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Black Mountain Animal Hospital

13161 Black Mountain Rd #1, San Diego, CA, 92129

Black Mountain Animal Hospital is a family-owned dog and cat practice at 13161 Black Mountain Road in the Rancho Penasquitos area of San Diego, open since 1987 and led by Dr. Polosetski. Alongside routine wellness, vaccination, dental and surgical care it markets walk-in urgent and same-day sick visits during weekday hours, refers life-threatening cases outside those hours to a 24-hour emergency hospital, and hosts visiting board-certified cardiology and internal medicine specialists.

Call (858) 484-5000

21 servicesDogs, Cats

EmergenciesLimited to opening hours, and the practice is closed Saturday and Sunday. Its own services page states: 'When outside of our regular hours and you are experiencing a life-threatening illness, we will refer you to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.' No appointment is needed during opening hours; the site says urgent care runs on a walk-in basis. This is not a 24-hour hospital.

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What they do

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Urgent Care And Same-Day Sick VisitsWalk-In Emergency Care During Opening HoursWellness ExamsPreventative CareVaccinationsPuppy VisitsKitten VisitsSpay And NeuterSoft Tissue, Oral And Mass-Removal SurgeryDental Cleanings Under AnesthesiaIn-House Diagnostics: Blood, Urine And Fecal Testing And Digital X-Rays, With Send-Out Lab For Detailed ResultsUltrasoundMicrochippingNutritional CounselingBehavioral ConsultationsTreatment Of Skin ConditionsEnd-Of-Life Care And EuthanasiaInternational Pet Health Certificates For Travel

What Black Mountain Animal Hospital says

In their own words, from sandiegovets.com, read October 11, 2026.

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Walk-ins welcomeBook online or walk in today.
DentistryDental Care
SurgeryAt Black Mountain Animal Hospital, we perform a wide range of surgeries from routine spaying and neutering to more complex surgical procedures.
X-raysYes, our clinic is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including X-rays, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, to provide immediate and accurate diagnostics during emergency visits.
Exotic petsOur clinic is equipped to provide urgent care for a variety of pets, including urgent care for dogs, cats, and certain small mammals.
Establishedour family-owned team has cared for Rancho Peñasquitos dogs and cats since 1987

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Compiled from public records and sandiegovets.com, August 30, 2026. Not affiliated with PawsRx unless claimed, and details change, so confirm anything that matters when you call. Request removal.