Patrick Melese

at Veterinary Behavior Consultants

5040 Convoy St Ste B, San Diego, CA, 92111-1628

Veterinary Behavior Consultants is a private specialty veterinary practice in San Diego limited to animal behavior problems, directed by Dr. Patrick Melese, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Consultations are by appointment only and are held by Zoom telemedicine or in the clinic, with signed intake forms and a non-refundable scheduling fee required before a new-patient appointment is booked.

Call (858) 259-6115
Closed today · closed Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8 servicesDogs, Cats, Pot-Bellied Pigs
HoursClosed
Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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8 services, one practice.

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Behavior ConsultationsTelemedicine Behavior ConsultationsHouse Calls (limited Basis, Additional Travel Fees)Behavior Medications And Training AidsAggression And Dangerous-Dog AssessmentsExpert Witness And Legal ConsultingBehavior Presentations And Continuing EducationShelter And Rescue Adoption Program

What Veterinary Behavior Consultants says

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

  • Accepting new patientsWe Welcome New Clients
  • Establishedhas been helping owners and others with animal behavior problems in the Southern California area since 1987.
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3 species under this roof

DogsCatsPot-Bellied Pigs
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