Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in San Diego, CA
Since 1970, ABC Veterinary Hospital Pacific Beach has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to San Diego pets. As a family-owned practice, we treat every pet as our own, combining decades of experience with advanced medical techniques to ensure optimal health outcomes. Our full-service hospital offers preventative care, urgent treatment, and specialized services like pet acupuncture, all delivered through fear-free methodologies that prioritize patient comfort.With a team of skilled veterinarians and technicians, we maintain a warm, welcoming environment where pets and owners feel valued. Our USDA-accredited staff provides health certificates for travel, and we actively support community initiatives like the San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals. Recognized as a top-rated veterinarian in Pacific Beach, we remain committed to strengthening the human-animal bond through lifelong care.
Services
Pet Wellness & Vaccinations
Pet Surgery
Pet Urgent Care
Pet Acupuncture
Pet Travel Certificates
Pet Dentistry
Pet Laboratory Services
Senior Pet Care
Pet Pain Management
Pet Nutritional Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in veterinary care
- Our family-owned practice prioritizes personalized attention
- Fear-free techniques reduce pet stress during visits
- USDA-accredited veterinarians for international travel certifications
- Top-rated by San Diego pet owners for compassionate service
Associations and certifications
- USDA
What people say
Compassionate care
Skilled veterinarians
Fear-free techniques
Prompt service
Successful treatments
Services
Pet Wellness & Vaccinations
Our annual physical exams and tailored vaccination protocols protect pets against preventable diseases while monitoring overall health. Using gentle, fear-free techniques, we create customized wellness plans for each life stage, from puppies/kittens to senior pets. Early detection of potential issues through comprehensive checkups helps extend pets' lifespans and improve quality of life.
Pet Acupuncture
This non-invasive treatment uses traditional Chinese medicine principles to relieve pain and improve mobility in pets with arthritis, allergies, or chronic conditions. Our certified veterinary acupuncturists insert fine needles at specific points to stimulate healing, with many pets showing improvement after 3-4 weekly sessions. It works synergistically with conventional treatments.
Pet Travel Certificates
USDA-accredited veterinarians issue official health certificates required for domestic and international pet travel. We guide clients through complex destination-specific requirements, ensuring all vaccinations and tests meet airline and government regulations. Proper documentation prevents travel delays while safeguarding pets' health during transit.
Pet Surgical Services
Our surgical suite handles routine and emergency procedures with advanced monitoring equipment for anesthesia safety. Services include spays/neuters, mass removals, orthopedic repairs, and soft-tissue surgeries. Pre-operative bloodwork and post-op pain management protocols ensure optimal recovery outcomes for canine and feline patients.
Pet Dental Care
Comprehensive oral care includes professional cleanings under anesthesia, dental radiographs, extractions, and periodontal treatments. Regular dental maintenance prevents systemic infections from oral bacteria, with technicians specially trained in veterinary dentistry providing both preventive and corrective care for dental disease.
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 to reduce animal stress and is pursuing advanced acupuncture certification.
Dr. Nichole Svehla
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
With emergency medicine experience across three states, Dr. Svehla focuses on geriatric care and internal medicine. She emphasizes client education to improve pets' quality of life through better understanding of medical conditions.
Alyssa Fadich
Practice Manager
A San Diego native with extensive veterinary management experience, Alyssa oversees clinic operations while promoting staff development. She advocates for balanced work-life integration in the high-stress veterinary field.
Reva Raymond
Assistant Manager and Lead Veterinary Technician
Reva manages daily technical operations with 10+ years of San Diego veterinary experience. She maintains seven rescue animals at home while ensuring clinical protocols meet industry standards.
Natalie Baloochesti
Registered Veterinary Technician
Specializing in dental and surgical anesthesia, Natalie graduated from Northwestern State University. She combines technical expertise with compassionate patient handling to optimize treatment outcomes.
Questions
What services require a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR)?
VCPR is needed for vaccines, medications, surgeries, and dental procedures. This annual relationship ensures proper medical oversight for your pet's safety and treatment effectiveness.
Can I schedule appointments for just vaccinations?
Yes, vaccine-only appointments are available with technicians for pets examined by a doctor within the past year, ensuring up-to-date health assessments accompany immunizations.
How do emergency visits work?
We accommodate urgent cases with prior notification for triage. Life-threatening emergencies require immediate transfer to 24-hour facilities like Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego.
What pet insurance options do you accept?
We work with all major pet insurance providers, assisting with paperwork completion. Clients submit claims directly to insurers, with reimbursement dependent on individual policy terms.
Do you offer anesthesia-free dental cleanings?
We don't perform anesthesia-free cleanings as they only address visible surfaces. Our comprehensive dental care under anesthesia includes subgingival scaling and X-rays for complete oral health assessment.
How can I get a pet health certificate for travel?
Schedule a consultation to review destination requirements, followed by an official USDA health examination. Our accredited veterinarians handle documentation for domestic and international pet travel regulations.
