VCA SFVS has been acquired by Animal Internal Medicine & Specialty Services and will be closing for business on Friday, December 18th, 2020.
Animal Internal Medicine & Specialty Services (known as “AIMSS”) plans to operate its current specialty and emergency practice at the 600 Alabama St location with an estimated opening in early 2021. AIMSS is currently open 24/7 at 1333 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 and their website is https://www.aimss-sf.com.
If your pet is in need of medical care or to make an appointment, please call AIMSS at 415-566-0540. To request your pet's medical records, please contact us at VCASFVS@vca.com or call 415-401-9200.
AIMSS intends to operate a comprehensive set of specialty services in addition to 24/7 emergency services as part of their mission to provide world-class specialty and emergency care for dogs and cats, and their families in San Francisco. You can expect to hear more about services and specific timing of opening at 600 Alabama St later this year.
The first multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in San Francisco, VCA SFVS has served the Bay Area since 1997. Our full-service hospital offers specialized care, diagnostics and treatment, including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, nutrition, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, complementary medicine, dentistry, behavior, critical care, and 24/7 emergency care for dogs and cats. We are an AAHA-accredited referral hospital.
Prescription Refill Request Form
Please be sure to check with us before your first visit to find out what forms and other information you will need to bring with you.
NEW CLIENT FORMS
New Specialty Patient Intake Form
This is for new clients whose pets are meeting with one of our doctors for the first time. The information you provide will facilitate your pet's inclusion into our computer system and ensure timely communication with your primary care veterinarian.
Emergency Patient Intake Form
Fill this form out to aid our emergency staff in making decisions in regard to your pet's medical treatment.
Behavior Consultation Questionnaire (Dr. Leslie Cooper)
Please complete this questionnaire before your pet's appointment with Dr. Cooper, and either email it to sfvs@vca.com or fax it to (415) 401-9201 in advance of the appointment.
Dentistry Intake Form
This form is for our clients bringing their pets for a dentistry appointment for the first time. Gathering this information is an important part of the process, so please take the time to fill out the form in detail. Thank you!
Dermatology Intake Form
This form is for our clients bringing their pets for a dermatology appointment for the first time. Gathering this information is an important part of the process, so please take the time to fill out the form in detail. Thank you!
Nutrition Intake Form
This form is for clients bringing their pets to see one of our doctors for the first time. Gathering this extensive history is an important part of the process, so please take the time to fill out the form in detail. Thank you!
Oncology Patient Update Form
To be able to provide the very best care to our oncology patients, we ask that you please complete this form to tell us briefly how your pet has been feeling and to inform us of any medication needs.
We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.
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American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation
The ACVIM Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 2000 to support and advance the work of specialists in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: small and large animal internists, cardiologists, neurologists and oncologists.
Founded in 1973, the ACVIM sets international standards for veterinary internal medicine overseeing board certification in the various fields of veterinary internal medicine, and advancing research and education. The ACVIM Foundation was created to give veterinarians, pet owners, philanthropists and corporations a way to support the scientific and educational endeavors of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. SFVS is a Practice Charter Member of the Foundation.
Muttville
Muttville is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them new homes or gives them hospice. On a global level, Muttville provides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do.
Through associations with shelters and other animal organizations, Muttville finds senior dogs that have been given up and are not likely to find adopted homes. Through outreach and networking, Muttville finds suitable new homes for these dogs.
PAWS: Pets Are Wonderful Support
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) is a volunteer-based organization that provides for the comprehensive needs of companion animals for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other disabling illnesses, as well as senior citizens. By providing these essential support services, educating the larger community on the benefits of the human-animal bond, and advocating for the rights of disabled individuals to keep service animals, PAWS improves the health and well-being of disabled individuals and the animals in their lives.
Visit PAWS: Pets Are Wonderful Support
San Francisco Aid for Animals
San Francisco Aid for Animals is a charitable fund dedicated to keeping companion animals and their families together. Grants provided through local veterinarians help pet guardians with financial hardship deal with urgent, treatable conditions to prevent needless suffering, euthanasia or surrender of their animal companions.
Visit San Francisco Aid for Animals
The San Francisco SPCA
As the fourth oldest humane society in the U.S. and the founders of the No-Kill movement, the SF SPCA has always been at the forefront of animal welfare. As a result of the SF SPCA's efforts and those of their community partners, San Francisco has the lowest euthanasia rate of any major city in the United States. No adoptable dog or cat in San Francisco goes without a home, even if they have medical or other issues.
In 2014 the SF SPCA merged with Pets Unlimited, a like-minded animal welfare nonprofit in Pacific Heights. Their organization included a nonprofit veterinary hospital that provided significant financial assistance to pet guardians in need, as well as a small adoption center. The original SF SPCA campus in the Mission, and the additional campus in Pacific Heights, are now working toward the same shared mission and goals.
VET SOS
VET SOS provides free veterinary care to the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans and links their human guardians with health care services. Operating since 2001, VET SOS is a project of SFCCC's Street Outreach Services (SOS) program.
VET SOS provides free pop-up veterinary clinics 12 times per year using volunteer staffing and a specially equipped mobile outreach van.
By going directly to homeless people - meeting them on their own turf - the VET SOS team builds relationships of trust and breaks down the barriers that keep homeless people and their companion animals from the care they need and deserve.
