UC Davis Veterinary Hospital: Vet Care & Contact

Davis, California · Veterinary Teaching Hospital Guide · Updated September 2026

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital contact, emergency care, appointments, map, parking, referrals, portal, pharmacy, records, and billing help

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital is officially the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. The main hospital location is 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616.

For small animals and exotics, call 530-752-1393. For horses, livestock, and large animal care, call 530-752-0290. This guide explains which number to use, where to park, what happens at a teaching hospital appointment, how emergency care works, how referrals and records work, and how to use the Client Portal and pharmacy.

Animal emergency? Call before arriving when possible. For cats, dogs, and exotics, call 530-752-1393. For horses and livestock, call 530-752-0290. If your animal has breathing trouble, collapse, seizures, major bleeding, severe trauma, suspected poisoning, bloat signs, heatstroke, inability to urinate, foaling trouble, severe colic, or extreme pain, do not wait for a routine appointment.
Official hospital name William R. Pritchard VMTH

Commonly searched as UC Davis Veterinary Hospital or UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Physical address 1 Garrod Drive

Davis, CA 95616, in the UC Davis Health Sciences District near UC Davis Health Stadium.

Small animal / exotics 530-752-1393

Use for cats, dogs, exotic companion animals, appointments, records, and urgent small-animal help.

Large animal 530-752-0290

Use for horses, livestock, large-animal appointments, large-animal emergencies, and large-animal records.

Field service 530-752-9618

Use for large-animal field-service appointment questions at a ranch, farm, or production facility.

Parking lots Lots 50, 55, 51

Small Animal Reception A uses Lot 50, Small Animal Reception B uses Lot 55, and Large Animal Reception uses Lot 51.

Official name and location check

Several UC Davis veterinary programs, satellite locations, and campus buildings can appear in search results. This page focuses on the main Davis campus veterinary teaching hospital.

Search name Official or practical meaning Use this guide when
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Common public search term for the main veterinary hospital in Davis. You need the Davis campus hospital, emergency, appointment, map, portal, records, or pharmacy details.
William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Official hospital name for the main VMTH at UC Davis. Use this name for formal records, referrals, billing, and official documentation.
Small Animal Hospital UC Davis hospital area for dogs, cats, and exotic companion animals. You need dogs, cats, companion exotics, emergency care, specialty care, primary care, or pharmacy routing.
Large Animal Hospital UC Davis hospital area for horses, livestock, camelids, and field-service needs. You need equine, livestock, herd health, reproduction, field service, large-animal surgery, or large-animal emergency care.
UC Veterinary Medical Center – San Diego UC Davis satellite clinical facility in Southern California. Do not use Davis campus parking, address, or appointment routing for San Diego care.
Final identity check: The Davis campus hospital address is 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616. If a search result shows San Diego, Tulare, a raptor center, or a campus office rather than the VMTH, verify before calling or driving.

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital contact numbers

Use the exact phone number for your animal type. For urgent symptoms, call the emergency line before arriving when possible.

Need Phone or contact Best use
Small Animal Hospital 530-752-1393 Dogs, cats, exotics, small-animal appointments, urgent small-animal questions, records, and general small-animal routing.
Small animal emergency 530-752-1393 Cats and dogs with urgent or life-threatening symptoms; appointments are not needed for the ER, but calling ahead is recommended.
Exotic animal care 530-752-1393 Birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, small mammals, fish, and other companion exotic appointment or emergency questions.
Large Animal Hospital 530-752-0290 Horses, livestock, camelids, in-clinic large-animal appointments, large-animal emergency care, and large-animal records.
Large Animal Field Service 530-752-9618 Field-service appointments at ranches, farms, or production facilities.
Pharmacy 530-752-0187 Medication refills, pharmacy charges, Client Portal payment help, medication pickup, and prescription transfer questions.
Referral line for veterinarians 530-752-4050 Small-animal direct referral line for veterinarians or clinic staff. Pet owners should use the main small-animal number.
Client Services vmthclientservices@ucdavis.edu Existing appointment questions, medical-record requests, insurance record requests, submitting referral records, and updating contact information.
Billing questions vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu / billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu Small-animal billing questions use vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu. Large-animal billing questions use billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu.
Do not use email for emergencies: Use phone contact or emergency arrival instructions when an animal is unstable, painful, severely ill, injured, or worsening.

Google map, address, directions, and parking lots

UC Davis warns that GPS directions to the physical address can be confusing because of campus addresses. Use the correct reception parking lot for your appointment type.

William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
UC Davis Health Sciences District
VMTH, 1 Garrod Drive
Davis, CA 95616
Small Animal / Exotics: 530-752-1393
Large Animal: 530-752-0290

Use this map for general orientation. For final arrival, follow official UC Davis directions to Lot 50, Lot 55, or Lot 51 based on your animal and service.
Reception area Parking lot Services commonly routed there Arrival note
Small Animal Reception A Lot 50 Behavior, dentistry/oral surgery, emergency, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, Reception A. Follow “Emergency” signs to the Small Animal Clinic entrance and check in on the 2nd floor.
Small Animal Reception B Lot 55 Cardiology, community surgery, companion exotic animal medicine/surgery, dermatology, oncology, primary care, sports medicine and rehabilitation. Go into the glass-front Center for Companion Animal Health building and check in at the 1st-floor desk.
Large Animal Reception Lot 51 Horse, livestock, camelid, equine, large-animal in-clinic, emergency, and specialty care. Trailer parking is in the dirt section. Proceed to the double glass doors labeled Large Animal Clinic.
Parking rule: UC Davis says parking is free in designated client parking spaces, but you must register your license plate at the reception area for your appointment.

Emergency care at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital

UC Davis provides 24/7 emergency care for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock. Exotic animal emergency access has separate listed hours, so call before coming.

Cats and dogs
Call 530-752-1393. Emergency services are listed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Horses and livestock
Call 530-752-0290. Emergency services are listed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Exotic animals
Call 530-752-1393. Listed emergency hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends/holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Small animal ER
Appointments are not needed for the emergency room, but UC Davis asks owners to call ahead if possible so the team can prepare for arrival.
Large animal ER arrival
For Large Animal Reception, proceed to Lot 51 and use the emergency call box at the front entrance to alert staff that you arrived.
Emergency sign Recommended action Why it matters
Breathing trouble, collapse, seizures, severe bleeding, trauma, pale/blue gums Call UC Davis emergency or the nearest emergency veterinarian immediately. These can become life-threatening quickly and may need oxygen, imaging, transfusion, surgery, ICU, or advanced monitoring.
Suspected poisoning, toxin exposure, medication overdose, heatstroke Call before arriving and bring product packaging or exposure details if safe. Treatment can depend on the toxin, dose, time of exposure, species, and symptoms.
Male cat straining to urinate, painful abdomen, bloat signs, repeated vomiting Treat as urgent and call immediately. Urinary blockage, obstruction, bloat, dehydration, and shock can worsen rapidly.
Horse colic, severe lameness, foaling trouble, fever with respiratory signs, severe wound Call the Large Animal Hospital at 530-752-0290 before loading or unloading when possible. Large-animal emergencies may require trailer planning, isolation precautions, or immediate staff preparation.
Exotic pet not eating, breathing changes, weakness, bleeding, egg-binding signs, severe trauma Call the Small Animal Hospital before driving to confirm exotic emergency instructions. Exotics can decline quickly and often need species-specific handling, temperature, and husbandry information.
Large animal infection warning: If your horse or livestock animal has diarrhea, fever, cough, or nasal discharge, do not unload before notifying front desk reception staff because isolation may be needed.

Start here: choose the right UC Davis veterinary route

Use this table before booking, driving, sending records, requesting a refill, or deciding whether emergency care is needed.

Your need Best action Prepare first
Dog or cat emergency Call 530-752-1393 and go to Small Animal Reception A / Lot 50 when instructed. Symptoms, start time, medication list, toxin exposure, photos/videos, and safe carrier or leash.
Horse or livestock emergency Call 530-752-0290 and use Large Animal Reception / Lot 51 when directed. Species, age, symptoms, vitals if known, trailer status, infectious signs, and referring vet details.
Exotic animal emergency Call 530-752-1393 before coming because exotic emergency hours differ from cats/dogs. Species, habitat, temperature, humidity, UVB, diet, supplements, stool, appetite, and photos of enclosure.
Routine or specialty appointment Call Small Animal at 530-752-1393 or Large Animal at 530-752-0290. Owner information, phone/email, species, breed, age, sex, color, problem, primary vet, and referring vet if any.
Large-animal field visit Call Field Service at 530-752-9618. Animal count, farm/ranch address, complaint, herd history, biosecurity issues, and scheduling needs.
Records or insurance documents Use Client Services, the Client Portal, or call the correct hospital line. Patient name, client name, date range, record type, recipient email/fax, and insurance deadline.
Medication refill Call 530-752-0187 or call 530-752-1393 and choose the pharmacy/refill option when prompted. Prescription number, drug name, strength, pet name, client name, remaining supply, and pickup/shipping need.

Appointments, referrals, and what to expect at a teaching hospital

The UC Davis VMTH is open to the public. Pet owners can schedule directly, and primary veterinarians can also make referrals to specialty services.

Call the correct hospital line. For small animals and exotics, call 530-752-1393. For large animals, call 530-752-0290. For large-animal field service, call 530-752-9618.
Be ready with intake details. UC Davis asks callers to provide owner name/address, phone numbers, email, patient species, breed, age, sex, color, presenting complaint, primary veterinarian, and referring veterinarian if applicable.
Bring records and imaging. Bring paperwork, medical records, blood tests, x-rays, referral letters, medication lists, diet details, and any prior test results.
Plan for a long visit. UC Davis says appointments should be expected to take at least two hours, and complex cases may take several hours or extend into days if hospitalization or diagnostics are needed.
Understand the teaching model. Veterinary students and residents may be involved, but final medical decisions are made under close supervision by faculty veterinarians and the clinical team.
Ask about fasting. Unless told otherwise, some small animal surgery/neurology/internal medicine/orthopedic/soft tissue/community surgery appointments and large animal appointments may require no food after 7 p.m. and water withheld after 6 a.m. because sedation may be needed. Diabetic animals, animals under 6 months, and animals with increased thirst or kidney failure may have different instructions.
Appointment call script: “Hi, I need help scheduling at UC Davis VMTH. My animal is a __, age __, species/breed __, problem is __, symptoms started __, current medications are __, and my primary veterinarian is __. Should this go to Reception A, Reception B, Large Animal Reception, Field Service, or Emergency?”

Arrival workflow, check-in, free client parking, and safety rules

Knowing where to park and how to check in can prevent delays, especially because small-animal services use two different reception areas.

Small Animal Reception A

Park in Lot 50, follow “Emergency” signs to the Small Animal Clinic entrance, and check in at the reception desk on the 2nd floor. Use this for emergency, behavior, dentistry/oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, and Reception A services.

Small Animal Reception B

Park in Lot 55, enter the glass-front Center for Companion Animal Health building, and check in on the 1st floor. Use this for cardiology, community surgery, companion exotics, dermatology, oncology, primary care, and sports medicine/rehab.

Large Animal Reception

Park in Lot 51, use trailer parking in the dirt section when needed, and proceed through the double glass doors labeled Large Animal Clinic. Register at the 1st-floor reception desk.

License plate registration

Parking is free in designated client parking spaces, but UC Davis says clients must register the vehicle at the reception area with license plate information.

Animal type Control requirement from client-rights PDF Practical reason
Dogs Dogs must be kept on non-retractable leashes in waiting rooms or public spaces. Short, secure control helps prevent slips, bites, stress, and contact with other animals.
Cats and smaller animals Cats and smaller animals must be kept in safe carriers. Carriers reduce escape risk, stress, injury, and contact with dogs or unfamiliar animals.
Horses and llamas/alpacas Horses and llamas/alpacas must be haltered and under control. Large animals can injure themselves, owners, staff, or other animals if uncontrolled.
Livestock Livestock must remain in trailers or vehicles until unloaded with VMTH staff. Staff may need to control traffic, biosecurity, safety, isolation, or unloading routes.

Veterinary services at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital

UC Davis provides primary, emergency, specialty, teaching-hospital, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, surgery, and clinical-trials-related veterinary care. Availability depends on species, service, referral status, schedule, and medical urgency.

Care area What is available What to prepare
Small animal primary and non-specialty care Primary care, community surgery, accessible veterinary care, and feline pediatric service. Vaccines, medication list, prior records, diet, problem list, and primary veterinarian details.
Small animal specialty care Behavior, cardiology, companion exotics, dentistry/oral surgery, dermatology, emergency/critical care, genetics, internal medicine, hemodialysis/blood purification, neurology/neurosurgery, nutrition, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, shelter medicine, soft tissue surgery, and sports medicine/rehabilitation. Referral letter, records, imaging, lab results, medications, diagnosis history, and a written question list.
Large animal specialty care Equine farrier, equine field service, equine sports medicine, internal medicine, dentistry/oral surgery, medical emergency/critical care/neonatology, ophthalmology, reproduction, surgery/lameness, livestock herd health/reproduction, livestock medicine/surgery, camelid medicine, cardiology, dermatology, and dairy production medicine. Trailer access, farm/ranch details, vaccination/deworming history, herd history, test results, and biosecurity concerns.
Diagnostics and imaging Laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, All Species Imaging Center, clinical pathology, transfusion medicine, blood bank, and related testing support. Ask whether fasting is required and whether the next doctor needs images, reports, or both.
Surgery and advanced care Orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, community surgery, dentistry/oral surgery, advanced veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and intensive-care support. Ask about pre-anesthetic bloodwork, fasting, imaging upload, estimate, deposit, discharge instructions, recheck timing, and home restrictions.
Pharmacy VMTH pharmacy, medication review, drug information, medication counseling, outpatient dispensing, prescription refills, shipping for a fee, and outside-pharmacy written prescription options. Prescription number, medication name, refill count, pet name, clinician, shipping need, and Client Portal access.

Companion exotic animal care, wildlife notes, and species preparation

UC Davis has a Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service. Exotic appointments are scheduled through the Small Animal Hospital.

Exotic appointment phone

Call 530-752-1393 for companion exotic appointments. UC Davis says clients or primary veterinarians can make appointments for this service.

Bring husbandry details

For birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, fish, and other exotics, bring diet brands, cage setup, temperature, humidity, UVB, substrate, supplements, water quality, stool details, and photos of the enclosure.

Exotic emergency hours

Exotic animal emergency service is listed Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekends/holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call before coming.

Wildlife caution

Do not handle sick wild mammals such as skunks, bats, foxes, coyotes, or raccoons because of rabies exposure risk. Contact animal control or a licensed wildlife rehabilitator when appropriate.

Reception B note: Companion exotic animal medicine/surgery is listed under Small Animal Reception B / Lot 55, in the Center for Companion Animal Health area.

Large Animal Hospital, horses, livestock, field service, and trailer arrival

The Large Animal Hospital provides in-clinic and field-based veterinary care for equine and livestock animals.

Large Animal reception
530-752-0290 for in-clinic appointments and emergencies.
Field Service reception
530-752-9618 for appointments at ranches, farms, and production facilities.
Email routes
lareception@ucdavis.edu for reception, lahfieldservice@ucdavis.edu for Field Service, and billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu for large-animal billing.
Parking
Use Lot 51. Trailer parking is in the dirt section of the lot. Register at Large Animal Reception after parking.
Biosecurity
If the animal has diarrhea, fever, cough, or nasal discharge, do not unload until VMTH staff advise you.
Large-animal call script: “I’m calling about a __ at __ location. Symptoms are __, started __, temperature/vitals are __, trailer status is __, infectious signs are __, and my veterinarian is __. Should I trailer in, wait for field service, or use emergency arrival?”

Referrals, primary veterinarian records, imaging, and appointment delays

Some UC Davis services can be scheduled by owners, while others require referral review or direct veterinarian communication. Do not assume every specialty can schedule immediately.

Referral situation Best route Important detail
Primary vet recommended UC Davis Your veterinarian can call VMTH or you can call directly for many appointments. Bring or send records, test results, imaging, and response-to-treatment notes.
Specialty referral with imaging Follow the specific service’s referral instructions. Some services request records and diagnostic images before appointment review.
Urgent specialist issue Call the main hospital number or emergency service rather than waiting for routine review. Neurology, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic trauma, ophthalmology, and other urgent cases may require direct clinician triage.
Records not yet sent Ask your regular veterinarian to email or transfer records before the visit. UC Davis uses prior blood tests and imaging to understand disease progression and decide whether testing must be repeated.
Referring veterinarian access Referring veterinarians can use the RDVM portal for referred cases. The portal can show history, physical exam findings, procedures, lab results, imaging reports, pharmacy dispensations, diagnoses, plans, discharge summary, and discharge instructions when finalized.

Client Portal, messages, estimates, invoices, and discharge instructions

Current or active VMTH clients can use the Online Client Portal to manage parts of their veterinary care.

Portal can help with

  • Messaging the clinician about recent appointments.
  • Viewing upcoming appointments.
  • Canceling upcoming appointments.
  • Signing estimates.
  • Reviewing visit invoices.
  • Reviewing recent visits, discharge instructions, and prescriptions.
  • Managing invoice, scheduling, and prescription needs.

Portal is not for emergencies

Do not use portal messaging for breathing trouble, collapse, seizures, major trauma, poisoning, severe colic, foaling difficulty, blocked urination, or fast-worsening symptoms.

Billing and estimates

The portal supports invoice and billing-related access. For billing concerns, use the small-animal or large-animal billing email shown in this guide.

Pharmacy payment

UC Davis pharmacy says medication charges can be paid through the Client Portal and pharmacy staff can help set up portal access.

VMTH pharmacy, prescription refills, medication pickup, and outside pharmacy use

The UC Davis Pharmaceutical Service supports VMTH patients, clinicians, and hospital care teams.

Pharmacy item Details Practical note
Pharmacy phone 530-752-0187 Use for pharmacy charges, refill questions, and Client Portal pharmacy-payment help.
Hospital phone 530-752-1393 UC Davis appointment FAQ says prescriptions can be renewed by calling this number and pressing 4 for pharmacy when prompted.
Pharmacy location Main VMTH Pharmacy, room 1061, VMTH building, 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616 Confirm pickup timing before arriving because medication dispensing is limited to pharmacy hours.
Listed pharmacy hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., except holidays; Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Medications can only be dispensed to clients during these hours.
Refills with existing refills If product is in stock and refills remain, UC Davis says the refill is generally filled within about 10 minutes after calling. Call with the prescription number from the vial to speed up processing.
No refills or doctor unavailable Medication orders can take 24-72 hours if no refills remain or if the doctor is not available. Request refills before you run out, especially before weekends or holidays.
Outside pharmacy Human-labeled drugs may be filled at a local pharmacy if your veterinarian provides a written prescription. Check whether the medication is available locally before transferring or requesting refills.
Medication shipping UC Davis says medications can be mailed for a fee. Ask about shipping timing, temperature-sensitive medications, and delivery address before relying on mail.
Refill script: “I need a refill for pet name __. Prescription number is __. Medication is __ strength __. Remaining supply is __ days. Can this be picked up, shipped, or transferred to my local pharmacy?”

Medical records, insurance records, imaging, discharge instructions, and referral records

Records are critical at UC Davis because many patients arrive with complex medical histories, previous testing, referrals, or emergency needs.

Record need Best route What to include
Copies of VMTH records Call Small Animal at 530-752-1393 or Large Animal at 530-752-0290, or use Client Services / Client Portal when available. Client name, patient name, species, date range, service, record type, and recipient email/fax.
Records from your primary veterinarian Ask your veterinarian to send records before the appointment. Referral letter, history, bloodwork, x-rays, imaging reports, response to treatment, medications, and current diagnosis.
Insurance records Contact Client Services or use portal records where available. Itemized invoice, diagnosis, notes, treatment records, medication list, discharge instructions, and insurer claim deadline.
Imaging studies Ask whether your next provider needs reports, images, or both. X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, date, ordering veterinarian, receiving clinic, and image-transfer instructions.
Exotic-pet record copy Front desk staff can provide records after clinician review. UC Davis exotics FAQ says records are generally available after review, often within 7-10 business days, and clients should specify if imaging copies are needed.
Discharge instructions Use printout, email, or Client Portal after the visit when available. Medication plan, feeding, activity restriction, recheck date, warning signs, and who to call if symptoms worsen.
Bring old tests when possible: UC Davis says prior bloodwork and x-rays can help doctors evaluate disease progression and decide whether treatment should continue or more tests are needed.

Billing, estimates, deposits, paperless billing, and payment planning

UC Davis veterinary costs vary by species, illness, urgency, diagnostics, specialty service, surgery, hospitalization, medication, and response to treatment.

Estimate limitations

UC Davis says exact diagnosis and treatment costs cannot always be predicted at admission because animals’ conditions and responses vary. Ask for updated estimates as care changes.

Deposits

If an animal is admitted for diagnosis or treatment with estimates above $3,000, UC Davis says a deposit of 100% of the lower end of the estimate is expected. For estimates of $3,000 or less, the deposit is 50% of the high end of the estimate.

Payment at discharge

Full payment is required at the end of the visit. UC Davis also warns that supplemental charges may be billed later if all charges are not available at discharge.

Paperless billing

UC Davis says VMTH moved to paperless billing starting December 13, 2023, with invoices or statements sent to the email on the client account.

Accepted payment methods

Visible UC Davis appointment information lists cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, ATM debit cards, and Apple Pay.

Refund timing

UC Davis says refunds for cash, check, or Apple Pay payments are returned by refund check and may take up to 6 weeks to process and mail.

Billing question Best contact Have ready
Small animal billing vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu Client name, patient name, invoice, visit date, estimate, deposit, and question.
Large animal billing billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu Client name, animal name, species, visit date, invoice, estimate, and question.
Pharmacy charges 530-752-0187 Prescription number, patient name, client account, and medication question.
Insurance claim support Client Services or portal records Itemized invoice, discharge notes, diagnosis, procedures, medications, and insurer claim deadline.
Cost conversation script: “Can you separate the must-do items from optional items, explain what each test changes, confirm the current estimate, explain the deposit needed today, and tell me whether additional supplemental charges could be billed later?”

Client rights, responsibilities, respectful care, animal control, and belongings

The official VMTH Client Rights and Responsibilities PDF explains how UC Davis expects clients and staff to communicate and keep animals safe on hospital premises.

Client rights

Clients have the right to respectful and impartial care, timely communication, understandable information about animal health and hospital policies, participation in care decisions, and ethical confidential treatment of animal health information.

Client responsibilities

Clients are responsible for communicating respectfully, following hospital rules, keeping appointments or canceling under service guidelines, disclosing accurate health history, and abiding by payment terms.

Animal control

Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes; cats and smaller animals must be in safe carriers; horses and llamas/alpacas must be haltered; livestock must remain in trailers or vehicles until unloaded with VMTH staff.

Belongings

Clients are responsible for securing and retrieving personal belongings. The PDF states VMTH is not responsible for property left on the premises.

Why this matters: UC Davis is a high-volume teaching hospital with emergency, referral, small animal, exotics, large animal, student, resident, faculty, and specialty workflows. Respectful communication and animal-control rules help protect patients, clients, and staff.

Content gap audit: what generic UC Davis vet listings usually miss

Many ranking pages only show a phone number, address, hours, ratings, or map. This guide adds the practical information pet owners and referring veterinarians need.

Common missing detail Why it matters What this guide adds
Correct hospital identity Users may confuse the main Davis VMTH with San Diego, Tulare, CCAH, Raptor Center, or general UC Davis campus pages. Official name, common search names, 1 Garrod Drive, and correct small/large animal phone routing.
Small animal vs large animal emergency numbers A horse/livestock emergency should not be routed the same way as a cat or dog emergency. Small animal/exotics phone, large animal phone, field-service phone, and ER arrival notes.
Exotic emergency hour difference Cats/dogs are listed 24/7, but exotic emergency access has separate listed hours. Clear exotic phone, daytime/weekend/holiday emergency-hour note, and call-before-arrival instruction.
Parking lot routing UC Davis says GPS can be confusing, and different services use Lots 50, 55, and 51. Reception A, Reception B, Large Animal Reception, parking registration, and campus-map guidance.
Teaching hospital workflow Clients may not expect students and residents, longer visits, or faculty-supervised care. Step-by-step appointment workflow, expected time, student role, and final-decision supervision explanation.
Billing and deposits Specialty and emergency veterinary care can be expensive and estimates can change. Deposit rules, payment-at-discharge warning, paperless billing, supplemental charges, refund timing, and billing emails.
Pharmacy refill details Clients need to know pickup hours, refill timing, outside pharmacy options, and shipping. Pharmacy phone, room/location, hours, refill timing, Client Portal payment, and transfer guidance.
Animal-control rules Safety and biosecurity matter in a hospital that sees many species. Non-retractable leash rule, carrier rule, halter rule, livestock trailer rule, and isolation warning.

Official source checklist used for this guide

Use official UC Davis pages and documents for final confirmation before driving, booking, sending records, requesting refills, or making emergency decisions.

Official source What it verifies When to open it
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital official page Official hospital name, #1-ranked school context, Client Services, AAHA accreditation, portal, emergency numbers, map links, services, pharmacy, and satellite facility links. Before confirming the official hospital identity or using broad hospital resources.
Emergency Services Emergency phone numbers, 24/7 cats/dogs/horses/livestock care, exotic emergency hours, Lot 50/Lot 55/Lot 51 directions, and GPS warning. Before urgent arrival, ER routing, or campus navigation.
Schedule an Appointment Small Animal and Large Animal appointment hours, phone numbers, required caller information, reception locations, parking, teaching environment, costs, deposits, records, refills, and billing emails. Before booking, referral preparation, fasting, parking, or cost planning.
Directions to the Hospital 1 Garrod Drive physical address, Highway 113 route guidance, Lot 50/Lot 55/Lot 51, free client parking rule, and game-day direction notes. Before driving, especially on game days or when towing a trailer.
Small Animal Hospital Small-animal phone, 24/7 small-animal emergency services, Client Portal use, non-specialty services, and specialty service list. Before dog, cat, exotic, small-animal primary care, or specialty appointments.
Large Animal Hospital Large-animal reception phone, field-service phone, email routes, 24/7 emergency availability, portal use, and large-animal specialty services. Before equine, livestock, camelid, field-service, or large-animal emergency care.
Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Exotic appointment phone, emergency hours, appointment expectations, records timing, refill route, hospitalized exotic care, and wildlife guidance. Before bird, reptile, rabbit, rodent, fish, small mammal, or wildlife-related questions.
Pharmaceutical Service Pharmacy phone, location, hours, medication dispensing limits, refill timing, Client Portal payment, outside pharmacy use, and mail option. Before refills, pickup, payment, shipping, or local pharmacy transfer.
Referring Veterinarians – Small Animal Referral line, service-specific referral notes, record and imaging expectations, urgent referral routing, RDVM portal, and referral review timing for select services. For primary veterinarians or clients coordinating specialty referrals.
VMTH Client Rights and Responsibilities PDF Client rights, responsibilities, payment-policy awareness, respectful communication, animal-control rules, no-smoking rule, and belongings responsibility. Before visiting or when clarifying expectations on hospital premises.
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine campus map PDF Lot 50, Lot 51, Lot 55, VMTH, CCAH, Scrubs Café, and nearby veterinary medicine campus buildings. Before parking, walking between buildings, or checking whether you need VMTH, CCAH, Large Animal, or a campus support building.
Independent guide notice: USHospitalGuides.com is not UC Davis, not the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, not a veterinary provider, not an emergency hospital, and not a government agency. Use official UC Davis pages and direct phone numbers for final appointment, pricing, medical, emergency, pharmacy, and records decisions.

Important animal health and safety notice

This guide helps with contact, location, parking, appointment routing, records, billing, pharmacy, portal access, and emergency preparation. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.

Do not delay emergency care. Breathing difficulty, poisoning, trauma, seizures, urinary blockage, severe colic, foaling trouble, heatstroke, severe pain, collapse, pale gums, or suspected toxin exposure needs immediate veterinary help.

UC Davis Veterinary Hospital FAQs

These questions focus on UC Davis Veterinary Hospital contact numbers, address, emergency care, appointments, parking, referrals, Client Portal, pharmacy, records, billing, and animal-control rules.

1. What is the official name of UC Davis Veterinary Hospital?
The official hospital name is William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. It is also commonly called UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, or VMTH.
2. What is the address for UC Davis Veterinary Hospital?
The main UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital address is 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616. UC Davis says GPS can be confusing because of campus addresses, so clients should follow directions to the correct reception parking lot.
3. What phone number should I call for dogs, cats, or exotic pets?
Call the Small Animal Hospital at 530-752-1393. This number is used for dogs, cats, exotic companion animals, small-animal appointments, small-animal emergencies, records, and general routing.
4. What phone number should I call for horses or livestock?
Call the Large Animal Hospital at 530-752-0290 for horses, livestock, camelids, large-animal appointments, large-animal emergencies, and large-animal records. For Field Service appointments at a ranch, farm, or production facility, call 530-752-9618.
5. Is UC Davis Veterinary Hospital open 24 hours for emergencies?
UC Davis lists 24-hour emergency care, 7 days a week including holidays, for cats, dogs, horses, and livestock. Exotic animal emergency access is listed through 530-752-1393 with Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekend/holiday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. hours, so exotic owners should call before coming.
6. Where should I park for a UC Davis veterinary appointment?
Small Animal Reception A uses Lot 50, Small Animal Reception B uses Lot 55, and Large Animal Reception uses Lot 51. Parking is free in designated client parking spaces, but clients must register their license plate at reception.
7. Can I schedule directly, or do I need a referral?
The UC Davis VMTH is open to the public. Pet owners can schedule many appointments directly, and primary veterinarians can also make referrals. Some specialty services require referral review, records, imaging, or direct veterinarian communication before scheduling.
8. What should I bring to a UC Davis veterinary appointment?
Bring prior medical records, referral letter if available, bloodwork, x-rays or imaging, medication list, diet details, primary veterinarian information, insurance details if applicable, and a written list of symptoms and questions.
9. How do I refill medication from the UC Davis VMTH pharmacy?
Call the Main VMTH Pharmacy at 530-752-0187, or call 530-752-1393 and press 4 for the pharmacy when prompted. Have the prescription number, medication name, pet name, remaining refills, and pickup or shipping preference ready.
10. How do I get medical records or billing help?
For records, call the Small Animal Hospital at 530-752-1393 or the Large Animal Hospital at 530-752-0290, or use Client Services and the Client Portal when available. For small-animal billing concerns, email vmcbilling@ucdavis.edu. For large-animal billing concerns, email billingla@vmth.ucdavis.edu.