VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital

Santa Monica, CA

Visit website

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
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 Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat 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. Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Services in detail

AcupunctureBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaAnimal Quarantine Approved HospitalDental CareDental X RaysDentistryDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIsolation WardPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and Neuters

Appointments & hours

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

Frequently asked

Is VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital offer?+

VCA Santa Monica Dog and Cat Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 183 reviews

The practice features a welcoming, clean facility equipped with a private parking lot, and the veterinary and support teams are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and exceptionally good with anxious pets. Vets take time to answer questions thoroughly and provide strong follow-up care. However, challenges include extended wait times during visits, difficulties with appointment availability, and higher pricing with occasional surprise fees or recommendations for costly specialist testing.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong FollowupEasy Scheduling

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Practice Intel

Inside the full profile

  • Ownership & corporate structure
  • Team & DVM count
  • Hiring & expansion signals
  • Key contacts — owner & medical director
  • Practice history — ownership, pricing & quality shifts
  • Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services
  • Review intelligence — sentiment, pricing & named staff

Unlock the full profile

Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.

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