VCA Santa Monica Main Street Animal Hospital

We provide thorough Comprehensive Physical Exams to assess your pet's overall health, including evaluations of organs, mobility, and early disease detection during wellness visits or sick visits.

We offer specialized Puppy & Kitten Wellness Packages to support new pet owners through vaccinations, deworming, nutritional guidance, and early socialization counseling to ensure a healthy start in life.

Our clinic provides tailored Senior Pet Wellness Care, including twice-yearly exams, early detection tests, and a focus on managing chronic conditions commonly affecting older pets like arthritis, dental disease, and organ dysfunction.

We administer critical Core Vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo, to protect dogs from deadly infectious diseases. Vaccines for Feline Leukemia and Rabies are available for cats, tailored to their risk factors.

We provide Heartworm Testing & Prevention services, including monthly oral or topical preventive medications, to safeguard your pet against this potentially fatal parasite. Testing is performed annually to ensure safety.

Our clinic offers Flea & Tick Prevention programs with a wide variety of products and guidance to help you select the most suitable options based on your pet’s health, lifestyle, and regional risks.

We provide permanent Microchipping & Registration services with a quick in-office procedure that implants an RFID microchip under your pet’s skin, linked to your contact information for easy identification if lost.

Our specialized Weight Management Program includes nutritional counseling, calorie-restricted feeding plans, and lifestyle adjustments to help pets achieve and maintain a healthy weight, reducing risks of diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease.

We offer Parasite Deworming for intestinal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, and Giardia, through testing (e.g., fecal exams) and targeted treatments to maintain your pet’s gastrointestinal health.

Our in-house laboratory performs In-House Bloodwork, including Complete Blood Counts (CBC) and Chemistry Panels, to assess organ function, detect abnormalities, and monitor chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.

We conduct Urinalysis as part of routine wellness exams and diagnostic procedures to evaluate kidney function, detect urinary tract infections, and screen for metabolic diseases like diabetes and liver dysfunction.

Our Fecal Testing service checks for intestinal parasites (e.g., Giardia, roundworms, hookworms) to ensure your pet’s gastrointestinal health. We recommend annual testing for all pets and more frequent testing in high-risk environments.

We utilize Digital X-Rays (Radiography) to diagnose fractures, lung issues, heart conditions, and abdominal abnormalities. X-rays are often performed during wellness exams or to investigate symptoms like limping or coughing.

While specific intradermal allergy testing isn’t detailed on the page, we assess and manage allergy-related symptoms (e.g., skin reactions, itching) through diagnostic consultations and targeted treatment plans.

Our Dental X-Rays reveal hidden dental problems like root infections, periodontal bone loss, and oral tumors below the gum line, ensuring comprehensive oral health assessments during dental cleanings or extractions.

Our veterinarians perform Tooth Extractions for damaged, decayed, or severely diseased teeth under anesthesia. Dental X-rays guide the procedure to ensure full removal and healing.

We offer Oral Surgery, including root canals, fracture repairs, and advanced dental procedures like gum (gingival) surgeries and orthodontics, performed in our dedicated surgical suite with precise surgical equipment.

We routinely perform Spay & Neuter Surgery, including ovariohysterectomy (spay) for female pets and castration (neuter) for males, along with pain management and post-operative care to ensure safe recovery.

We perform Bladder Stone Removal (cystotomy) under general anesthesia, using surgery or minimally invasive techniques to extract stones and reduce the risk of urinary obstruction or infection.

We offer Emergency Stabilization services for critical cases, including trauma, poisoning, or sudden illness, to provide immediate care and stabilize your pet before further diagnostic testing or treatment.

Our clinic provides Hospitalization & 24-Hour Monitoring for pets requiring intensive care, including post-surgical recovery, chronic illness management, and critical condition oversight with constant veterinary supervision.

We specialize in Pain Management using a multimodal approach, including anti-inflammatories, opioid medications, local anesthetics, and alternative therapies like acupuncture, to ensure your pet’s comfort during and after procedures.

We treat Poison & Toxin exposures, including ingestion of human foods, plants, chemicals, or medications, with immediate intervention, induction of vomiting (when safe), intravenous fluids, and supportive care tailored to the toxic agent.

We provide Medical Grooming, including sanitary shaves, nail trimming/dremeling, medically necessary haircuts, and ear plucking to treat specific conditions and ensure your pet’s comfort and hygiene.

Our veterinarians perform Anal Gland Expression to relieve painful or impacted anal glands in dogs, addressing discomfort, scooting, or licking associated with this common condition.

We provide Domestic Travel Certificates for pets moving within the U.S., certifying their health and vaccinations for airline, boarding, or state-specific requirements.

We assess Quality of Life for pets with chronic illnesses or geriatric care plans through discussions about comfort, mobility, appetite, and pain levels to guide end-of-life decisions and ensure dignified care.

We provide Telemedicine Consultations for minor health concerns, prescription renewals, or follow-ups through secure video calls or live chat, ensuring convenient access to veterinary care.