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VCA Desert Animal Hospital

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VCA Desert Animal Hospital

VCA Desert Animal Hospital is a veterinary facility based in Palm Springs, CA where your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal
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11/14/2024

Want to know what to avoid with Thanksgiving coming up? Here are a few foods you should think about.

11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/12/2024

Fun fact: Did you know that, in 2021, “Lou” the Black and Tan Coonhound set the Guinness World Record for longest ears on a dog. Her ears measured 34 cm (13.38 in) each!

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/11/2024

Monday Meet the Staff!
Everybody give a warm welcome to Natalie!

Natalie has been with VCA Desert for 5 years now starting in out boarding department, and moving to our room nurses department 2 years ago. Natalie has a deep love for her community and the animals in it. She loves making each patient feel helped, loved and special.
Natalie adores spending time with her family, watching football, and playing with her dog Bandit.

11/08/2024

Did you know VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card for all types of veterinary expenses, including your pet’s mobility and joint care?

Learn more about CareCredit and see if you prequalify at https://www.carecredit.com/apply/?sitecode=1gfasemla78

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!

11/05/2024

Did you know, when a cat flops over and exposes his belly, they do this when he’s relaxed and showing trust.

11/04/2024

Monday meet the staff!
Everyone say Hi to Dr. Stephanie Horwitz!

Dr. Horwitz grew up in Orange County, California. Even from a young age, she loved animals, especially reptiles.
After completing her degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz , she spent a year interning at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Dr. Horwitz received a B.A in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She received her D.V.M from Midwestern University. She recently completed a one-year internship with Arizonia Exotic Animal hospital, the largest exotic animal hospital in the United States. She is currently working towards completing her board certification to specialize in reptiles and amphibian medicine. She is one of the very few exotics veterinarians in the valley, and works with Palm Springs Animal Shelter as much as she can to get exotic pets beautiful homes.

She shares her home with two bearded dragons, one blue tongue skink, a green tree monitor, a tegu, and three cats. If she is not playing with one of her furry or scaly friends, you can find her hiking, cooking or going to hockey games, GO DUCKS!!

Dr Horwitz takes the time to explain husbandry and her love for your fluffy, furry, feathered or scaly friend!
To make an appointment with Dr Horwitz please call us at 760-778-9999

11/03/2024

Happy Birthday Rebecca!!! Thank you for all that you do for the hospital and community! Let's give Rebecca a big Happy Birthday!!!

10/30/2024

Have a happy & safe HOWL-oween!🎃

Everyone's entitled to one good scare for Halloween, but not when it comes to your pet's health! 👻

10/29/2024

Fun Fact: Did you know that dogs have 1,700 taste buds, compared to humans’ 9,000?

Does your dog have bad breath? Maybe a dental issue. Call us at 760-778-9999 to get an appointment.

10/28/2024

Be careful this Halloween before your pet starts goblin treats they shouldn't. 🙀 Eat, drink, and be scary!

Make sure to look out for any treats that can be hazardous to your pet.🍬

🎥: VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

10/28/2024

Monday Meet the Staff!

Sarah is one of our raising Technicians’ here at VCA Desert for the last 6 years with 20 years of experience in animal rescues, boarding, and 7 years in Veterinary care. Sarah has lived her whole life in the Coachella Valley. Her deep love and commitment to animals and her community has followed her through her life. Next month, Sarah will be taking the California State test to be a Registered Veterinary Technician to fellow her dream to help her community by treating and helping the pets around the desert. Here at VCA Desert we support her and can’t wait to call her RVT! Say hello next time you come in.

10/25/2024

Weight management is an important part of pet care and helps them to live long and healthy lives.

10/25/2024

Happy Birthday Crystal!!! Thank you for all that you do for the hospital and community! Let's give Crystal a big Happy Birthday!!!

10/24/2024

You better be-leave you need to keep an eye out for fall dangers! We're sharing some items to watch out for next time you take your pet outside to watch the leaves. 🍂

10/22/2024

It's crucial to make sure that your pet's medication is not expired. Drugs may not be safe or effective beyond the specified expiration date.

10/22/2024

Did you know, thieving behavior is not uncommon among cats. They will often grab objects like stuffed animals, feather dusters, and other things that remind them of prey.

10/21/2024

Is it true that dogs can only see in black and white?

Watch and find out if there’s more than meets the eye.

10/21/2024

Happy Birthday Jennie!!! Thank you for all that you do for the hospital and community! Let's give Jennie a big Happy Birthday!!!

10/17/2024

Shockingly, pets CAN be picky eaters! 😹

We've got some hacks to make healthy snacking a routine part of your pet's diet.

10/17/2024

At VCA, we all fam 💙

Party Animals 🥳:
🎂🦎 VCA South Dade Animal Hospital
🎉 🐶 VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Salinas
🎊 🐕 VCA Wellington Animal Hospital
🎈😸 VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

10/16/2024

Heads up the hospital will be closed from 12-3pm for training meeting. I'll be back at 3pm! See you soon!

10/15/2024

Fun Fact: Did you know that puppies can sleep 18 to 20 hours a day? Must be rough...

10/14/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all veterinary technicians! We're excited to share some special moments of our team reading heartfelt thank-you notes to and from their DVMs across VCA.

Our hospitals simply could not operate without the dedication and expertise of our incredible veterinary technicians. Thank you for everything you do!

10/14/2024

Happy Birthday Kim!!! Thank you for all that you do for the hospital and community! Let's give Kim a big Happy Birthday!!!

10/10/2024

It's hard to leave your pets at home when you have errands to run, but being separated could cause your pet to become overly anxious. It's important to be aware of separation anxiety to help your pet overcome it.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your VCA veterinarian to discuss how to handle your pet's separation anxiety.

10/08/2024

We couldn't help FALL-ing in love at our photo booth! 🍁

🍁📸: East Islip Animal Hospital

10/08/2024

Did you know that cats were first brought to the Americas in colonial times to get rid of rodents?

10/04/2024

Happy 🌎💙🐹🐴🐱🐶🐰💙🌎

Our world revolves around pets, so we're sharing our world with you!

10/03/2024

You don't have to climb a mountain to go on an adventure with your favorite dog.

Celebrate with a simple walk that can help promote an active life for your pet.

10/01/2024

In celebration of National Fire Pup Day, we're spotlighting Dalmatians and their history at the firehouse alongside firefighters!

10/01/2024

Fun fact: Did you know, Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest breed, at 30 to 35 inches tall?
Here at VCA Desert we think they're pretty cool, but then again we think all dogs are.

09/24/2024

Did you know, Male cats are the most sensitive to catnip, while kittens under 3 months old have no response at all?

Address

4299 E Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA
92264

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17607789999

Website

http://VCAdesert.com/

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We’re so proud of our Associates, who work so hard to care for your pets, and take care of the future of veterinary medicine every day. Thank you for being part of our story.

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