This page lists five veterinarians in Encinitas, California, chosen by a published method from public Google Maps data checked on November 9, 2026.[1] 5 of the five have addresses inside the city limits.[2] Ratings and review counts are shown as published on Google; this wiki does not write or edit reviews.
Selection rule: Businesses needed an address inside the Encinitas city boundary, a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 25 reviews, and a matching business category. They are ordered by a review-weighted score that balances rating against the number of reviews. Full details are in the methodology.
Listings
1. Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego
Nonprofit veterinary center offering affordable spay/neuter, surgery and general care, per its website.
- Address
- 285 N El Camino Real Ste 205, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 290-4955
- Website
- anicira.org
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 570 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
2. Coastal Animal Hospital
General veterinary hospital on Santa Fe Drive.
- Address
- 435 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 633-2254
- Website
- sdcoastalanimal.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 298 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
3. Companion Pet Care
Veterinary clinic on North Coast Highway 101.
- Address
- 222 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 942-1220
- Website
- companionpcvet.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 250 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
4. Encinitas Animal Hospital
General veterinary hospital on North El Camino Real.
- Address
- 380 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 436-1080
- Website
- encinitasanimalhospital.com
- Google rating
- 4.9 from 216 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
5. VEG ER for Pets
24-hour emergency and urgent-care veterinary hospital, open every day.
- Address
- 260 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA
- Phone
- (760) 377-6611
- Website
- veg.com
- Google rating
- 4.8 from 596 reviews[1]
- Map
- Google Maps listing
Comparison
| Business | Located in | Rating | Reviews | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego | Encinitas | 4.9 | 570 | (760) 290-4955 |
| Coastal Animal Hospital | Encinitas | 4.9 | 298 | (760) 633-2254 |
| Companion Pet Care | Encinitas | 4.9 | 250 | (760) 942-1220 |
| Encinitas Animal Hospital | Encinitas | 4.9 | 216 | (760) 436-1080 |
| VEG ER for Pets | Encinitas | 4.8 | 596 | (760) 377-6611 |
Together the five listings have 1,930 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.88.[1]
Of the five listings, 5 have Encinitas addresses.[3] Listed addresses cluster on El Camino Real, Coast Hwy 101, Santa Fe Dr. The most-reviewed listing is VEG ER for Pets, with 596 Google reviews; the least-reviewed has 216.[1] Review counts reflect how long a business has been listed and how actively it asks customers for reviews, as well as customer satisfaction. Treat them as one signal among several.
Choosing a veterinary clinic in Encinitas
Encinitas has general veterinary hospitals, a nonprofit clinic and a 24-hour emergency hospital. When choosing:
- Licence. Veterinarians and premises are licensed by the California Veterinary Medical Board, searchable via the Department of Consumer Affairs.[4]
- Emergencies. Know where the nearest 24-hour emergency vet is before you need it.
- Services. Ask about dentistry, surgery, imaging and exotic-pet care.
- Costs. Request written estimates for procedures and ask about pet-insurance billing.
Common questions
- Where is the nearest 24-hour emergency vet in Encinitas?
- VEG ER for Pets on North El Camino Real is open 24 hours a day. Save its number before you need it.
- How often should my pet see a vet?
- Healthy adult dogs and cats usually need an annual exam. Puppies, kittens and senior pets need more frequent visits.
- How do I check a veterinarian's licence?
- Use the Department of Consumer Affairs licence search, which covers the California Veterinary Medical Board.
- Are there low-cost vet options?
- Nonprofit clinics such as Anicira Veterinary Center offer lower-cost spay/neuter and other services. Shelters and county programmes sometimes run vaccine clinics.
See also
- Property management companies
- Optometrists
- Therapists and counselors
- Assisted living and senior communities
- Moving companies
- All business categories
- How listings are chosen
Notes and sources
- Google Maps business profiles (ratings, review counts, addresses, phones). Google Maps, retrieved November 9, 2026.
- TIGERweb: Encinitas city (GEOID 0622678). U.S. Census Bureau.
- Census Geocoder (coordinates to incorporated place). U.S. Census Bureau.
- License Search. California Department of Consumer Affairs.