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 veterinary hospital is in El Cajon and a short drive from Lakeside and Santee, easily accessible from Interstate-8 and Highway 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 and 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 and 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 CareCredit. 

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 CareCredit.

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.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
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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.

Helpful Resources

Pet Insurance may help your pet get the best veterinary care when they're sick or injured. There are many providers that offer plans that covers certain unexpected illnesses or injuries throughout your pet's life. Rest assured knowing your pet can receive the best veterinary care, without worrying about the cost.

Our hospital works with Trupanion and can assist you with your pet insurance claim filing needs. We accept Trupanion payment at checkout. To find out more about Trupanion’s insurance coverage and offerings, call 1-855-591-3100 or visit http://trupanion.com/vca.

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We accept CareCredit, the pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services—including procedures, medication and more.*

To learn more about CareCredit, or to see if you prequalify, please visit us.

*Subject to credit approval.

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Lionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.  

Learn more about Lionbridge’s interpretation services: https://www.lionbridge.com/content-transformation-services/interpretation-services/.

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