Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching: Vet Care & Contact

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Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital contact guide for small animals, exotics, horses, livestock, pharmacy, records, and emergency care

Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital usually refers to the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis. It is a large teaching hospital serving dogs, cats, exotic companion animals, horses, livestock, referring veterinarians, and animal owners who need advanced veterinary care.

Use this guide to call the correct number, understand emergency access, schedule a new appointment, prepare records and referrals, find the right reception area, use the client portal, request medical records, check pharmacy details, and avoid common arrival mistakes on the UC Davis campus.

Call Small Animal: 530-752-1393 Call Large Animal: 530-752-0290 Emergency Directions Appointment Steps
Pet or livestock emergency? UC Davis VMTH lists 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock. Call before arriving: small animals and exotics 530-752-1393; large animals 530-752-0290. For exotics, emergency hours differ from dog/cat emergency coverage, so call first.
Official hospital name William R. Pritchard VMTH

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, California.

Physical address One Garrod Drive

UC Davis Health Science District, Davis, CA 95616.

Small animal phone 530-752-1393

Dogs, cats, exotics, appointments, records, refills, and emergency contact.

Large animal phone 530-752-0290

Horses and livestock in-clinic appointments and emergencies.

Field service 530-752-9618

Large animal field service appointments at a ranch, farm, or production facility.

Emergency access 24/7 for cats, dogs, horses, livestock

Call first and follow the correct reception and parking-lot directions.

Start here: which UC Davis veterinary department should you call?

The right phone number depends on the animal, urgency, and whether you need a specialty referral, primary care visit, emergency care, pharmacy refill, or records help.

Your need Best route What to have ready
Dog or cat emergency Call Small Animal Hospital at 530-752-1393 and follow emergency directions. Pet name, species, age, symptoms, medications, toxin exposure if any, and estimated arrival time.
Horse or livestock emergency Call Large Animal Hospital at 530-752-0290 before loading or arriving. Species, weight, symptoms, trailer status, fever, diarrhea, cough, nasal discharge, and location.
New small animal appointment Call 530-752-1393 for dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals. Owner contact, patient species, breed, age, sex, color, problem, regular veterinarian, and referral details.
Large animal appointment Call 530-752-0290 for in-clinic appointments or 530-752-9618 for field service. Animal type, farm/ranch location, trailer needs, medical history, reason for visit, and referring veterinarian.
Specialty referral Ask your primary veterinarian to send records and referral information, then confirm with the correct UC Davis service. Referral letter, lab work, imaging reports, radiographs, medication list, discharge notes, and insurance forms if needed.
Medical records copy Contact Client Services or call Small Animal 530-752-1393 or Large Animal 530-752-0290. Owner name, patient name, service seen, visit date, receiving clinic email, and requested record type.
Prescription refill Call 530-752-1393 and choose the pharmacy prompt, or use the client portal when available. Patient name, medication name, dose, prescribing service, pharmacy choice, and current supply left.
Fastest call script: “My animal is a _____. I need emergency care / a new appointment / a referral / a refill / records. The main problem is _____. We are a new client / current client. My callback number is _____.”

Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital contact directory

Use the correct department number so urgent cases, records, pharmacy requests, and large animal appointments are routed correctly.

Department or need Phone or contact Use it for
Small Animal Hospital 530-752-1393 Dogs, cats, exotics, small animal appointments, records, refills, and emergency contact.
Small animal emergency 530-752-1393 24/7 emergency care for cats and dogs. Press the emergency option if prompted.
Exotic animal emergency 530-752-1393 Exotics emergency questions. Published exotic emergency hours are not the same as dog/cat 24/7 emergency coverage, so call first.
Large Animal Hospital 530-752-0290 Horses, livestock, in-clinic large animal appointments, and 24/7 large animal emergency contact.
Large Animal Field Service 530-752-9618 Field service appointments at ranch, farm, stable, or production facility.
VMTH Pharmacy 530-752-0187 Medication dispensing, refill questions, pharmacy pickup timing, and VMTH prescription support.
Billing concerns vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu for small animal billing; billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu for large animal billing Invoice questions, estimate concerns, supplemental charges, and billing clarification.
General school contact 530-752-1360 General UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine information, not urgent patient care.
Address: University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616. Because campus GPS can be confusing, follow UC Davis VMTH reception and parking-lot directions after calling.

Emergency and urgent care at UC Davis VMTH

UC Davis VMTH provides emergency veterinary access, but the correct entrance and phone number depend on the animal type.

Cats and dogs

Call 530-752-1393. UC Davis lists cat and dog emergency care as 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Horses and livestock

Call 530-752-0290. UC Davis lists horse and livestock emergency care as 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Exotic animals

Call 530-752-1393. The emergency page lists exotics emergency hours separately, so call before traveling with birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, or other exotic pets.

Severe symptoms

Difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, major trauma, inability to urinate, suspected poisoning, severe bleeding, bloating, or foaling/calving trouble should be treated as urgent.

Call-before-arrival rule: Calling helps the team prepare, gives you the correct entrance, and reduces delays. For large animals, do not unload before staff instructions if infectious signs are present.

How to schedule an appointment at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Appointments can be made directly or through a referring veterinarian, depending on the service and problem.

Choose the correct hospital. Call 530-752-1393 for small animals and exotics, 530-752-0290 for large animal in-clinic appointments, or 530-752-9618 for field service.
Prepare basic owner and patient details. Have the owner name, address, phone, email, patient species, breed, age, sex, color, and main problem ready.
Tell them whether a veterinarian referred you. Provide the name of your primary veterinarian or referring veterinarian if one is involved.
Send outside records before the visit. Ask your regular veterinarian to send referral notes, recent lab work, imaging, radiographs, discharge summaries, medication history, and vaccine history.
Confirm the reception area. Ask whether your appointment is at Small Animal Reception A, Small Animal Reception B, or Large Animal Reception.
Plan enough time. Teaching-hospital visits may include student history, supervised exam, clinician review, diagnostics, written estimates, and possible same-day hospitalization.
Register parking at reception. Use designated client parking and register your license plate in the reception area.
Ask about fasting instructions. Some neurology, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, community surgery, and large animal visits may require food and water instructions before sedation.
Appointment timing note: UC Davis warns that an appointment may take at least two hours, several hours, or longer if complex diagnostics or hospitalization are needed.

Where to go: Reception A, Reception B, and Large Animal Reception

The UC Davis VMTH campus has different reception points. Confirm your appointment location before driving.

Reception area Common services listed by UC Davis Parking and check-in
Small Animal Reception A Behavior, Dentistry/Oral Surgery, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery. Park in Lot 50, follow Emergency signs to the Small Animal Clinic entrance, and check in on the 2nd floor.
Small Animal Reception B Cardiology, Community Surgery, Companion Exotic Animal Medicine/Surgery, Dermatology, Oncology, Primary Care, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Park in Lot 55 and proceed into the glass-front Center for Companion Animal Health building adjacent to the lot.
Large Animal Reception Equine, livestock, large animal medicine, surgery, emergency, field-service-related intake, and specialty appointments. Park in Lot 51. Trailer parking is in the dirt section of the lot. Enter through the double glass doors labeled Large Animal Clinic.
Game-day route Small animal, exotic, and large animal clients traveling during UC Davis football game-day traffic. Use the hospital’s game-day directions and UC Davis Exit 71 route when posted to avoid traffic delays near the stadium.
Campus navigation warning: The hospital notes that Google Maps and GPS can be confusing because of campus addresses. Use the reception parking-lot directions after calling.

Small animal and specialty veterinary services

The Small Animal Hospital serves dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals with primary care, emergency care, and advanced specialty services.

Service area Common use Before booking
Primary care Routine care, wellness needs, general exams, preventive care, and non-specialty small animal visits. Ask whether your pet should see primary care first or a specialty service directly.
Emergency and ICU Acute illness, injury, critical care, hospitalization, monitoring, and emergency diagnostics. Call 530-752-1393 before arriving and follow Emergency signs.
Internal medicine Complex medical problems, endocrine, kidney, liver, gastrointestinal, immune, respiratory, or multi-system disease. Send lab work, imaging, current medications, and referral notes.
Surgery and orthopedics Soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, advanced procedures, surgical consultations, and recovery planning. Ask about fasting, estimate, imaging, anesthesia, and possible hospitalization.
Dentistry and oral surgery Advanced dental care, oral surgery, extractions, oral tumors, jaw problems, and specialized dental treatment. Confirm referral requirements and bring dental radiographs or prior treatment records.
Cardiology, oncology, neurology, ophthalmology Heart disease, cancer, seizures, spine/brain disease, eye disease, and complex specialty care. Confirm service location and bring diagnostic records from your primary veterinarian.
Sports medicine and rehabilitation Mobility, lameness, post-surgical rehab, performance recovery, conditioning, and pain-management support. Bring prior imaging, surgery notes, medication list, and home-exercise history.
Nutrition and behavior Diet planning, complex nutrition cases, weight concerns, behavior concerns, and telemedicine when offered by the service. Ask whether the visit is in-person or telemedicine and what forms are required.

Large Animal Hospital: horses, livestock, ranch visits, and specialty care

The Large Animal Hospital serves equine and livestock patients at the hospital and, for some needs, at ranch, farm, stable, or production locations.

Equine care

Services include equine medicine, surgery, lameness, sports medicine, dentistry and oral surgery, ophthalmology, reproduction, neonatal care, emergency, and farrier-related needs.

Livestock care

UC Davis lists livestock medicine and surgery, herd health and reproduction, camelid medicine, and production-medicine connections.

Field service

Call 530-752-9618 for field-service appointments when care may be provided at a ranch, farm, stable, or production facility.

Arrival caution

If a large animal has diarrhea, fever, cough, or nasal discharge, do not unload before notifying reception because isolation may be needed.

Large animal arrival script: “We are arriving with a horse/livestock patient. The appointment or emergency is for _____. The animal has / does not have fever, diarrhea, cough, or nasal discharge. Should we unload or wait for staff?”

Exotic companion animal care at UC Davis VMTH

Exotic pets may route through the Small Animal Hospital and the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service.

Animal or need Call Practical note
Birds and parrots 530-752-1393 Ask whether the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service is the right service and what carrier or heat-support setup is safest.
Rabbits, rodents, and small mammals 530-752-1393 Call quickly for not eating, breathing trouble, collapse, severe diarrhea, or trauma.
Reptiles and amphibians 530-752-1393 Ask how to transport with proper temperature support and whether prior habitat details should be brought.
Wildlife 530-752-1393 or follow UC Davis service instructions Do not handle wildlife unnecessarily. Call first for safe routing, legal limits, and wildlife-service direction.
Emergency exotics 530-752-1393 UC Davis lists exotics emergency hours separately from cat/dog 24/7 emergency coverage, so verify current availability before traveling.
Exotics transport warning: Small exotic patients can decline quickly from stress, cold, overheating, or delayed care. Call first and ask how to transport the species safely.

Medical records, referral records, imaging, and insurance paperwork

Records are especially important at a teaching hospital because many patients arrive with complex histories or referral workups.

Record type Who should send it Why UC Davis may need it
Referral letter Your primary veterinarian or referring clinic Explains the problem, prior treatment, response to treatment, and reason for specialty care.
Lab results Primary veterinarian, emergency hospital, or diagnostic lab Helps UC Davis compare progression and avoid unnecessary repeated testing when clinically appropriate.
X-rays and imaging Referring veterinarian or imaging facility Specialists may need original images plus reports, not only summary notes.
Medication history Owner and primary veterinarian Dose, frequency, response, side effects, supplements, and discontinued medications can affect treatment decisions.
Vaccination and preventive history Primary veterinarian or owner portal Needed for boarding, infectious-disease risk, preventive care planning, and hospital safety.
Insurance records Owner, insurer, or VMTH Client Services You may need invoices, discharge instructions, diagnosis information, and medical notes for reimbursement claims.
Records request note: UC Davis states Client Services can assist with medical record requests, insurance record requests, submitting records from referring veterinarians, and updating contact or pet medical information.

UC Davis VMTH client portal: appointments, estimates, invoices, prescriptions, and messages

The client portal is useful for current VMTH clients, but it does not replace emergency calling.

Portal use
Current clients can use the online portal for appointment communication, upcoming appointments, cancellations, estimates, invoices, prescriptions, recent visits, discharge instructions, and care-team messaging when available.
Emergency limit
Do not use portal messaging for a life-threatening problem. Call the emergency number immediately.
New clients
Ask the scheduling team whether you need a new portal account when you make your appointment.
Records
Use portal tools and Client Services for vaccine history, invoices, discharge instructions, prescription details, and medical record requests.
Billing
Paperless billing is used for invoices and statements, so keep your email address updated on your client account.
Portal safety rule: Use the portal for nonurgent follow-up. Use the phone for emergencies, same-day decline, breathing issues, collapse, toxin exposure, inability to urinate, severe pain, or urgent large animal problems.

Pharmacy, prescription refills, and laboratory support

UC Davis VMTH has hospital pharmacy and laboratory services that support patient care and referring veterinarians.

Need Contact or route Important detail
Main VMTH pharmacy 530-752-0187 The pharmacy page lists weekday and Saturday dispensing hours. Medications can only be dispensed to clients during pharmacy hours.
Small animal prescription refill Call 530-752-1393 and use the pharmacy prompt when available. Have patient name, medication, strength, dose, remaining supply, and prescribing service ready.
Prescription from outside veterinarian Ask VMTH pharmacy first. VMTH pharmacy may be limited to prescriptions connected to a VMTH appointment or clinician order.
Clinical laboratory questions Use UC Davis hospital laboratory services or referring-veterinarian lab instructions. Laboratory services support diagnostics, pathology, transfusion medicine, and clinical care.
Insurance claim invoice Use portal invoices or contact Client Services. Ask for itemized invoices, discharge instructions, and medical notes required by your pet insurance provider.
Refill timing warning: Do not wait until your pet is out of medication. Some refills require clinician approval, lab monitoring, or a recent VMTH exam.

Billing, estimates, deposits, insurance, and payment planning

UC Davis VMTH provides estimates, but final cost can change because diagnostics, hospitalization, procedures, and response to treatment vary by patient.

Billing topic What UC Davis tells clients What to ask before treatment
Cost estimate Veterinarians cannot always determine exact cost before diagnosis and treatment are underway. Ask for the current estimate range, likely tests, possible hospitalization, and when you will be updated.
Deposit The appointment page explains deposit expectations when an animal is admitted for diagnosis or treatment. Ask what deposit is due now, what balance is due at discharge, and what could create supplemental charges.
Paperless billing UC Davis states invoices and statements are sent by email rather than mail. Confirm your email address and ask how to access invoices in the portal.
Small animal billing Small animal billing concerns route to vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu. Include invoice number, patient name, visit date, service, and question.
Large animal billing Large animal billing concerns route to billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu. Include farm or owner name, patient name, visit date, field-service or hospital service, and invoice number.
Pet insurance Owners usually need itemized invoices and medical records for reimbursement claims. Ask for documents your insurer requires, including diagnosis, treatment plan, invoice, and discharge summary.
Estimate script: “Before we approve diagnostics or admission, can you explain the estimate range, deposit, likely next steps, what could increase the total, and when we will receive an update?”

What to bring to a UC Davis VMTH appointment

A little preparation can reduce delays, repeated testing, and confusion at check-in.

For dogs and cats

  • Leash or secure carrier
  • Medication list with doses
  • Prior lab work and imaging
  • Referral letter if available
  • Insurance information if you plan to file a claim

For exotics

  • Secure species-appropriate carrier
  • Diet, habitat, temperature, humidity, and lighting details
  • Photos of enclosure if relevant
  • Recent droppings or sample if requested
  • Prior veterinarian records

For horses and livestock

  • Trailer and halter control
  • Feed, medication, vaccine, and deworming history
  • Prior radiographs, ultrasound, lab work, or farm records
  • Fever, diarrhea, cough, or nasal discharge status
  • Ranch/farm contact and directions for field service

For all visits

  • Owner photo ID if requested
  • Updated phone and email
  • Payment method and insurance details
  • Questions for the clinician
  • Extra time for teaching-hospital workflow

Client rights, responsibilities, animal control, and hospital safety

UC Davis VMTH’s client rights and responsibilities document emphasizes respectful communication, accurate information, appointment responsibility, payment terms, and control of animals on the premises.

Safety area Rule to follow Why it matters
Dogs Keep dogs on non-retractable leashes in parking and public areas. This protects other patients, clients, staff, and your dog in a high-stress hospital setting.
Cats and small animals Use safe carriers for cats and smaller animals. Carriers prevent escapes, injuries, and stress reactions in busy reception areas.
Horses and camelids Keep horses and llamas or alpacas haltered and under control. Large animal areas require controlled unloading and movement for patient and staff safety.
Livestock Keep livestock in trailers or vehicles until unloading with VMTH staff. Staff may need to direct unloading, isolation, or patient movement.
Infectious signs Tell reception before unloading or entering if your animal has fever, diarrhea, cough, nasal discharge, or contagious-disease concern. Isolation precautions may protect hospitalized patients and other visitors.
Respectful communication Communicate respectfully with clinicians, students, staff, and volunteers. Clear and respectful communication helps the team treat your animal and keep the hospital safe.
Medical-information safety: This article is informational only. It cannot diagnose, triage, or replace UC Davis VMTH, your veterinarian, an emergency hospital, poison control, or a licensed veterinary specialist.

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital map and parking

The hospital is in the UC Davis Health Science District. Use official reception directions for Lot 50, Lot 55, or Lot 51.

UC Davis VMTH

William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
One Garrod Drive
Davis, CA 95616
Small Animal: 530-752-1393
Large Animal: 530-752-0290

Use the map for general orientation, then follow UC Davis VMTH directions to the correct reception parking lot.

Parking lot decision

Lot 50
Small Animal Reception A and small animal emergency entrance direction.
Lot 55
Small Animal Reception B and Center for Companion Animal Health entrance.
Lot 51
Large Animal Reception, trailer parking, horses, livestock, and large animal emergencies.
Client parking
Parking is free in designated client spaces when you register your license plate at reception.

Official source checklist for this Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital guide

Use these official UC Davis pages for final verification because hours, entrances, contacts, services, portal functions, and billing instructions can change.

Official source What it verifies When to use it
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Hospital overview, client services, client portal, care-team contact, emergency numbers, and teaching-hospital identity. Use first for general VMTH navigation.
Emergency Services Emergency numbers, 24/7 cat/dog/horse/livestock emergency care, exotics emergency hours, and reception parking directions. Use immediately for urgent or emergency cases.
Schedule an Appointment Appointment phone numbers, appointment hours, what information to provide, reception assignments, parking, teaching workflow, cost notes, records, refills, and billing contacts. Use before scheduling or visiting.
Small Animal Hospital Dog, cat, and exotics services, small animal phone number, 24/7 emergency statement, portal functions, primary care, and specialty services. Use for small animal, exotic, and specialty appointment routing.
Large Animal Hospital Equine and livestock services, in-clinic phone, field service phone, large animal emergency availability, service list, and contact emails. Use for horses, livestock, field service, and large animal emergencies.
Directions to the Hospital Physical address, highway directions, Lot 50, Lot 55, Lot 51, client parking, game-day routing, and campus-map links. Use before driving, especially during campus traffic or football game days.
Pharmacy and Laboratories VMTH pharmacy phone, pharmacy hours, dispensing limits, laboratory services, clinical diagnostics, and support-service routing. Use for prescription and diagnostic-support questions.
About the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Hospital teaching mission, board-certified faculty, patient volume, advanced training programs, clinical trials, facilities, and AAHA accreditation statement. Use for background and teaching-hospital context.
Client Rights and Responsibilities PDF Client communication expectations, payment responsibility, animal-control rules, safety responsibilities, and respectful conduct standards. Use before visiting with dogs, cats, small animals, horses, camelids, or livestock.
UC Davis Vet Med Contact School contact information, hospital phone, 24/7 emergency statement, and general UC Davis Veterinary Medicine contacts. Use for nonurgent school-level contact and general information.
Independent guide notice: This website is not UC Davis, the University of California, the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, a veterinary clinic, a veterinarian, an emergency service, a pharmacy, or a pet insurance company. Always verify urgent care, appointment instructions, fees, medication refills, medical records, parking, and treatment decisions directly with UC Davis VMTH or your veterinarian.

Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital FAQs

These questions focus on UC Davis VMTH contact numbers, emergency care, appointments, referrals, records, pharmacy, billing, parking, large animals, exotics, and what to expect at a teaching hospital.

1. What is Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital usually refers to the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at UC Davis. It is a veterinary teaching hospital serving small animals, exotic companion animals, horses, livestock, referring veterinarians, and clients who need primary, emergency, or specialty care.
2. What is the phone number for UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
Call 530-752-1393 for the Small Animal Hospital, dogs, cats, exotics, records, refills, and small animal emergency contact. Call 530-752-0290 for Large Animal Hospital in-clinic appointments and emergencies. Call 530-752-9618 for large animal field service appointments.
3. Does UC Davis VMTH offer 24-hour emergency veterinary care?
UC Davis lists 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock, including holidays. Exotic animal emergency hours are listed separately, so owners of birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, and other exotic pets should call 530-752-1393 before traveling.
4. What is the address of UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
The hospital address is University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, One Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616. Because UC Davis campus directions can be confusing, confirm the correct reception area and parking lot before arriving.
5. How do I schedule an appointment at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital?
Call 530-752-1393 for small animals and exotics, 530-752-0290 for large animal in-clinic appointments, or 530-752-9618 for large animal field service. Have owner contact information, animal details, presenting problem, regular veterinarian, and referral information ready.
6. Do I need a referral to bring my pet to UC Davis VMTH?
Some services can be contacted directly, while many specialty visits work best with referral records from your primary veterinarian. Ask your veterinarian to send a referral letter, recent lab results, imaging, medication history, and medical records before your appointment.
7. Where do I park for a UC Davis VMTH appointment?
Small Animal Reception A uses Lot 50, Small Animal Reception B uses Lot 55, and Large Animal Reception uses Lot 51. UC Davis states client parking is free in designated client spaces, but you must register your license plate at reception.
8. How long does a UC Davis VMTH appointment take?
Plan for at least two hours and possibly several hours. Teaching-hospital appointments may include student history, supervised exam, clinician review, diagnostics, estimates, treatment planning, and possible hospitalization for complex cases.
9. How do I get my animal’s medical records from UC Davis VMTH?
Contact Client Services or call the Small Animal Hospital at 530-752-1393 or the Large Animal Hospital at 530-752-0290. Provide owner name, patient name, visit date, service, requested records, and the receiving clinic or insurer information.
10. How do I refill a UC Davis VMTH prescription?
Call 530-752-1393 and use the pharmacy prompt when available, or use the client portal if your account supports refill requests. Have the patient name, medication name, dose, prescribing service, and remaining supply ready.