Not Sure When

To Call Your Veterinarian?

  • Is Your Pet Suffering with Itching & Scratching Issues?
  • Worried that Your Pet May Have Eaten Something Wrong?
  • Is Your Pet Limping or Suffering with Pain?
  • Not Sure What Treatment is Best?
  • Have Questions About Prevention & Vaccines?
Preparing Pet Owners for Wellness Visits
The Value of Diagnostic Screening to Pet Owners
Preparing Pet Owners for What To Expect From Their Test Results

Our Promises to You

  • You Won’t Waste Time in Our Waiting Room
  • Your Pet will Receive a Thorough Examination
  • You’ll be Offered the Appropriate Diagnostic Options
  • You’ll Receive a Clear Explanation & Plan of Care for Your Pet
  • Your Pet will Receive Appropriate Care for Your Pet’s Needs
Getting Started is Fast & Easy

  • Step 1

    1. Contact Us or Request an Appointment

  • Step 2

    2. Schedule Your Initial Examination

  • Step 3

    3. Come In and Meet with Your Veterinarian

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Personalized Pet Care is Like
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Did You Know that Not All
Veterinary Care is the Same?

We Understand It’s Difficult to Know If You’re Choosing the Right Veterinarian.
Serving the San Marcos/North County Area Since 2012.
You See Our Licensed, Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Our Warm, Friendly, Caring Staff will Treat You & Your Pet Like Family
Professional Services We Provide:

San Marcos Veterinary Clinic

Featured Patient Success Story
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    Casey M.

    Dr. Ichord performed surgery on my dog to remove lumps from his throat — a procedure that other vets refused to attempt due to the complexity and delicate location. Thankfully, Dr. Ichord is not only a highly skilled surgeon, but also someone who genuinely cares about animals and their families.

    This is a family-owned practice run by a husband-and-wife team, and you can feel the difference the moment you walk in. The staff is incredible — they know my dog by name, and he actually gets excited to go to the vet (which says a lot!).

    Because they’re independently owned and not part of a big corporate chain, their prices are fair and reasonable. While sitting in the lobby, you’ll meet other longtime clients who feel the same way — many of us have trusted Dr. Ichord with our pets for years. We all agree: this is the BEST vet in North County.

Insurance Coverage
We Work With All Pet Insurance Plans and Accept All Forms Of Payment:

Cash, Check, Credit Cards, we take Care Credit
(deferred interest payment option), and Cherry (no risk credit check for payment plan)

We Provide All of the Necessary Records so You Get the Best Coverage & Reimbursement

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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER US OVER
CORPORATE CLINICS OR HOSPITALS:
San Marcos Veterinary Clinic Comparison
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San Marcos Veterinary Clinic
CORPORATE
Experience Clinicians Serving the Area Since 2012 Yes No
Family Owned & We Get to Know You & Your Pet Yes No
Direct Communication from Your Veterinarian Yes Maybe
Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Equipment Yes Maybe
No Delays in Our Waiting Room Yes No
No Upsells or Unnecessary Care Yes Maybe
Preventive Care Services Yes Maybe
No Hidden Charges or Fees Yes No
Affordable & Comprehensive Puppy & Kitten Plans Yes Maybe
Often More Affordable Yes No
San Marcos Veterinary Clinic
Experience Clinicians Serving the Area Since 2012:Yes
Family Owned & We Get to Know You & Your Pet:Yes
Direct Communication from Your Veterinarian:Yes
Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Equipment:Yes
No Delays in Our Waiting Room:Yes
No Upsells or Unnecessary Care:Yes
Preventive Care Services:Yes
No Hidden Charges or Fees:Yes
Affordable & Comprehensive Puppy & Kitten Plans:Yes
Often More Affordable:Yes