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Looking for a Willow Glen veterinarian for your dog or cat? Find local veterinary care and compare three clinics, their services, hours and contact information, without leaving this page.
Three local clinics
These three veterinary clinics serve Willow Glen and nearby San Jose neighborhoods. Each listing includes the address, services and ways to get in touch. If you are searching for a vet near Willow Glen, start here.
Disclosure. Willow Glen Pet Hospital and Acacia Pet Clinic, the two featured clinics, are affiliated with the operator of this website. Lincoln Avenue Veterinary Clinic is not. The numbers 01, 02 and 03 show the order in which clinics are presented, not a quality ranking, and this is not a list of Google's top results.
01 · Featured clinic
Disclosure: Willow Glen Pet Hospital is affiliated with the operator of this website.
02 · Local clinic
Independent listing: not affiliated with the operator of this website.
03 · Featured clinic
Disclosure: Acacia Pet Clinic is affiliated with the operator of this website.
Clinic information last verified: . Some details are still being confirmed with each clinic.
What clinics offer
Whether you need a dog veterinarian in San Jose or a cat veterinarian in San Jose, these are the core services pet owners look for.
Core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats, including puppy and kitten series.
Learn more about vaccinations →Professional cleanings, oral exams and treatment of dental disease under monitored anesthesia.
Learn more about dental care →Nose-to-tail checkups that track weight, mobility, skin, heart and teeth year over year.
Learn more about wellness exams →Spays, neuters and soft-tissue procedures with pre-anesthetic screening and pain control.
Learn more about surgery →Bloodwork, urinalysis and imaging to find the cause of symptoms and to establish healthy baselines.
First exams, vaccine series, parasite control and early-life guidance for new family members.
Learn more about puppy and kitten care →Side by side
This table compares the services each Willow Glen veterinary clinic lists. A service marked “Not listed” may still be available, so confirm with the clinic.
| Clinic | Wellness | Vaccinations | Dental | Surgery | Diagnostics | Preventive Care | Hours | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen Pet Hospital | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed | Mon – Sat: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Contact clinic |
| Lincoln Avenue Veterinary Clinic | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed | Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sat – Sun: Closed | Online booking |
| Acacia Pet Clinic | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed | Not listed | Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Contact clinic |
Clinic information last verified: . Some details are still being confirmed with each clinic.
Neighborhood guide
Willow Glen is a residential San Jose neighborhood known for tree-lined streets, single-family homes with yards, and a walkable main street along Lincoln Avenue. That setting shapes what local pets need from a Willow Glen vet.
Neighborhood walks, café patios and trails along the nearby Guadalupe River make social, outdoor lifestyles common for local dogs. That means vaccine planning (including Bordetella and leptospirosis where appropriate), flea and tick prevention and regular wellness exams matter. See our guide to pet vaccinations in Willow Glen.
San Jose’s dry season brings foxtails, barbed grass seeds that can lodge in ears, noses and paws, and warm days that put dogs at risk of overheating. Check your pet after walks and call a clinic promptly if you notice sneezing, head shaking or paw licking.
Many Willow Glen cats live primarily indoors. Annual exams, parasite prevention and early dental care are still important, and senior pet wellness exams help catch kidney disease and arthritis, which are common in older cats.
Dogs in Santa Clara County must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. Ask your veterinarian for a rabies certificate and confirm requirements with county animal services.
Answers
Start with the three clinics listed on this page. Each listing shows the address, services and contact options so you can compare them side by side. Two are on Willow Street and Lincoln Avenue, the neighborhood's main corridors, and a third serves San Jose more broadly. Call the clinic to confirm that it is accepting new patients for your pet's species and needs.
The terms overlap and there is no single legal definition. In practice, a hospital usually offers a wider range of services on site, such as surgery and diagnostics, while a clinic may focus on wellness and preventive care. Check each listing's services rather than relying on the name.
All three clinics list surgery among their services. Always confirm with the clinic which procedures it performs before scheduling, since availability can vary.
All three clinics list vaccinations. Our vaccination guide explains which vaccines dogs and cats typically need.
Most healthy adult dogs and cats benefit from a wellness exam once a year. Puppies and kittens need several visits in their first four months. Senior pets, generally dogs from about age 7 and cats from about age 10, are often advised to visit every six months because age-related conditions can progress quickly.
Vaccine series usually begin at around 6 to 8 weeks of age, with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks. Your veterinarian will set the exact schedule based on your pet's history and risk.
It depends on breed, size, age and home care. Many veterinarians recommend a dental exam at every wellness visit and a professional cleaning when tartar, gum inflammation or bad breath appear. Small dogs and flat-faced breeds often need cleanings sooner.
Age alone is not a disease, and many senior pets undergo anesthesia safely. Veterinarians typically run pre-anesthetic bloodwork, tailor the anesthetic plan and monitor the pet throughout. Discuss your pet's health history with the clinic beforehand.
Yes. Dogs in Santa Clara County are required to have a current rabies vaccination and a license. Ask your veterinarian for your pet's rabies certificate, and confirm current rules with Santa Clara County Animal Services.
Two of the three clinics, Willow Glen Pet Hospital and Acacia Pet Clinic, are affiliated with the operator of this site. Lincoln Avenue Veterinary Clinic is not. We disclose this on every page and keep the same listing format for all three.
Bring previous medical and vaccination records, a list of medications and supplements, and your questions. For dogs, use a leash. For cats, use a carrier. A fresh stool sample is often requested for puppies and kittens.
No. If your pet is having trouble breathing, has been hit by a car, is seizing, or may have eaten something toxic, contact a veterinary emergency hospital immediately. Do not wait for an appointment.
Get in touch
Call, get directions or book directly with the clinic. Calls and bookings happen on each clinic’s own line or site.
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