ABC Vet Hospitals in Pacific Beach has been handling our dog’s routine care and emergency visits for years now. They’ve got radiology and an in-house lab on-site, which means they can usually get answers the same day instead of sending samples out and waiting. Their dentistry services are solid too—I’ve had our dog’s teeth cleaned there without any issues.

The veterinarians are experienced and straightforward about what your dog actually needs versus what’s optional. They offer general medicine along with low-cost spay, neuter, and vaccine services, so if you’re looking to get basic preventative care done affordably, that’s worth knowing about. The staff isn’t going to oversell you.

The clinic itself feels genuinely welcoming when you walk in with your dog. It’s not one of those places where you feel rushed through an appointment or like they’re irritated to have animals in the waiting room. People aren’t stressed, and that matters when your dog picks up on the energy around them. The location in Pacific Beach is convenient—close enough to Garnet Avenue and the beach area that it’s easy to get to.

I’d suggest calling ahead if you need something specific like a dental cleaning or if you’re dealing with a non-emergency issue, just so they can schedule you appropriately. During peak hours it can get busy, which is normal for a full-service hospital in an active neighborhood. But they’ve consistently given us competent, no-nonsense care at reasonable prices, which is what actually matters when you’re managing your dog’s health long-term.