Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life Urgent Care

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Internal Medicine Neurology Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment required
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VSEC is a multi-specialty pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs. From specialty vet services and diagnostic imaging to 24/7 emergency and critical care, our broad and varied service offering can meet all of your pet’s advanced health needs in one place

Mission — Our goal is to achieve the best outcome for your pet and to restore them to health as quickly as possible. Regardless of our specialties, we function as a team. Our emergency vets and specialists collaborate to determine the best diagnostic or treatment options for your pet’s needs

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital radiographyComputed tomography (CT scans)UltrasonographyEndoscopyFluoroscopyEchocardiography

Services in detail

Emergency careCritical careCardiologySurgeryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labPharmacyHospitalizationDentistry

Memberships

American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical CareAmerican College of Veterinary SurgeonsVeterinary Oral Health CouncilAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationCalifornia Veterinary Medical AssociationSouthern California Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours

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Frequently asked

Is Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks accepting new patients?+

Yes — Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks is currently accepting new patients.

Does Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks offer?+

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life, Urgent Care.

What reviewers say

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 320 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides 24-hour urgent care, advanced internal medicine, cardiology, and surgical services. The clinical team includes highly regarded specialists who offer thorough explanations and compassionate support during critical treatments and end-of-life care. However, operations experience significant inconsistencies, featuring frequent long wait times, high and sometimes unexpected billing charges, and occasional communication breakdowns at the front desk. While many clients express deep gratitude for lifesaving emergency interventions, others note difficulties with scheduling or sudden administrative hurdles.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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