Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA.
About
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates provides veterinary care directly to pets in the comfort of their homes. This approach aims to reduce stress for anxious pets, minimize exposure to hospital germs, and offer convenience by eliminating the need for travel and waiting room time. The clinic was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brian VanHorn to deliver gold standard healthcare in a familiar environment.
While routine care and minor procedures are performed at home, the clinic also operates a state-of-the-art facility. This facility is equipped for specialist consults, anesthetic procedures, dental work, and imaging needs. For urgent cases, they can bring in specialists or assist with referrals to critical care facilities, including transport to trusted 24-hour facilities when necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services can be performed at a pet's home?
- Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates provides almost all routine care and minor procedures directly in the pet's home. This allows for a thorough evaluation in a familiar environment, aiming to reduce stress and avoid disease exposure often associated with typical veterinary hospital visits.
- Does Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates offer services beyond in-home care?
- Yes, in addition to house calls, Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates maintains its own state-of-the-art facility. This facility is utilized for services that cannot be addressed at home, including consults with specialists, anesthetic procedures, dental work, and various imaging needs.
- How does the clinic handle surgical or dental procedures?
- Surgical and dental procedures that cannot be performed in the home are conducted at the clinic's outpatient facility, which includes well-stocked surgical and dental suites. During anesthetic procedures, pets are closely monitored by an experienced technician, and they are returned home after recovery when it is safe.
- What is the clinic's approach to urgent care cases?
- For urgent care needs, the staff has extensive experience with sudden illnesses, traumatic injuries, or toxic ingestions. If required, the clinic can bring in various specialists for consults. Should a critical care facility be necessary, they assist with planning and advocate for the pet and owner.
- Who founded Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates and when?
- Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brian VanHorn. His goal was to provide high-quality healthcare for pets in the comfort of their own homes, offering a less stressful alternative to traditional veterinary hospital visits.