We emphasize appropriate vaccinations, parasite control, proper nutrition, and behavioral tools to enhance and maintain the human-animal bond. One has been hospitalized, and the other five were treated for minor injuries.

The UC Davis veterinary hospital received four animals today - three alpacas and one horse. In May, the UC Davis veterinary hospital began a phased resumption of regular services. Animals that have a history of increased thirst or a known history of kidney failure should be given water as normal before their appointment.The VMTH is a teaching institution.
The traditional approach includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, radioactive iodine therapy and surgical intervention.

Our multiple specialty services cover the spectrum of veterinary care, from a broad range of emergency services to the most cutting-edge surgeries.

Our goals are to advance shelter medicine as a veterinary specialty through research, specialty training and education, and performance of veterinary service in animal shelters; and to improve the quality of life of animals in shelters through improvements in veterinary preventive medicine and management of disease.The Richard M. Schubot Parrot Wellness and Welfare Program is dedicated to supporting resources, education and clinical care of companion parrots, providing optimal quality of life, disease prevention and treatment.Welcome to the Integrative Medicine Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. While in our care, they will receive individualized attention with a specific person assigned to them to assure care for during every minute of their stay.Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus. Our general practices will keep your pet in the best health possible through a multitude of offerings such as wellness examinations, vaccinations, spay and neuter surgeries, and treatment of minor ailments.

Please give any information from your veterinarian to the student when you enter the room.

Every patient visit includes a training opportunity for our students and resident clinicians. We also provide CERF examinations to breeders who wish to monitor the incidence of eye disease in their breed. Our cancer diagnostic and treatment services provide comprehensive care at one of the busiest veterinary cancer treatment centers in the world. Call the Small Animal Clinic at (530) 752-1393 or the Large Animal Clinic at (530) 752-0290.For small animal billing inquiries, please email For the latest updates on coronavirus, please see our In the event of an emergency or a situation requiring urgent care, we recommend that you contact your local veterinarian or emergency service, or call the VMTH emergency department at (530) 752-1393 and press 1.We are grateful that you’ve chosen to help be a part of teaching the next generation of veterinarians.For Appointments at the Large Animal ClinicOur Emergency Room will remain open 24/7 for emergent medical concerns. The experience our students gain by being involved in the care of client-owned animals constitutes an essential component of the clinical training that will prepare them to become excellent veterinarians who will serve the needs of animal owners in the future. Diabetic animals and animals less than 6 months old should be given food and water as normal before their appointment.
Check-in at the reception desk on the 1st floor.Once the preliminary examination has been completed, the student will exit the examination room and present his/her findings to a resident and/or faculty veterinarian, who will then join you in the examination room to discuss your pet’s case. Welcome to the Hemodialysis and Blood Purification Unit of the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Your veterinarian will prepare a referral letter describing your pet's problem, results of previous tests, and response to treatment. A resident’s training involves three years of clinical care in a particular field of service. With several pairs of eyes on each case, we believe that both you and your animal will benefit from this extra attention.Your veterinarian can call the VMTH to make an appointment or to speak one of the doctors about the need for your pet to be seen at our hospital. As all procedures are performed under general anesthesia, all patients receive a comprehensive general medical examination prior to the dental procedure.Welcome to the Community Surgery Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The service is distinct from our specialty surgery services in the VMTH (Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery), and serves as an opportunity for the School of Veterinary Medicine’s fourth-year students to gain a greater degree of hands-on surgical experience during their clinical rotations in the VMTH.Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus.

Welcome to the Internal Medicine Service at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. We also have two cardiologists at our satellite facility in San Diego.Welcome to the Emergency Room at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, where we provide immediate initial recognition, evaluation, and care of patients with acute illness and injury, and ongoing care for critically ill or injured dogs and cats 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.