Affordable Veterinarian Services in Bonita, Paradise Hills Area of San Diego

Veterinarian Services in Bonita and Paradise Hills

Kristie Raburn
On the south east edge of San Diego, California are the communities of Paradise Hills and Bonita. Due to the topography of the area and the number of ranches that were originally homesteaded in the area, there are still a number of open areas where you can find horse stables and farm animals. Though there are lots of dogs and cats for vets to take care of, there are also a number of horses, goats, sheep and reptiles of various kinds. Veterinary doctors in this region should be capable of attending to all types and sizes of animals to be successful.

One such vet is Dr. Gary J Amaral DVM of Vet Corp. His clinic offers 24 hour emergency calls, easy appointments for farm animals, equine, dogs, cats and other animals. Their hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They have an Emergency Clinic and provide services for euthanasia, microchip insertion, colic prevention and treatment, and pregnancy ultrasound. Their mobile clinic provides easy medicine sales to existing clients and they offer free phone consultations.

Dr. Gary Amaral, DVM has a BS in Biology from Colorado State University where he graduated with highest honors. He received his DVM from the University of California in Davis, which is considered to be the premiere veterinary school in the world. Please call the office to make easy appointments for your horse at your location. Their fees are reasonable. Call 619-651-2233 to set up an appointment or for a free phone consultation. Clinic Hours are by appointment Monday - Friday, 7:00 - dark, Saturdays: 8:00 - 12:00. The office is located at 3916 Allen School Rd, Bonita, CA 91902.

Another option of affordable pet healthcare is to visit your local neighborhood VCA Animal Hospital. If you need quality care anywhere in the San Diego Area, look no further than your nearest VCA Animal Hospital. There are 9 veterinary hospitals in the San Diego area, each one providing a full range of general medical and surgical services and treatments as well as specialized treatments at specialty hospitals. To get location information of the VCA Animal Hospital near you and a FREE initial pet health exam, simply call 1-800-846-3017.

One such VCA Animal Hospital is the Paradise Valley Animal Hospital. Their services include Emergency Clinic services, animal boarding, Spay / Neuter services, microchip insertion, grooming, ultrasound, dietary counseling, behavioral counseling and bird services. They accept referrals from the South County Animal Services Center. This is a neighborhood clinic for pets and pet parents alike; a trip to their clinic is an opportunity to see how a neighborly, welcoming staff cares for your pet as if it were their own.

The VCA Paradise Valley Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited, full-service veterinary hospital with convenient hours and they have been serving the communities of Spring Valley, Paradise Hills and Bonita for over 34 years. Walk-ins and emergencies are welcome. They also provide nutritional counseling and prescription and premium diet pet foods, new puppy and kitten package, with climate-controlled boarding with separate dog and cat facilities. They provide puppy training and socialization services.

Call to make an appointment at 619-489-2439. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00am - 7:00pm, and on Sunday from 9:00am - 6:00pm . Major credit cards are accepted. Their office is located at 8360 Paradise Valley Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977, just off the Highway 54 near the Spring Valley Swap Meet exit.

Another VCA Hospital in this area is the South Bay Veterinary Hospital at 1038 Broadway in Chula Vista, CA 91911. They were voted BEST VETERINARIAN in the South Bay for five straight years. The hospital was established in 1970 and has been AAHA accredited (American Animal Hospital Association) since 1979. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and the dedicated staff is skilled in the handling of all types of animals, including exotics. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and informative.

Standard Services include: Internal medicine, Dentistry, Cancer treatment, Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Ultrasound, soft tissue and Orthopedic surgery, treatment of chronic skin and ear problems, puppy and kitten health programs, senior pet health program, annual examinations and vaccinations, heartworm preventative and treatment, parasite control and de-worming, microchip identification and implantation, reproductive services and artificial insemination, OFA certification, allergy testing, nutrition and dietary consultations, behavior consultation, surgery needs, pharmacy supplies and pet foods.

For a personal consultation and appointment, call (619) 422-6186. They are located in the city of Chula Vista, right off the Interstate 5 freeway at 1038 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911.

If you are looking for an alternative to visiting a pet hospital and just want to have your dog or cat vaccinations brought up to date, you may want to consider going to Pet Market. They are a chain of pet supply stores with several locations in the South Bay area and each store sells small animals; bunnies, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchilla, birds and reptiles, tanks and cages, feeder mice and premium foods. Each Pet Market sponsors a Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic every Sunday and the attending veterinarian provides county required licensing paperwork at low cost. They also provide vaccines, rabies shots and worming treatments.

Open 7 Days a week from 9:30am to 8:00pm, the National City Pet Market is located at 1536 Sweetwater Rd Suite F in National City, California, 91950. Their phone number is (619) 474-7007. Each location has its own Sunday schedule, so call ahead for the vaccination schedule.

Published by Kristie Raburn

AC Featured Home Improvement and Local Contributor for San Diego, California. Long time native of San Diego, and veteran of the US Army. College graduate, technical writer and county employee. Currently writ...   View profile

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