VCA Desert Dunes Animal Hospital

09/26/2025

We know finding bumps on our pets can be scary... but don't worry, we're here to help! Find your local VCA so you can connect with an expert at the link in bio.

09/24/2025

Goldens, Labs and GSP's oh my! Did you know these fun facts about your sporting dog breeds?

09/22/2025

Monday mood = lifted. 📸

09/19/2025

Know before you go! Caring for your pet's skin is important and the first dermatology appointment is just the beginning. helps you learn what the appointment will entail and more.

Schedule your first dermatology appointment at your local VCA Animal Hospital now via the link in bio!

09/18/2025

Urine marking is natural for dogs, but at what point is it too much? Thank you to Blake Gibson, DVM from our team at for educating us on behaviors to watch out for.

09/16/2025

Drop a 👀 if you swiped and are excited about CareClub! Head to the CareClub link in bio for more.

09/15/2025

Feel the energy for yourself… from hands-on labs to hands-on pups! We had a great time at gathering together to level-up and share expertise on the latest techniques and advancements in emergency medicine.

09/08/2025

What's in your [pet's 💩] bag? Your VCA veterinarian would love to know! Thank you to the team at VCA Lake Jackson for letting us know why.

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital for your pet's f***l test at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital .

09/06/2025

Our VCA team took a break from the conference yesterday to enjoy the San Diego sun with some special pups from . They enjoyed a Dog Day Out with some exercise and lots of love from IVECCS attendees! If you’re interested in adopting, visit .

09/05/2025

🎃 Pumpkin season is here! What's your favorite way to celebrate with your pet?

09/04/2025

Want to know more about hands free radiology? Thank you for sharing this valuable info! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at the link in bio.

09/02/2025

Not all pet toys are created equal—some could be doing more harm than good. Watch now to find out which toys to keep and which ones to toss!

02/12/2025

Valentine Day week @ Desert Dunes!

01/24/2025

For the pets displaced in the wildfires, we are offering free boarding at many of our locations:

VCA Acacia - 760-745-8115
VCA Bonita - 619-427-2233
VCA Mission Animal & Bird - 760-433-3763
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon - 619-444-4246

Please contact the hospital for availability.

For VCA clients, please make sure to download myVCA app to have all of your pet's records on hand.

01/10/2025

Now through January 31, all donations made to VCA Charities at VCA Animal Hospitals throughout California will support disaster relief efforts, including support for pets impacted by the current devasting fires in the Los Angeles area. VCA Animal Hospitals is proud to support VCA Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in their disaster relief efforts. Every dollar helps local animal welfare organizations shelter, transport and care for pets through grants that fund veterinary care, medication, food, and supplies.

Donations can be made at any VCA Animal Hospitals or visit VCACharities.org to donate online.

12/17/2024

Congratulations! to Taylor and Gabe for passing their VTNE

11/27/2024

As you prepare for tomorrow’s festivities, Thanksgiving Eve is an excellent time to consider your pet’s health and safety this holiday season. The food we eat can cause issues ranging from mild stomach upset to severe health outcomes and possibly death in cats, dogs and other pets.

Follow these tips to help keep your holiday as stress-free as possible.

10/28/2024

We are excited to announce, that starting, Friday, November 1st, 2024, we will be offering a CareClub at our hospital!
CareClub is an accessible, long-term, personalized care plan designed to protect your pet’s health and prevent illness and disease at any age.

CareClub Offers:
• Unlimited Exams
• Free 24/7 Live chat with a licensed VCA veterinary professional
• Essential vaccines and lab work
• Savings of up to 25%
• Additional Member benefits

Visit vcacareclub.com to enroll and learn more.

To celebrate the occasion, we are waiving the Enrollment Fee when you sign up for CareClub® in our hospital during the month of November (a $49.99 value).

Please give us a call at (760) 345-8227, for additional details.

VCA CareClub® offers personalized pet health care plans for your dog or cat. Save up to 25% on annual exams, vaccines, testing, and preventive services.

08/15/2024

Exciting news! This Saturday, VCA will be at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to celebrate Clear the Shelters! Stop by our table to say hello and learn more about how we’re supporting this amazing event. Clear the Shelters runs August 17th and 18th, with all adoption fees generously sponsored by Silvercrest. Don’t miss this chance to find your new best friend! Doors open at 10am on Saturday, see you there!

08/15/2024

Mark your calendars for the "Clear the Shelters" Event on August 17th and 18th at Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

During these two special days, Palm Springs Animal Shelter with the support of Silvercrest will be covering all adoption fees. Yes, you read that right—your new pet will come home with you completely free of charge. This generous gesture ensures that cost is not a barrier for families looking to welcome a new member into their homes. When you adopt from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, you can rest easy knowing that every pet receives comprehensive care before joining your family. Each animal is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.

Additionally, any newly adopted pets will come with a "Healthy Start Certificate" that includes a complimentary health exam and a complimentary follow-up care for other medical conditions up to $250 from VCA. You can use your healthy start certificate at any of our VCA General Practice. Please head over to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter this weekend to find your perfect pet(s) and we hope you will stop by the VCA booth to say hello to our team at the booth. We can share more about our incredible partnership with Palm Springs Animal Shelter, the healthy start certificate, answer any questions you have about VCA or what we do in our communities. We can even schedule your first complimentary exam before you leave the shelter, so you do not need to call a hospital and can book it before you leave. Not only for our VCA Desert location, but other VCA hospitals in the area.

Your new best friend is waiting for you!