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Your Trusted Santa Barbara Pet Hospital for Expert Veterinary Care
Santa Barbara Pet Hospital has served the Santa Barbara community as a trusted small animal veterinary facility since our establishment. Our hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care services for pets, delivered by a team of experienced veterinary professionals. With state-of-the-art facilities featuring separate canine and feline waiting areas, dedicated dental and surgical suites, and modern boarding accommodations, we prioritize patient comfort and safety. Our doctors bring decades of combined experience from prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and UC Davis. We maintain transparent communication with pet owners through scheduled appointments and post-admission consultations.Our pharmacy and laboratory services ensure prompt access to medications and diagnostic testing. While we specialize in routine wellness care, we also handle complex medical cases with appropriate referrals for specialized treatment. Our virtual facility tour helps clients familiarize themselves with our environment before visits. We maintain strict operational standards for all procedures, including detailed admission protocols to ensure quality patient documentation. Through ongoing community education about rattlesnake avoidance training, we emphasize preventive pet safety measures for local pet owners.
Services
Vaccinations
Microchips
Surgical procedures
Dentistry
Spays and Neuters
Cold Laser Therapy
Boarding
Health Certificates
Highlights and features
- We have experienced veterinarians with decades of local and academic practice
- Our facility includes specialized areas for dental care, surgery, and diagnostics
- Separate waiting areas reduce stress for dogs and cats
- We maintain transparent admission and communication protocols
- Virtual facility tour helps familiarize clients with our environment
Services
Vaccinations
We provide comprehensive vaccination programs tailored to each pet's lifestyle and risk factors. Our protocols follow American Animal Hospital Association guidelines while considering individual patient needs. All vaccines are administered by licensed veterinary professionals with detailed record keeping.
Surgical procedures
Our surgical services include soft tissue procedures and elective surgeries performed in a dedicated operating suite. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and modern monitoring equipment ensure patient safety during operations. Post-operative care includes pain management protocols.
Dentistry
We offer complete dental care including oral examinations, teeth cleaning under anesthesia, and treatment for periodontal disease. Digital dental radiography helps identify hidden dental issues affecting pets' overall health and well-being.
Boarding
Our boarding facility provides separate accommodations for dogs and cats. All guests receive twice-daily feedings and monitored exercise sessions. Medication administration and special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance arrangements.
Cold Laser Therapy
This non-invasive treatment uses specific light wavelengths to reduce inflammation and promote healing. It's particularly effective for managing arthritis pain and post-surgical recovery in pets without pharmaceutical side effects.
People
Dr. Sally Mobraaten
Hospital Director
Graduated from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1991. Practiced at Hickory Veterinary and Ark Animal Hospital in Pennsylvania before joining Carpinteria Veterinary. Has three collies, two cats, and fish. Active in dog obedience and agility competitions.
Dr. Sherry Trujillo
Veterinarian
UC Davis graduate (DVM, MPVM) with veterinary experience in Phoenix AZ since 1996. Specializes in internal medicine and preventive care. Plays French horn in SB City College Orchestra and enjoys hiking with family. Joined SBPH in 2001.
Rebecca Rockwell
Practice Manager
Veterinary professional since 2002 with background in medical advocacy. Award-winning author of Western historical fiction novels. Cares for multiple pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish. Manages hospital operations and staff training.
Kate
Registered Veterinary Technician
Veterinary technician supervisor since 2007. Holds BA in studio art from WSU. Manages patient care teams and trains veterinary assistants. Specializes in pet photography and agility training for her own dog Ellie.
Questions
What services does Santa Barbara Pet Hospital offer?
We provide vaccinations, surgical procedures, dentistry, spays/neuters, cold laser therapy, boarding, and health certificates for domestic pets.
Do you offer international pet travel certificates?
We no longer issue international travel certificates as of May 2023, but can provide referrals for this service.
What are your hospital hours?
We're open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointments available during these hours.
How do I schedule a pet appointment?
Call (805) 963-1544 during business hours to schedule appointments for vaccinations, exams, or other veterinary services.
Do you have pet boarding facilities?
Yes, we offer dog and cat boarding with separate housing areas and twice-daily feedings. Special care available for pets with medical needs.
What about emergency veterinary services?
We don't provide after-hours emergency services. Our regular hours are Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM.
Reviews (5)
Kathryn Thomas
Apr 05, 2021
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EXCELLENT VET and EXCELLENT service by all the staff- Very efficient & knowledgable and friendly- my dogs love going to the vet. The vet and staff are always willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommend this vet.
Juliet Wilkins
Mar 18, 2020
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Excellent caring Veterinarians and kind staff keep me coming back. I just added two miniature Schnauzers to my family after one year hiatus from being a pet parent. Upon returning to SB pet hospital I felt confident they would take all the time and consideration my newborn fur babies needed.
Donna Stia
Feb 13, 2019
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Good doctors but they're often different ones there so you can't always know when your favorite one will be in. Also no Saturday hours which is hard for us working folks.
Amanda McFee
Mar 07, 2018
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I have been visiting this clinic with furry friends since I was a kid. Every time we visit my animals get top notch service from the entire staff. There is a separate cat and dog entrance and parking is a breeze.
Harambepapa Harambepapa
Dec 14, 2017
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I recently stop bringing my cat to this place. I'm sure about the quality of the Vet but the people that answer the phone calls and make appointments are very incompetent. I rescheduled my cat's appointment for saturday. I called to say that I ll be late for 5 mins and they said that I don't have an appointment for that day. I was trying to explain that I rescheduled my cat's appointment but the attitude I received was horrible.
I felt like I was talking to an ignorant police officer. She was very denial about the fact that they made a mistake and all expected was an apology and offer for a rescheduling. Instead she said " you don't have an appointment", "no, you can't come in". Somebody has to teach these people the customer service side of veterinary. This experience did make me question the credibility of the pet health care they give. I will never bring my cat this place. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!
I felt like I was talking to an ignorant police officer. She was very denial about the fact that they made a mistake and all expected was an apology and offer for a rescheduling. Instead she said " you don't have an appointment", "no, you can't come in". Somebody has to teach these people the customer service side of veterinary. This experience did make me question the credibility of the pet health care they give. I will never bring my cat this place. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!
