Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Santa Barbara, CA
Foothill Pet Hospital has been dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care in Santa Barbara and Goleta since 1972. Our practice focuses on compassionate, personalized treatment for a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and exotic animals. We combine advanced diagnostic tools like digital X-ray technology with experienced medical expertise in areas such as surgery, dentistry, and geriatric care.Our team prioritizes clear communication with pet owners while maintaining high standards of ethical treatment and professional integrity. We serve as a trusted resource for preventative medicine, nutritional guidance, and emergency care during operating hours.
Services
Veterinary Surgery
Digital X-ray
Exotic Pet Care
Dental Services
Emergency Care
Nutritional Counseling
Geriatric Medicine
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Santa Barbara pet owners
- Our hospital treats 15+ species including exotic and pocket pets
- We utilize state-of-the-art digital X-ray diagnostic technology
- Our team includes specialists in cardiology and exotic animal medicine
- We offer extended weekday hours for client convenience
Services
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical services include routine and complex procedures performed with modern anesthesia protocols. We offer preoperative diagnostics, pain management, and postoperative care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. Our facility maintains strict sterilization standards for all surgical interventions.
Digital X-ray
Computer-enhanced digital X-ray technology enables faster imaging with reduced patient stress. This system provides high-resolution images for accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal, respiratory, and internal organ conditions. Veterinarians can analyze images in real-time for immediate treatment decisions.
Exotic Pet Care
Specialized care for non-traditional pets including reptiles, rodents, and pocket pets. Our veterinarians have expertise in treating turtles, tortoises, ferrets, and small mammals with species-specific diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Dental Services
Comprehensive oral care including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatment. We use modern dental equipment for both preventive care and complex oral surgery in dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
Geriatric Medicine
Tailored healthcare plans for aging pets focusing on early disease detection and chronic condition management. Services include mobility assessments, organ function monitoring, and pain management strategies for senior dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We treat dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, chinchillas, hamsters, ferrets, turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and hedgehogs.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide emergency care during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, please call our main number for instructions.
What diagnostic tools do you have?
Our hospital features digital X-ray technology, laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound, and computer-enhanced imaging for accurate pet health assessments.
Are there special services for senior pets?
Yes, we offer geriatric medicine programs including mobility assessments, chronic pain management, and age-related disease screening for senior animals.
