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VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad

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

VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad is an emergency animal hospital in Carlsbad, 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 (760) 431-2273

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VEG Oceanside, 4.5 miles away, (760) 621-0711.

Address
2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008
Directions
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Website
vcahospitals.com/california-veterinary-specialis
Location of VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad 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

As published by the hospital: “Open 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

  • Emergency surgery“…Brain and Spinal Surgery Comprehensive Peri-Operative Monitoring Emergency Surgery Hip Dysplasia Diagnosis and Management Laser Surgery Lithotripsy…” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“Our blood donors are screened for infectious diseases and other illnesses to insure the safety of blood products for our critically ill patients.” 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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  • VEG Oceanside

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    2224 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
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    Verified November 4, 2026
    4.5 miles(760) 621-0711

  • VEG Encinitas

    Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group
    260 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Exotic petsBlood transfusionWalk-ins
    Verified November 4, 2026
    5.9 miles(760) 377-6611

  • Veterinary Specialty Hospital

    Open now · 24/7
    2055 Montiel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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    Verified November 4, 2026
    9.1 miles(760) 466-0600

  • Escondido Veterinary Emergency

    Open now · 24/7
    2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
    Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
    Verified November 4, 2026
    12 miles(760) 738-9600

  • Emergency Vet San Diego

    Open now · 24/7
    12335 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
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Questions about VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad

Is VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad open 24 hours?
Yes. VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the VCA hospital page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (760) 431-2273 before you leave.
What is the phone number of VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad?
(760) 431-2273. The hospital is at 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008.
What emergency facilities does VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad have?
Its website mentions emergency surgery and blood transfusions.

Places this hospital serves

Where this listing comes from

  • VCA hospital page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “HOURS Mon: Open 24 Hours Tue: Open 24 Hours Wed: Open 24 Hours Thu: Open 24 Hours Fri: Open 24 Hours Sat: Open 24 Hours Sun: Open 24 Hours GET IN TOUCH Phone: 7”

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VCA California Veterinary Specialists - CarlsbadCall (760) 431-2273