Eye Care for Animals - Upland, CA

05/22/2026

In honor and remembrance of those who gave their all, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

For urgent requests/concerns, please phone our office to leave a message with our After Hours Triage Service so that someone from our office can return your call.

Wishing you and your furry family members a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday weekend.

Warmly, Eye Care For Animals, Upland

05/12/2026

Charger has completed his Eye Screening Evaluation and is excited to return to work at the LA County Sheriff's Department!

Screening evaluations are so important for ensuring that working animals retain healthy vision so they can continue assisting the people who rely on them.

ACVO Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening runs through May 31st!

To determine whether your Service Animal qualifies for a complimentary screening eye exam visit: www.ACVOeyeexam.org

05/07/2026

Another successful eye ACVO Service Animal Volunteer Eye Screening

Fantastic work, Irene, for being such an amazing patient, a diligent worker, and a wonderful companion.👍💗🦮

We are so happy to be able to provide these valuable eye exams for Service Animals! 🐾

To determine whether your Service Animal qualifies for a complimentary screening eye exam in May, visit: www.ACVOeyeexam.org

04/20/2026

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week! Let's applaud our amazing veterinary receptionist, Crystal! She is the first friendly face you encounter upon entering, the comforting voice on the line, and plays a vital role to support a seamless office visit! Join us in showing appreciation for her hard work, commitment, kindness, and unwavering support for our furry friends and their owners.

04/17/2026

Cornealius Presents: GRAPES! ... well, sort of...

Exploring Eye Anatomy: The Uveal Layer and Grapes 👀 🍇

Click the link to discover the fascinating connection of eye anatomy using grapes:

_ ‼️ _ SENSORY NOTICE_‼️_ Link includes clinical images and video pertaining to eyes, which may be unsettling to some viewers.

DISCRETION ADVISED

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7474700221893692714

Learn about the uveal layer of the eye

04/01/2026

We are excited to announce that our Upland office is participating in this year's ACVO service animal eye screening taking place in May! 🐾👁️ This program offers complimentary wellness eye exams for qualified Service and Working Animals. For additional information, eligibility, and program registration, please visit 🔗 https://acvo-saves.org/

https://www.facebook.com/ACVONationalServiceAnimalEyeExam
https://www.facebook.com/ACVOVeterinaryOphthalmologists/
https://www.instagram.com/acvoofficial/

03/30/2026

We are so excited and grateful to have been featured in Pet Age Magazine regarding the successful opening of our satellite location in Palm Desert, California last week!

Day one was a tremendous success thanks to the dedication of the entire office team including our ECFA-Upland staff. Dr. Pytak, Kristine, Crystal and Olivia with extra special recognition to our Practice Leader Sandy. Your leadership was instrumental in making this opening possible!

Also a big thank you to our Regional Director of Operations Joe Rath, CVPM and virtual support from our Area Business Manager Nicole Archer RVT, VTS! Your presence ensured a smooth opening day and we appreciate your guidance and leadership!


Dr. Pytak, Sandy, and Kristine were showcased as the team on site for this exciting first day of operations.

Congratulations again to everyone involved. This is just the beginning of something truly special!

Thrive Pet Healthcare is expanding access to veterinary care in Southern California with the opening of Eye Care for Animals Palm Desert, a new clinic focused on diagnosing and treating complex eye conditions in pets. Eye Care for Animals Palm Desert operates within Desert Veterinary Specialists at....

03/18/2026

A particularly enjoyable element of veterinary ophthalmology is the wide variety of species that can walk, swim, slither, or fly to their eye appointments with our board-certified ophthalmologists. There is no eye too big🐘 or too small 🕷️

Click here to explore some fascinating facts about animal eyes, and keep in mind that ophthalmology care is just a phone call away!

https://discoveryeye.org/32-facts-about-animal-eyes/

02/27/2026

As February comes to a close, we are thrilled to present the Love Notes we gathered during our month-long Valentine’s Day festivities! 💗🐾💘

We truly felt the love from all our furry patients and are thankful to everyone who took the time to share their experiences!

We value the chance to be included in your pet’s health care journey and are immensely grateful for your trust. 💗🐾💘

02/20/2026

We have exciting news! Our Eye Care For Animals team will be visiting Palm Desert, providing more convenient ophthalmic exams for families in Palm Desert and the surrounding areas!
These exams are by appointment only, on designated Wednesdays, and availability is limited. Please contact our Upland office at 909-949-9200 to secure your appointment today!



https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/california/palm-desert/eye-care-for-animals-palm-desert