Dr. Brown is a small animal veterinarian that sees dogs and cats. We do not see livestock, birds, rabbits, reptiles, small mammals, etc. We do have a list of local referrals if you need care for pets other than a dog or cat.

We currently service Escondido and surrounding areas within approximately 10 miles. Because we are a mobile practice with a full patient schedule, availability outside of this range is very limited and handled on a case-by-case basis. In certain situations, including some end-of-life care appointments, we may be able to accommodate locations outside of our standard service area. Please contact us directly to inquire about availability for your location.

Actually, you’ll likely be surprised at how affordable mobile care can be! Our exam and travel fees are by nature higher than traditional clinics due to travel time and extra time devoted to each pet, but our other services are typically very comparable to other local clinics. Click here to visit our pricing page.

We get it, many pets are nervous, fearful, or stressed in new situations or around unfamiliar people, and mobile care can feel like a much less stressful options for both you and your pet. That said, some pets may still experience high levels of fear or anxiety even in a home-based setting. Safety for everyone and the wellbeing of your pet are always our number one priorities. If your pet has a history of fear, nervousness, anxiety, or aggression, please let us know ahead of time so we can determine whether mobile care is a good fit and discuss options to minimize stress in preparation for your appointment.

We do see urgent care appointments and can occasionally accommodate a sick pet for a same day visit. However, the following types of emergencies are beyond the scope of a mobile practice and you should call an emergency hospital immediately:

• Difficulty breathing

• Collapse or inability to walk

• More than one seizure or a seizure that is not stopping

• Inability to pass urine (most common in male cats and dogs)

• Severe trauma (hit by car, fall from a height, severe bite wounds from another animal)

• Snake bites

• Ingestion or a toxic substance or foreign object

• Uncontrollable bleeding

If you are not sure, you can call us to discuss (619-304-0461), but if we do not immediately answer please call one of the emergency facilities on our contact page.

• Busy professionals that don’t have time to go to the vet

• People with children that do not want to drag the whole family to the clinic for a visit

• Pet owners with either limited physical mobility or transportation limitations

• Pets that get anxious or sick in the car

• Pets that become overwhelmed or aggressive at a clinic

• Pet owners with multiple pets

• Anyone who wants a one on one, personally tailored medical plan for their pet!

Since we do urgent care, we carry a stock of common medications we may need for sick pets including pain medication, antibiotics, anti-nausea/diarrhea medication, eye/ear medication, etc. For long-term prescription medication, heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, and prescription food, please use the link to our online pharmacy to order and request refills. This pharmacy provides safety and storage guarantees, so we prefer to have you fill medications here rather than places like Chewy, 1-800 Pet Meds, etc. They are very competetive for pricing, keeping things affordable for you while ensuring quality products for your pet.

Online Pharmacy (Blue Rabbit)

While our goal is to provide a more personal level of care, we are only available for communications during our normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8-6). Dr. Brown is not available 24/7 and is typically in appointments for most of the day. This is a single-doctor practice supporting a large volume of clients, so to help protect appointment time and ensure every patient receives proper attention, all calls are screened and managed by her assistant. She is happy to relay questions to the doctor and follow up with any pertinent information as needed.

For time-sensitive questions, texting and email are typically the fastest way to reach us. We kindly ask for your patience, as we receive a high volume of messages daily and do our best to respond as promptly as possible.

For safety reasons, we do not perform any surgeries, dental procedures, or any other procedures requiring sedation or general anesthesia in the home setting. If your pet requires these services, we are happy to refer you to a trusted local clinic that can offer these procedures.

Click here to view our hours and ways to contact us.