VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital

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

10/09/2026

PSA: Emotional support toys are welcome here too! Veterinary visits can be nerve-racking, so we love seeing the bravery that our patients exude 🤗

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

10/08/2026

In honor of VCA's 40th anniversary, VCA Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julia Georgesen, sat down with Dr. Beth Mollison on the Clinicians Brief Partner Podcast to reflect on the profession's most transformative shifts — and what's coming next.

From hand-developing X-rays to anesthesia simulation software, this conversation covers it all:
🐾 The evolution of pain management as a clinical outcome
📊 Preventative care shifting toward predictive medicine
🤝 Team-based care and empowering credentialed technicians
🧠 Why the future belongs to those with not just IQ and EQ — but AQ: adaptability quotient
💬 Heart-centered communication and what clients really remember

Listen now: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/podcast-then-now-next-40-years-veterinary-medicine-dr-georgesen

10/08/2026

Today is ! When was the last time your pet had an eye screening exam? Annual eye screening exams allow for early disease detection to keep their vision healthy 👀

Book your pet's nose-to-tail wellness exam at your local VCA Animal Hospital via https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/07/2026

The last one is blowing our minds!

Has your pet eaten something they shouldn't? Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! VCA West Coast is open today for all your emergent and critical care needs.

08/28/2026

Today we honor all of our beloved pets that are no longer with us.

07/14/2026

At VCA West Coast, we love a good success story! Meet Shug (like "Sugar"), a 12yr old male/neutered Domestic Short Hair.
Shug came to our Neurology team after his family noticed progressive weakness in his back legs. What started as a stiff left hind leg gradually affected both legs over the course of several weeks, until he could no longer stand on his own.
He had an MRI performed and it revealed a spinal meningioma, a benign tumor arising from the tissues surrounding the spinal cord. Surgical intervention was recommended as the treatment of choice in hopes to improve his current neurologic deficits and to stop further worsening in the near future. On 6/9/26, our neurology team performed surgery to remove the mass with a dorsal laminectomy.
Just four weeks later, Shug returned for his recheck with an incredible transformation. He was running, jumping, and back to being his normal self. He showed no signs of pain and only slight incoordination. He is once again enjoying time exploring his favorite spots in the backyard.

We couldn’t be happier to see this handsome boy back on all four paws. Huge shout out to Dr. Ancona and the rest of the neurology team for their incredible skills and care to get Shug literally back on his feet again!

07/13/2026

Follow these tips so your canine companions can stay safe and cool this summer.

07/06/2026

07/04/2026

VCA West Coast wishes you all a safe and happy 4th of July!
We are open today for all your emergency/critical care needs.

07/01/2026

Who doesn’t love a good fireworks show? Pets, that’s who! 🎆

We’re sharing tips and tricks to help prepare your pets to reduce stress and anxiety.

06/24/2026

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful. However, with your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

06/23/2026

As the first official week of summer kicks off, what is on your Summer PLAY-list?

06/18/2026

Happy Veterinarian Appreciation Day! VCA West Coast would like to say Thank You, to all the amazing doctors we have here! Your skills and compassion are exceptional, and we are grateful for the dedication you give to the pets and their owners in the community. Part of our celebration included Hawaiian shirt day and Hawaiian BBQ. Please enjoy the best photo of the day by our radiation oncology team. Not only did Dr Wakamatasu and her team sport shirts, but their adorable patient, Simone did as well! Simone just completed her 16th radiation treatment for a pituitary tumor, and she is doing great! Way to go Simone! And thanks again to all our fabulous doctors for all you do!