Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group

Ventura, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

At Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG), we offer specialty and emergency services with extended weekday hours and work with your primary care veterinarian every step of the way. NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

Our History: Dr. Kenneth Bruecker (founder and president) began providing surgical specialty care in Ventura County in 1988. The addition of other specialties has allowed VMSG to grow to a staff of 85 doctors and paraprofessionals. Founded with a vision of providing the highest possible standard of care in veterinary medicine and surgery, the VMSG philosophy has resulted in an unparalleled level of quality and medical treatment. Our doctors and technicians provide expert medical care to ensure your pet receives the treatment and care they deserve. In April of 2005, VMSG opened the doors to its new 16,000 square foot specialty center in Ventura, California

Mission — It is our mission to provide state-of-the-art medical care with compassion and exceptional service to cats and dogs. We proudly serve pet owners and veterinarians in Ventura by providing advanced-level services and procedures not typically available in general practice

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
12
Total team

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Technology & equipment

High Definition MRI scannerIn-House LabAdvanced Diagnostic Tools

Services in detail

specialty servicesemergency servicescritical caresurgeryneurologycardiologydiagnosticsdiagnostic imagingMRI servicesin-house labpharmacyhospitalization

Appointments & hours

Hospital Hours Emergency Services Monday: 08:00 am - 12:00 am Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 12:00 am - 08:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed. Weekday Specialty Services Monday to Thursday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group offer?+

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Emergency, Urgent Care.

When was Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group established?+

Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group has served the Ventura, CA community since 1988.

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