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(415) 586-5327
1001 Ocean Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94112
37.723275
-122.453137
Neighborhoods: Westwood Park, Twin Peaks West
Years in business
Established in 1969
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Last updated 9.05.09
Category:
Animal Hospitals, Pet Services, Pet Grooming, Veterinarians, Pet Boarding & Sitting, Veterinary Services
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
What People Are Saying About Ocean Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Featured Review
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Full-service animal hospital since 1969 offers health and dental care, emergency services and grooming for dogs, cats, birds and more.
Editor's Tips
- Save Time:
- The attached pet shop carries pet foods, flea treatments, collars, leashes, shampoos and more.
- The Extras:
- A van is available to pick up and drop off pets, as well as deliver prescriptions and supplies.
01/06/10
high cost treatment
by diogenese at Citysearch
I wish I had checked the reviews before taking my cat to Dr. McElroy. He recommended cleaning her teeth, which would have required anesthesia, risky in an older animal. I opted instead to teach her to let me brush her teeth. It took some time, but is much less risky.
- Pros: kind. friendly staff
- Cons: greedy doctor
04/15/09
Vaccinated our dog
by TruAnonymous at Citysearch
Dr. McElroy had been our primary veterinarian until our dog developed cancer. Following a diagnosis by a veterinary oncologist, we had our dog successfully treated. She was undergoing chemotherapy and had good quality of life. When it came time for her annual check-up, we returned to Dr. McElroy, who insisted that she had her annual "shots." At that time we did not know that a dog undergoing chemotherapy should not be vaccinated because her immune system was compromised by the chemotherapy. As a "professional," Dr. McElroy should have known this. Our dog died within weeks of being administered the shots by Dr. McElroy. We took her to the oncologist one last time, who could not understand the dog's state of deterioration, given her previous check-up, which she had passed with flying colors. The only explanation was the shots that Dr. McElroy had administered, and from which he profited by charging the fees for them. Dr. McElroy operates a very greedy office.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Greed
