Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego makes a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Since 1990, we have been the preeminent, world-class veterinary specialty center in the San Diego area, with top specialists providing exceptional service and care using state-of-the-art technology.
ABOUT US
Get in Line for the ER
Stable, and non-critical Patients: Get in line for the ER online and wait at home. We'll give you an estimated visit time and text you if anything changes.
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Client Registration Form
Please take a moment to fill out and submit this client registration form in advance of your upcoming appointment. Thank you.
Client Registration Form
Client Portal
Access your pet’s records in real time! View your pet’s medical record, prescriptions, medications and more. Set up your pet’s account today!
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Referral Forms & Veterinary Portal
For Veterinarians: Submit referral forms, see updated medical summaries, lab results, discharge instructions, and prescribed medications in real time for our mutual patients.
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Continuing Education
Check back regularly for upcoming continuing education lectures for doctors and veterinary technicians. Keep your credentials current with RACE approved CE.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) – Getting Started
July 14, 2021In most cases the recovery time from a minimally invasive surgery is shorter than it is following a traditional surgery, the incision is significantly smaller, as a result it heals faster. Most pets will not require an overnight stay at the hospital.
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‘We’re feeling the stress of incredible numbers, and it’s affecting people’: Pandemic pets put unexpected strain on veterinary practices
July 13, 2021The backlog in veterinary care is pushing pet owners from small, overwhelmed clinics to larger hospitals with greater capacity.
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Covid-19 pandemic magnifies workforce crisis in veterinary field
June 29, 2021Madison Vollbracht says she burned out after five years working as a veterinary technician. Her work was already grueling before the Covid-19 pandemic. But the pandemic sparked a dramatic increase in pet adoptions, “Covid puppies and kittens,” as Vollbracht calls them, as well as a rise in inquiries about pet care, which greatly increased the workload.
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Highlights of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Options Please contact us if you are seeking a service or treatment not listed here
CT
MRI
Fluoroscopy
Digital Radiography
Ultrasound: Abdomen, Cardiac, Thoracic, Musculoskeletal
Video Scoping: Cystoscopy, Endoscopy, Rhinoscopy, and more
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy
Ophthalmic Diode Laser System
Phacoemulsification surgery
Operating Microscope
Transfusion Medicine
Mechanical Ventilator
Electromyography (EMG)
Echocardiogram & Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Spinal Tap
We are an AAHA Certified Hospital
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. Practices that accept the challenge of accreditation are evaluated on stringent quality standards that encompass all aspects of veterinary medicine—from pain management and patient care to team training and medical record keeping.