Six veterinary practices serve Hillcrest's 92103 ZIP code, from full-service animal hospitals on University Avenue to vaccination clinics near Washington Street. Uptown Animal Hospital and Harmony Animal Hospital lead the neighborhood for wellness exams, surgery, and urgent pet care, with VCA Hillcrest adding a national network's diagnostic resources.
3994 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-293-7600
Verified4054 Normal St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-299-6020
Verified308 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-725-0850
Verified246 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-299-7387
Verified1040 University Ave Ste B105, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-683-7753
Verified130 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 208-905-5899
VerifiedUptown Animal Hospital is the most-visited veterinary clinic in Hillcrest, known for comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations, dental work, and soft-tissue surgery on University Avenue in the 92103 ZIP code. The practice takes both dogs and cats for routine and urgent appointments.
Harmony Animal Hospital is the second major full-service clinic in the neighborhood, handling wellness visits, sick-pet appointments, and preventive care. VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital rounds out the options with the backing of a national veterinary network, which typically includes access to specialist referrals and after-hours support through the VCA system that smaller independent practices may not offer.
Hillcrest does not have a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital within the 92103 ZIP code. Uptown Animal Hospital and VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital handle urgent cases during regular business hours, but after-hours emergencies typically require a drive to a dedicated emergency facility in Mission Valley or Kearny Mesa.
The closest emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals sit 10 to 15 minutes east by car. Kensington Veterinary Hospital in Normal Heights is another strong option for urgent daytime care just east of Hillcrest. Saving your vet's after-hours emergency referral number in your phone before you need it is the single most useful step a Hillcrest pet owner can take.
Saturday hours are common at Hillcrest vet clinics, though not every practice keeps the same weekend schedule. Uptown Animal Hospital, Harmony Animal Hospital, and VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital all post their current hours on their San Diego Lineup listing pages—checking before you go avoids a wasted trip, especially on Sundays when fewer clinics operate.
For weekend veterinary needs that fall outside Hillcrest's posted hours, Kensington Veterinary Hospital in Normal Heights and San Diego Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic in North Park are both short drives east and may carry different Saturday or Sunday availability.
All three full-service veterinary clinics in Hillcrest—Uptown Animal Hospital, Harmony Animal Hospital, and VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital—vaccinate cats. Core feline vaccines include FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) and rabies, which California law requires for all cats and dogs regardless of whether they go outdoors.
Indoor-only cats still need rabies vaccination under state law, and most vets recommend FVRCP boosters on a schedule based on the cat's age and risk factors. If cost is a concern, San Diego Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic in North Park offers vaccination services alongside its surgical practice at lower price points than most full-service clinics.
San Diego Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic in North Park is the closest low-cost veterinary option to Hillcrest, specializing in affordable spay, neuter, and vaccination services. The clinic sits east along University Avenue, a straight shot from the 92103 ZIP code.
Within Hillcrest itself, pricing varies by clinic. VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital operates as part of a national chain, which may offer wellness plan options that independent practices do not. Uptown Animal Hospital and Harmony Animal Hospital set their own rates as independent practices. Calling for a quote before booking is standard—exam fees, vaccine bundles, and surgical rates all differ by provider.
Yes. Dental cleanings are one of the most common veterinary procedures, and Hillcrest's three full-service clinics—Uptown Animal Hospital, Harmony Animal Hospital, and VCA Hillcrest Animal Hospital—are equipped for anesthetized dental cleanings that include scaling, polishing, and extractions when needed.
Veterinary dental cleanings in San Diego typically run $300 to $800 depending on the dog's size, the severity of tartar buildup, and whether extractions are required. Most vets recommend annual dental exams starting around age three, with cleanings scheduled based on what the exam reveals. Between professional visits, dental chews and at-home brushing—supplies available at Unleashed by Petco and Dirty Dogs Hillcrest—help slow tartar buildup.
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