VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. - Veterinary Prices & Reviews in San Diego, California

Location & Contact

Address: 2317 Hotel Circle South | San Diego, CA 92108

Emergency clinic

Prices at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. (2026)

Based on 1-5 real vet bills shared by pet owners.

ProcedureAverageRangeCity AvgInvoices
Furosemide (Diuretic)$60–$70$60–$80—5-10
Hospitalization$200–$225$100–$275—5-10
Thoracocentesis$600–$650$600–$650—1-5
Office Visit$250–$300$250–$300—1-5
Emergency Exam$225–$250$225–$250—1-5
Chemistry Panel$200–$225$200–$225—1-5
CBC (Complete Blood Count)$450–$500$450–$500—1-5
X-Ray (Radiograph)$300–$350$300–$350—1-5
Echocardiogram$850–$900$850–$900—1-5
Sedation$80–$90$80–$90—1-5
Butorphanol (Opioid Analgesic)$60–$70$60–$70—1-5
Electrolytes Panel$50–$60$50–$60—1-5
Blood Work$50–$60$50–$60—1-5

Estimated Costs at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. (2026)

Ranges from vet estimates shared by pet owners — these are quoted estimates, not paid receipts. Real receipt prices are added as they come in.

ProcedureEstimated RangeEstimates
Hospitalization$250–$3005
IV Fluids$225–$2505
Emergency Exam$400–$4505
In-Patient Medication$100–$2001
Blood Glucose Test$70–$801
Ampicillin-Sulbactam (Antibiotic)$300–$3501
CBC (Complete Blood Count)$450–$5001
Surgery (Other)$250–$3001
Cerenia (Maropitant Anti-Emetic)$30–$401
Induce Vomiting (Emesis)$300–$3501
Activated Charcoal$70–$801
Miscellaneous$200–$2251
Estimated Injection Cost (No Invoice)$200–$2251
Laboratory$150–$4001
ICU / Critical Care$250–$3001
Wellness Exam$250–$3001
Special Services$300–$3501
Urinalysis$175–$2001
Sedation$250–$3001

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does furosemide (diuretic) cost at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.?

Based on 5-10 real vet invoices, furosemide (diuretic) at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. typically runs $60–$70 (range: $60–$80).

How much does hospitalization cost at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.?

Based on 5-10 real vet invoices, hospitalization at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. typically runs $200–$225 (range: $100–$275).

How much does thoracocentesis cost at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.?

Based on 1-5 real vet invoices, thoracocentesis at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. typically runs $600–$650 (range: $600–$650).

How much does office visit cost at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.?

Based on 1-5 real vet invoices, office visit at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. typically runs $250–$300 (range: $250–$300).

How much does emergency exam cost at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.?

Based on 1-5 real vet invoices, emergency exam at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. typically runs $225–$250 (range: $225–$250).

Where is VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. located?

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. is located at 2317 Hotel Circle South | San Diego, CA 92108.

Does VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. offer emergency services?

Yes, VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr. is listed as an emergency veterinary clinic.

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What pet parents pay at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Ctr.

Line items from 1-5 submitted receipts. Estimated ranges are shown where receipts are still coming in.

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Median receipt total
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What pet parents paid Clinic’s posted price Nearby-clinic typical

Prices can change. “Pet parents paid” comes from real receipts they shared; “posted price” is what the clinic lists directly. Not a quote — always confirm current pricing before booking.

Emergency Exam
EMERGENCY
$225–$250
a pet parent paid
Est. from $400–$450
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
Office Visit
ROUTINE/WELLNESS
$250–$300
a pet parent paid
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
Wellness Exam
ROUTINE/WELLNESS
from $250–$300
estimated cost
2+ YEARS AGO
from 1-5 estimates
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
DIAGNOSTICS
$450–$500
a pet parent paid
Est. from $450–$500
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
Chemistry Panel
DIAGNOSTICS
$200–$225
a pet parent paid
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
Electrolytes Panel
DIAGNOSTICS
$50–$60
a pet parent paid
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
X-Ray (Radiograph)
DIAGNOSTICS
$300–$350
a pet parent paid
Within last year
from 1-5 receipts
Blood Glucose Test
DIAGNOSTICS
from $70–$80
estimated cost
Within last year
from 1-5 estimates

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