Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA. Procedures include Laparoscopic surgery, Spay and neuter procedures, 24/7 Emergency Vet Services, and Microchipping.

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About

Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a locally-owned, full-service animal hospital in San Francisco providing 24/7 emergency and general veterinary care for dogs and cats. Services include preventive wellness, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, routine and orthopedic surgery, dental care, internal medicine, and chronic disease management. The hospital is equipped with advanced in-house diagnostics such as CT, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and laboratory testing, allowing for rapid diagnosis and treatment without external referrals.

Established in 1969, the hospital serves pet families across San Francisco, including neighborhoods like Ingleside, Balboa Park, the Excelsior, and the Outer Sunset. A licensed veterinarian is on-site at all times, and walk-ins are welcome for urgent and emergency cases, with immediate triage upon arrival. The multi-doctor team provides comprehensive care for both scheduled appointments and critical situations.

Surgical team

Dr. Shikher Singla

DVM

Dr. Shikher Singla is a general practitioner and co-owner of Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Caroline Kim

DVM

Dr. Caroline Kim has a particular interest in surgery, is certified in performing Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) cases, and received training in laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Fady Baskharon

DVM
Dr. Lori Drourr
Dr. Kris Valerio

DVM
Dr. Wachiraporn Kanil

DVM
Dr. Ammy Allen

DVM
Dr. Joohee Lee

DVM
Dr. Colleen Leung

DVM
Dr. Nicole Wegrzyniak

DVM
Dr. Sophia Rana

DVM

Procedures

Laparoscopic surgery
Spay and neuter procedures
24/7 Emergency Vet Services
Microchipping
End-of-life care
Laser Care
Parasite prevention
Extractions
Cardiology
Diagnosis and treatment of illness
Pet travel services
Soft tissue surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Vaccinations
In-home end-of-life care
Nutrition counseling
Wellness checks
Medical grooming
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) cases
Professional dental cleaning

Equipment

Digital x-ray
CT scanner
Oxygen Chamber
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
In-house lab

Photos

Photos via Google · Meili, Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital, Marilyn Buzolich, Ph.D., Lavianka Guzman

Frequently asked questions

What emergency services are available at Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital?: Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital provides 24/7 emergency vet services for dogs and cats, treating conditions such as trauma, accidents, seizures, collapse, severe bleeding, respiratory distress, poisoning, and bloat. A licensed veterinarian is always on-site to handle life-threatening conditions, sudden illness, and urgent concerns. Walk-ins are welcome, and every case is triaged immediately upon arrival.
What advanced diagnostic capabilities does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital have?: The hospital offers advanced in-house diagnostics including CT scans, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and laboratory testing for dogs and cats. These technologies provide fast and accurate answers, reducing the need for outside referrals. Additional diagnostic and treatment equipment includes endoscopy, an oxygen chamber for respiratory support, and laser care for pain management.
Does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital offer surgical services?: Yes, Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive surgical services for dogs and cats. This includes both soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, as well as spay and neuter procedures. These surgeries are performed in a fully equipped surgical suite located within the San Francisco hospital.
What types of preventive care are available for pets at this hospital?: Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital offers everyday preventive care for dogs and cats to support health at every life stage. This includes wellness checks, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and microchipping. These services are part of the comprehensive veterinary care provided by the hospital.
Does Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital accept pet insurance?: Yes, Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital accepts pet insurance and offers direct billing with major providers such as Trupanion, Fetch, Pets Plus Us, and PetSecure. For other insurance companies, the team can guide clients on how to work with their specific plan. Clear, written estimates are provided before any procedure.

Contact & hours

Address

1001 Ocean Ave
San Francisco

Phone

(415) 586-5327

Website

oceanavevethosp.com

4.2 · 746 Google reviews

Recent reviews

6 months ago

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Grateful Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital The service from all the staff was great. Many thanks to Dr. Kim. 👍👍👍👍👍 My cat injured its hind leg in an accident. I went to the animal hospital for help. The front desk staff quickly arranged for a veterinarian to examine the injury. My cat needs five stitches, and I need to come back 14 days later to have the stitches removed. Throughout the entire process, the service attitude of all the staff was excellent. I was very satisfied with the professional service and explanation of the veterinarian. My cat has recovered. Thank you again! DR. Kim only ( Wednesday and Thursday ) work . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
2 months ago

Angela Wall

Front desk support is amazing, warm, efficient, well organised. Vet services?Absolute shite. Revolving door of vets. Vets have no idea about the dog they are treating. Consistently ask me what meds my pup is on and what dosage, does she have any existing conditions? Do they not have records? Do they not read the records? Wait times have become ridiculous—45 minutes for a simple blood pressure reading. No one listens. No one reads. Take your dollars elsewhere—the care has to be better. I read all the reviews and the negative ones all ring true with my experience with our 13yo dog. Used to be good care when we first came here about 3 years ago but just gone downhill.
7 months ago

Teresa Proano

LOOKING for a Pet Hospital? Here it is! My 18 1/2 year old half Min Pin half Chihuahua, was very sick and I needed a vet on a Sunday! I’m in Daly City and Ocean Avenue is only a few stops away. I called but they were on the phone so didn’t pick up. I kept calling other vets trying to find an appt. They let me know they were open and ready to help. I called back and got an appt. Got parking right in front. Waiting room is clean and spacious. A flat screen plays a movie to keep you occupied. The staff and kind and helpful. Three receptionists working to keep the flow going. The nurse and doctor put me at ease right away. Patient and kind. Even offering bottled water. Doctor listened and gave me advise. After the exam the nurse came and explained the statement and offered options. My favorite was the liquid antibiotic AND offering me Probiotics for Lucy. Update: Lucy is back to normal. Her sick poop is back to normal, she is eating and walking around like before. The office also texted me to check on her progress.

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4 months ago

Savannah Whelan

Our experience at Ocean Ave Vet has been fantastic each time we've taken our 10 year old dog there. All of the staff we've interacted with have been wonderful - they are patient, provide various options for care, and even check in on our pup after his visits. For our first visit, the vet who saw him came in for his follow up visit, even though it was her day off, to check on him. Plus, their hours and availability are better than most other offices.
2 months ago

Nathan Straub

While we appreciated how quickly they triaged our dog, they then proceeded to charge my wife $555 for an exam and x-rays to verify that he swallowed a foreign object (which they then said was confirmed), only to then tell her AFTER there was no one on staff who could do an endoscopy. She had to call around numerous other Bay Area ERs to find someone who could do the procedure, and many of those ERs were asking, "Why are you calling and not the other vet?" When she finally got to a place down in San Jose that could do it, they said the x-rays were such poor quality that they had to redo them anyway, and didn't even see the object. I would not bring our dog here again.

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