Mountainview Small Animal Hospital

Lake Elsinore, 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
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life Urgent Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

For more than 40 years, Mountainview Small Animal Hospital has been serving the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake CA communities with exceptional pet health care. We pride ourselves in providing veterinary services with an emphasis on preventive care and client education. We believe that when it comes to the health of your pet, those two things go hand in hand. At our full-service veterinary facility, we specialize in cat and dog health. We have a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals, all with a heart for pet health. Mountainview Small Animal Hospital is a full-service pet health care facility. We are a team of highly trained professionals focusing on cat and dog health. We offer a wide range of services to keep your pet happy and healthy for a lifetime

Quaintly located in Lake Elsinore, Mountainview Small Animal Hospital is surrounded by mountains (as the hospital's name suggests) and a beautiful lake. Volunteers constructed the building in the late 1950s to serve as a community center for the American Legion and VFW. To this day, the 1959 dedication plaque still shines proudly on the front corner of the building. Since 1977, when Dr. Tom Jessup bought the facility, this charming old building has been our home away from home, where we have made the commitment to care for the area's pets as if they were our own. Dr. Craig B. Hempel has proudly practiced veterinary medicine in Lake Elsinore for over 40 years. In 1988, he became co-owner of Mountainview Small Animal Hospital alongside Dr. Thomas Jessup, later taking over as sole owner in 2012

Mission — At Mountainview Small Animal Hospital, we are committed to having a team of the best veterinary medicine professionals in the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake areas. Each one of our staff members has the skills and education to do the job of taking care of your dog or cat—and the heart to do it with compassion

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
16
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

In-house laboratoryDigital radiology and ultrasoundUltrasound technologyLaser therapy

Services in detail

Allergy testing and dermatologyBoardingCardiologyCryosurgeryDental careEmergency and critical careEnd-of-life careHealth Certificate ServicesIn-house laboratory and diagnosticsLaser therapy and pain managementNutritionOrthopedics and surgeryPharmacyDigital radiology and ultrasoundWellness care

Memberships

AVMACVMACareCredit

Appointments & hours

Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m

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Frequently asked

Is Mountainview Small Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Mountainview Small Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Mountainview Small Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Mountainview Small Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Mountainview Small Animal Hospital offer?+

Mountainview Small Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Mountainview Small Animal Hospital established?+

Mountainview Small Animal Hospital has served the Lake Elsinore, CA community since 1977.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 353 reviews

Mountainview Small Animal Hospital provides dedicated veterinary care with a warm, compassionate team known for handling challenging medical cases and sensitive end-of-life transitions with empathy. The clinic offers thorough examinations, detailed explanations, and attentive follow-up care, ensuring pets feel comfortable and well-supported during visits. While same-day appointments and accommodating scheduling are frequently appreciated, wait times can occasionally be extended, and pricing discussions or treatment proposals require careful attention.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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