Santa Barbara is down half its 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals, leaving pet owners with fewer options and other clinics with higher workloads.
The VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital at 301 East Haley Street temporarily shut its doors on June 2. It is not expected to reopen until early 2026.
“The hospital is currently undergoing construction to fix a major leak, and remediation or rebuilding is in progress,” said Lyz Smith, hospital manager of VCA Care. “This work is essential to ensure the highest standard of care in a safe and well-maintained environment.”…