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Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Verified November 4, 2026 against the source listed at the end of this page.

Horizon Veterinary Specialists is an emergency animal hospital in Ventura, California, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (805) 856-0290

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks, 20 miles away, (805) 492-2436.

Address
5280 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA 93003
Directions
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Website
horizonvets.com
Location of Horizon Veterinary Specialists in California

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Intensive care unit“…Our Team Services Emergency Services Internal Medicine Critical Care/ICU Surgical Services Diagnostic Imaging Patient Center New Client Form…” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…as cash, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, CareCredit, All Pet Card and Scratch Pay. We do require a deposit on each…” Hospital page
  • Accepts Scratchpay“Payment Options We accept several payment options such as cash, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, CareCredit, All Pet Card and Scratch Pay.” Hospital page
  • Mentions a deposit (see the hospital wording)“We do require a deposit on each treatment estimate in advance and the remaining balance will be due upon discharge of your pet.” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

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Questions about Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Is Horizon Veterinary Specialists open 24 hours?
Yes. Horizon Veterinary Specialists has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (805) 856-0290 before you leave.
What is the phone number of Horizon Veterinary Specialists?
(805) 856-0290. The hospital is at 5280 Valentine Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
What payment options does Horizon Veterinary Specialists mention?
CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website. On a deposit, the hospital states: “We do require a deposit on each treatment estimate in advance and the remaining balance will be due upon discharge of your pet.”
What emergency facilities does Horizon Veterinary Specialists have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit.

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Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…is passionate about patient care and available for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are committed to working closely with you and your…”

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