Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists
Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is a general practice practice in Santa Cruz, CA.
About
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is an AAHA-certified animal hospital offering advanced medical services with a team of board-certified specialists in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. The facility provides state-of-the-art diagnostics, including CT scans, ultrasound, digital radiology, endoscopy, fiber-optic bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, and laparoscopy, supported by a 24-hour in-house laboratory. They have a team of 10 emergency veterinarians and 2 board-certified critical care specialists.
The clinic provides 24/7 emergency and critical care for pets, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Specialty medicine services are available during weekdays by appointment. They welcome new patients and accept referrals from primary care veterinarians, serving communities such as Santa Cruz, Capitola, Live Oak, and Aptos.
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Frequently asked questions
- What veterinary specialties are available at Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists?
- Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists offers advanced medical care through board-certified specialists in several fields. These include critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. Each specialist has completed extensive additional training and passed rigorous examinations to achieve board certification in their respective areas of expertise.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services are available for pets?
- The hospital provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including CT scans, ultrasound, and digital radiology. They also offer fiber-optic bronchoscopy, endoscopy, cystoscopy, and laparoscopy. A 24-hour in-house laboratory supports these services, enabling veterinarians to provide fast and accurate diagnoses for various pet conditions.
- What kind of staff provides emergency and critical care services?
- Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists has a dedicated team for emergency and critical care. This team includes 10 emergency veterinarians and 2 board-certified critical care specialists. These professionals are specially trained in emergency medicine and triage, providing urgent care for companion animals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Is Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)?
- Yes, Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is proud to be an AAHA certified animal hospital. To achieve this, the hospital underwent a rigorous evaluation process, meeting or exceeding over 900 AAHA Standards of Accreditation. These standards cover various aspects of hospital safety, patient care, diagnostics, and emergency services.
- Does Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists accept referrals from primary care veterinarians?
- Yes, the board-certified veterinary specialists at Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists are happy to accept referrals from primary care veterinarians. They aim to work collaboratively with referring vets and pet owners, strengthening and enhancing the care provided to pets. New patients are also welcome without a referral.