VCA Animal Specialty Group

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

09/25/2026

☀️🍂 Saying goodbye to summer and welcoming fall together! 🍂☀️

On Tuesday, our ASG team gathered for a BBQ celebration filled with great food, laughter, and time together outside of the day-to-day hustle.

From burgers (including veggie options!) and hot dogs to chips, delicious sides, and a brownie variety that gave everyone something sweet to enjoy, it was the perfect way to celebrate our amazing team.

We’re grateful for the compassion, dedication, and teamwork each member of ASG brings every day. Thank you for all that you do for our patients, clients, and each other. ❤️🐾

Here’s to a wonderful fall season ahead!

09/23/2026

🐾 Celebrating National Service Dog Month at Canine Companions DogFest Southwest! 🐾
September is National Service Dog Month, making this year’s DogFest Southwest an especially meaningful event for us to be part of.
It was an honor to support Canine Companions, an incredible organization that raises and trains service dogs and places them with people who need assistance, completely free of charge. 💙
We joined forces with our fellow San Diego specialty hospitals, VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center, VCA Eye Clinic for Animals, and VCA CVS Carlsbad, to meet so many incredible dog lovers and their amazing canine companions. While not every dog at DogFest is a service dog, the event is open to all dogs and their families, making it a truly special day for everyone who attends!
DogFest is one of the most meaningful events we get to be part of all year. We are grateful for the opportunity to support Canine Companions, connect with our San Diego community, and celebrate the incredible bond between people and dogs. 🐶
Thank you, Canine Companions, for all you do to help people live more independently and for the incredible work you do every day. We are already looking forward to next year! 💙

09/18/2026

🐾 We’re proud to be a sponsor of Canine Companions DogFest Southwest 2026! 🐾
Join us TOMORROW, 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.
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09/11/2026

🐾 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.
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09/01/2026

🐾❤️ WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND! ❤️🐾
Clear the Shelters Day was a HUGE success! 🎉
More than 300 pets found loving new homes this weekend as San Diego Humane Society waived all adoption fees for the special event.
✨ 323 animals were adopted across the San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido and Oceanside campuses! ✨
And it wasn’t just dogs and cats! New families welcomed puppies, kittens, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, fowl, reptiles and rodents into their homes. 🐶🐱🐰🦎🐦
VCA Animal Hospitals is incredibly proud to partner with San Diego Humane Society, and we were honored to have our teams there supporting this amazing event across the campuses.
Every adoption means one more pet has a family, a safe place to call home, and a second chance. ❤️
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all 323 adopted pets and their new families — and thank you to everyone who came out to support Clear the Shelters! 🏡🐾

08/28/2026

🐾 CLEAR THE SHELTERS 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!
See available pets: sdhumane.org/adopt

08/08/2026

Saturday, August 8th is International Cat Day! Spoil your feline friends extra today 🐱🐾🥰

08/07/2026

Kids are heading back to school and your pets feel the changes too! Be sure to check out these helpful tips.