Additional Veterinary Services in San Francisco
Additional veterinary services at Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital in San Francisco support the complete arc of your pet's care, from on-site dispensing and veterinary products to hospitalization, specialist coordination, and in-house glucose monitoring. These services complement our primary care, surgical, and emergency offerings to ensure seamless, comprehensive care under one roof.
On-Site Dispensing and Veterinary Products
Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital maintains an on-site dispensing service stocked with veterinary-grade products, flea and tick preventives, heartworm preventive options, and nutritional supplements. Products are dispensed during your visit for immediate convenience. Our team provides complete instructions, dosing schedules, and guidance on any potential interactions. Compounded veterinary products in flavored formulations are available for pets that resist standard administration. Our Online Store is also available for product reorders through the OAVH website.
Veterinary Specialist Referrals
Complex conditions sometimes require expertise beyond general practice. OAVH maintains professional relationships with board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Our team coordinates referrals, transfers medical records, and communicates directly with specialists to ensure continuity of care. We remain involved in your pet's care plan throughout any referral process.
Hospitalization
Pets requiring monitoring, IV fluid support, or ongoing nursing care after a procedure or during illness can be hospitalized at OAVH. As a 24-hour facility, we provide continuous monitoring throughout the day and night. Hospitalized patients receive regular vital sign checks, appropriate veterinary support, nutritional care, and consistent staff contact. Our team communicates with you regularly during your pet's stay and contacts you immediately with any significant changes.
In-House Glucose Testing
In-house glucose testing provides immediate blood glucose results for diabetic pets and those presenting with signs of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. At OAVH, we use in-house analyzers for rapid glucose measurement during regular visits, emergency evaluations, and diabetic management rechecks. Prompt glucose results guide immediate care decisions, particularly in emergency cases where low or high glucose levels require urgent intervention. Glucose testing is available around the clock as part of our 24-hour emergency and management services.
Veterinary Products and Nutritional Supplements
OAVH stocks a curated range of veterinary-recommended products and nutritional supplements for dogs and cats. Our team recommends supplements based on your pet's individual health needs, including joint support, digestive health, skin and coat care, and age-related nutritional needs. All products stocked at OAVH are veterinary-grade and selected based on evidence of safety and efficacy. Our team is available to answer questions about any product during your visit or by phone.
FAQs
Complete your pet's care at Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital in San Francisco. On-site dispensing, specialist coordination, hospitalization, and more. Call (415) 586-5327 or walk in any time. Open 24 hours a day.