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Professional Care You Can Trust in San Mateo, San Francisco & the Bay Area

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A Trusted Specialty Vet Near Me for Pets Who Deserve the Best

At Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care, we offer more than advanced medical care—we offer peace of mind. Serving San Mateo, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area, our privately-owned hospital provides expert-level specialty and emergency services with a compassionate touch. If you’re searching for a skilled and affordable vet in San Mateo or a caring emergency vet near you, you’ve come to the right place.

Why is Lenity a Top Choice for Specialty Vet Care in San Francisco?

Our name—Lenity—means gentleness, and that spirit guides everything we do. From urgent care and complex surgeries to diagnostics and ongoing support, our team is here to help you navigate your pet’s health journey with kindness, transparency, and expert care. We’ll care for your pet like they are our own.

Here’s what else sets us apart: 

  • Board-certified specialists in surgery, anesthesiology, and cardiology
  • Advanced orthopedic procedures and minimally invasive surgical techniques for faster recovery and less discomfort
  • Emergency and urgent care available 7 days a week—when every second matters
  • Stem cell therapy and state-of-the-art imaging, including digital radiology and advanced diagnostics
  • Trusted by local veterinarians for specialty referrals and surgical expertise across the Bay Area

Community-Focused Pet Care: Brave Unity Blood Bank for Pets

Saving Lives, One Donation at a Time

Our commitment to pets goes beyond the exam room. Through our one-of-a-kind community program, the Brave Unity Animal Blood Bank, we’re proud to support life-saving efforts for dogs and cats in urgent need of transfusions.

Built on compassion, teamwork, and a desire to give back, Brave Unity helps ensure local veterinary hospitals and emergency teams have access to the critical blood products they need—when they need them most.

Interested in becoming a donor family or learning more?

Learn about Brave Unity and how your pet can be a hero.

At Lenity, we embrace open communication and collaborative medicine, where pet parents are informed and supported. We believe communication is just as important as clinical excellence. You’ll never feel left in the dark—we’re here to partner with you every step of the way. 

Call us today to see how we can help your pet live a long and healthy life. We can’t wait to meet you both.

Click here to read the story on Dr. Kim Carlson's work with VetStem Cell Therapy

Always ready. We’re here for those you hold dear.

Our emergency department is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Specialty Services Appointments

Monday — Friday (Varies by department)
8am — 6pm

Emergency care

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

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Services

Specialized Veterinary Care & Emergency Services in San Mateo and the Bay Area

At Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care, we offer advanced specialty and emergency veterinary services designed to meet the complex health needs of pets across San Mateo, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area. Our experienced specialists and compassionate support team work together to deliver precise, personalized care.

Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical Oncology

Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Emergency Veterinary Care

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Reviews

Kind Words from Our Clients

  • “I cannot say enough good things about Lenity. The staff is friendly, compassionate and knowledgeable. The surgical team is absolutely amazing and Dr. Tong was quick to respond to my emails. After having major surgery, my dog is back and better than ever thanks to Lenity”
    – KR
  • “I called Lenity last weekend after my recently adopted rescue dog ate something in a bush and started vomiting. The person on the phone was very friendly and said they would see him. The process is efficient and seamless, you check in from your car, complete paperwork and then my dog was taken in. He was examined and I rec’d a phone call from Dr. Zak, also very friendly and explained thoroughly his recommended treatment. Every member of the staff (vet techs Brian and Amanda, I think) was wonderful, so nice, patient and kind.

    I really cannot remember the last time I experienced this type of excellent service at an ER Vet and I am so thankful to have found them. After recently moving back to the Bay Area, I was concerned about finding services in this exact type of situation. I had previously used another well know Vet Specialist and did NOT want to go back there since their customer care and services had severely declined over the years. I highly recommend Lenity Vet Specialists and Emergency Care.”
    – Kim McGarvey
  • “I was referred to Lenity by Sage Redwood City when the wait there was 8 hours long. Our dog was suddenly not able to use one of his hind legs so we didn’t want to wait. Our experience was excellent. Our wait time was less an hour. The staff was very friendly and professional. Dr Sanchez was very thorough and took the time to answer all our questions and recommended a good treatment plan. Our follow-up with the surgeon Dr Tong on Monday was also very good. Thorough, walked us through all the scenarios and felt like he had our dog’s best interest in mind. It’s not cheap but these types of services never are. I would highly recommend Lenity for your emergency needs.”
    – Winslow Yee
  • “Thank you for all your assistance during our emergency visit last weekend. Everyone was very attentive and were great about communicating to us the process and wait times. From experience, their prices are more affordable than other emergency vets in the area. Unfortunately, our 18yo dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge due to old age. The Lenity staff were very thoughtful and kind. They treated our beloved pet with dignity, respect and kept his remains until he was picked up by Colma Pet rest, our cremation place of choice. I would definitely return for emergency services if the need arises again in the future.”
    – RT Pineda
  • “These guys are amazing! My dog needed emergency life-saving surgery and they got us in asap through the ER department. When they told me the cost of the surgery, I thought I was going to have to put my dog down because I could not afford it. However, they worked with what I had and we were able to save my dog. The doctor was straight-forward, but you can tell she cared about each and every animal that came into their clinic. I am glad I came here because otherwise I don’t think my girl would be here today. My only negative feedback is the front desk didn’t seem to be in the know-how and they weren’t as friendly as you would expect. Otherwise, I still give them 5 stars and would highly recommend for ER services.”
    – Brandon Cooper
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