Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County

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Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County

Providing 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary care to pets and their families in San Marcos and surrounding areas.
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Trusted by pet parents and primary care veterinarians for compassionate, collaborative care. Since 1990, we have been the preeminent, world-class veterinary specialty center in the North County area, with top specialists providing exceptional service and care using state-of-the-art technology

06/05/2026

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County will be at Pride by the Beach tomorrow June 6th in Oceanside!

Please come out and support our community, and stop by our booth and say hello! We can't wait to see you there!

05/30/2026

Do you like to learn about our cases? Or maybe you would rather meet our team? Just here for some cute pets? 🐈 🐕

Well now is the time to tell us what YOU want to see! 🎉

Comment below with what you would want to see on our page! If there is someone specific you want to meet- let us know! If there is somewhere specific you want to see- let us know!

We are here not just for your pets, but for our community! Help us know how we can best serve you online! 🐾

05/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves, too.

In emergency veterinary medicine, every shift brings urgent cases, emotional moments, and the responsibility of being there when pets and their families need help most. Behind every patient is a team of dedicated professionals showing compassion, focus, and resilience.

This month, we recognize the importance of supporting mental wellbeing within veterinary medicine and creating space for rest, connection, and support.

To every member of the veterinary team: thank you for the care you give every day.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend can bring extra risks for pets, from cookout foods to outdoor hazards and holiday travel.

A little extra awareness can go a long way in helping keep your pet safe and out of the ER.

Review the slides for common holiday emergencies and warning signs to watch for. Also reach out to your regular vet if you need sedatives to help with noise and fireworks!

We're here if you need us and will remain open this holiday!
https://www.vshnorthcounty.com/
760-466-0600

05/22/2026

Wrapping up on Veterinary Assistant Week we want to shine the spotlight on two of our amazing assistants- Crystal and Laura!

If you have ever come through our surgery service, you have probably met Crystal! She helps our surgeons run their appointments, and provides love to all our fuzzy friends making them feel comfortable during the first visit. When you don't see her wrangling the surgeons, she is in the back helping assist the team before, during, and after procedures helping make sure everyone wakes up comfortably.

While you may not see Laura face-to-face, rest assured she is making sure everything is running smoothly in the surgery service. From prepping patients, to sterilizing instruments, to running around fetching anything the surgeons may need during surgery- Laura does it all! Behind the scenes, Laura is the one making sure things get done.

Both Crystal and Laura won the 2026 Ethos Veterinary Champion Awards. Only four of these awards were given out on a national basis, and two of them went to assistants in our hospital!

Thank you Crystal, Laura, and all of our Veterinary Assistants! Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to growth exemplify the very best of the profession!

05/21/2026

This Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing the compassion, skill, and dedication veterinary assistants bring to every case. We wouldn't be able to do it without our amazing assistants!

Thank you for the incredible care, support, and teamwork you provide to pets, families, and your hospital team every single day. 🐾💙

05/18/2026

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County was honored to provide CPR training for the Helen Woodward team!

Education is at the heart of what we do, and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge with the veterinary community. Opportunities like this allow us to collaborate, strengthen relationships, and support the incredible teams working every day to care for pets.

Thank you to Helen Woodward for welcoming us. We loved spending time with your team and sharing these important life-saving skills!

05/11/2026

We had the best time at the San Marcos Spring Fling, rain and all!

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to come out and say hi. We truly love getting out into our community, meeting new faces, and of course, all the wagging tails that stopped by our booth.

The highlight of the day was hearing from so many of you who shared stories about your pets and your experiences with us. Those moments mean everything to our team. We are so grateful to be part of your pets’ lives and your stories.

04/03/2026

What an incredible night at our VSH-NC CE Dinner!

We had a packed house and an amazing turnout from the veterinary community. It is always so rewarding to bring everyone together, and even more meaningful when we get to give back through education and shared learning.

A huge thank you to Purina for sponsoring the evening and helping make this event possible. Your continued support allows us to create opportunities like this for our rveterinary community.
We were lucky to have two fantastic speakers. Marisa Ciccozzi, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), who gave an engaging and practical talk on managing heart failure in cats and dogs. She had the room fully locked in and sparked some great discussion.

We also heard from Avi Shaprut, DVM with Purina, who shared valuable insights on nutrition and its role in supporting patients with gastrointestinal issues.

Nights like this are exactly why we do what we do. Bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and strengthening our community.

Address

2055 Montiel Road UNIT 104
San Marcos, CA
92069

Telephone

+17604660600

Website

https://vshnc.ethosvet.com/

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