San Roque Pet Hospital

02/01/2023

We are open for Urgent Care on Saturdays!

07/03/2020

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed July 4th! Have a safe holiday weekend. Be sure to tag us in your patriotic pet pictures 🇺🇸

06/23/2020

Our overnight pet care services are so close to opening! Just in time for 4th of July. If you are planning a vacation, contact us! We have a selection of premium care packages tailored to fit the lifestyle of each pet. (805)682-2647

06/10/2020

Our boarding services are so close to being back open!

With many restrictions being lifted and the 4th of July coming up we know many of you will want to use this time to travel to see friends and family.

While you're away your pet will need a place to stay, that's why we are reopening for boarding in time for the 4th of July!

We are taking reservations now. Opening day at San Roque pet hospital is Wednesday, July 1st.

Travel worry-free and treat your pet to a great time. Just request one of our new 'Premium Upgrade Packages' when you schedule your pet's stay with us.

05/07/2020

“Did you just say that tomorrow is...Friday?!” -Gus @ San Roque Pet Hospital

05/01/2020

We are OPEN on SATURDAYS again! Woo-hoo!! Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm

04/23/2020

🌾🌾With spring and summer quickly approaching, foxtail season is also upon us. For our pet parents, we are here to help!
Here are a few tips in keeping your fur children safe during this season:
* Get rid of any foxtails in your yard.
* When on walks, keep track of your pets steps. Try to avoid overgrown areas.
* After walks, examine their coats. Important areas to look after: feet, ears, eyes, nose, groin.
* For longer coats, regular grooming appointments are important and at home brushing is important!
* Know when to call us! Signs of possible foxtails are: excessive licking, head shaking, squinting of the eyes, sneezing or nasal discharge. Avoiding seeking medical attention can lead to severe infections.

04/18/2020

Wait... What day is it?!
Just a friendly reminder that we are temporarily closed Saturdays! We will be back open Monday at 8am.
If you have a medical emergency, please contact the local emergency animal hospitals.
Advanced Veterinary Specialists or VCA CARE.

04/13/2020

All of our locations are still open and here to help you with your new kittens and puppies! Not only do we love seeing them, we will make sure to give you all the “need to know” information to guarantee a healthy and enjoyable start to the most amazing life!

03/17/2020

WE ARE STILL OPEN!

COVID-19 Update at San Roque Pet Hospital.

Thank you for your support in these uncertain times. In an effort to still offer quality care while maintaining the health and wellbeing of our staff, we will be operating on a ‘Curbside’ and Telemedicine basis at this time. We will make every effort to continue offering all services and maintaining our normally scheduled appointments, but our lobby is temporarily closed.

How will "Curbside service" work?

1) To make an appointment please call us. 805 682-2647. We will then triage over the phone and make an appointment for you or ask if you would prefer telemedicine services.

2) If you have a scheduled appointment, here are some questions we may need your help in answering. Please email any information that is applicable:

- what is the primary reason for your visit?
- how long have the symptoms been going on?
- are there any other pets in the household affected?
- did any diet change/medication administration precipitate the concerning behavior?
- any vomiting or diarrhea?
- any coughing or sneezing?
- any change in activity level?
- any change in food or water intake?

3) On the day of your appointment:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the appointment time and park near the entrance.

PLEASE REMAIN IN OR NEAR YOUR CAR.

CALL US TO TELL US YOU HAVE ARRIVED.

ALL DOGS MUST HAVE AN APPROPRIATELY ATTACHED LEASH/COLLAR/HARNESS AND ALL CATS AND OTHER PETS MUST BE IN CARRIERS. WE MAY ATTACH A SECOND SLIP LEASH AS A SAFETY MEASURE.
A vet assistant will meet you at the curb after you unload your pet to bring him/her inside.

If your appointment is for wellness (vaccines, routine labs, injections, etc.) please remain nearby as we will make every effort to complete services within 30 minutes.

Your pet’s medical team will call you to address all your concerns.

For sick pets, your pet’s medical team will call to discuss a diagnostic and treatment plan after the exam and assessment.

We will call you prior to returning your pet to you to collect payment via credit a card over the phone and then return your pet to you.

Drop-offs also available!
We can accommodate drop off appointments for all of your veterinary needs including surgery, dental cleanings, bathing, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, illness visits, etc.

How will Telemedicine Work?
Email/video/picture consultations and associated prescription medications may be available for established clients if we have seen your pet for a physical exam WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

We can accommodate certain types of assessments, particularly ongoing conditions, but cannot guarantee this avenue for all patients. An in-person physical exam yields much more information to our doctors and team members.

For NON-URGENT questions, email us at [email protected] if you have pictures, videos, or would like to request a telemedicine (phone) consultation with a veterinary technician or doctor. Please allow 1-2 business days for a reply.
**A fee will apply for Telemedicine consultations.

Urgent/Emergency Cases:
If you have a pet emergency or urgent concern, please call us directly at (805) 682-2647 during normal office hours or Advanced Veterinary Services at (805) 729-4460 or VCA CARE at (805) 899-2273.

Protecting our Staff:
We ask that clients who have recently traveled to endemic areas, or any client with a fever, active cough, or other concerning signs call us at least 2 hours before your scheduled appointment to reschedule. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and can reschedule non-urgent cases or suggest potential options for your pet if urgent care is warranted.


We will do everything we can to uphold the exceptional veterinary care our pet parents and patients deserve. Call us at (805) 682-2647 if there is anything we can do to help keep your pets healthy during this challenging time.

Kind Regards,

The Doctors and Staff of San Roque Pet Hospital

03/13/2020

Helping our clients and pets during the current COVID-19 situation:

To assist our clients who may wish to avoid public areas we have the following services available:

Drop Off Appointments Available from your Car:
- We can accommodate drop off appointments for all of your veterinary needs including surgery, dental cleanings, bathing, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, illness visits, etc. We can come to your car to get your pet and bring them back out for their scheduled pick-up time.

- Or if you would like to wait in your car instead of the waiting room for your in-room appointment, just call us at (805) 682-2647 when you arrive. When your exam room is ready, one of our staff will call you and es**rt you straight to the room.

Telemedicine:
- Email/video/picture consultations and associated prescription medications may be available for established clients if we have seen your pet for a physical exam WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS. We can accommodate certain types of assessments, particularly ongoing conditions, but cannot guarantee this avenue for all patients. An in-person physical exam yields much more information to our doctors and team members.
*Email us at [email protected] if you have NON-URGENT questions, pictures, videos, or would like to request a phone consultation with a veterinary technician or doctor. Please allow 1-2 business days for a reply.
**A consultation fee will apply.

Urgent/Emergency Cases:
-If you have a pet emergency or urgent concern, please call us directly at (805) 682-2647 during normal office hours or Advanced Veterinary Services at (805) 729-4460 or VCA CARE at (805) 899-2273.

Protecting our Staff:
- We ask that clients who have recently traveled to endemic areas, or any client with a fever, active cough, or other concerning signs call us at least 2 hours before your scheduled appointment. We will accommodate your needs and can reschedule non-urgent cases or suggest potential options for your pet if urgent care is warranted.

We will do everything we can to uphold the exceptional veterinary care our pet parents and patients deserve. Call us at (805) 682-2647 if there is anything we can do to help keep your family and pets healthy during this challenging time.

Kind Regards,
Your San Roque Pet Hospital Team

12/11/2019

Shakti Pot living that Santa Barbara hammock life even at the vet’s office!

12/10/2019

2019 SBVG Holiday Party! Fun was had by all! Thank you to our loyal clients and their much loved pets for trusting the doctors and staff to care for you and yours! Wishing you a BRIGHT 2020!

11/18/2019

EXCITING NEWS!

San Roque Pet Hospital WELCOMES Dr. Tarashansky!

Dr. Tarashansky (a.k.a. - "Dr. T") comes to us from U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He has interests in internal medicine and surgery. Most of all he loves high quality, family veterinary medicine as he gets to foster and maintain long-term relationships with pets and their people.

Dr. T graduated from UCSB with a B.S. in Aquatic Biology. He is also an accomplished jazz musician and regularly performs on the Alto Saxophone and loves the piano as well. Don't be surprised if you see him playing at different places downtown Santa Barbara or even performing for fun on the street with friends.

Dr. T was raised nearby in Agoura Hills where his parents still live. An interesting fact about him is he has an identical twin brother who is now receiving his PhD in bioengineering at Stanford.

Dr. Tarashansky also loves reading, watching shows, and spending time hiking and biking with his great McNab Collie dog, "Koda". He can't wait to meet you and spend time with you and your pet(s) as well!

Please help us in welcoming Dr. Tarashansky to our SBVG family!

11/18/2019

Sweet Lilly is looking for a home!
Lilly is a 13 year old mixed breed. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lilly’s owner is unable to provide the care needed for her at this time. She is a gentle, quiet, senior and although Lilly is starting to show signs of aging, she still has s***k in her! Lilly does deal with disorientation at times, she is deaf, and she requires a bland diet due to her sensitive stomach. She is currently taking one medication to help with her joints. She doesn’t seem to mind other dogs, and we are unsure how she is with cats. At one point in her life, Lilly probably loved to play with children, but now would do best in a home with no young children as she is sensitive and unable to hear.
If you are interested in adopting sweet Lilly, please contact San Roque Pet Hospital 805 682-2647.

10/31/2019

The San Roque Pet Hospital Crew and their costumed Critters! Happy Halloween!

08/09/2019

EXCITING NEWS!
San Roque Pet Hospital WELCOMES Dr Danika Von Dollen!

Dr. Von Dollen comes to us directly from finishing an intensive 1 year internship locally at the Advanced Veterinary Specialty hospital in Santa Barbara. This internship allowed her to gain additional experience in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Von Dollen is a native of Chicago and graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010. She worked as a nurse while gaining additional veterinary experience, and graduated with her veterinary degree in 2018 from the University of Illinois. She also completed a Master of Public Health through UIC while in veterinary school. Her professional interests include Preventive Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health.

In her spare time, Danika enjoys yoga and cooking with her husband Mark. She is excited to join the Santa Barbara Veterinary Group team!

Please help us in welcoming Dr Von Dollen to our SBVG family!

You may schedule appointments with Dr Von Dollen

by calling San Roque Pet Hospital

at 805 682-2647

08/08/2019

Celebrating Jack's 16th Birthday at San Roque Pet Hospital! He LOVED his special "cake"! Happy Birthday, Jack!

05/18/2019

Come join us at the new Isla Vista "Bark Park" event today at Sueno Park from 1pm - 5pm.

05/16/2019

Open Saturdays . . . again!

Beginning Saturday, 5/18, San Roque Pet Hospital will once again be open on Saturdays!

Dr Beth Young and our excellent staff will be at San Roque Pet Hospital to welcome you and your pets from 8am - 5pm for all medical services.

Please call for your appointment.

805 682-2647

05/13/2019

“Scout” Yau had quite a few fans at his first visit!

05/06/2019

While Dr Waikart is enjoying this special time with her new baby girl, Lily June, we are excited to welcome Dr Beth Young to our Montecito Pet Hospital team!

Dr Young who lives in Montana with her 4 big "pups", traveled with them to Santa Barbara to temporarily offer her DVM expertise. Arriving Monday, May 6, Dr Young will be working at MPH Monday - Friday through July or until Dr Waikart returns.

Dr Young will also be joining the San Roque Pet Hospital team on Saturdays beginning May 18 until our new SRPH doctor arrives.

Come on in and say hello to Dr Beth Young!

05/01/2019

Our very own Dr. Conant contributed an article to Dioji's monthly newsletter. Check out the link
https://mailchi.mp/dioji/the-dioji-tribone-april-2019-newsletter

04/25/2019

OPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!
Monday 4/29 through Saturday 5/11.

We are open for all services!

To improve our looks and to continue to provide you with our best veterinary care, we are removing the old and installing new floors from Monday 4/29 through Saturday 5/11.

At San Roque Pet Hospital, our main dog entrance lobby will be closed during this time, but we will be welcoming your pets through the CAT ENTRANCE.

We're OPEN and we're excited for our new look!

Come check us out!

03/09/2019

Don't forget to put your clocks ahead this weekend!

03/05/2019

Please share and help us find this owner.

This morning our hospital administrator brought a cat in that was hit by a car. This happened right up the road from our hospital off of San Roque Rd by Providence School. The cat is orange and white with no other identification. If this is your kitty or you know whose it is, please call San Roque Pet Hospital at 805-682-2647.

03/05/2019

San Roque Pet Hospital is offering FREE DOG & CAT BOARDING for those evacuating from their homes today (Tuesday 3/5).

San Roque Pet Hospital offers exceptional, compassionate veterinary care with a full service veterinary hospital along with comfortable accommodations and tender loving care for dogs and cats.

San Roque Pet Hospital and Montecito Pet Hospital are a part of the Santa Barbara Veterinary Group comprised of three locally owned veterinary hospitals: San Roque Pet Hospital, Montecito Pet Hospital and Goleta Airport Pet Hospital.

Please call for a reservation.
(805) 682-2647

San Roque Pet Hospital hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Stay Safe!

02/04/2019

As San Roque Pet Hospital's Dr Emily Purbaugh moves to Washington State to live closer to her family, we wish her all our best in her new adventures!
Until we find an exceptional replacement, we will have limited Saturday hours without a Doctor present for appointments. Temporary Saturday hours will be 8am - 1pm.

We have high standards for our veterinarians, but when we find one that matches our commitment to quality, we plan to open on Saturdays again soon.
Dr Ann Welton, Dr Hillary Conant and Dr Katie Sahyouni will continue to provide exceptional compassionate care for your pets at San Roque Pet Hospital Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm.

Please call for an appointment 805 682-2647.

02/01/2019

San Roque Pet Hospital is offering FREE DOG & CAT BOARDING for those evacuating from their homes today (Friday 2/1) through this weekend.

San Roque Pet Hospital offers exceptional, compassionate veterinary care with a full service veterinary hospital along with comfortable accommodations and tender loving care for dogs and cats.

San Roque Pet Hospital and Montecito Pet Hospital are a part of the Santa Barbara Veterinary Group comprised of three locally owned veterinary hospitals: San Roque Pet Hospital, Montecito Pet Hospital and Goleta Airport Pet Hospital.

Please call for a reservation.
(805) 682-2647

San Roque Pet Hospital hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Stay Safe!

01/15/2019

Stay safe out there everyone. Remember that we are offering free boarding to all evacuees.

11/03/2018

10/31/2018

Happy Halloween!!!

10/25/2018

Hooray! The Santa Barbara Independent has informed us that we received a BEST OF AWARD for San Roque Pet Hospital in the Pet Hospital Category. Thank you to all that voted! We continue to offer the highest quality medicine with compassion and exceptional care for your much loved pets! Again thank you to all our valued clients for voting. We wouldn't be here without you.

10/16/2018

A nice little trip to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf + Dunkin Donuts = happy morning and staff. LOL