VCA California Veterinary Specialists-Carlsbad

10/23/2026

Jump scare!! We're here for you and your pet's needs all spooky season long 👻

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/22/2026

Meet Toni. ✨ Technician Supervisor. Mentor. Lifelong learner. And the kind of colleague who makes everyone around her better. 🐾

Every day, Toni shows up to teach, inspire, and invest in the Associates around her — from dental wet labs to ultrasound training — because she knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you.

💙 We're so proud to have Toni on our team. Her dedication to mentorship is exactly what makes VCA a place where careers and people truly thrive.

Explore what a career at VCA could look like for you. 🌟

10/21/2026

Welcome back to - today we're learning about why our dogs roll around in things we'd rather them not 😅

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/20/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible Associates who make our hospitals thrive — like Karen, who began as a CSR and never stopped growing and like Joanne, who sought mentorship and support to obtain her VTNE.

At VCA, we're proud to champion our veterinary technicians every step of the way — offering mentorship, encouragement, and the resources to help you reach your full potential.

To every vet tech in our VCA family: thank you. What you do matters deeply — to our teams, to our patients, and to the pet owners who trust us with their most beloved companions.

🌟 Ready to grow your career with a team that believes in you? Explore open roles at VCA. https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en

10/16/2026

🎃 Costumes, PSL's and scented candles... oh my! Be on the lookout for these potential pet hazards this fall. 🍂

And if you need support from your veterinary team, we're just a call away! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/15/2026

We dare you to swipe through the puppies without saying "awww" 😍

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/14/2026

Every surgery starts long before the first incision. It starts with a veterinary technician who has spent years mastering their skills, anticipating needs, monitoring vitals, and showing up fully prepared for every patient who comes through the door.

Vet techs are the heart of every OR team, and their skill and dedication make a difference every single day. At some VCA specialty hospitals, we take surgical collaboration even further. Some of our teams include Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) — professionals who earned specialized degrees specifically to support surgeons in the OR.

The result? Less time under anesthesia. Better outcomes. And a team that truly works as one. 💙

Because every patient is somebody's pet — and they deserve nothing less than the best.

10/13/2026

Think you know your veterinary history? Let’s put it to the test. 🩺

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the breakthroughs that have helped shape veterinary care over the past four decades.

Take the 40 Years of Breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine quiz from Clinician's Brief and see how you score!

👉 Take the quiz - https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/quiz-40-years-breakthroughs-vet-med

10/13/2026

What trick do you want to teach your senior dog?! Remember to have their favorite treat on hand 🍬

Curious about more ways to care for your senior pet? Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

🔥 🔥Calling all Burned Out Veterinary Workers🔥🔥

Join us for a one-hour session where you will learn practical self-care strategies for managing energy, regulating the nervous system, and building greater resilience and well-being throughout the workday.

‼️Register Today for FREE: https://buytickets.at/vcainc/2459256

More About our Speaker: 🔈
Emily Luckie is a seasoned veterinary operations leader and Hospital Administrator at VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Carlsbad 🐾, bringing over 18 years of experience, a B.S. in Biology, a PHRca certification, and an RYT-500 certified yoga instructor 🧘‍♀️.

09/17/2026

🐾 We’re proud to be a sponsor of Canine Companions DogFest Southwest 2026! 🐾
Join us Saturday, September 19th, from 11 AM–2 PM at Liberty Station for a fun-filled day celebrating dogs, community, and the life-changing impact of service dogs. 💙🐶
And we won’t be there alone! Our VCA Specialty Hospitals sister teams will be joining us for this special event:
🐾 Animal Specialty Group
🐾 California Veterinary Specialists – Carlsbad
🐾 Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center
🐾 Eye Clinic for Animals
Together, we’re excited to celebrate the incredible work of Canine Companions and connect with our San Diego pet-loving community!
DogFest Southwest will feature service dog demonstrations, inspiring stories, local vendors, food, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to meet some incredible dogs and the people whose lives they’ve transformed.
For more than 50 years, Canine Companions has provided expertly trained service dogs at no cost to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. These remarkable dogs help their partners with everyday tasks while providing greater independence, confidence, and connection. 🦮✨
As a veterinary hospital, we know just how powerful the human-animal bond can be. We’re honored to support an organization that celebrates that bond while helping people live more independently through the incredible work of service dogs.
Come celebrate with us at DogFest Southwest 2026! 💙
📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Liberty Station
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
Learn more, get involved, or support the Canine Companions mission through the QR or link in our post.
🐾

08/31/2026

What an event!! This last Saturday, we partnered with the San Diego Humane Society for their "Clear the Shelters" Day 🐶.

VCA hospitals were present at every location throughout San Diego🌊 giving gift bags and free exam coupons to all the wonderful families that adopted a furry friend. It was heart-warming to see how many people opened their homes to animals in need.

Thank you to everyone that came to support, and we can't wait to continue this wonderful partnership! 💜💙🧡

08/27/2026

🐾 CLEAR THE SHELTERS DAY IS THIS SATURDAY! 🐾
Looking for your new best friend? This could be the perfect day to find them! ❤️
On Saturday, August 29, San Diego Humane Society is waiving ALL adoption fees from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at its El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego campuses. (Horses excluded)

🐶🐱 VCA Animal Hospitals is proud to partner with San Diego Humane Society, and our teams will have a presence at each campus! Come say hello, meet some amazing pets, and help give a shelter animal a second chance at a loving home.
Every adopted pet is spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated — and, most importantly, gets the opportunity to start a new chapter with a family of their own. ❤️

🏠 Come out, find your new best friend, and help clear a kennel for the next pet in need!
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 El Cajon • Escondido • Oceanside • San Diego
🎉 Adoption fees: WAIVED!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from VCA Carlsbad! 🐾

From the first look, dogs have such an impact on our lives; four legged family members who always know how to brighten our days! If you're looking for some ways to celebrate, try taking your pup to the park 🏞️, getting them a puppacino ☕, snagging a new toy 🎾, or even giving them some extra snuggles. 💜💙🧡🐶

Looking to adopt a dog? This weekend, our hospital and other VCA clinics will be at the Humane Society campuses all across San Diego for their "Clear the Shelter" event! Adoption fees are waived, and we will be giving away adoption goodie bags for dogs who find their FURever homes. For more information, click the link below. We hope to see you there! 🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺

https://sdhumane.org/this-saturday-adoption-fees-are-waived-to-clear-the-shelters/

08/18/2026

Meet the winner of our Employee Pet Summer Photo Contest...DARLA! Darla was recently adopted by an employee, and has been spending her summer catching some rays-but still staying protected with her hat! 🌊🌞🌴

Congrats Darla!! 📸

08/11/2026

At our hospital, we strive to live by our core values; Excellence, Integrity, Service, Collaboration, and Compassion. If you have been following our page, you'll see that we have a Core Value winner every other month that embodies one of these values. We are starting the cycle once again and starting with our winner for our COLLABORATION value.

The winner is our wonderful one and only Surgery and Imaging Supervisor, Clara! Clara is consistently going above and beyond to not only run her department, but to help every department at our hospital. Congrats!

"Clara consistently goes above and beyond by volunteering her time to support other departments whenever help is needed. She is always looking for ways to contribute, whether by proactively asking others if they need help or stepping in to help without being asked. Her initiative, teamwork, and willingness to support those around her make a meaningful impact on the entire team.”

08/03/2026

Yesterday, we joined for their 21st annual Dog Days of Summer! We were so grateful to share the space with so many families out to enjoy the summer day. It may have been warm, but that didn't stop us from having a great time! 💜💙🧡

Special shoutout to the winner of the corgi races .corgington who took home the 1st place prize! His picture is featured on the last page! 🐶 Not only is he the speediest low rider, but he also is a patient of VCA. Congrats to the champ!🏆

07/27/2026

Franks for everything you do! 🌭🐾

We fired up the grill last Wednesday to celebrate the absolute best team in the business! ❤️ Huge thanks to everyone for all the hard work they put in every single day!

We RELISH every moment!!

07/06/2026

🐶We are so excited to sponsor the Dog Days of Summer event in Cardiff 🌊. Come visit our booth and enjoy:

🐾 100+ vendors
🌮 Food trucks
🏆 Fun dog contests
🐕 NEW! Corgi & Dachshund Run
🧘 NEW! Dog Yoga
🎉 Activities for the whole family and your four-legged friends!

Shoutout to for always putting on such a PAWsitive event! 🏖️🌴