Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in San Diego
Established in 1970, ABC Veterinary Hospital Pacific Beach has been a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care in San Diego for over five decades. Our family-owned practice combines a tradition of compassion with advanced medical expertise, offering services ranging from preventative care and surgery to specialized treatments like acupuncture and pet travel certifications. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians prioritizes fear-free techniques, personalized attention, and transparent communication to ensure pets receive care as if they were our own.With a focus on strengthening the human-animal bond, we maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped with in-house laboratories, diagnostic imaging, and surgical suites to address pets' needs at every life stage.
Services
Pet Wellness & Vaccinations
Pet Surgery
Pet Acupuncture
Dental Care
Urgent Care
Pet Travel Certifications
Laboratory Services
Diagnostic Imaging
End-of-Life Care
Nutritional Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience providing veterinary care in San Diego.
- Our family-owned practice prioritizes personalized attention and fear-free techniques.
- We offer specialized services including pet acupuncture and USDA-certified travel health certificates.
- Our team includes veterinarians with advanced certifications in dentistry and internal medicine.
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities with in-house laboratories and diagnostic imaging.
Associations and certifications
- USDA
What people say
Excellent care
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Successful treatments
Clean facilities
Services
Pet Wellness & Vaccinations
Our preventative care program includes annual exams and tailored vaccination protocols to protect pets from infectious diseases. We assess each pet's lifestyle to recommend core and non-core vaccines, ensuring optimal immunity while minimizing over-vaccination. Our wellness plans also incorporate parasite prevention and early disease detection through bloodwork.
Pet Surgery
We perform soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in our fully equipped surgical suite. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and advanced monitoring ensure patient safety during procedures ranging from spays/neuters to tumor removals. Post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up exams to support proper healing and recovery.
Pet Acupuncture
Our certified veterinary acupuncturists use fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body, improving circulation and reducing inflammation. This ancient practice effectively manages chronic pain, arthritis, and neurological conditions in pets. Treatments are customized to each patient's needs and integrated with conventional medicine for optimal outcomes.
Pet Travel Certifications
USDA-accredited veterinarians issue international and domestic health certificates required for pet travel. We guide clients through destination-specific requirements, ensuring compliance with vaccination records, bloodwork, and quarantine regulations. Our team streamlines the process to make pet relocation stress-free and documentation complete.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services include professional cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery. Digital dental radiography allows precise diagnosis of tooth root issues. Our technicians educate pet owners on home care techniques while our veterinarians address periodontal disease to prevent systemic health complications from oral infections.
People
Dr. Nicole Zaranek
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Zaranek earned her veterinary degree from Ontario Veterinary College and specializes in allergy cases and senior pet care. She practices fear-free techniques and is pursuing advanced acupuncture certification to enhance pain management options for patients.
Dr. Nichole Svehla
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
With emergency medicine experience, Dr. Svehla focuses on geriatric care and internal medicine. She emphasizes client education about pet health and wellness while maintaining expertise in urgent care protocols for critical patients.
Alyssa Fadich
Practice Manager
Alyssa oversees clinic operations with 15+ years of veterinary field experience across emergency, orthopedic, and general practice roles. She prioritizes staff development and client experience while managing day-to-day hospital logistics and quality standards.
Reva Raymond
Assistant Manager and Lead Veterinary Technician
Reva coordinates technical staff and patient care as lead technician. With formal training from Grossmont Health Occupation Center, she ensures medical protocols are followed precisely while mentoring junior staff in compassionate patient handling techniques.
Natalie Baloochesti
Registered Veterinary Technician
Specializing in dental and surgical anesthesia, Natalie provides expert care during procedures. She graduated with biology/veterinary technology training and focuses on anesthetic safety while educating pet owners about post-operative home care requirements.
Questions
What services does ABC Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, acupuncture, travel certifications, and urgent care. Our services address pets' needs at every life stage.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our website or call us directly at (858) 270-4120. We offer same-day appointments for urgent cases and maintain flexible scheduling for routine visits.
Are emergency services available?
While we're closed Sundays, our website lists 24/7 emergency facilities. We handle urgent care during operating hours and provide referrals for after-hours critical situations.
Do you offer pet travel health certificates?
Yes, our USDA-accredited veterinarians issue international and domestic health certificates. We assist with destination-specific requirements including vaccinations, bloodwork, and documentation.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and pet insurance. Payment is due at the time of service, with financing options available through third-party providers for extensive treatments.
