Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital

Arroyo Grande, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Urgent Care End Of Life Rehab

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital is more than just a veterinary practice; we're your community's trusted partner in pet health. Our locally-owned and operated practice is dedicated to providing exceptional, individualized care for your furry family member. Consistently delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine to the Central Coast as your trusted neighborhood vet!

Dr. Michael O'Hara is excited to bring his expertise and passion for veterinary care to Arroyo Grande with the opening of his small animal practice. As a proud local, he deeply values the strong connections he has formed within the community and is committed to serving both its pets and their families. Dr. O'Hara started his career in animal medicine as a veterinary technician at Arroyo Grande Veterinary Hospital. Inspired by his father-in-law and mentor, Dr. Harley Boos, a respected local veterinarian, Dr. O'Hara discovered early in his career that he wanted to create a warm and welcoming veterinary practice of his own

Mission — At Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital, our mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care in a welcoming, collaborative, and healing environment. We partner with pet owners at every stage to support the health and wellness of their pets

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
10
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

In-House LaboratoryDigital CytologyUltrasoundDigital X-raysDental X-raysFull Mouth X-RaysPennHIP ScreeningReference laboratory partner: Antech DiagnosticsClient portal with 24/7 access to medical records, lab results, and appointment history

Services in detail

Wellness CareDentistrySurgeryDermatologyPhysical RehabilitationDiagnostics & ImagingUrgent CareWellness & Preventive CareEnd-of-Life CareOnline PharmacyEmergency CareDental CleaningsAnesthesiaIn-House LaboratoryUltrasoundDigital X-raysDental X-raysPennHIP ScreeningFull Mouth X-RaysSurgical Extractions

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Urgent Care, and more.

What reviewers say

100% Positive sentiment
based on 41 reviews

Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility featuring pristine, exceptionally clean exam rooms and a welcoming, highly professional environment. The veterinary team and front desk staff are widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable, and accommodating, frequently securing same-day or next-day appointments for urgent needs. The practice excels at handling anxious or aggressive pets with gentleness and patience, providing transparent and fair pricing without unnecessary test pushing. Patients receive thorough explanations, compassionate surgical care, and attentive follow-up, making it a highly trusted destination for routine wellness, complex surgeries, and emergency visits alike.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.