The Animal Doctor

Ventura, CA

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

At The Animal Doctor, we are committed to providing the best possible care for dogs and cats. Our veterinarians are experienced in preventive care, as well as diagnosing and treating the wide variety of health issues family pets experience. The Animal Doctor veterinary hospital provides: Preventive care, Surgical services, Dentistry, Behavior consultations, Critical and emergency care. Certified by the American Hospital Association (AAHA), we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Only 12-15% of veterinary practices choose to go through this accreditation evaluation process. At The Animal Doctor, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are!

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

IDEXX

Services in detail

Cat & Dog CareDiagnosticsPet Dental CareSurgical ProceduresPet Behavior CounselingPharmacy & Pet ProductsEmergency Pet CarePreventive careSurgical servicesDentistryBehavior consultationsCritical and emergency carePreventive Care for DogsPreventive Care for CatsPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet NutritionPet MicrochippingEnd of Life Pet Care

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday: CLOSED; Sunday: CLOSED

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Frequently asked

Does The Animal Doctor offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

Does The Animal Doctor treat exotic pets?+

Yes — The Animal Doctor offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does The Animal Doctor offer?+

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

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 125 reviews

The veterinary practice offers compassionate, highly knowledgeable care delivered by a patient and professional team. The facility is consistently maintained in a clean condition, and appointments are handled efficiently with minimal wait times in crowded areas. Services cover dogs, cats, and exotic pets like guinea pigs, supported by thorough explanations and clear treatment options, though pricing tends to be on the higher side for standard companion animals.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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