Serving the Del Mar community since 1990, Del Mar Heights Veterinary Hospital is a dog and cat practice at 2626 Del Mar Heights Rd in Del Mar, CA 92014. Founder Dr. Richard Baer, a UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate who began his career in 1984, built the clinic on a philosophy of treating every patient with the same diligence and compassion he would give his own pets. The clinic sits in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood, a short drive from Del Mar Dog Beach where many of its canine patients spend their weekends. The hospital handles the full scope of veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dental cleanings, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and urgent-care visits. Long-time reviewers frequently mention the front-office staff by name, praising the team for remembering patients and making both nervous pets and their owners feel at ease. Hours run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with the early start giving working pet parents a pre-commute appointment option that most area clinics do not offer. The practice is closed on weekends. Free parking is available on-site, and the clinic is fully wheelchair accessible. Del Mar Heights Veterinary Hospital holds a 4.7-star Google rating across 145 reviews and accepts appointments through the PetDesk app for easy online booking. Pet owners looking for specialty or weekend veterinary services can also reach Del Mar Veterinary Hospital on Via De La Valle, which offers Saturday hours and on-site board-certified specialists. Both practices accept new patients from Del Mar, Carmel Valley, and surrounding North County communities.