and Kitten CareOrthopedic and Soft Tissue SurgeryEndoscopyCardiology (Heart)TonometryEndocrinology (Hormones)Medicated BathsHealth Certificates

Appointments & hours

MON 8:30am – 5:00pm, TUE 8:30am – 5:00pm, WED 8:30am – 5:00pm, THU 8:30am – 5:00pm, FRI Open 1st and 3rd, SAT Closed, SUN Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Westside Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Westside Animal Hospital offer?+

Westside Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Westside Animal Hospital established?+

Westside Animal Hospital has served the Santa Cruz, CA community since 1999.

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