Pets First

At Pets First Veterinary Hospital, your pet’s health and comfort always comes first. We’re proud to be Thousand Oaks’ only locally owned urgent care and emergency hospital. We’re here after hours and weekends (when most primary clinics are closed) and offer same-day diagnostics and a small consistent team you can trust. With transparent pricing, compassionate communication and specialty-trained medical staff, we bridge the gap between primary and advanced specialty care to keep your pet’s treatment local whenever possible. From emergencies to everyday support, we’re committed to delivering care that’s accessible, honest and centered around you and your pet. We manage a wide range of urgent care needs, including but not limited to: Vomiting/Diarrhea, Decreased Appetite, Allergic Reactions, Hives, Itching, Ear/Skin Infections, Coughing, Sneezing and Respiratory Signs, Eye Redness/Discharge, Corneal Ulcers, Heat Stress and Dehydration, Toxin Exposures, Fever, Lethargy, Pain and Limping, Minor Wounds, Urinary Issues. Our emergency services include: Rattlesnake Bites (Antivenin on Site), Collapse or Weakness, Pale Gums, Difficulty Breathing, Asthma-Like Signs, Internal Bleeding Concern, Gastric Distress, Possible Foreign Body/Obstruction, Seizures.