For some unknown reason, our pets (well, at least my pets) have a tendency to get into things or have reason to rush to the vet at as soon as our regular vet’s doors close for the day . . .
Though we don’t have a 24-hour veterinary emergency facility in our valley, there are several choices in the surrounding areas that we can call on in our pet’s time of need.
So where to go?! Which facility is best for my little ones?
I’ve reached out to four of the closest 24/7 veterinary care facilities to the Ojai Valley and asked for up-to-date information from them. Their info is listed below in order of closest in proximity to the center of downtown Ojai. (I will update as new information arises so do bookmark this page and share it with neighbors!)
Tip: Before heading to an emergency veterinary facility, *ALWAYS* call first to be sure they are prepared to receive and treat your pet as promptly as possible.
Horizon Veterinary Specialists
Horizon Veterinary Specialists is open 24/7 and have board-certified Specialists including Internal Medicine and Emergency/Critical Care. They have a well-equipped ICU for superb patient care including oxygen cages and a cat-only area of ICU.
Horizon has specialized endoscopy equipment for minimally-invasive procedures and top-of-the-line ultrasound equipment.
SPECIALTIES
Emergencies, critical care/ICU, surgery (board certified surgeons), imaging, internal medicine.
ADDRESS
5280 Valentine Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
HOURS: 24/7 | 365
PHONE: (805) 856-0290
WEBSITE: horizonvets.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
REVIEWS: Yelp
Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (VMSG)
VMSG is devoted to providing excellence in care through advanced medical, surgical, diagnostic and critical care. Our care, which focuses on Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service is the best available in veterinary medicine. VMSG strives to be worthy of the friendship and trust of our veterinary colleagues and clients. With the synergy of our dedication and combined talents, skills and knowledge, we will provide unsurpassed quality, as well as compassion and service to our patients, always in an individual and personalized manner.
SPECIALTIES
Emergency, surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, acupuncture, neurology (coming August 2018)
ADDRESS
2199 Sperry Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
HOURS: 24/7 | 365
PHONE: 805.339.2290
WEBSITE: vmsg.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
REVIEWS: Yelp
Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS)
From their website: We provide a variety of specialized procedures including advanced surgical procedures, cancer therapy, ultrasounds, color flow Doppler echocardiograms (heart ultrasound), endoscopy, chemotherapy, biopsies, bone marrow sampling, tracheal stent placement, and much more.
SPECIALTIES
Cardiology, dentistry, emergency, internal medicine, oncology, surgery, critical care.
ADDRESS
414 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
HOURS: 24/7 | 365
PHONE: 805.729.4460
WEBSITE: avs4pets.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
REVIEWS: Yelp
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC)
From their website: VSEC is a hospital for pets in need of emergency or specialty care. We are all about innovation, and provide a wide range of advanced services including many of the newest procedures and techniques available for companion animals . . . Our emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists in emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, and dentistry often collaborate to determine the best diagnostic or treatment options for your pet’s specific situation.
SPECIALTIES
Cardiology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery.
ADDRESS
2967 N. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
HOURS: 24/7 | 365
PHONE: 805.492.2436
WEBSITE: vsecto.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
REVIEWS: Yelp