What types of advanced medical services are available at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?

South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency offers advanced medical services including consultations with a cardiologist, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, and a criticalist who performs advanced ultrasound diagnostics. They also provide on-site CT imaging, neurosurgery, orthopedic procedures, and advanced cardiac diagnostics.

What emergency services are provided by South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?

South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency provides 24-hour emergency care every day of the year for pets with major issues. Criticalist consultations are available 24/7, and emergency services are available 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week. Their phone lines are open 24 hours a day.

What wellness and preventative care services does South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency offer?

The hospital offers wellness programs that include comprehensive physical exams, internal parasite testing, heartworm and flea control, tailored vaccination programs, spay and neuter packages, and specialized blood tests for all life stages. They emphasize early detection and age-appropriate care to maintain pet health.

What is involved in a dental procedure at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?

A dental procedure includes a physical exam, pre-anesthetic lab work, preparation of an anesthetic plan, intravenous catheter placement, anesthesia with vital sign monitoring, dental X-rays, scaling and polishing, probing gingival pockets, and extractions if necessary. Post-anesthesia care and at-home care recommendations are also provided.

What types of soft tissue surgeries are performed at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?

South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency performs a comprehensive range of soft tissue surgeries including adrenalectomy, cardiothoracic surgery, cholecystectomy, enterotomy, gastric dilatation, laryngeal tieback, lung lobectomy, pericardiectomy, perineal hernia repair, prostatic surgery, skin grafts, and soft palate resection.

South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency

South Bay Animal Hospital & Emergency is an emergency & critical care and orthopedic surgery practice in San Jose, CA. Procedures include Pre-anesthetic lab check, Cardiology, Urethral occlusion device placement for urinary incontinence, and Pericardectomy.

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About

South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency in San Jose, CA, provides comprehensive veterinary care, including 24-hour emergency and critical care services. The hospital offers advanced medical services with board-certified specialists in cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics, as well as a criticalist for advanced ultrasound diagnostics. On-site CT imaging and specialized surgical capabilities are available for complex cases.

This privately owned and operated family practice serves San Jose and surrounding Bay Area cities like Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Mt. View. They offer total pet care under one roof, from wellness and preventative care to emergency services, hospitalization, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, and endoscopy.

Surgical team

Dr. Ravinder Atwal

Dr. Ravinder Atwal began his journey in medicine in 1993 and completed his doctorate in India, veterinary schooling at Purdue University, and certification in animal physical therapy rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Amit Atwal

Dr. Amit Atwal graduated from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and is dedicated to creating a veterinary practice that is on the cutting edge of modern veterinary medicine.

Procedures

Pre-anesthetic lab check
Cardiology
Urethral occlusion device placement for urinary incontinence
Pericardectomy
Endoscopy
Laparotomy
Adrenalectomy
Wellness and Preventative Care
Preventative Blood Work
Probing gingival pockets
Lung tumor removal
Orthopedic surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiac diagnostics
Physical Therapy
Enterotomy
Lung or lymph node biopsy
Anesthesia initiation
Internal Parasite Testing
Extractions
Dental Cleaning
Ultrasonography
Heartworm and Flea Control
Neurology
Biopsies
Neurosurgery
Prophylactic gastropexy
Emergency and Critical Care
Spay and Neuter Procedures
Cholecystectomy
Soft Tissue Surgery
Scaling and polishing
Exploratory OHE/ovariectomy
Vaccinations
Platelet rich plasma therapy
Thoracic Surgery
Comprehensive Physical Exam
Intravenous catheter placement

Equipment

Dental X-rays
CT imaging

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Frequently asked questions

What types of advanced medical services are available at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?: South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency offers advanced medical services including consultations with a cardiologist, neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, and a criticalist who performs advanced ultrasound diagnostics. They also provide on-site CT imaging, neurosurgery, orthopedic procedures, and advanced cardiac diagnostics.
What emergency services are provided by South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?: South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency provides 24-hour emergency care every day of the year for pets with major issues. Criticalist consultations are available 24/7, and emergency services are available 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week. Their phone lines are open 24 hours a day.
What wellness and preventative care services does South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency offer?: The hospital offers wellness programs that include comprehensive physical exams, internal parasite testing, heartworm and flea control, tailored vaccination programs, spay and neuter packages, and specialized blood tests for all life stages. They emphasize early detection and age-appropriate care to maintain pet health.
What is involved in a dental procedure at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?: A dental procedure includes a physical exam, pre-anesthetic lab work, preparation of an anesthetic plan, intravenous catheter placement, anesthesia with vital sign monitoring, dental X-rays, scaling and polishing, probing gingival pockets, and extractions if necessary. Post-anesthesia care and at-home care recommendations are also provided.
What types of soft tissue surgeries are performed at South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency?: South Bay Animal Hospital + Emergency performs a comprehensive range of soft tissue surgeries including adrenalectomy, cardiothoracic surgery, cholecystectomy, enterotomy, gastric dilatation, laryngeal tieback, lung lobectomy, pericardiectomy, perineal hernia repair, prostatic surgery, skin grafts, and soft palate resection.

Contact & hours

Address

5188 Moorpark Ave
San Jose

Phone

(408) 899-4791

Website

sb-animalhospital.com/index.html

3.7 · 289 Google reviews

Recent reviews

10 months ago

Julie Starling

We love South Bay Animal Hospital. Last year, we waited 4 hours at another ER to be seen, our female 2 year old Malinois had been attacked and had a 2.5” hole in her stomach. She was in so much pain so we left that ER and took her to South Bay Animal Hospital. We were seen immediately. she had to be sedated and stitched. This time, my other dog, a 1.5 year old male Malinois had complications to his gastroplexy, he popped a stitch. Again, We were seen immediately and they were able to sedate and re-stitch him up. My male malinois never lets anyone, vet or strangers, touch or pet him. He generally needs to be muzzled and sedated for vet visits. This visit, we didn’t have time to sedate him, only muzzle him, and surprisingly, Dr. Atwal was able to pet him! He’s the first vet that he allowed to pet him. You gotta think that they’re doing something right if my dog lets them pet him! Anyway, I always feel very comfortable going there for emergencies. I would probably go to them for regular vet visits if I didn’t live so far away. The entire team is wonderful and sensitive to dogs who have a lot of fear. But I’m of the mind that the safety of the vet, vet techs and staff, is paramount so I always muzzle and if I have time, sedate, my male malinois. So far, each time I’ve been here, I’ve been very happy with how my dogs are handled and cared for. I always feel very confident in both the expertise of the entire team and their compassion.
4 months ago

Furi

A satisfaction rating of 3.7 raises concerns, and unfortunately my personal experience aligns with this. An appointment costs $120 and is charged in advance to a credit card. Without an appointment, the fee increases to $200, a difference that was not reasonably explained. During my visit, the veterinarian declined to treat my dog, stating that my behavior was inappropriate. For clarity, my questions were solely related to a treatment package I had already purchased, for which I paid over $900. These questions were reasonable, factual, and asked in a respectful manner. To avoid any misunderstanding, I clearly stated my willingness to proceed with treatment and to pay an additional substantial amount if required. Despite this, treatment was not initiated. In my view, refusing to provide care to an animal under these circumstances particularly when questions relate to billing or package terms is concerning and falls short of the professional standard one would expect from a veterinary clinic. I would not recommend this practice
3 months ago

Elvira Lazaro

100% recommend them. They have been providing Dante’s therapies for over a year, and their dedication, care, and professionalism are unmatched by any other place. I’m incredibly grateful to the entire South Bay Animal team.

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4 months ago

Yirui Wang

Shamefully Greedy and Untrustworthy I’m absolutely appalled by the greed and unethical practices of this pet hospital. When my cat was diagnosed with FIP, they charge us an outrageous $840 for medication that costs less than $290 when purchasing directly from the stokes pharmacy. When I questioned the price, they blatantly lied and claimed the cost would be the same if I went directly to the pharmacy. This is a COMPLETE LIE—the real price is much lower. It’s clear that this hospital doesn’t care about your pet’s well-being—they only care about squeezing as much money out of you as possible during an emotional and stressful time. Instead of providing compassionate care, they’re focused on lining their pockets. If you value your pet and your finances, stay far away from these people. All they want is your money, not what’s best for your pet. Disgusting and disgraceful.
6 months ago

Scott

I am finally writing this review, six years after boarding our dog here, to report on his continued trauma from that terrible experience. We boarded our dog at South Bay for a full week in October 2019 during a family emergency. When we arrived for after-hours pickup on 10/14/19, the staffer on duty couldn’t locate him. After several minutes we were allowed to look ourselves. We walked past rows of crates to a set of small rooms labeled “luxury suites.” A blanket covered one door. I pulled it down and found our dog Jax in the small white room with the lights off, feces and urine everywhere, slouched in the corner, shaking, with a very fearful posture. When I asked what happened, the staff member said Jax “wouldn’t come out of the room" for his outdoor time. Since this boarding experience, Jax has needed a muzzle and physical restraint for routine vet work—an abrupt change that began after this stay. Having worked in a dog boarding facility myself, often with over a hundred dogs at a time, the notion of leaving a dog in a room because he "wouldn't come out" is completely unacceptable. There is no conceivable scenario where that can occur, at least not for a trained pet care provider.. I regret not taking photos and escalating this experience to South Bay management way back in 2019. In that moment, my only priority was getting Jax home safely. I’m sharing our experience now so other pet owners can make informed decisions about where, and where not, to trust their pets for overnight boarding. Needless to say, we do not recommend boarding your pet at this facility.

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