Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Gilroy, CA
Princevalle Pet Hospital has been a trusted veterinary care provider since 1989, founded by Dr. Nancy Fischer. We are committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care that treats every pet as part of our extended family. Our AAHA-accredited facility combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach, ensuring pets receive both preventative and specialized treatments in a stress-free environment. Our team of certified veterinarians and technicians prioritizes ongoing education to maintain expertise in emerging veterinary practices.As a community pillar, we uphold transparency in all services, offering detailed explanations of treatment options while respecting client budgets. Our dedication to excellence is evidenced by our Fear Free certification and decades of client loyalty, reflecting our core values of integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to animal welfare.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Dental Care
Surgery
Emergency Services
Nutritional Counseling
Preventative Care
Advanced Diagnostics
Geriatric Care
Puppy/Kitten Plans
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer AAHA-accredited veterinary care meeting 900+ quality standards
- Our Fear Free-certified team specializes in stress-free pet handling techniques
- Veterinarians have decades of combined experience in companion animal medicine
- 24-hour emergency hospital available for critical after-hours care
- Personalized wellness plans tailored to each pet's unique health requirements
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Compassionate staff
Thorough examinations
Critical emergency care
Stress-free handling
Personalized treatment
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs protect pets against core and lifestyle-specific diseases following AAHA guidelines. We customize protocols based on age, species, and environmental exposure while explaining vaccine benefits and potential side effects. Annual rabies vaccinations comply with California state requirements while optional vaccines address individual risk factors.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dentistry services prevent and treat periodontal disease through professional cleanings, digital radiography, and oral surgery. We emphasize home care education while using ultrasonic scaling and fluoride treatments to maintain dental health, preventing systemic infections from oral bacteria buildup.
Surgical Procedures
AAHA-accredited surgical services include spay/neuter operations, soft tissue procedures, and orthopedic repairs using modern anesthetic protocols. Our dedicated surgical suites feature heated tables and continuous patient monitoring for optimal safety during elective and emergency operations.
Emergency Care
24-hour emergency hospital addresses critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, and acute illness. Our team stabilizes patients through advanced diagnostics and treatment while communicating clearly with pet owners about prognosis and care options during crisis situations.
Pain Management
Multi-modal pain control programs combine pharmaceutical treatments, cold laser therapy, and acupuncture for chronic conditions and postoperative recovery. We develop individualized plans to improve quality of life for pets with arthritis and degenerative diseases.
People
Dr. Nancy Fischer
Founder & Veterinarian
Dr. Fischer established Princevalle Pet Hospital in 1989 with over 35 years of veterinary experience. She oversees clinical operations while maintaining a hands-on approach to patient care and team development.
Dr. Garret Okumura
Veterinarian
Dr. Okumura provides compassionate care with expertise in companion animal wellness programs. He focuses on building trust during examinations to create stress-free veterinary experiences for pets.
Dr. Fitzgerald
Senior Veterinarian
Dr. Fitzgerald offers thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment plans. Her attentive approach ensures pet owners understand healthcare recommendations while receiving timely follow-up communication.
Dr. Colbert
Exotic Pet Specialist
Dr. Colbert specializes in exotic animal medicine, treating small mammals and birds with expertise that extends to critical care and surgical interventions.
Questions
Does Princevalle offer after-hours emergency care?
Yes, our 24-hour emergency hospital provides critical care services beyond regular business hours for pets in urgent medical need.
How often should pets receive wellness exams?
Annual checkups are recommended for adult pets, with bi-annual visits for seniors and quarterly visits for puppies/kittens during their first year.
Are dental cleanings necessary for pets?
Yes, professional dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease that can lead to heart, liver, and kidney complications in companion animals.
Is Princevalle Pet Hospital accredited?
Yes, we maintain AAHA accreditation since meeting over 900 rigorous standards for veterinary facilities, medical protocols, and patient care.
How can I schedule a vaccination appointment?
Contact us at (408) 848-3443 during business hours to schedule vaccination appointments that follow customized immunization protocols for your pet.
Reviews (7)
Amber T.
Jun 28, 2022
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The BEST vet and team ever! Both of our dogs go here and they actually enjoy their visits every time. Dr. Igeta is my favorite because she's sweet and considerate with my pups. Wesley is the BEST tech EVER! Will literally engage with my dogs on the ground. My dogs always feel loved here and it makes me so happy as a dog mom to see others love them as much as I do. I'd recommend this place to anyone!
Cindy L.
Mar 23, 2022
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Honestly idk how this hospital got negative reviews. I've got nothing but great things and customer service here. I even think they're better than the vet I used to go to in Los Angeles before I moved to NorCal. They are so patient with my questionsand courtious, they call asap whenever my doggies need an appointment. I got two huskies and they're a handful. I love how you can easily access your pet records online and shows their next vaccines/checkup so I know when to schedule it.
I never had that at the last vet I took my dogs before. The male vet tech (I'm terrible with names) is awesome. I never said this to you but you are a hard worker handling these doggies for their care and I commend you. I also love the fact that this pet hospital you can text them and they answer. I'm always at work so it's hard to answer phone calls and texts are much easier for me.
I never had that at the last vet I took my dogs before. The male vet tech (I'm terrible with names) is awesome. I never said this to you but you are a hard worker handling these doggies for their care and I commend you. I also love the fact that this pet hospital you can text them and they answer. I'm always at work so it's hard to answer phone calls and texts are much easier for me.
Nan H.
Nov 15, 2021
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I highly recommend Princevalle, they have attentive and caring staff that go above and beyond to help the animals. The vets and staff are absolutely fantastic, caring and personable, as well as accommodating. They go out of their way to help me with the colony cats needing urgent vet care, as well as working with the various rescue groups and their pups that I foster - the staff go above and beyond to take care of the animals and us, the clients too.
I would not be able to help the rescues, fosters, and colony cats without their support. I value the staff highly, and I rely on their expertise, in order to keep the pups I foster - special and medical needs pups as well as seniors who have been displaced - as healthy as possible.
I would not be able to help the rescues, fosters, and colony cats without their support. I value the staff highly, and I rely on their expertise, in order to keep the pups I foster - special and medical needs pups as well as seniors who have been displaced - as healthy as possible.
Jason N.
Nov 12, 2021
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Physically abusive to large breed dogs. Vet tech man handled submissive dog and laughed when he was confronted about it. Do not take your dog here. There was a reason why they do not allow pet owners back with your dog. If you do go here make sure you do not allow them to take your dog out of sight.
Gail S.
Nov 10, 2021
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I just received the call call princivalli that they were cutting ties with me and the one that suffers is my fur baby when we were in a lockdown and I lost one of my loved ones to covid-19 I forgot about my appointment so when I remembered I called and I was told that I should have had one of my family members to call about the cancellation and that there will be a fee and I have no problem with that when I took my fur baby so his recent appointment and I told dr. Fisher about this incident evidently they talked with the person in the person feels threatened I never threaten no one I saw this person is probably afraid that they were going to lose her job I will see what my legal ramifications are and move forward this is like a cash cow there's no compassion there so if you love your fur baby I will seek other places to go They're Not The Only Game in Town
Jimmy Ramirez
Sep 30, 2021
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I had been taking my dogs to Princevalle Pet Hospital to for over 3 years, and today I received a terrible customer service by the office manager, Sandra. For being a long standing customer, I feel that I should had not been treated in the matter she did, and to have them put my dog in neglect in her care. Sandra was extremely rude and incompetent to me when I called today in regards my dogs refill medication, and she did not care to even listen about my concerns or questions, and basically just hung up on me twice.
I have transferred my dogs care to PetsVet Veterinary in Gilroy. I do not want to deal with Princevalle Pet Hospital, ever again. I would not recommend this place for beloved pets for any care at this facility, think twice before taking your pet there.
I have transferred my dogs care to PetsVet Veterinary in Gilroy. I do not want to deal with Princevalle Pet Hospital, ever again. I would not recommend this place for beloved pets for any care at this facility, think twice before taking your pet there.
Puneet Kumar
Sep 30, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value I called this hospital to check in my dog and they said they had removed my name from their list since it's been a while I haven't checked in with them - what a shame? Hospitals like these should close as they just work off of money and nothing else. I had an emergency situation and they just denied to take me in
