Sunshine Animal Hospital

Poway, 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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

We provide exceptional care for pets, peace of mind for owners. Sunshine Animal Hospital opened its doors because we saw a change happening in veterinary medicine that we did not like. The care and warmth that you used to know is becoming a thing of the past. At Sunshine Animal Hospital, we will always offer the best care for your pet, but we will also work with you to tailor a plan that best fits your situation. We're not here to sell you, we're here to help you. Let us show you what caring can really look like!

Sunshine Animal Hospital opened its doors because we saw a change happening in veterinary medicine that we did not like. The care and warmth that you used to know is becoming a thing of the past. Dr. Aranda met his wife at St. George's University, and life took them to northern California to work as veterinarians once they graduated in 2019. After a couple of years they made the move to San Diego, where they became a family of 3 and embarked on the journey of opening Sunshine Animal Hospital. Seeing a lack of customer service and client communication in the veterinary field is what drove him to open Sunshine Animal Hospital. Brian helped Dr. Aranda, when he had his mobile veterinary clinic treating everything from companion to farm animals

Mission — We will always treat you with kindness and respect. We will always respect your time and strive to give you our full care and attention while minimizing your wait time. We will always meet you at your current situation and work with you to create the best plan for your pet's health. We will always provide the highest quality care to your loved ones and will always be considerate of your needs as a pet parent

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
5
Total team

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

Services in detail

Pet wellness and vaccination programs to prevent illnessesAnimal medical services for diagnosing and treating health conditionsPet surgery including spay and neuterPet dental cleanings and treatment to avoid serious dental diseasesSafe and comprehensive oral care programsFarm Animal Pet Services – Pig spays/neuters – Small ruminant neuters – C-section surgeryAnesthesia and Patient MonitoringMedical ServicesPet Farm AnimalsPreventive ServicesSurgical ServicesWellness and Vaccination ProgramsSame day and Urgent care appointments availableSick pets – Same day appointments availableOnline Pharmacy

Appointments & hours

Homepage: M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sat: 8:30am-12:30pm. Other pages (About/New Clients/Services/Team): M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Frequently asked

Is Sunshine Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Sunshine Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Sunshine Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Sunshine Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Sunshine Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 28 reviews

Sunshine Animal Hospital is a clean, modern veterinary practice providing compassionate and knowledgeable care for both traditional household pets and farm animals such as goats and pigs. The staff is consistently described as kind, empathetic, and professional, offering fair pricing and thorough explanations for treatment plans. The facility accommodates emergency farm visits and urgent surgical procedures, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for animals and their owners alike.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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