Shelter Island Veterinary Hospital is here to serve all of your animal healthcare needs. Our staff knows that your pet is a family member and we strive to make them feel at home in our warm, caring environment. All of our patients are treated as if they were one of our own. Your pet's health and well-being are our priority. With this in mind, we offer only the best care for your pet.
At Shelter Island Veterinary Hospital, we offer a variety of services to meet your needs. If we are unable to provide a specialized service that your pet may be in need of, we will gladly arrange for a consultation with one of the many excellent board-certified specialists in San Diego.We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's healthcare. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you and an extensive Pet Medical Library for you to search for additional pet healthcare information.Thank you for taking the time to read about our practice and the services we offer. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Please contact us at (619)222-0597 for all your pet's healthcare needs.
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Wellness Plans starting at $29.99/month
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs. Surgical Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Anesthesia We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety,
Internal medicine consultsWe offerdirect referrals tointernal medicine specialists who can performultrasounds,endoscopic procedures, and other advanced diagnostic procedures tohelp us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
Radiology Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
Electrocardiography EKGs onsite as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
Dentistry Our dental services include routine teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, tooth extractions and oral surgery.If needed, a referral to a board-certified veterinary dentist can be provided for specialized procedures such as root canal therapyor other advanced procedures to save vitalteeth.
Laboratory Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
Permanent identificationWeprovide AKC microchip implantation for permanent identification of your pet in case they are to get lost or stolen. Registration is included in the costof our microchip and your pet's chip with be registered online with the American Kennel Club's Companion Animal Recovery service before you even leave our clinic!
Pharmacy We also carry a full line of prescription diets. Any product not available in stock can be ordered and availablein as little as 2-3 days.
Individualized Flea Control ProgramsWe develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.
Dietary Counseling We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage -growth, weight loss or maintenance and performance.
Boarding We provide pet boarding on a limited basis as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday. Please call for availability.Bathing Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available. Sedation grooming is available on a limited basis, please call for information.Emergency Care We are available for emergencies only during business hours. Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.
,Wellness Plans starting at $29.99/month
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs. Surgical Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Anesthesia We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety,
Internal medicine consultsWe offerdirect referrals tointernal medicine specialists who can performultrasounds,endoscopic procedures, and other advanced diagnostic procedures tohelp us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
Radiology Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
Electrocardiography EKGs onsite as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
Dentistry Our dental services include routine teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, tooth extractions and oral surgery.If needed, a referral to a board-certified veterinary dentist can be provided for specialized procedures such as root ca