Support & Information

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Support & Information

Get the support and information you need when your pet’s health is on the line.

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Need Specialty Or After-Hours Care?

We’re committed to ensuring that you have access to the help and support you need, even beyond our clinic’s hours and specialties. Whether your pet has ingested something harmful, you need after-hours care, or you have an exotic pet that requires specialized attention, we’ve compiled some essential resources that we know and trust.

24/7 Animal Emergency Care

For emergencies outside of our operating hours, here are local 24-hour emergency hospitals in San Diego County that provide around-the-clock care.


Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - Oceanside

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian

2224 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 621-0711
Web:
VEG Oceanside

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - Encinitas

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian

260 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone:
(760) 377-6611

Website: VEG Encinitas

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) - San Diego

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian

980 Camino de la Reina, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 346-4249

Web: VEG San Diego

California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad

Cats, Dogs

2310 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 431-2273
Web:
California Veterinary Specialists

Papaya Veterinary Emergency - Encinitas

Cats, Dogs

485 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

(619) 737-1364

Web: Papaya Encinitas

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County

Cats, Dogs

2055 Montiel Rd Unit 104, San Marcos CA 92069
(760) 466-0600

Web: VSH North County

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - La Mesa

Cats, Dogs, Exotics

5232 Jackson Dr #105, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 462-4800
Web:
PESC La Mesa

Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital

Cats, Dogs, Exotics

14980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 552-5200
Web:
Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital

Family Exotic & Avian Veterinary Practices

Choosing the right veterinary practice will help you keep your pet healthy and well-cared for throughout every stage of life.


VCA Mission Animal & Bird Hospital

655 Benet Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 433-3763
Web:
VCA Mission Animal & Bird

All Pets Animal Hospital

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian, Fish, Reptiles,

Pocket Pets, Small Mammals

149 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, California 92024
Phone:
(760) 657-4233

Website: All Pets Animal Hospital

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital

Exotics, Avian

1276 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 260-1412

Web: Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital

Palomar Animal Hospital

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian, Pocket Pets

2331 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-7622
Web:
Palomar Animal Hospital

Companion Animal Wellness Center

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian

2626 El Camino Real, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 444-0342
Web:
Companion Animal Wellness Center

Discovery Valley Animal Hospital

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Avian

565 Grand Ave, Suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 744-0032

Web: Discovery Valley Animal Hospital

VCA Acacia Animal Hospital & Pet Resort - Escondido

Cats, Dogs, Avian, Pocket Pets, Reptiles

655 W Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-8115

Web: VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort

Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar

Cats, Dogs, Avian

2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9351
Web:
Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar

Feathers & Fur Animal Hospital

Cats, Dogs, Avian

7750 University Ave, Suite A, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 465-4600
Web:
Feathers and Fur Animal Hospital

Animal Poison Control Hotlines

If your pet has ingested a toxic substance, time is of the essence. Contact the Pet Poison Helpline or ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for immediate guidance on what to do next. Be sure to have information on the substance and your pet’s weight ready.

Pet Poison Helpline

(855) 764-7661

Web: Pet Poison Helpline

Open 24/7. An $85 consultation fee applies.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

(888) 426-4435

Web: ASPCA Poison Control
Open 24/7. A $95 consultation fee applies.

Humane Animal Shelters

If you find a stray or need assistance with lost pets, these local humane shelters can help.

San Diego Humane Society Campuses

Oceanside Campus - Dogs: 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Oceanside Campus - Cats & Small Animals: 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Escondido Campus: 3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

El Cajon Campus: 1373 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

San Diego Campus: 5480 Gaines St, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 299-7012
Web:
SD Humane Society

Rancho Coastal Humane Society

389 Requeza St, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6413
Web:
Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Humane Animal Control

If you encounter an injured, stray, or dangerous animal, contacting your local animal control can help ensure both public safety and the animal’s well-being.

San Diego Humane Society - Humane Law Enforcement

The San Diego Humane Society handles animal complaints (strays, off-leash, etc.) for the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Mesa, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista.

(619) 299-7012 (press 1 for Humane Law Enforcement)

Web: San Diego Humane Society Animal Control

Humane snake Removal

These professionals specialize in safely removing snakes from residential areas and returning them to their natural habitat without harming them.

Danger Noodle Project

Wildlife Emergencies

If you encounter injured or distressed wildlife, these organizations can help rehabilitate and care for native wildlife in the area.

Project Wildlife - San Diego Humane Society

(619) 299-7012 (press 4 for wildlife)
Web:
Project Wildlife

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