Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego
Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego is a general practice practice in Encinitas, CA. Procedures include Injectable Antibiotics, Entropion, Mass Removal, and Dental Charting.
About
Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego is a nonprofit veterinary hospital located in Encinitas, CA, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable care. The center specializes in a range of surgical services, including general surgery, spay/neuter procedures, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry with oral surgery. It does not offer wellness exams, with vaccinations available only during surgical consultation or surgical visits.
The center aims to make veterinary care accessible to all pets and their families, operating on a model that emphasizes affordability. It serves the San Diego community and surrounding areas, with clients sometimes traveling from further distances for its services. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday.
Surgical team
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Dr. Megan Oelstrom
Procedures
- Injectable Antibiotics
- Entropion
- Mass Removal
- Dental Charting
- Anesthesia
- Pinnectomy
- Retained deciduous tooth removal
- Perineal Urethrostomy & Cystotomy
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Nasal Fold Resection
- Vulvoplasty
- Gastropexy (Stomach Tack)
- Exploratory Laparotomy/Foreign Body Removal
- Pain Medication
- Prolapse Rectal
- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
- Spay/Neuter Surgery
- Perineal Urethrostomy
- Aural Hematoma Repair
- Complex Tooth Extractions
- Cystotomy (Bladder Stone Removal)
- Ultrasonic Scaling and Hand Polishing
- Umbilical hernia repair (with spay/neuter surgery)
- Enucleation
- General Surgery
- Wound Repair
- Cryptorchid
- Amputation Leg – Feline
- Hernia Repair Abdominal
- Splenectomy
- Anal Sacculectomy
- Hind dewclaw removals for dogs
- Fracture Repair
- Removal of Oral Masses or Tumors
- Pre-anesthetic Blood Work
- Pyometra
- Dentistry + Oral Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Cherry Eye Repair
Equipment
- Oral X-rays
Photos
Photos via Google · Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego, Susan Barcellona, Angela Kennis, Amber Ingoglia, Leona Bundegaard
Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical services are offered at Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego?
- Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego offers a variety of surgical services, including general surgery, spay/neuter surgery for cats, dogs, feral cats, and rabbits, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry with oral surgery. Specific procedures range from amputations and hernia repairs to fracture repair and Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO).
- Does Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego provide routine wellness exams for pets?
- No, Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego does not offer routine wellness exams. Vaccinations are available only during a surgical consultation visit or a surgical visit. The center focuses primarily on surgical and dental procedures.
- What payment options and plans are available for veterinary care at Anicira San Diego?
- Anicira San Diego accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard. They do not accept checks. To help make veterinary care more affordable, the center also offers payment plans through Scratch Pay, Varidi, and Care Credit, including interest-free options if paid in full within 6 months.
- What preventive testing services are available for dogs and cats?
- For cats, Anicira San Diego offers FeLV/FIV/HW SNAP tests. For dogs, they provide 4DX Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/Anaplasma SNAP tests. These preventive tests are part of the services offered to help maintain pet health.
- What is the mission of Anicira Veterinary Center as a nonprofit organization?
- Anicira is a nonprofit animal welfare organization committed to providing access to affordable, high-quality veterinary care. The organization evolved from a low-cost spay/neuter clinic to offer a broader range of affordable services, including general surgery, dental and oral surgery, in response to community needs.
Contact & hours
Address
285 N El Camino Real Suite 205
Encinitas
Phone