Important Notice:
Thank you for being part of our pet community over the years. Beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, we will be joining forces with a nearby VCA hospital, VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital, and will be able to take even better care of your pet.
Our last day at our current location will be Friday, February 28.
Your pet’s complete medical records will be transferred to the new location and your myVCA app account will be updated accordingly.
Our goal has always been to provide the highest level of care for you and your pets and know that our new location will allow us to continue to do that. You and your pet(s) will be welcomed at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital by our talented colleagues and receive a free first exam at this new location once our hospital closes on February 28. Please click here for additional details about our new location, medical records, Home Delivery, CareClub, and our first exam offer.
We deeply appreciate your trust in us and look forward to seeing you and your furry friends in 2025.
Important Notice:
Thank you for being part of our pet community over the years. Beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, we will be joining forces with a nearby VCA hospital, VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital, and will be able to take even better care of your pet.
Our last day at our current location will be Friday, February 28.
Your pet’s complete medical records will be transferred to the new location and your myVCA app account will be updated accordingly.
Our goal has always been to provide the highest level of care for you and your pets and know that our new location will allow us to continue to do that. You and your pet(s) will be welcomed at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital by our talented colleagues and receive a free first exam at this new location once our hospital closes on February 28. Please click here for additional details about our new location, medical records, Home Delivery, CareClub, and our first exam offer.
We deeply appreciate your trust in us and look forward to seeing you and your furry friends in 2025.
Important Notice:
Thank you for being part of our pet community over the years. Beginning Monday, March 3, 2025, we will be joining forces with a nearby VCA hospital, VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital, and will be able to take even better care of your pet.
Our last day at our current location will be Friday, February 28.
Your pet’s complete medical records will be transferred to the new location and your myVCA app account will be updated accordingly.
Our goal has always been to provide the highest level of care for you and your pets and know that our new location will allow us to continue to do that. You and your pet(s) will be welcomed at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital by our talented colleagues and receive a free first exam at this new location once our hospital closes on February 28. Please click here for additional details about our new location, medical records, Home Delivery, CareClub, and our first exam offer.
We deeply appreciate your trust in us and look forward to seeing you and your furry friends in 2025.
The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Hospitals is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives.
To be true to the mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists.
Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.
Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.
Despite being born in South Carolina and raised in Indiana, Susan Draeger is an El Cerrito local, having lived in the area since 1988. Dr. Draeger obtained her DVM from UC Davis in 1995 and has been a member of the VCA family since 2006.
Her favorite parts of her job are forming lasting relationships with pets and their caretakers, helping people better understand their pets and provide for their needs (both in health and in disease), and working with a team of dedicated professionals who love the animals as much as she does. She is focused on providing excellent wellness care for pets and education for...