Avenues Pet Hospital
San Francisco, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
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Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Welcome to Avenues Pet Hospital! We have provided Veterinary care to Bay Area dogs and cats in the Sunset District of San Francisco since 1949. We have been an AAHA accredited Veterinary Hospital since 1976. AAHA accredited hospitals are recognized as being the finest in the industry, and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine. Our clients and patients receive a level of care that big veterinary corporations and unaccredited hospitals can't provide
We have provided Veterinary care to Bay Area dogs and cats in the Sunset District of San Francisco since 1949. We have been an AAHA accredited Veterinary Hospital since 1976. Dr. Anderson joined Avenues Pet Hospital in 1972 and became owner of the practice in 1976. Dr. Schwach joined Avenues Pet Hospital in August 1977 and became business partners with Dr. Anderson in 1983
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Appointments & hours
Mon 8am - 6pm; Tue 8am - 6pm; Wed 8am - 6pm; Thu 8am - 6pm; Fri 8am - 6pm; Sat 9am - 4pm; Sun Closed. Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am–6pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked
Is Avenues Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Avenues Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Is Avenues Pet Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Avenues Pet Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Avenues Pet Hospital offer?+
Avenues Pet Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Avenues Pet Hospital established?+
Avenues Pet Hospital has served the San Francisco, CA community since 1949.
What reviewers say
Avenues Pet Hospital is widely recognized as a premier destination for specialized care, particularly for brachycephalic breeds like French Bulldogs. The veterinary team is praised for exceptional surgical expertise, genuine compassion, and thorough explanations of medical conditions. While the practice benefits from a deeply loyal clientele and dedicated medical professionals, some experiences highlight challenges with scheduling flexibility, communication barriers when dealing primarily through support staff, and occasional extended wait times in exam rooms.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.