At San Francisco's Irving Pet Hospital, we treat your pets with compassionate expertise. Located in the Inner Sunset next to Golden Gate Park, we are one of the few locally owned and operated general practice veterinary hospitals in the city. And that distinction shows in everything we do. Irving Pet Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
AAHA is a highly respected accrediting organization for companion animal hospitals, and only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada have received this designation.
AAHA is a highly respected accrediting organization for companion animal hospitals, and only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada have received this designation.
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Irving Pet Hospital's skilled veterinarians and friendly staff care for your pets with high-quality veterinary services and preventive health measures, including exams, vaccinations, diagnostic care, surgery, and dentistry. We treat every pet as a valued member of the family. Your kittens, puppies, and senior pets get specialized health screenings appropriate for their ages.
Irving Pet Hospital offers a full range of services to address your pet's specific veterinary needs. From preventative care to major medical issues, our dedicated team is here for you and your pet! To learn more about our services, or to schedule an appointment, call us at (415) 664-0191. You can also book a visit online.
From a young age Trish demonstrated a true love for people and animals. She quickly recognized the depth of the "human animal bond", often referred to as the "love hormone". She realized the significant role in human bonding, from that moment Trish knew her career path needed to provide this important connection.
Irving Pet Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). AAHA is a highly respected accrediting organization for companion animal hospitals, and only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada have received this designation.
Reviews (16)
Sarah Odeh
Jun 19, 2022
The doctors and staff here are SO nice. They really care about our animals and ensure that their patients are comfortable. I have 2 cats and I am very happy with the care they receive and know that my cats will be well taken care of. The prices are fair and having the urgent care option is really helpful! I highly recommend if you live in the area.
Stephen Salmons
May 05, 2022
Kris Poore
Feb 19, 2022
I just moved here from out of town and didn't have a local primary vet. Most of the vet places I called only had availability 3-4 months out. My frenchie had a corneal ulcer that needed immediate attention. Luckily, this place was close by to the Richmond and had urgent care availability. I hopped into a Lyft, and was seen within 20 minutes of showing up (probably not normal).
They took very good care of my fur-baby and I could tell when we left that she was very comfortable around the staff. The clinic doesn't allow people inside their space, so you'll need to wait outside, in your car or be close-by. I went and got a couple of drinks at the nearby bar, Sage and Drifter (also super friendly staff), and even bought the clinic team a few rounds for after work (no doubt they are on their feet all day). Overall, really impressed with the quality of care from here and the vet/doc. Very pleasant, informative and communicative staff.
They took very good care of my fur-baby and I could tell when we left that she was very comfortable around the staff. The clinic doesn't allow people inside their space, so you'll need to wait outside, in your car or be close-by. I went and got a couple of drinks at the nearby bar, Sage and Drifter (also super friendly staff), and even bought the clinic team a few rounds for after work (no doubt they are on their feet all day). Overall, really impressed with the quality of care from here and the vet/doc. Very pleasant, informative and communicative staff.
Rebecca Taylor
Feb 18, 2022
I really can't say enough good things about this place. We recently switched vets, and from the very first phone call with Irving Pet Hospital, we knew we had called the right place. It is so obvious that they deeply care about your animal, and they really go above and beyond to take care of you. Our pup had a few issues that had been lingering for a couple of weeks, and Irving Pet Hospital called us to come in for an appointment that someone had cancelled, and charged us the normal rate (not an urgent care appointment or anything like that).
In less than 24 hours, our dog was totally back to normal. The treatment and care was personalized, and really made us feel right at home. We trust them entirely. Dr. Newhouse is our vet and she is just fantastic. Really sweet and clearly very knowledgeable! Every other employee is equally great. They even emailed us after hours (9pm!) when we had a question. This place is the best :)
In less than 24 hours, our dog was totally back to normal. The treatment and care was personalized, and really made us feel right at home. We trust them entirely. Dr. Newhouse is our vet and she is just fantastic. Really sweet and clearly very knowledgeable! Every other employee is equally great. They even emailed us after hours (9pm!) when we had a question. This place is the best :)
Enoch Lo
Feb 14, 2022
Been coming here for 3+ years now. Every time has been a good experience. Staff is friendly, prices are fair, and the location is fantastic! Had a mini-scare when my cat's right eye seemed to acting up. Called and they were able to slot me in for an emergency drop off appointment in the morning the same week. Dropped the cat off in the morning, got a call around noon that everything was good, and picked her up around 2. Big thanks for spotting her in during someone's lunch! Big + for curbside drop-off.
Michael Dittman
Jan 06, 2022
Alexa Solimano
Dec 24, 2021
We love Irving Pet Hospital! Dr. Ding examined our dog when we first adopted him and took the time to talk to us about his physical *and* emotional health. They even gave us a free first exam as a thank you for adopting our dog. We just returned for his annual visit and the visit was quick, easy, and the vet tech took great care of our pup. They're currently adding staff and expanding their office so hopefully they'll have more availability in the future.
Ahana Sood
Dec 20, 2021
Jasmin Ranero
Dec 16, 2021
Eric Cabrera
Dec 15, 2021
My dog ended up getting his nail caught in his eyelid and I was struggling to find an appointment anywhere when I called Irving pet hospital they mentioned they had urgent care services. I was able to get my dog seen and the vet was caring, attentive and informative. I have never been to vet that had this much compassion! Great work!
Charina Custodio
Nov 05, 2021
Patti Jensen
Oct 28, 2021
I adopted my foster dog last year and needed a vet in the hood after she was attacked by another dog at Ocean Beach. Irving Pet Hospital was able to examine her immediately. She needed several stitches and follow-up care. They were professional, responsive and affordable. Just had an annual check up with Dr. Bettada. Due to Covid clients drop off the pet and wait in designated parking spaces outside the clinic.
The Dr. called during the examination to discuss my pet's health. It was a seamless process. They are excellent at dealing with my dog and her extreme anxiety. I would recommend this vet practice and am thankful they can look after my fur baby.
The Dr. called during the examination to discuss my pet's health. It was a seamless process. They are excellent at dealing with my dog and her extreme anxiety. I would recommend this vet practice and am thankful they can look after my fur baby.
Mj Parrish
Oct 26, 2021
We have taken our dogs to Irving Pet Hospital for over 25 years. We have seen a lot of veterinarians in that time. Dr. Joe Fong is absolutely the best. The staff members have always been great. They are expanding the hospital to provide even more services. I cannot say enough positive things about Irving Pet Hospital.
Elizabeth Day
Oct 14, 2021
I LOVE Irving Pet Hospital. All of my experiences with them have been superb.from the responsiveness over the phone, to the handling of my dear retriever, who get very anxious at the vet.they have been understanding, compassionate, professional, on time, efficient and I highly recommend them. I know it's been hard with a shortage of vets and vet techs, and in my experience, they have handled this with as much grace as possible. Thank you to the entire staff and doctors there.
Jane Low
Sep 25, 2021
We are thrilled to have Dr Joe Fong care for our new puppy Great Dane! Dr. Fong is knowledgeable and is good with giant breed dogs and I'm sure he's also wonderful with any of your pets. He cared for our two other Great Danes back in the '90's when he was at Arguello Pet Hospital. With Covid, he FaceTimed us on our iPhone while we waited in our car.
It's also very convenient in that Irving Pet Hospital has a few dedicated parking spaces for drive up. We highly recommend Dr Fong for your pet's medical needs. The staff at his office is also very courteous and attentive!
It's also very convenient in that Irving Pet Hospital has a few dedicated parking spaces for drive up. We highly recommend Dr Fong for your pet's medical needs. The staff at his office is also very courteous and attentive!
Emily Bullard
Jul 18, 2021
Really great pet hospital. I'm a Rover pet sitter and became very concerned after the pets I was watching wouldn't eat for two days and the cat never came out from under the bed. Their regular vet is at the Irving Pet Hospital, so I gave them a call and explained what was going on. They booked me in for an appointment that afternoon, did blood work and took x rays to make sure the kitty hadn't swallowed any foreign objects.
After clearing everything, they gave him some fluids and medication for anxiety and to stimulate his appetite. The vet thoroughly explained to me how to administer the medication and they were able to invoice the owner through email. I brought home a totally different (temperament wise) cat. Max drank some water when he got home and finally let me pet him.
He ate all his dinner in one sitting that night and I could not get him off my lap willingly. It was such a relief. If that wasn't enough, the vet who treated Max called my cell phone on her day off (the next day) to check on him and make sure he was eating and using the litter box. After giving her the good news, she told me I could scale back his medication in a day as long as he's still eating and being social. I cannot recommend this vet more, especially as a pet sitter.
After clearing everything, they gave him some fluids and medication for anxiety and to stimulate his appetite. The vet thoroughly explained to me how to administer the medication and they were able to invoice the owner through email. I brought home a totally different (temperament wise) cat. Max drank some water when he got home and finally let me pet him.
He ate all his dinner in one sitting that night and I could not get him off my lap willingly. It was such a relief. If that wasn't enough, the vet who treated Max called my cell phone on her day off (the next day) to check on him and make sure he was eating and using the litter box. After giving her the good news, she told me I could scale back his medication in a day as long as he's still eating and being social. I cannot recommend this vet more, especially as a pet sitter.