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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 Eye Clinic for Animals, a part of VCA Animal Specialty Group, has earned a reputation for ease and efficiency of referrals, excellent patient care and outstanding post-surgical management. Our multi-disciplinary team approach is responsible for our success.↵↵We work closely with your referring veterinarian to provide specialized medical and surgical services for your pet. We understand that in order to make an informed decision regarding your pet's problem, you need to understand your pet's condition and the medical and surgical options available. Thus, we strongly encourage you to ask questions.↵↵We are open for specialty eye care services by appointment. We offer a full range of specialty services focusing on Ophthalmology (Eye Care). Should you have questions or other inquiries about specialty services, please call us.↵↵VCA Eye Clinic for Animals is located in Suite A on the VCA Animal Specialty Group campus, conveniently located in Kearny Mesa off the 163 freeway near the 805. Our Eye Clinic offers specialty ophthalmology services with the most up-to-date diagnostic techniques and treatments in one convenient location. Please call us today with inquiries about our specialty services and how we can help your pet.↵

Meet the Owners: At VCA Animal Specialty Group, we look forward to welcoming you and your pets. Everyone on our staff believes the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible healthcare for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We'll give you and your pet all the time you need, and never rush through an exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care, which is so important to your pet's long-term health. In every case, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards. Their knowledge of the latest veterinary medicines and procedures ensures that all our pet patients get the best in prevention and healing methods. History: The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Specialty Group is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to this mission the hospital team relies on several individuals, where each team member is equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And if things get very complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board certified specialists. In a word: Teamwork! Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From the very first person you speak to to the person who checks you and your pet out, our team of pet lovers works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming experience for both you and your pet. Specialties: We provide veterinary services for every stage in your pet's life, from her first shots to a lifetime of preventive care to keep her happy and healthy. Our services don't end at our hospital doors. As a member of the VCA family, our veterinarians have access to extensive medical resources, not the least of which is the VCA knowledge base, which allows our doctors to tap into the collected knowledge of over 2,000 VCA veterinarians. And if your pet ever needs truly advanced veterinary care, VCA Specialty Hospitals are ready to help. These 40 clinics provide state-of-the-art care in orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, advanced oncology, and even such cutting-edge treatments as stem cell therapy.

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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.

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.

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.

Chicken, Mouse, Snake, Bunny, Pig, Dog, Cat- Whatever pet you love we are here to help give them the best care possible for the happiest life possible. With over 28 years experience in exotic pet medicine, an absolute understanding that there are no limits to what "kind" of pet you love, and a staff that truly cares about you and your pet, we know we can help.

Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital in El Cajon, CA is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

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