In the event of an emergency during our normal office hours please call ahead if possible and proceed directly to our practice. We may need to refer you to a local veterinary emergency facility if your pet requires emergency intensive care or surgery, or if 24 hour monitoring will be needed.

For after-hour emergencies, we advise that you contact the pet emergency center shown below.

California Veterinary Specialists (they have two locations - one in Carlsbad on Palomar airport road, and one in San Marcos on Rancho Santa Fe road)

San Marcos Location Phone number - (760) 734-4433

Directions to the San Marcos Calif. Vet Specialist Hospital: