Just as human healthcare advances, so does care for our animal family members. Nor Cal Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital works to provide you the most advanced medical care available in veterinary medicine today. From joint replacement, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive surgeries to the latest advances in interventional radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic imaging, our goal is to offer our animal companions the same technological and medical advances available in human healthcare.
Our mission statement says it all: we will provide every patient with the same level of compassion and care we would provide our own pets. This holds true for the companions of the patients as well. We know that during difficult times, pet owners need support and encouragement as well as medical advice. We seek to provide not only the medical expertise to get your animal friends back on their feet, but the emotional support to help make your decisions a little easier.
We never close. From a broken nail at 8AM to an auto accident at 2AM, we are here for you and your pets when you need us most. Delivering the most advanced care to San Francisco and the Peninsula, Nor Cal Vet is committed to providing not only medical, but also personal support when problems arise- no matter what time it is.
Located in Daly City overlooking the 280 freeway, Nor Cal Vet is positioned within easy reach of the entire northern SF Peninsula. With easy access from 19th Ave, the 280, and the 101, Nor Cal Vet is the easiest and most accessible veterinary emergency clinic in the region. With over 60 parking spaces, easy on/off freeway access, and the Daly City BART station just 2 blocks away, accessibility is effortless. On a personal level we are accessible too! Our love for animals is why we are here; our goal is to make you feel at home and welcome regardless of your reason for visiting. Making sure you are a part of the decision making team for your pet’s care is one of the many ways we work to make you feel at home.
PET INSIGHTS: Sugar free products have become much more prevalent over the past few years and many of these products contain an artificial sweetener called xylitol. Xylitol poisoning is VERY dangerous for dogs. While it’s completely safe for humans…
PET INSIGHTS: Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive, degenerative disease that causes the larynx to lose its function. The main purpose of the larynx, also known as the “voice box,” is twofold: to open while letting air in as well as close to keep food out of the trachea…
VETERINARY CASE STUDY: A severely emaciated lost dog with unexplained hypoglycemia, vague GI signs, significant dehydration and normal resting cortisol that was finally diagnosed as true Addisonian on stimulation test.
PET INSIGHTS: The holidays can be great fun for both you and your pet, but holiday hazards can cause illness or injury and ruin the festivities for everyone – especially your pet. Many occur more commonly from late October through the new year, so we’ve assembled a list for you to keep handy throughout your holiday festivities.
VETERINARY CASE STUDY: Visceral lymphoma presents typically for the liver as a diffuse enlargement of the liver without nodularity. A nodular presentation is uncommon. Dr. Rivers takes a closer look at this condition.
VETERINARY CASE STUDY: Using manual therapy, low-level laser, behavior modification, home exercises and hydrotherapy in underwater treadmill, Dr. Gebhard helps a patient to recover quickly, lose weight and return to full activity level with no visible lameness.
VET TECH: The computer revolution that shrank a room full of mainframe computers onto a chip the size of your thumbnail has radically changed veterinary technology. And when it comes to pet health and wellness, nothing will ever be the same.
