Welcome to VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital! We are located in Carmel Valley, San Diego, in the Carmel Country Plaza at the corner of Carmel Country Road and Townsgate. VCA Pacific Petcare is a friendly, comfortable, state of the art, medically full service AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. With skilled caring veterinarians, we provide well pet and sick pet services, for kittens and puppies, adult dogs, cats and senior pets.↵↵In addition to boarding, grooming and other advanced, primary & preventive care services, we offer physical exams, vaccines and weekly Prevention Care Clinics, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, digital x-ray, ultrasound and laboratory testing. We work closely with several local rescue groups and animal shelters including The San Diego Humane Society of San Diego and Escondido. At VCA Pacific Petcare, we believe that our pets are precious and your time is valuable. Our expertly trained staff is committed to personalized service and providing the finest, most complete care available. We love what we do and strive to make each experience with us pleasant for you and your pet.↵ ↵Please call us today for more information about how we can help your pet and to schedule your appointment!

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VCA West Bernardo Animal Hospital is located in the beautiful community of Rancho Bernardo just west of I-15 on the corner of Rancho Bernardo Road and Duenda Road. Our hospital is in the Westwood Shopping Center with the famous Edelweiss Bakery. We can be found directly across from Taco Bell and next to Continental Dry Cleaner.↵↵We are a comfortable, medically full service AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. With skilled and caring veterinarians we provide well pet and sick pet services, for puppies & kittens, adult dogs & cats, senior pets and pocket pets. In addition to our primary, preventive & advanced care services, we offer: complete wellness care, diagnostic and medical care, vaccines, including weekly Preventative Care vaccine Clinics; spay, neuter, and pet dental care; surgeries, digital x-ray, cold laser therapy, ultrasound, laboratory testing, stem cell therapy and house calls. We also provide a comfortable and safe boarding facility, and professional grooming services for dogs and cats. Ask us about CareClub, the wellness plan with easy, affordable monthly payments. We carry Hill's Science & Prescription Diets, Royal Canin therapeutic pet food, and a variety of treats. We work closely with several local rescue groups and animal shelters.↵↵Please call us today for more information about how we can help your pet and to schedule your appointment!

We're more than an animal hospital! We're the place where pet parents know they can bring their pets for superb veterinary care that sets new standards for quality and kindness. For pets and pet parents alike, a trip to our clinic is an opportunity to see how our neighborly, welcoming staff cares for your pet as if it were their own, and treats you with the friendliness and respect you'd expect from an industry leader. Additional Services/Information: - 24-hour nursing care - AAHA accredited - Dermatology - Endoscopy - Intensive care - Radiology

We are a full service animal hospital offering medical and surgical care for dogs and cats. We provide annual wellness exams, wellness and diagnostic testing, surgeries, hospitalizations for sick patients, digital x-rays, abdominal ultrasounds and boarding and grooming. We offer many flea and tick medications. We also offer prescription foods and healthy advantage diets. We offer same day appointments . Call us today to schedule an appointment for your pet.

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We also offer house calls . Our Medical Team can come to your house and see your furry friend in the comfort of its familiar surroundings.

Our doctor is fear free certified. Our medical team will work very hard to keep the stress level of your pet very low during their visit to our hospital.

We provide a thorough wellness exam and do vaccinations , year around parasite prevention , annual blood work and fecal parasite testing.

We perform all kinds of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries

We provide digital x-rays to identify the diseases right away in our patients.

We do in-house blood, urine and fecal testing and can get the results right away to provide a quick diagnosis in our sick patients.

We provide all the prescription medications needed for your pets . Your can order prescriptions online through our website as well.

We also carry all brands of prescription foods for meeting the medical needs of your pets.

We board and take care of your furry friends in our hospital while their owners are away.

We offer baths, grooming and pedicure services to our furry friends.

Our Commitment to You

Our veterinarians promise to listen to your concerns, to explain your pet's treatment options in a language you can understand, and to respect your time, your budget, and your love for your pet. We are committed to caring for your pet as an important member of your family.

Our Location
We are conveniently located in the Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center - across from Pick Up Stix and in the same building as Mission Federal Credit Union, right next to Denny's. Although our zip code is 92117, our vets have been caring for dogs and cats in the greater Clairemont area (University City, Bay Park, Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, and La Jolla zip codes) for many years. We have clients that travel from Escondido, Chula Vista, and even Orange County to bring their precious pets to us for care.


AAHA stands for the American Animal Hospital Association. Founded in 1933, this is the only organization that provides accreditation for veterinary practices throughout North America. Our hospital is continually evaluated on over 900 standards covering areas such as patient care, anesthesiology, surgery, dentistry, laboratory, pain management, customer service and pharmacy. By following the strict standards required by AAHA, you can rest assured that your pet will receive the very best in veterinary medicine. Only 14% of small animal hospitals in North America are accredited. We have been accredited since 1995. You, as the consumer, have the right to ask questions about AAHA accreditation before you choose the hospitals to care for your pets. For more information about AAHA, please click on the AAHA logo.


Our Staff

We've been serving our community from this location since 1973. Dr. Hardy purchased the practice in 1986. He is still practicing, along with colleagues Dr. Vickie Swarowski & Dr. Corey Cole. The nursing staff is a group of dedicated, compassionate veterinary professionals, led by our RVT Nicole.

We are delighted to be your neighbor and will continue to care for your pets and support the Clairemont community in many ways.


Our Services

We are an AAHA accredited, multi-veterinarian hospital with a well trained staff ready to care for your pets. We will provide your pet with the quality care you expect, and the gentle touch that your pet deserves.

Cabrillo Pet Hospital is the only Pet Hospital in Point Loma and Ocean Beach that is certified by the respected American Animal Hospital Association. We offer affordable state of the art care for your pets and is the only place in Point Loma and Ocean Beach that has a combined pet store, pet boarding Facility, and doggie daycare center all in one.

And combined, Cabrillo has an experienced medical team that has worked together longer than any other in the neighborhood.

The Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego is open 365 nights a year, & 24 hrs. on weekends & holidays, in Poway, CA. We are proud to be one of San Diego's most experienced pet emergency hospitals, helping pet owners since 1985.

Our staff of trained, dedicated, and caring professionals (headed by Dr. Michael Wishnack) offers the highest quality emergency and critical care services. Our Doctors and Staff regularly attend continuing education courses and seminars to keep up with the latest in veterinary medicine.

We are proud to be in the unique position of being a family-owned-and-run hospital. We have a compassionate, experienced Staff who have dedicated themselves to caring for beloved pets in need of urgent care. We appreciate your confidence in allowing us to care for your pets.

We are open 365 nights a year, and 24 hours/day on weekends and holidays:
Monday thru Thursday, 5:00 p.m (for transfers and early checkins).- 8:00 a.m. the following morning (Doctor on premises at 6:00);
Friday 5:00 p.m. thru Monday morning 8:00 a.m.