Featured emergency services
East Bay Veterinary Emergency
Walnut Creek
East Bay Veterinary Emergency Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County's East Bay Area is a premier emergency pet care facility that prioritizes the well-being of your furry companions.
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Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center
San Ramon
Located in San Ramon, California, Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care stands as a premier destination for pet owners seeking top-notch veterinary services in the East Bay Area.
Read moreConcord Veterinary Clinic
Concord
Concord Veterinary Clinic in Concord, Contra Costa County, East Bay Area, is a premier full-service animal hospital catering to both emergency cases and routine pet care needs. Dr.
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Antioch
East Bay Veterinary Emergency, the sole veterinary emergency hospital in East Contra Costa County, is a vital resource for pet owners in Antioch and the wider East Bay Area.
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Martinez
Contra Costa County Animal Services Department (CCAS) is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all people and animals in their community through enforcement of state and local laws, providing compassionate care for every animal regardless of its temperament or condition and reducing
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Concord
SAGE Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care in Concord, located in Contra Costa County within the East Bay Area, is a premier destination for pet emergency services.
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San Jose
United Veterinary Specialty is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in San Jose in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
Read moreValley Veterinary Hospital
Walnut Creek
Valley Veterinary Hospital is an emergency veterinary or pet services provider in Walnut Creek in California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
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