Take a Tour
Join us for a virtual tour of our new facility. Inaugurated in May 2003, our new hospital has been designed to better serve our clients by increasing the size of the facility and increased staff efficiency . To view, please click here.
We are Located
We are centrally located in the heart of inland North County at 2430-A S. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido, CA. We are one exit north of Westfield Mall at the junction of Centre City Parkway and Citracado Parkway. To view, please click here.
Emergency Information
Find a list of common ailments which the Animal Urgent Care Hospital will regularly see. The information in this list is to be taken at face value. It is not a diagnosis nor cure to your animal's condition. To view, please click here.
Specialty Services
Emergency and Critical Care
Emergency and critical care is offered by Animal Urgent Care 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year including all holidays. We provide care for pets that are seriously ill or injured. Our nursing staff has an average of 10 years experience and are dedicated to taking care of these kinds of patients. Specialized care we offer includes telemetry monitoring, oxygen administration, emergency surgery, specialized feeding techniques and most importantly pain management. During regular office hours we accept cases on a referral basis from local veterinarians. We do not offer routine health care services such as vaccines, dental prophylaxis, boarding or grooming.
Surgery
Board certified surgeons from the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego are available Monday thru Thursday for consultations and surgery at Animal Urgent Care. The surgeons specialize in all aspects of orthopedic and soft tissue surgery including skin grafting and reconstructive techniques. See more about their services at www.vshsd.com.
Dermatology
The dermatology clinic for animals is available for consultations and treatment on Tuesdays of each week. The board certified veterinary dermatologists treat all aspects of skin problems and specialize in allergy testing, immune-mediated skin diseases, and chronic ear problems. See more about their services at www.dermvet.com.
Radiology
Our new digital radiography system allows us to digitally send radiographs to board certified veterinary radiologist for review. In additional radiographs are provided to referring veterinarians in an easy to use CD format. See more about our radiology consultation service at www.vicsd.com.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is available on a case by case basis. It is a therapy that has many benefits for musculoskeletal disorders in animals and can be used as an ancillary treatment for many conditions. The initial consultation includes a complete evaluation as well as recommendations for treatment. Consultations are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call ahead for an appointment. 760-738-9600.
Internal Medicine and Oncology
We are actively looking for a board certified internal medicine specialist to compliment our staff. Currently we are referring cases that require internal medicine or oncology to the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. See more about their services at www.vshsd.com.