VCA Animal Specialty Group

Doctors Overview

Our specialists are board certified. This "Board Certified" status in a specialty is achieved only after graduation from a veterinary school, one-year internship, three-year residency and successful completion of written, oral and practical examinations.

  • Michael R. Geist

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ontario Veterinary College, Canada
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Geist joined VCA Animal Specialty Group in September 2009. He has extensive training in all aspects of internal medicine. He has a special interest in nephrology, gastroenterology and non-invasive ...
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  • Gregory Jackson

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Kansas State University
    Certifications: ACVS—SA

    Dr. Jackson joined VCA Animal Specialty Group in August 2011.  He has extensive training in all aspects of surgery.  His special surgical interests include fracture repair, joint ...
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  • Timothy M. Lenehan

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of California, Davis
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Lenehan, with his international experience, has advanced training in the field of orthopedics and he has extensive experience with angular limb deformities. He also has a strong interest in neurology ...
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  • Peter G. Slusser

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Washington State University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Slusser sees referrals in all aspects of internal medicine and oncology, including cases involving cardio-pulmonary disease, major organ dysfunction, infectious and hematological disease, gastroenterology ...
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  • Guy B. Tarvin

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Iowa State University
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Tarvin specializes in orthopedic surgery, arthroscopy and reconstructive joint surgery. He also has extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. He founded Veterinary Surgical ...
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency during business hours, please call us immediately at (858) 560-8006 or (858) 560-7778.  If it is after hours, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital

2317 Hotel Circle South

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 299-2400

 

VCA North Coast Animal Hospital

414 Encinitas Blvd.

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 632-1072

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