Practical help for finding veterinary care in California, part of our West region guide. We list only details we could check, and we link to official sources for everything else.
Each entry below was checked against the hospital or college's own website. This is a starting list, not every clinic in the state.
The hospital's website describes 24/7/365 emergency service.
Details checked 2026-10 against the source above. Hours and services change, so call before you travel.Listed by the AVMA as a US college of veterinary medicine. Check the website for its animal hospital and clinic services.
Details checked 2026-10 against the source above. Hours and services change, so call before you travel.Every US state licenses veterinarians through a state board. Before booking a new practice, especially for surgery or a specialty procedure, confirm that the vet holds an active license and has no discipline on record. The American Association of Veterinary State Boards keeps a regulatory board finder that points you to the California board and its license lookup.
If your pet is collapsing, struggling to breathe, bleeding heavily, having a seizure or may have eaten something toxic, call the nearest emergency hospital now and tell them you are on your way. For poisoning, these two services take calls any time of day:
Read our guides on dog emergency warning signs and what to do if a dog is poisoned for the first steps.
Visit before you need them. Ask how emergencies are handled after hours, whether the clinic sees cats and dogs equally, how appointments and prices are explained, and whether the team uses low-stress handling. Our guide to choosing a vet covers the full checklist.
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