Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center is a 24-hour hospital and veterinary emergency center equipped and staffed to meet the medical, surgical, and critical care needs of the pets, people, and veterinary colleagues of California’s Central Coast.
Our hospital is committed to providing for the health and well-being of your pets through compassionate personalized care, highly trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and client-centered communication.
Our team of veterinary professionals is available 24/7 to provide emergency services. With our fully equipped hospital and surgical center, we are able to care for critically ill and injured pets.
We treat over 2000 emergency cases every year. Our team of highly skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals will care for your pet 24 hours a day, seven days a week using the highest level of medical care.
Emergency cases are seen immediately upon arrival, and a doctor will go over their assessment and treatment plan once the pet is stable.
Yes! We are currently accepting new clients, as well as client referrals. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please give us a call. If you are a veterinarian who is referring a client to our hospital, please click here to go to our Patient Referral page.
Store hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scheduled appointments:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center accepts emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Scheduled appointments for wellness visits and general exams are not emergencies.
Dr. April Besset discusses the symptoms and treatment of a pet with pancreatitis.
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Dr. Aaron Schechter discusses what to do when you discover a suspicious lump or bump on your pet, what a veterinarian will do to diagnose it, and types of treatment plans.
