My 4 Paws Animal Hospital

Thank you for visiting our website and your interest in our hospital. We are a new hospital located in beautiful 4s Ranch, having just opened our doors in January of 2008.  It is our mission to treat each and every patient in our hospital with care and compassion, as if they were our own. Our motto, "Providing individualized pet care by design," is one that each of our staff members, including Dr. Bruce L. Barnes strongly supports and works to uphold daily. By taking into account the individual needs of each and every patient, our goal is to design the best veterinary care necessary to keep your pet strong, happy and healthy! 
Pet Adoptions-  4 Paws Animal Hospital frequently seeks out loving homes for some needy animals. This month we are featuring Zeus and Demi two wonderful dogs that are looking for a good home, more...

 We are proud to offer exceptional, personalized veterinary care to:

• 4S Ranch
• Del Sur
• Crosby Estates
• Santa Luz
• Black Mountain Ranch
• Rancho Bernardo
• Carmel Mountain Ranch
• Santa Fe Valley
• Bernardo Springs
• High Country West
• Camino Bernardo
• Torrey Highlands
• and surrounding areas.

4 Paws Animal Hospital is now an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We will regularly undergo inspections by AAHA to ensure that we comply with the association’s high quality standards of care. These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, pet health records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental and nursing care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. Approximately 15 percent of animal hospitals in North America are accredited by AAHA.

 What are AAHA Standards?   more...