AAHA Accreditation
Turquoise Animal Hospital has been AAHA-Accredited Since 1960 AAHA Accreditation: Meeting the Highest Standards of Veterinary Care Turquoise Animal Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Accredited Hospital and has been a member since 1960. This means that we are evaluated every 3 years and must pass 900 rigorous standards that directly correlate to …
Carecredit Financing
Whether it’s a routine checkup or emergency surgery, you shouldn’t have to worry about how to get the best medical care for the pet you love. That’s why we’re pleased to offer CareCredit®, North America’s leading client payment program. CareCredit lets you say “yes” to the best treatment for your pet immediately, and pay for …
Client Forms
Here are printable versions of our forms for you to fill out prior to your visit. If you are unsure of which form you need to fill out, please give us a call at 858-488-0658. New clients should bring the “New Client Information Sheet” and “Exam Questionnaire” for their first visit. New Client Information Sheet: …
Hospital Policies
Appointment Policy To allow ample time for all patients and scheduled surgical procedures, we operate primarily by appointment. Emergency cases shall always receive top priority, which is why occasional appointment delay is inevitable. Walk-in appointments will be seen on an as-available basis, or will be offered a drop-off. For your convenience, drop-off appointments are available …
Mission Statement
At Turquoise Animal Hospital we pledge to make it our goal to provide the best medical and surgical care for your pets. We know that your pet is not just an animal, but a valued family member and we will treat them with the same care and compassion we would afford our own pets. We …
Our Staff
Veterinary Technicians Corina Corina has been an RVT (registered Veterinary Technician) since 2002. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound. She has four dogs: Roxy, Cooper, Tina, and Neni, and a cat, Kaili. Most weekends are spent taking her furry kids to the beach or for a hike. Veterinary Assistants Melissa …
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Al Atkinson, DVM, ABVP Dr. Atkinson is the head veterinarian and owner of Turquoise Animal Hospital. “Dr. A” graduated Texas A&M Veterinary School in 1982 and practiced mixed animal medicine (dog, cat, cattle and horses) until 1986 when he specialized in companion animal practice. He worked in Oceanside until taking over Turquoise Animal Hospital …
Pet Insurance
Pet insurance pays the veterinary costs if one’s pet becomes ill or is injured in an accident. Some policies also pay for routine wellness care, like exams and vaccinations, and others will also pay out when the pet dies, or if it’s lost or stolen. Policies vary, so make sure to read the terms and …
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