El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital
El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital is a general practice practice in El Cajon, CA. Procedures include Senior care, Anal gland expressions, Parasite prevention/control, and Spay and Neuter.
About
El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital is a non-emergency general practice offering a wide range of medical services for pets. The hospital provides wellness exams, puppy and kitten care, senior care, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and humane euthanasia. Diagnostic capabilities include in-house radiology and laboratory services, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and Idexx for additional lab work. The clinic also performs routine surgeries like spay and neuter, and offers dental care with monthly discount weeks.
The hospital operates on an appointment-free basis for most services, with appointments only for surgeries. It serves as a backup for other veterinary hospitals and clinics that are booked out, accommodating referred clients and their pets. While not an emergency hospital, it can provide urgent care services. Patients are checked in by phone, and there are specific protocols for urgent issues and in-person visits, including limiting the number of people in the lobby.
Surgical team
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Ixchel Mosley
D.V.M
Graduated from UC Davis Veterinary Medicine in 1995.
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Carlo Mosca
D.V.M
Graduated from University of Florida Veterinary Medicine in 2010.
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Janelle Mireles-Chavez
D.V.M
B.S. Biology- SDSU 2006, D.V.M- University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign 2012.
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Richard Marcin
D.V.M
University of Kosice, Slovakia.
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Aaron Rhoades
D.V.M
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Dorte
R.V.T
Employed with ECVVH since 2010.
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Danielle
R.V.T
Employed with ECVVH since 2015.
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Kala Shirai
R.V.T
Employed with ECVVH since 2021.
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Misty
R.V.T
Employed with ECVVH since 2025.
Procedures
- Senior care
- Anal gland expressions
- Parasite prevention/control
- Spay and Neuter
- Wellness exams
- Urgent care services
- Microchipping
- Puppy and Kitten care
- Diagnostic procedures
- Medical assistance
- Dental Care
- Nail trims
- Suture removals
- Euthanasia
- Pharmacy
- Vaccinations
Equipment
- Laboratory
- Radiology
Photos
Photos via Google · El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital, Lucy Gaviota, Mark Young, Dana Lynn, Alfredo Gonzalez
Frequently asked questions
- What is the patient check-in process at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital?
- The clinic operates on an appointment-free basis for most services, except for surgeries. Patients are checked in by calling the clinic. Parking spot numbers are used for staff to locate clients if phone calls disconnect. If not in the parking lot when called, clients may lose their place in line. Urgent or emergency cases are triaged by a nurse upon arrival.
- Does El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital offer urgent or emergency care?
- El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital is a non-emergency general practice but can provide some urgent care services. For life-threatening issues like profuse bleeding, inability to breathe, unconsciousness, or severe trauma, it is recommended to go directly to an emergency hospital. For urgent issues such as a bleeding wound, rattlesnake bite, difficulty breathing, possible urinary blockage, or toxin ingestion, clients should inform the receptionist, and a nurse will triage the pet.
- What types of vaccinations does El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital provide?
- The hospital offers core vaccinations for dogs, including Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Adenovirus, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella. Additional vaccinations for dogs include Lyme, Influenza, and Rattlesnake. For cats, core vaccinations provided are Rabies, Herpesvirus 1, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Keeping pets on an updated vaccine schedule is emphasized for protection.
- What payment methods are accepted at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital?
- El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital accepts all major credit cards, Care Credit, and cash. They do not accept checks and do not offer payment plans or billing. Payment for services is due at the time they are rendered. Estimates for surgical procedures are routinely provided, and clients can request estimates for outpatient procedures and workups.
- What services are included in "tech visits" at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital?
- Tech visits at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital include services such as vaccine updates (with a current exam), nail trims, and anal gland expressions (with a current rabies vaccine). They also cover lab work for medication refills, suture removals, drain removals, and bandage removals. Clients are asked to arrive after 10 am for these types of visits.