Endodontic Disease
Periodontal Disease
Dental Abnormalities
Oral Masses or Tumors
Retained Roots
Genetic Dental Abnormalities
Abscessed teeth
Permanent tooth count in Puppies
Retained Deciduous Teeth

Call for more information or to set- up a consult with Dr. Kevin Anderson or Dr. Elizabeth Gilbert  619.431.1698

Otay Pet Vets is owned and operated by Dr. Kevin J. Anderson DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Medical Director and his wife Deborah L. Anderson, Practice/Marketing Manager. They have a staff of 30 registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, administrative and front desk staff, groomers, boarding attendants, and maintenance and cleaning teams, as well as a new veterinary associate, Dr. Elizabeth Gilbert, DVM. As a team, Otay Pet Vets provides quality veterinarian medicine you can trust.

During the past five years, Otay Pet Vets has seen much change and all for the good! During this past year, we worked hard to pass AAHA accreditation requirements and we are now an AAHA Accredited Referral hospital. AAHA accreditation has raised the level of care provided to companion animals, increased loyalty among veterinary staff members, and promoted excellence to our community and clients (only 15% of veterinary clinics are accredited across the United States and Canada).

To further raise our operational excellence, during 2011, Otay Pet Vets was honored to receive an award for going green – the “Clean Business Chula Vista Award”. The clinic uses laminate cards for client files, paperless files, and encourages all employees to participate in green initiatives.

During the past five years, we participated in a number of initiatives and special projects including:

 School Volunteer programs (We helped to increase knowledge in veterinary medicine among local schools. We even hired some students; in fact, we hired our receptionist four years ago – who is still with us!)
 We worked with PIMA for last 5 years with their Veterinary Assistant Program and Registered Technician Program.
 Otay Pet Vets actively supports the Otay Ranch Town Center’s activities and participates in the Annual Christmas Marching Parade, the Tuesday Market, and Dr. Anderson volunteers as a doctor on-call for local Pet Fests and Agility events held in the Otay Ranch Town Center mall.
 We added new equipment to modernize the clinic and ensure top notch medical care for our patients including a digital X-ray machine, Ultrasound machine, Dental X-rays, and laser therapy, as well as brand new laboratory equipment for immediate in-house results, toxicology testing equipment, and patient monitoring equipment. We also introduced CPR training.
 We launched a Brand New website and HealthyPet.com; and incorporated Vetstreet nation’s leading provider of online communications, connecting with pet owners through our veterinary practice.
 Two of our veterinary assistants were accepted into Veterinary School.
 Otay Pet Vets donated gifts to the Chula Vista Animal shelter in December of 2010; and we support Animal Shelter adoptions by offering free Doctor Exams.
 The hospital introduced tri-weekly Vaccination Clinics to support clients through the tough economy during the past five years.
 Otay Pet Vets has remained the Number 1 Veterinary Clinic in San Diego County on Kudzu for the past 4 years, and the Number 1 Veterinary Clinic in Chula Vista for the past three years consecutively.
 Otay Pet Vets introduced the popular blueberry facial, started by a local company in San Diego, which has become a fad introduced by other local veterinary clinics.

We have accomplished much, and will continue to strive for operational excellence in providing the best possible medical and preventative care to our furry clients and their people.

“I am excited to see how we have grown, knowing we have served more than 7,500 clients in the past five years. As the practice manager and co-owner, I know that attaining the AAHA Accredited Referral Hospital status really distinguishes us as a premier veterinary clinic and shows our continued commitment to offer the highest quality and most caring veterinary medicine possible, creating a gold standard across the United States,” stated Deborah Anderson, as she reflected on the past five years of Otay Pet Vet’s history.

Why Dental Care Is Important
Plaque and tartar build-up on your pet’s teeth can lead to gingivitis. Reddened, bleeding gums, difficulty chewing and bad breath are all signs of gingivitis. Gingivitis can cause periodontal disease, a bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can potentially damage your pet’s kidneys, heart and other organs. Regular dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar and prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.

What Happens During a Cleaning?
Your pet’s dental cleaning is far different than the same procedure you undergo each year at your dentist’s office. Because anesthesia is required to keep your pet safe and still during the cleaning, we perform a thorough physical exam and a series of blood tests to ensure that your pet is healthy enough for this procedure. These tests also help us develop an anesthetic protocol that is specific for your pet.

Once anesthesia is administered, the cleaning begins. We use modern and safe ultrasonic equipment to clean each tooth thoroughly, both above and below the gum line. Our specially trained dental technicians polish your pet’s teeth, which creates a smooth, lustrous surface that is more resistant to plaque build-up. Finally, a fluoride treatment is used to help strengthen the enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity.

Dental Care At Home
Your pet’s dental care doesn’t end after he or she leaves the hospital. Our staff can show you how to brush your pet’s teeth at home. This is an excellent way to prevent plaque and tartar build-up, promote good oral hygiene and, most of all, bond with your pet.

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 Students must be at least four months old and have completed their vaccine series
which include: Three sets of DHPP+C, one Bordetella, and one Rabies vaccine.
Adult students are welcomed at any age after four months and must be current with
all vaccines as mentioned above.
Call or come in to sign up and save a spot, class size is small for student and
owner comfort.
For more information go to FAQS.  Class price is $110.00 for 5 weeks at Otay Pet Vets, in the Otay Ranch Town Center, in Chula Vista.  For more information, call 619.421.1698.

As requested, a refresher Obedience course will be starting soon, check back for more details!

What to Expect

Grief experts will tell you that the process of grieving is necessary, unavoidable, and essential for maintaining emotional health.  They will also say that how you experience loss is unique to you.  It can take weeks, months, or even years to work through your feelings.  Most pet owners who have grieved report that the passage of time helps.  You will always miss your pet and feel sadness about his or her death.  But as time goes by, the intensity of your grief, and the pain associated with it, should lessen.  Grief responses occur on multiple levels.  Following are those most commonly experienced:

Physical: crying, shock, dry mouth, stomachaches, fatigue, exhaustion, and sleep or appetite disturbances.

Intellectual: denial, confusion, inability to concentrate, feeling preoccupied by the loss, thinking you see or hear the deceased pet, rationalizing feelings about the loss, and experiencing thoughts about not wanting to go on without the pet (however, truly suicidal thoughts are not normal and should be discussed with a mental health professional).

Emotional: sadness, anger, guilt, anxiety, relief, loneliness, irritability, self-doubt, blaming others for the loss, feeling overwhelmed, and feeling hopeless.

Social:feelings of withdrawal, isolation, or alienation; an increased dependency on others or a complete rejection of others; a reluctance to ask others for help; and a need to find distractions from the grief ( such as staying busy and overcommitting to activities).

Spiritual: feeling either blessed or punished, searching for meaning about the loved one’s death, wondering what happens after death, and planning an appropriate way to “say goodbye” (such as holding a memorial service or ceremony).

All of these reactions are normal, though they come in different combinations for everyone who is grieving the death of a pet.  Whatever the combination may be for you, accepting these feelings as a healthy part of the grieving process will help you heal.

For more information and or resources contact Otay Pet Vets for a phamplet on The Loss of Your Pet , please call:  619-421-1698

DANA DURRANCE is a veterinary grief specialist and consult. She is also co-owner of an AAHA – accredited veterinary hospital.

2010 by American Animal Hospital Association

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Our hospital has achieved referral accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).  “We are proud to have met the highest quality of care standards in veterinary medicine.”

Dr. Kevin J. Anderson DVM, MPH,DACVPM Owner/Medical Director

Dr. Kevin Anderson DVM, MPH, DACVPM, and his stellar staff recognize how important your pets are to your family! They believe that every pet that comes into the clinic should be treated as if they were their own.  Otay Pet Vets is a unique, customer-service, family oriented veterinary experience, offering varied hours to meet the needs of your busy schedule, and offering excellent board certified veterinary care in the San Diego and southbay area… ” I get to do what I love everyday, fix cats and dogs.” 

 Dr. Kevin J. Anderson.  Medical Director/Owner

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“Excellence in eveything we do at Otay Pet Vets.“  Debbie Anderson Owner/ Practice Manager