Your pet's vet in McKinleyville.
A locally owned, non-corporate hospital for dogs and cats: exams, diagnostics, surgery, dental care and boarding, with four veterinarians and a team of more than twenty.
This week
Open Monday to Saturday
- Mon Monday: 8am – 5pm
- Tue Tuesday: 8am – 8pm
- Wed Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
- Thu Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Fri Friday: 8am – 5pm
- Sat Saturday: 9am – 4pm
- Sun Sunday: Closed
Phones are off from 12 to 2pm every day; the front desk stays open.
Request an appointmentNew clients are paused for now.
We've welcomed two new veterinarians, Dr. Araceli Barrio and Dr. Juan Daher. While they settle in, we've paused taking new clients so the pets who already rely on us get the time and care they need. Current clients can request visits as usual.
Meet Dr. Barrio and Dr. DaherWhat we do
Everything a dog or cat needs, from first vaccines to surgery, under one roof on Central Ave.
Stand-in photo Exams
Check-ups, wellness care and sick visits.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound, digital X-rays and a full in-house lab.
Surgery
Surgical procedures, with anesthesia run by our RVTs.
Dental care
Cleanings and dental care, led by Lori Knight, RVT.
Vaccines
At any visit, or at the vaccine clinic Thursdays and Saturdays.
Flea and tick
Bravecto Quantum: one injection, a full year of protection.
Boarding
Safe, comfortable stays, walked and cared for by our kennel team.
Health certificates
Pet travel paperwork. Send the travel form first.
Local owners. A team that stays.
Heidi Chavez and Dr. Cathy Schmall bought the hospital in 2015, and both had worked here before. Dr. Rachael Bird has been with us since 2009. Lori Knight, RVT, for thirty years.
- 4.6Google rating from 392 reviews
- 4veterinarians on staff
- 2015owned by people who work here
- 30years Lori has cared for our patients
“Nicest, sweetest, most wonderful staff. Incredibly helpful, very empathetic towards both the animals and the pet owners.”
Hours
| Monday | 8am – 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am – 8pmOpen late |
| Wednesday | 8am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 5pmVaccine clinic 12 – 1pm |
| Friday | 8am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 4pmAppointments 9am – 2pm · vaccine clinic 2:30 – 3:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Phones are off from 12 to 2pm every day; the front desk stays open.
After hours and emergencies
(707) 672-6505After hours, on holidays and in an emergency, call (707) 672-6505. You will be put through to the clinic on call.
Closed on
- New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Request a visit.
Tell us who's coming in and why. We'll call you during clinic hours to set a time.
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