Established in 1970, ABC Veterinary Hospital Pacific Beach has served dogs and cats at 2032 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA 92109 for more than five decades, operating as a family-owned, privately run clinic that has remained independent through waves of corporate veterinary consolidation. Compared to many surrounding practices that have merged into national networks, ABC markets its non-corporate identity directly — built, in the team's own words, on a tradition of compassion and integrity. After a morning check-up on Hornblend, a short drive north leads to Petco on Garnet, where many ABC clients stock up on food and supplies in the same neighborhood sweep. USDA-accredited veterinarians on staff are certified to issue health certificates for domestic and international pet travel — a credential not offered by all local clinics — and the hospital also provides pet acupuncture as a non-invasive complement to standard treatment plans. The facility is fully equipped with a surgical suite, in-house bloodwork laboratory, and X-ray services, and the clinic participated in the 2023 Walk for Animals fundraiser alongside San Diego Humane Society. Fear-free, gentle handling is a stated standard — pets may have their owners present during treatment and receive treats to ease nerves; long-standing neighborhood institutions like The Fishery on Cass St represent the same kind of Pacific Beach community staying power ABC has built over 50 years on Hornblend. First-exam pricing starts at $50, same-day appointments are available, and the practice accepts most major forms of payment.