VCA failed
Herb.

A warning for San Diego pet owners considering VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center in Mission Valley.

In March 2026, our dog Herb was admitted to VCA Emergency Animal Hospital in Mission Valley. He walked in eating and alert. Forty-eight hours later he was discharged for at-home euthanasia. The failures that occurred during his stay, and the way VCA handled what followed, are documented here.

If you are considering VCA Mission Valley for emergency, specialty, or Internal Medicine care, this site is for you.