We are a full service animal hospital offering medical and surgical care for dogs and cats. We provide annual wellness exams, wellness and diagnostic testing, surgeries, hospitalizations for sick patients, digital x-rays, abdominal ultrasounds and boarding and grooming. We offer many flea and tick medications. We also offer prescription foods and healthy advantage diets. We offer same day appointments . Call us today to schedule an appointment for your pet.

Check us out online @ bernardovet dot com.

We also offer house calls . Our Medical Team can come to your house and see your furry friend in the comfort of its familiar surroundings.

Our doctor is fear free certified. Our medical team will work very hard to keep the stress level of your pet very low during their visit to our hospital.

We provide a thorough wellness exam and do vaccinations , year around parasite prevention , annual blood work and fecal parasite testing.

We perform all kinds of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries

We provide digital x-rays to identify the diseases right away in our patients.

We do in-house blood, urine and fecal testing and can get the results right away to provide a quick diagnosis in our sick patients.

We provide all the prescription medications needed for your pets . Your can order prescriptions online through our website as well.

We also carry all brands of prescription foods for meeting the medical needs of your pets.

We board and take care of your furry friends in our hospital while their owners are away.

We offer baths, grooming and pedicure services to our furry friends.

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Dr. Michael brown has 51 years experience in treating pet animals including “pocket pets” and some exotics. After graduation from veterinary school he completed a residency at Washington State University. He was the owner and director of an American Animal Hospital Association certified hospital for 36 years prior to moving to San Diego in 2004. His goal is to practice the highest quality medicine with compassion with an emphasis on client education. He hopes to provide personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet and owner benefits of veterinary house calls:

* personalized attention for both you and your pet
* less interruption of busy schedules in transporting and waiting
* generally less stressful for nervous or timid pets
* pets who do not travel well are more easily diagnosed and treated

House call services include:

* sick/injured pet examinations
Pets needing hospitalization referred to local fully equipped hospitals for ongoing care
Surgery and dental procedures performed at fully equipped surgical centers
Complete diagnostic testing - blood work, urinalysis, cytology, cultures
Immediate results from a “stat” lab may be offered
* well pet care and vaccinations with emphasis on preventative medicine
Senior wellness panels
Heartworm testing and prevention
Feline leukemia and fiv testing
Tick and flea transmitted diseases
* x-rays and ultrasounds performed and read by a board certified veterinary radiologist
* flea and tick preventatives
* "home again" microchip identification
* medications and special needs diets
* reversible sedation for minor procedures to reduce anxiety when needed
* compassionate at home euthanasia

Our Commitment to You

Our veterinarians promise to listen to your concerns, to explain your pet's treatment options in a language you can understand, and to respect your time, your budget, and your love for your pet. We are committed to caring for your pet as an important member of your family.

Our Location
We are conveniently located in the Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center - across from Pick Up Stix and in the same building as Mission Federal Credit Union, right next to Denny's. Although our zip code is 92117, our vets have been caring for dogs and cats in the greater Clairemont area (University City, Bay Park, Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, and La Jolla zip codes) for many years. We have clients that travel from Escondido, Chula Vista, and even Orange County to bring their precious pets to us for care.


AAHA stands for the American Animal Hospital Association. Founded in 1933, this is the only organization that provides accreditation for veterinary practices throughout North America. Our hospital is continually evaluated on over 900 standards covering areas such as patient care, anesthesiology, surgery, dentistry, laboratory, pain management, customer service and pharmacy. By following the strict standards required by AAHA, you can rest assured that your pet will receive the very best in veterinary medicine. Only 14% of small animal hospitals in North America are accredited. We have been accredited since 1995. You, as the consumer, have the right to ask questions about AAHA accreditation before you choose the hospitals to care for your pets. For more information about AAHA, please click on the AAHA logo.


Our Staff

We've been serving our community from this location since 1973. Dr. Hardy purchased the practice in 1986. He is still practicing, along with colleagues Dr. Vickie Swarowski & Dr. Corey Cole. The nursing staff is a group of dedicated, compassionate veterinary professionals, led by our RVT Nicole.

We are delighted to be your neighbor and will continue to care for your pets and support the Clairemont community in many ways.


Our Services

We are an AAHA accredited, multi-veterinarian hospital with a well trained staff ready to care for your pets. We will provide your pet with the quality care you expect, and the gentle touch that your pet deserves.

Welcome to VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital! We are located in Carmel Valley, San Diego, in the Carmel Country Plaza at the corner of Carmel Country Road and Townsgate. VCA Pacific Petcare is a friendly, comfortable, state of the art, medically full service AAHA accredited veterinary hospital. With skilled caring veterinarians, we provide well pet and sick pet services, for kittens and puppies, adult dogs, cats and senior pets.

In addition to boarding, grooming and other advanced, primary & preventive care services, we offer physical exams, vaccines and weekly Prevention Care Clinics, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, digital x-ray, ultrasound and laboratory testing. We work closely with several local rescue groups and animal shelters including The San Diego Humane Society of San Diego and Escondido. At VCA Pacific Petcare, we believe that our pets are precious and your time is valuable. Our expertly trained staff is committed to personalized service and providing the finest, most complete care available. We love what we do and strive to make each experience with us pleasant for you and your pet.

Please call us today for more information about how we can help your pet and to schedule your appointment!

Ark Animal Hospital has been providing service to the San Diego area for over 20 years. Our owner and primary veterinarian, Dr. Lianne Chu has been with the practice since Summer 2008. Dr. Laura Oh is our associate veterinarian and typically works 2 days a week. The doctors and staff are proud to offer our clients and patients loving care. Whether it’s for a routine examination, a serious health concern, or for the treatment of an injury, when you bring your pet to us you will know we are treating your pet like one of our own. We understand what your pet means to you and your family – we know how much you care about your pet, because we care about them too.

VCA Eye Clinic for Animals, a part of VCA Animal Specialty Group, has earned a reputation for ease and efficiency of referrals, excellent patient care and outstanding post-surgical management. Our multi-disciplinary team approach is responsible for our success.

We work closely with your referring veterinarian to provide specialized medical and surgical services for your pet. We understand that in order to make an informed decision regarding your pet's problem, you need to understand your pet's condition and the medical and surgical options available. Thus, we strongly encourage you to ask questions.

We are open for specialty eye care services by appointment. We offer a full range of specialty services focusing on Ophthalmology (Eye Care). Should you have questions or other inquiries about specialty services, please call us.

VCA Eye Clinic for Animals is located in Suite A on the VCA Animal Specialty Group campus, conveniently located in Kearny Mesa off the 163 freeway near the 805. Our Eye Clinic offers specialty ophthalmology services with the most up-to-date diagnostic techniques and treatments in one convenient location. Please call us today with inquiries about our specialty services and how we can help your pet.

A great local veterinarian loves your pet (almost) as much as you do by providing the best preventive pet health care. From nose-to-tail veterinary medical exams to vaccinations, microchipping, dental care and surgery, you’ll find the vet your pet deserves at your neighborhood Banfield Pet Hospital®. We’re committed to partnering with you for your pet’s health and happiness, and your peace of mind with:

• 900+ hospitals with convenient evening and weekend hours
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for affordable and comprehensive care
• Online access to your pet's medical records
• And so much more!

Banfield is here to take the best possible care of your furry family members. We hope to meet you and your pet soon!

Meet the Owners: At VCA Animal Specialty Group, we look forward to
welcoming you and your pets. Everyone on our staff believes the better
we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible
healthcare for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why
our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We'll
give you and your pet all the time you need, and never rush through an
exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care, which is
so important to your pet's long-term health. In every case, you'll be
served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff. Our
veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other pet-friendly personnel
are trained to the highest standards. Their knowledge of the latest
veterinary medicines and procedures ensures that all our pet patients
get the best in prevention and healing methods.

History: The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Specialty
Group is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission
to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to this mission the
hospital team relies on several individuals, where each team member is
equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client
experience for both you and your pet. And if things get very
complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest
network of VCA veterinarians and board certified specialists. In a word:
Teamwork! Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From the very
first person you speak to to the person who checks you and your pet out,
our team of pet lovers works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming
experience for both you and your pet.

Specialties: We provide veterinary services for every stage in your
pet's life, from her first shots to a lifetime of preventive care to
keep her happy and healthy. Our services don't end at our hospital
doors. As a member of the VCA family, our veterinarians have access to
extensive medical resources, not the least of which is the VCA knowledge
base, which allows our doctors to tap into the collected knowledge of
over 2,000 VCA veterinarians. And if your pet ever needs truly advanced
veterinary care, VCA Specialty Hospitals are ready to help. These 40
clinics provide state-of-the-art care in orthopedic surgery, physical
therapy, advanced oncology, and even such cutting-edge treatments as
stem cell therapy.

A great local veterinarian loves your pet (almost) as much as you do by providing the best preventive pet health care. From nose-to-tail veterinary medical exams to vaccinations, microchipping, dental care and surgery, you’ll find the vet your pet deserves at your neighborhood Banfield Pet Hospital®. We’re committed to partnering with you for your pet’s health and happiness, and your peace of mind with:

• 900+ hospitals with convenient evening and weekend hours
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for affordable and comprehensive care
• Online access to your pet's medical records
• And so much more!

Banfield is here to take the best possible care of your furry family members. We hope to meet you and your pet soon!

A great local veterinarian loves your pet (almost) as much as you do by providing the best preventive pet health care. From nose-to-tail veterinary medical exams to vaccinations, microchipping, dental care and surgery, you’ll find the vet your pet deserves at your neighborhood Banfield Pet Hospital®. We’re committed to partnering with you for your pet’s health and happiness, and your peace of mind with:

• 900+ hospitals with convenient evening and weekend hours
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for affordable and comprehensive care
• Online access to your pet's medical records
• And so much more!

Banfield is here to take the best possible care of your furry family members. We hope to meet you and your pet soon!