By embracing a thorough approach to preventive care, which encompasses more than just yearly exams and vaccinations, pets and their families can experience longer and healthier lives. This is a collective duty of our entire veterinary care team who is involved in providing comprehensive and patient-focused care, and it is a crucial aspect of every interaction we have with you, the pet owner.
It’s important for your pet to visit a veterinarian for routine physical exams and vaccines to maintain their well-being and happiness. The number of visits required varies based on several factors, such as breed, age, lifestyle, and any existing health issues. For instance, puppies should be seen once a month, while a healthy adult dog may only need an annual check-up.
Reasons to Seek Urgent Care
We are a phone call away to address any immediate concerns. Listed below are some circumstances that would require immediate medical attention:
“The Humane Vet Hospital team is fantastic! they’ve shown consistency in the quality and kindness of the care they provide. They are a model for the industry”
– Suzanne, Nikki’s Mom
“The Humane Vet Hospital team is fantastic! they’ve shown consistency in the quality and kindness of the care they provide. They are a model for the industry”
Dr. Purificacion was born the Philippines, where her dream of becoming a veterinarian was kindled by raising a Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso duo at home. Her love for animals led her to completion of her veterinary medicine degree at the De La Salle Araneta University Philippines, and clinical clerkship at the Louisiana State University.
Dr. Ertola grew up in San Francisco, where she spent her childhood engaging in activities centered around animals. She volunteered to help socialize shelter cats, worked at a summer camp with the SCPA Hearing Dogs program, and took horseback riding lessons with her cowboy grandpa. Now residing in Bonita with her husband (whom she met at UC San Diego), her two young daughters, and their tri-pawed fur baby Lab mix, Riley, Dr. Ertola cherishes her role as a veterinarian.