Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Fremont, CA
Central Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Fremont, California since 1959. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we combine decades of experience with continuous professional development to deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for pets at every life stage. Our team of dedicated veterinarians and staff prioritize compassionate care, utilizing both conventional and holistic approaches to ensure optimal pet health. With over 40 years of annual AAHA accreditation, we maintain rigorous standards in facility quality, medical protocols, and client service.Our community-focused approach emphasizes long-term relationships with pet owners, offering preventative care programs, advanced treatment options, and emergency referral services through our partnership with Beacon Veterinary Specialists. We maintain extended weekday hours to accommodate client needs while providing personalized home-care instructions following all procedures.
Services
Wellness Care
Surgical Procedures
Dental Care
Geriatric Care
Spay and Neuter
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of continuous AAHA accreditation demonstrating excellence in veterinary care
- Experienced doctors with specialized interests in dermatology and senior pet care
- Community-oriented practice serving Fremont families since 1959
- Comprehensive services from preventative care to surgical treatments
- Emergency care available through 24/7 partner facility located 5 miles away
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Best veterinary hospital
Professional, knowledgeable, kind
Friendly, thoughtful, communicative
Gentle with shy pets
Clear diagnosis explanations
Services
Wellness Care
Our comprehensive wellness program includes annual physical exams, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite screening, and bloodwork analysis. We develop customized healthcare plans for pets at every life stage, emphasizing early disease detection and preventative treatments. Our approach combines traditional veterinary medicine with holistic care strategies to maintain optimal pet health.
Surgical Procedures
We offer both routine and specialized surgical treatments using modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment. Our surgical services include pre-operative assessments, pain management planning, and detailed post-operative care instructions. The team maintains strict sterilization standards while providing follow-up support for complete patient recovery.
Dental Care
Our dental program features professional cleanings, oral examinations, and home care guidance. We utilize digital imaging and specialized tools to address periodontal disease and dental trauma. The practice emphasizes client education about daily oral hygiene practices to maintain pets' dental health between professional visits.
Geriatric Care
Tailored wellness plans for aging pets include advanced diagnostic testing, mobility assessments, and chronic condition management. Our team provides nutritional counseling and pain management strategies specific to senior animals. We focus on maintaining quality of life through regular health monitoring and adaptive care approaches.
Spay and Neuter
We perform spaying and neutering procedures using modern anesthetic techniques with individualized pain management plans. Our pre-surgical consultations include health assessments and recovery guidance. The practice provides detailed post-operative care instructions and follow-up monitoring to ensure proper healing.
People
Dr. Victoria Bruno
Veterinarian
Dr. Bruno has practiced at Central Veterinary Hospital for 33 years. A UC Davis graduate, she specializes in emergency care and senior pet medicine. She enjoys tropical gardening and gourmet cooking when not caring for patients.
Dr. James Dunlap
Veterinarian
Dr. Dunlap graduated from Iowa State University and has focused on general practice since 1999. He maintains special interests in feline medicine and small mammal care. He enjoys gardening and hiking with his family in his free time.
Dr. Yogita Sharma
Veterinarian
Dr. Sharma joined the team after graduating from Western University of Health Sciences. She specializes in internal medicine and surgical procedures for companion animals. She remains actively involved in her church community and family activities.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental cleanings, geriatric care, and spay/neuter services for dogs, cats, and small mammals.
Are you AAHA accredited?
Yes, we've maintained continuous American Animal Hospital Association accreditation for over 40 years, meeting rigorous standards in medical care and facility operations.
What are your emergency care options?
While we're closed weekends, our emergency partner Beacon Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 urgent care services located 5 miles from our Fremont facility.
Do you offer online pharmacy services?
Yes, our Covetrus-powered online pharmacy allows prescription ordering, medication tracking, and auto-ship options for recurring pet healthcare needs.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:30pm, Friday 8:00am-8:30pm, and closed weekends. Appointments available during these extended weekday hours.
How can I schedule an appointment?
New clients can book online. Existing clients should call 510-797-7387 to schedule visits or request prescription refills with our experienced veterinary team.
Reviews (6)
Dai Gou
May 21, 2022
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The vet is lack of knowledge about cat. They cannot tell what is wrong with my kitten and my kitten is allergic to the medicine prescribed by the vet.
Dave Drake
May 16, 2022
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Great doctors but the front end staff is extremely unfriendly, nasty attitude and have no business dealing with people. Not an isolated occurrence but an ongoing practice. Taking my pup somewhere else.
Kivascout M.
Apr 16, 2022
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Dr. DUNLAP communicates clearly and is methodical in his approach. He is conservative in his approach to vaccinating and prescribing medication. He took wonderful care of our senior pup. He is now caring for our new puppy.
J. Imlock
Apr 06, 2022
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Since they refuse to make an announcement I'll do the public service; they've raised their rates about 140% since February. So don't get blind sided like me at the register after the services have already been rendered. EDIT: The response to my review is false; they do not offer competitive pricing in the area - as the first place I called offered the same service for $25 less. Also, they did not offer any type of warning of the price increase. Price went from $50 to $80 for an exam and was told at the register with my credit card in hand. I'm not the only reviewer with this same issue, go look at Yelp too.
Emerald Solo
Mar 16, 2022
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I was lucky to get an appointment here when I really needed my dog to be seen immediately. Our new vet is Dr. Sharma and we are very impressed with her and I believe and feel she took excellent care of my dog and explained everything that was going on so I understood it and how we would continue treating her in the future and I like that she told me to make a follow up appointment. I've never had that in my other vets and I can understand her 100% I am very happy to be at Central Vet with my dog Little.
Michele Wilson
Dec 11, 2021
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We have been taking our dogs and cats to Central Vet for over 30 years now. I would give this place ten stars if I could. I've always felt confident that our pets were getting the best of care.
