Veterinary Telemedicine Appointments in San Diego
Start your pet's care from the comfort of home. Our telemedicine appointments in San Diego provide a convenient, low-stress way to establish care, prepare for in-home visits, and manage ongoing conditions when appropriate.
Pre-Visit Consults are a dedicated virtual appointment designed to prepare your pet for a successful in-home visit.
Pre-Visit Consults for a Low-Stress First Visit
For new patients, telemedicine is offered as a Pre-Visit Consult—a structured virtual appointment designed to make your pet's first in-home visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.
During your consult, we will:
- Review your pet's history
- Perform a behavioral screening
- Create a personalized low-stress handling plan
- Prescribe pre-visit pharmaceuticals (PVPs) when appropriate
This Fear Free–aligned approach helps reduce anxiety, improve safety, and create a more comfortable experience for your pet.
When Telemedicine Is Most Helpful
Our veterinary telemedicine in San Diego is commonly used for:
- Pre-Visit Consults for new patients
- Behavioral screening and visit preparation
- Determining next steps before an in-home appointment
- Follow-up care for existing patients
Telemedicine for Established Patients
For pets with an active veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR), telemedicine offers a convenient way to stay connected and manage care between visits.
These appointments are ideal for:
- Follow-up consultations
- Monitoring chronic conditions
- Medication adjustments (when appropriate)
- Ongoing questions or concerns
This allows you to get guidance from your veterinarian without the need for a full in-home visit when it's not necessary.
How It Works
1. Request a Pre-Visit Consult
Call, text, or submit an appointment request form.
2. Meet Virtually with Your Veterinarian
Connect via secure video from your home.
3. Get a Personalized Plan
Receive guidance, next steps, and prescriptions when appropriate.
Is a Pre-Visit Consult Right for My Pet?
This service is ideal for planning, preparation, and follow-up care. If your pet is experiencing new or urgent medical issues, an in-person exam may be required.
Our team will help you choose the right type of appointment for your pet's needs.
Request a Pre-Visit Consult in San Diego
Start your pet's care with a convenient, low-stress virtual visit. We offer telemedicine appointments in San Diego for both new and existing patients.
Pre-Visit Consults are priced similarly to a standard telemedicine appointment.
FAQ
What is a Pre-Visit Consult?
A virtual appointment used to prepare for your pet's first in-home visit, including behavioral screening and pre-visit medication planning.
Can you prescribe medication during a consult?
For new patients, we may prescribe pre-visit medications when appropriate. For ongoing care, prescriptions may be provided if a valid VCPR is established.
Can I book this online?
Pre-Visit Consults are not self-scheduled online. Please call, text, or submit an appointment request form.
Can telemedicine replace an in-person visit?
In some cases, yes—especially for follow-ups. We'll guide you if an in-person exam is needed.