Our Veterinary Care
Established in 1989 by Dr. Henry Valdez, Temple Heights Animal Hospital in Oceanside, CA is a full service companion animal hospital. We have a strong and continuing commitment to perform state-of-the-art veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to care for your pet from the puppy stage through their adult and senior years. Early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages will afford a long and healthy life.
We provide complete medical and surgical care throughout your pet's life. Because your pet plays such a special role in your family, we treat your pet as we would our own. Our healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention, compassion, client education, and quality medicine and surgery. We understand the loving connections families have with their pets. We specialize in treating dogs, cats, ferrets, and small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and rats.
Special medical or emergency needs may arise during your pet's lifetime. We have the latest diagnostic and laboratory equipment to help us assess your pet's needs. Should your pet require surgery, Dr. Valdez utilizes the latest techniques backed up with 30 years of surgical experience. Please CONTACT US at for all your companion's needs.
What Our Patients Say
"We have taken our dogs to Temple Heights Animal Hospital for the past 20 years. Dr. Valdez has always been above board and beyond the call of duty in his care of our animals. He is the best vet we've ever dealt with. We can't thank him enough for the honesty and compassion he and his staff have given our pets and to us." -- Candy O.
"Dr. Valdez at Temple Heights Animal Hospital is wonderful. His staff is always helpful and eager to accommodate our schedule. He is committed to providing his BEST to every animal he meets and cares for. He has also been there for us during our animal emergencies, generously spending as much time as needed to help remedy our dog and cat ailments" -- Tyla D.
"Very nice, clean hospital. The vet was kind & informative. My dog even seemed relaxed while in the office! I look forward to having a vet I can trust." -- Sandra M.
"Dr. Valdez is a very thorough and knowledgeable veterinarian. He has always shown the utmost gentleness with our animals. Always, he has been interested, kind and caring. We feel very comfortable in the fact that he always gets to the root of any problem our pets are experiencing taking the required tests and following the least invasive path when possible." -- Mike C.
