Van Horn Brian DVM
Van Horn Brian DVM is a general practice practice in San Francisco, CA. Procedures include dentals, dental procedures, consults with specialists, and urgent care.
About
Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates, founded by Dr. Brian VanHorn in 2010, provides veterinary care directly in the comfort of a pet's home. This full-service housecall practice offers almost all routine care and minor procedures, emphasizing convenience and reducing stress for anxious pets. For more complex needs, the clinic maintains a state-of-the-art facility equipped for specialist consults, anesthetic procedures, dentals, and imaging.
The housecall model aims to provide quality, compassionate care by avoiding waiting rooms, hospital germs, and the need for travel. Appointments are scheduled to allow for thorough evaluations and discussions. The clinic also handles urgent care for illnesses or injuries, and can facilitate referrals to critical care facilities when necessary, serving clients in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Surgical team
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Brian VanHorn
Founded Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates in 2010 to provide gold standard healthcare for pets in the comfort of their home.
Procedures
- dentals
- dental procedures
- consults with specialists
- urgent care
- minor procedures
- imaging needs
- anesthetic procedures
- routine care
Equipment
- surgical and dental suites
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary service model of Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates?
- Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates brings veterinary care directly to the comfort of your home. This approach aims to reduce stress for anxious or sensitive pets, avoid exposure to hospital germs, and offer convenience by eliminating the need to drive or wait in a clinic.
- What types of veterinary procedures can be performed in a pet'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 your pet in a familiar environment, ensuring a complete medical history is taken and treatment plans are discussed without rushing.
- What services does Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates provide at its facility?
- While much care is provided at home, Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates maintains a state-of-the-art facility for specific services. These include consults with specialists, anesthetic procedures, dental work, and imaging needs that cannot be addressed in the home environment.
- Does the clinic offer urgent care for sick pets?
- Yes, Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates provides urgent care for sick pets, addressing sudden unexplained illnesses, traumatic injuries, or cases of toxic ingestion. The staff has decades of experience with unforeseen veterinary problems, and can bring in specialists or assist with referrals to critical care facilities if required.
- Who founded Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates?
- Bay Area Veterinary Housecall Associates was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brian VanHorn. His goal was to provide gold standard healthcare for pets in the comfort of their own homes, offering a less stressful alternative to traditional veterinary hospital visits.