Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA. Procedures include dentals, routine care, Dental procedures, and consults with specialists.
About
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates provides full-service veterinary care directly in the client's home, focusing on convenience and reducing stress for pets. This approach allows for thorough evaluations in a familiar environment, avoiding potential stress and disease exposure associated with typical hospital visits. The practice handles almost all routine care and minor procedures at home.
For procedures that cannot be performed in the home, such as anesthetic procedures, dentals, and imaging, the clinic maintains its own state-of-the-art outpatient facility. The clinic also offers urgent care for sick pets and can arrange consults with specialists. If critical care is required, they assist with referrals and transport to 24-hour facilities.
Surgical team
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Dr. Brian VanHorn
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brian VanHorn in order to provide gold standard healthcare for your pet in the comfort of your home.
Procedures
- dentals
- routine care
- Dental procedures
- consults with specialists
- minor procedures
- referral to a critical care facility
- anesthetic procedures
- imaging
- Urgent Care
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary service model of Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates?
- Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates operates as a full-service housecall practice, bringing veterinary care directly to the comfort of a pet's home. This model aims to reduce stress for anxious pets, avoid exposure to hospital germs, and offer convenience by eliminating the need for clients to drive or wait in a clinic.
- What types of procedures can be performed at a client's home?
- Almost all routine care and minor procedures can be performed at home by Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates. This allows for a thorough evaluation of the pet in a familiar environment, ensuring a less rushed experience for clients and their pets.
- Does the clinic offer services beyond house calls?
- Yes, the clinic maintains its own state-of-the-art outpatient facility for procedures that cannot be addressed in the home. This facility is equipped for consults with specialists, anesthetic procedures, dentals, and imaging needs, providing comprehensive care options.
- How does Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates handle urgent care situations?
- The staff has experience dealing with unforeseen veterinary problems, including sudden illness or injury. For urgent cases, they can bring in specialists for consultation. If a critical care facility is required, the clinic assists with referral and transport for continued care.
- Are surgical and dental procedures available?
- Yes, the clinic has an outpatient facility with surgical and dental suites for procedures that cannot be performed at home. During anesthetic procedures, pets are closely monitored by an experienced technician, and patients are returned home once it is safe.