Sierra Veterinary Hospital

South Lake Tahoe, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are a full service small animal hospital, located in the town of South Lake Tahoe and have been voted "Best of Tahoe" from 2007 to 2018 and again in 2021

Serving you and your pets for 40+ years

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Technology & equipment

digital radiographydental radiography

Services in detail

Wellness CareGeneral SurgerySpay & NeuterDental CareExoticsOn Site PharmacyPain ManagementEnd of Life Caregeneral health examsfull range of diagnosticschronic disease managementroutine and emergency surgerydigital and dental radiographydental cleaning and extractionsdietary recommendationsvaccinationsmaintenance care

Appointments & hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (hours may vary), Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Sierra Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Sierra Veterinary Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Does Sierra Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Sierra Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Sierra Veterinary Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 56 reviews

Sierra Veterinary Hospital provides compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary care in South Lake Tahoe, featuring a welcoming and professional staff that handles routine wellness visits, surgeries, and urgent care needs with attention to detail. The facility is maintained in a spotless and well-organized condition. While many visitors and long-term locals praise the thorough explanations and comforting bedside manner during difficult health decisions, some experience communication lapses regarding medication pickups, rigid payment requirements for minor procedures, and occasional wait times during busy periods.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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.