VCA Central Animal Hospital

Our Story

VCA Central Animal Hospital, originally founded in 1977 as Central Veterinary Hospital, is proud to have served Upland, Claremont, Montclair, Ontario and the greater Inland Empire region for over 50 years! By expanding the facility, updating equipment and staying current with medical knowledge, our team continues to provide comfort and high quality care to our community. Experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer various services to enhance pet health, including routine preventive care, in-house lab work and imaging techniques including digital and dental radiographs. We can also utilize state-of-the-art monitoring equipment for anesthesia and advanced tools such as oxygen cages, endoscopy and point of care ultrasound for critical cases. At VCA Central Animal Hospital, we help pets live longer, healthier lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets and the best experience for you, the pet owner!

Hometown Care at VCA Central Animal Hospital

Welcome to VCA Central Animal Hospital located in Upland, CA. We offer extended Urgent Care hours in addition to general and wellness office hours. Our team of dedicated veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists are proud to provide comfort and high quality veterinary care to our community. Our team at VCA Central Animal Hospital is here to serve pets and their families as well as referring veterinarians. We strive to provide superior general, diagnostic, and urgent care through close interaction with our referring veterinarians. Our love for animals is what drives our exceptional quality of medicine. Our passion for helping others is what creates the excellent client experience that you will receive at our hospital. Our highly trained veterinarians and veterinary technicians will carefully track the course of your pet's care, and will provide the best possible health care to promote your pet's long-term health. The knowledge of the latest veterinary practices and procedures ensures that your pet will get the best in prevention and healing methods. We can't wait to welcome you and your pets into our family!

Accreditations & Affiliations
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Affiliations Partner AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.

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Feline Veterinary Medical Association

The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA), formerly the American Association of Feline Practitioners, represents veterinary professionals who are passionate about feline care. The association supports its members in advancing the health and welfare of cats. Recognized as a leader in feline medicine, FelineVMA helps practices create cat-friendly environments that reduce stress during veterinary visits.

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