Hours & Information
Regular Office Hours
Open 24 hours
Appointments:
Monday - Friday 8am – 7p
Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4pm
Walk-in Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 3pm
Sundays and Holidays - Appointments and Emergencies Only
We encourage you to make an appointment by calling 619 444-4246.
In an Emergency
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon is open 24 hours a day to attend to all of your pet's needs.
24 Hour Critical & Emergency Care 619 444-4246
You may bring your pet in for an emergency visit any time of the day or night. Veterinarians are in the hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide immediate care. Please call ahead and so we can expedite your arrival.
Some situations that may require emergency care
• Unconsciousness
• Foaming at the mouth
• Hit by car
• Seizure or Tremor
• Unresponsive
• Lethargic
• Blue, purple, or pale gums or tongue
• Ingestion of snail bait, rat bait, anti-freeze, pills, medications, vitamins, or any suspect substance.
• Bite wounds
• Snake bites
• Spider or insect bites
• Poisonings
• Paralysis
• Diarrhea
• Allergic reactions
• Lacerations
• Fractures
• Burns
