The VetBus is a San Diego-based mobile small animal veterinary clinic that provides spays, neuters, professional anesthetic dentals, general surgeries and medicine in a state-of-the-art custom-built 33 foot vehicle. The clinic is veterinary-owned by Dr. Vera Heidolph and is based out of North County in San Diego.
We support the efforts of animal shelters and rescues, and are committed to being part of the solution to the pet over-population dilemma. We offer high-quality, compassionate and individualized veterinary care, including spays and neuters. We no longer participate in the county's low-cost spay and neuter program because there are several other larger local resources available to the public.
We support the efforts of animal shelters and rescues, and are committed to being part of the solution to the pet over-population dilemma. We offer high-quality, compassionate and individualized veterinary care, including spays and neuters. We no longer participate in the county's low-cost spay and neuter program because there are several other larger local resources available to the public.
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Hi! My name is Bosco. I'm a 6 year old El Cajon Special! I'm part Boston Terrier and part Pit Bull. You might not be able to tell from my cushy-looking surroundings in this picture, but I had a rough start in life. I was dumped at a veterinary clinic in El Cajon as a puppy by people who couldn't afford to surrender me to a shelter.
We schedule VetBus procedures, be it a professional dental cleaning, a spay/neuter (S/N) or other surgery, or a wellness visit, by appointment. To book an appointment for a S/N, a dental, a general surgery, or a physical exam, please contact us by phone (760) 230-6040 or email Dr. Heidolph through the "Contact Us" form on this website to coordinate the most convenient appointment date for your pet.
Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. House Calls: A VetBus house call includes a thorough physical exam by Dr. Heidolph and a consultation about your companion animal's health in the comfort of your home.
Many people have questions about various aspects of their pet's surgery, so we hope this information will help. It also explains the decisions you will need to make before your pet's upcoming surgery. Is the anesthetic safe? Yes. Today's modern anesthetic monitors and our drug protocols have made surgery and anesthesia much safer than in the past.
Ever wished your dog could heal herself/himself? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is one modality of regenerative medicine that enables self-healing by utilizing your dog's own blood, which naturally contains platelets. Platelets are the body's "First Responders" to an injury. They aid in the repair process for diseased or damaged tissue, like osteoarthritis, soft tissue injuries and wounds.
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Matthew Faust
Aug 16, 2020
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Our 16 year old golden retriever, Winston, was facing insurmountable health issues and we knew that we wouldn't have much more time with him. After consulting with another mobile vet, we ultimately chose Dr. Heidolph due to her overall demeanor, compassion, and professionalism. We are so thankful we did. Dr. Heidolph was able to fit us into her schedule quickly on a holiday weekend. She was thorough in her explanation of our options and incredibly empathetic with our ultimate decision and subsequent experience. She was calm, thoughtful, and made an otherwise heartbreaking experience as comfortable
Matthew Vega
Jul 07, 2020
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Dr. Vera Heidolph is truly amazing!!
She is VERY smart, kind, and truly an animal lover. I would trust her with all of my animals in a heartbeat. She is worth her weight in gold to say the least. It is sooooo helpful to be able to have a true expert be able to help out your pets from the comfort of your own home or from the VetBus.
She will likely find conditions and diagnose diseases that other vets miss!!! She has probably the best ability to find heart murmurs and heart problems on my cats than any vet I have ever met. For example, I have 6 cats, and even after multiple hospital vet visits
She is VERY smart, kind, and truly an animal lover. I would trust her with all of my animals in a heartbeat. She is worth her weight in gold to say the least. It is sooooo helpful to be able to have a true expert be able to help out your pets from the comfort of your own home or from the VetBus.
She will likely find conditions and diagnose diseases that other vets miss!!! She has probably the best ability to find heart murmurs and heart problems on my cats than any vet I have ever met. For example, I have 6 cats, and even after multiple hospital vet visits
Wendy Johnson
Dec 23, 2019
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I had to face the difficult decision to put my dog down. dr Heidolph came recommended by a friend of mine that also used her 5 years ago. She was amazing and compassionate. She came to my house and helped Me say goodby in my own way. She didn’t rush me at all and I felt that she was as interested in my dogs comfort as I was. If anyone is facing the very difficult decision that it is time put you pet down, she is the one I would recommend. Doing
This I’m comfortable surrounding for your pet makes it more bearable.
This I’m comfortable surrounding for your pet makes it more bearable.
MIndy Weiss
Aug 20, 2019
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We have now being using the services of Vet Bus since their inception. We have found Dr. Heidolph to be a compassionate and concerned vet whose primary objective is the proper care of our beloved Max. Dr. Heidolph's breath of knowledge and her willingness to share is a pure comfort. We have recommended Dr. Heidolph to several of our friends who continue to use Vet Bus as we have. Dr. Heidolph is a rare and welcomed Vet in the world of today.
