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Medicine with judgment. Care with sensitivity.

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24-hour veterinary hospital in Guadalupe We care for your pet. We explain every step.

Assessment, diagnosis and follow-up for dogs and cats. We listen to what you have noticed and discuss care options with you.

The bond that inspires us to care.
  • 40+Years of experience
    in Guadalupe
  • As a familyA history of
    care and connection
  • 24hEmergency care
    2224 8176
How we manage a case here

Trust begins here

How we care for your pet, step by step.

You know their expressions, their routines and the small changes no one else notices. We bring that information together with clinical judgment, diagnosis and experience. To provide better care and explain why.

Our approach to veterinary medicine

Stage 1. Arrival

Prepare for your first visit.

Preparing helps you make the most of the consultation and share the information the team needs.

Before you arrive

  • Call 2224 8176 to arrange your appointment.
  • Share the reason for your visit and any test results you already have.
  • Ask whether your assessment or test requires any specific preparation.
  • Prepare a list of current medications and relevant medical history.
What to expect during your visit

«Excellent care for both the client and the patient.»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«Excelente trato al cliente y al paciente.»

GuidoReview published on Latinoplaces, December 2020
Close-up of a Golden Retriever puppy resting its chin on a terracotta step in warm light French Bulldog wearing a lilac bandana beside an arched window

Stage 2. Assessment

Your observations help us assess your pet.

What you observe at home is part of the medical history.

We listen to your observations and review the patient's history. The team explains the findings and discusses assessment or treatment options with you.

Areas that support assessment

«They explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions.»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«Todo me lo explicaron muy bien y atendieron todas mis dudas.»

ValeriaReview published on Latinoplaces, November 2022
Gray cat sitting on a steel table in window light

Stage 3. The plan

Understand the options before deciding.

We share the findings, the options and the reason for every step.

Before making a decision

Ask about the purpose of the tests, the alternatives, the estimated cost and the recovery steps. We want you to have the information you need to decide.

«They explained step by step everything they were going to do, as well as the test results»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«Me explicaron paso a paso todo lo que le iban a hacer, así como también los resultados de los exámenes»

NoeliaReview published on Latinoplaces, August 2023

Stage 4. The procedure

Understand surgery before deciding.

Five areas of surgical care, clearly explained so you can discuss your patient with the team and understand the next step.

Explore surgery and procedures

Veterinary surgery. Five areas of care

  1. 01Soft tissue12 procedures
  2. 02Orthopedics3 procedures
  3. 03Oncology2 procedures
  4. 04Thoracic surgery5 procedures
  5. 05Dental care2 procedures

Whether each procedure is indicated depends on the assessment.

Before

We review medical history, test results and alternatives to explain the proposed plan.

During

Anesthetic preparation, monitoring and pain management are tailored to the case.

After

We share recovery instructions and establish the follow-up needed.

«The doctors and nurses always treated him in the best possible way and gave their all to help him pull through»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«Los doctores y enfermeros siempre lo trataron de la mejor manera y dieron todo para que saliera adelante»

AlexandraReview published on Latinoplaces, September 2023

Stage 5. Follow-up

Know how to continue care at home.

We provide support. Recovery and follow-up are part of care.

Behind every patient is someone who knows and cares about them. We want you to take part with information and confidence.

When you return home

Review the instructions, medication and next check-up with the team. If anything is unclear, ask before leaving and confirm which number to call for follow-up.

«The care at the postoperative check-up was just as satisfactory.»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«La atención posterior a la operación para revisión fue igual de satisfactoria.»

LucyReview published on Latinoplaces, February 2022
Tabby cat beside a scratching post

24-hour emergencies

An emergency can happen at any time.

You can call the emergency line, available 24 hours a day. Describe what is happening and follow the team's instructions for your arrival.

Emergency care

Emergency line

2224 8176

Emergency care is available 24 hours a day. Specialty appointments are arranged separately.

«Communication was as agreed»

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish

«La comunicación fue de acuerdo a lo pactado»

konradReview published on Latinoplaces, January 2022

Stories that stay with us

What families say about their care.

Some words speak to what matters most: feeling heard, understanding a diagnosis and finding support in a difficult moment.

We have gathered 27 excerpts of reviews from families, published on Latinoplaces, with their date and source.

“They explained step by step everything they were going to do, as well as the test results”

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish
«Me explicaron paso a paso todo lo que le iban a hacer, así como también los resultados de los exámenes»
Noelia07 August 2023 22:48
Read on Latinoplaces
“Very grateful to the doctor; they are all so loving and understanding of my little dog's pain”

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish
«Muy agradecida con la doctora son todas in amor Y comprensible con el dolor de mi perrito»
Dora20 May 2022 0:08
Read on Latinoplaces
“The love and dedication with which they treat them is impressive. I highly recommend them”

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish
«es impresionante el amor y la vocación con que los tratan Los super recomiendo»
Gianina06 August 2021 19:01
Read on Latinoplaces
“I have been coming for several years with different pets and always receive excellent care from the doctors”

Translated from Spanish

Original Spanish
«He ido durante varios años con diferentes mascotas y siempre recibo un excelente trato por parte de los doctores»
Oscar14 June 2020 7:49
Read on Latinoplaces

Excerpts from historical reviews, translated where originally written in Spanish. Source for this selection: LatinoPlaces. Original wording and published names are preserved.

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For veterinarians

We work alongside your patient's veterinarian.

Collaboration between colleagues expands care options. We receive cases that need diagnostic or specialized support, respecting the relationship with the referring veterinarian.

Refer a patient

Information that helps us receive the case

  1. Patient and owner details.
  2. Medical history and reason for referral.
  3. Previous test results and images.
  4. Current treatments and medications.
  5. Contact details for the referring veterinarian.

To arrange an assessment or ask about service availability, call the hospital at 2224 8176. Mention that the patient has been referred and specify the area of care needed.

Before you visit

What to know before you visit.

If you have another question, call us at 2224 8176.

How can I request an appointment?

Call 2224 8176. The team will advise you on the assessment, available appointment times and any preparation needed. For an emergency, call 2224 8176.

What should I bring to the first consultation?

Bring previous test results and reports, information about current medications and your observations of any changes you have noticed. If another veterinarian has referred you, also share their referral.

Do you provide emergency care at night?

Yes. Emergency care is available 24 hours a day. The contact number is 2224 8176. Specialty appointments are arranged separately.

Can I arrange a consultation if my patient already has a veterinarian?

Yes. We work with referring veterinarians when a case needs diagnostic or specialized support. When requesting an assessment, provide your veterinarian's name and contact details.

Your next visit begins here

Arrange your pet's next consultation.

A question, an assessment or follow-up for your dog or cat. Let's start with what you need.

You can also call us at 2224 8176

Guadalupe, Costa Rica

Find us in Guadalupe.

For your next consultation. For when you need us.

Guadalupe, Goicoechea
San José, Costa Rica

Arrange your visit by phone.

Call 2224 8176 to arrange an appointment or ask about service availability.

WhatsApp: 8792 6433
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Call for an appointment

For an emergency, call 2224 8176. Emergency care is available 24 hours a day.