VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon

Our Story

At VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon, we partner with you to help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. Our goal is to deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Serving East County San Diego and beyond, our veterinarians, technicians, and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in prevention and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon
A Wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service since 2014!

Looking for the convenience of a vet hospital in East County?  Our vet clinic is in El Cajon and a short drive from Lakeside and Santee, easily accessible from Interstate-8 and Hwy 67, and has abundant off-street parking. We’re open by appointment and for Urgent Care to provide the best service to you for your pet.  We look forward to welcoming you in! 
We also have staff that can assist you in Spanish.

Our services include preventive wellness and sick care, early disease detection and vaccines, parasite control, internal medicine, laser therapy, spay & neuter, micro-chipping, dentistry, digital x-rays, ultrasound, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, MRI, along with various Wellness Plans for pets of all ages.  For your convenience, we carry a variety of dog and cat food brands such as Hill's & Royal Canin Prescription Diets.  Ask us about our Home Delivery Services.

Ask us about CareClub, the comprehensive wellness plan with easy affordable monthly payments.  VCA Animal Medical Center also accepts Care Credit.  
At VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon, our goal is to continuously improve the quality of life of our patients and the well-being of our community by providing high quality veterinary health care that exceeds our client’s expectations.  We believe that our most valuable assets are the relationships we build with our clients and the fostered trust of our patients.  We welcome new patients and look forward to continuing to provide our existing clients with the quality veterinary care they have come to expect.   


¡Una gran experiencia veterinaria a su servicio desde 2014!

¿Buscas la comodidad de un hospital veterinario en el este del condado? Nuestra clínica veterinaria se encuentra en El Cajón, a poca distancia de Lakeside y Santee, de fácil acceso desde la carretera interestatal 8 y la autopista 67, y cuenta con abundante estacionamiento fuera de la vía pública. Estamos abiertos con cita previa y para que Urgent Care le brinde el mejor servicio a su mascota. ¡Esperamos darle la bienvenida!
También contamos con personal que puede ayudarlo en español.
Nuestros servicios incluyen bienestar preventivo y atención médica, detección temprana de enfermedades y vacunas, control de parásitos, medicina interna, terapia con láser, esterilización y castración, microchipping, odontología, radiografías digitales, ultrasonido, cirugía de tejidos blandos y ortopédicos, resonancia magnética, junto con con varios planes de bienestar para mascotas de todas las edades. Para su comodidad, contamos con una variedad de marcas de alimentos para perros y gatos, como las Dietas Recetadas Hill's & Royal Canin. Consúltenos sobre nuestros servicios de entrega a domicilio.

Consúltenos sobre CareClub, el plan integral de bienestar con pagos mensuales fáciles y asequibles. VCA Animal Medical Center también acepta Care Credit.
En VCA Animal Medical Center de El Cajón, nuestro objetivo es mejorar continuamente la calidad de vida de nuestros pacientes y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad al proporcionar atención médica veterinaria de alta calidad que excede las expectativas de nuestros clientes. Creemos que nuestros activos más valiosos son las relaciones que construimos con nuestros clientes y la confianza fomentada por nuestros pacientes. Damos la bienvenida a nuevos pacientes y esperamos continuar brindando a nuestros clientes existentes la atención veterinaria de calidad que esperan.





Accreditations & Affiliations
American Association of Feline Practitioners

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) represents practitioners in the veterinary community who are passionate about the care of cats and supports its members in improving the health and welfare of feline patients. With a reputation as a leader in the field of feline medicine, the AAFP helps veterinary practices establish a feline-friendly environment that reduces stress for cats during veterinary visits.

In Our Community

We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.


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    San Diego Police Foundation

    The Foundation is an independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization providing support for efforts that enhance police/community relations, crime prevention and public safety through grant funding for specialized equipment, training, and cooperative community programs.

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  • San Diego Humane Society

    To get you and your pet off on the best start possible, we have offered to provide a complimentary vet exam when you adopt a pet from the San Diego Humane Society. Simply schedule an appointment and remember to bring your Complimentary Vet Exam certificate to your appointment.

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  • Face Foundation

    The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial grants for animal owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet's emergency or critical care. FACE's goal is to create a world where no family pet dies due to financial hardship. FACE partners with over 165 veterinary hospitals throughout San Diego to help end economic euthanasia. Together, along with our supporters, we have saved the lives of over 2,400 pets in need.

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  • Passion for Pitties

    Passion for Pitties

    Passion for Pitties is an advocate and rescue group, 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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  • Coastal German Shepherd Rescue

    Coastal German Shepherd Rescue of San Diego is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned German Shepherds.

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  • Labradors and Friends

    Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group is a 501(c)3 volunteer animal rescue group whose mission is to help save the lives of homeless Labradors, Labrador-mixes, and Labrador “friends” from kill-shelters in California and across the southwest.

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  • Trupanion

    We're more than just pet insurance. We're medical insurance for pets you can count on.
    We offer Vet Direct Pay at participating hospitals, allowing us to pay claims in as little as 5 minutes. Imagine no more paying out of pocket, submitting paper claims, and then waiting for approval and reimbursement.

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  • CareCredit

    If finances are a concern, CareCredit can help.

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