Top Rated Veterinarian San Mateo, CA
Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care is a privately-owned specialty and emergency hospital offering advanced veterinary services, tailored patient care, and innovative medicine. Our goal is to provide a boutique-level experience to every patient and client who walks through our doors.
We specialize in: surgery, emergency and urgent care, anesthesiology, cardiology, advanced orthopedics and imaging, stem cell therapy, and minimally invasive therapeutics. Lenity offers a different experience through an internal culture that focuses on open communication, collaborative care, and compassion for all.
With many years providing surgical services throughout the East Bay and beyond, Dr. Kimberly Carlson has become well-known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to connect with pet owners. As a proud supporter of animal rescue organizations throughout the Bay Area, including FAAS (Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter), Lenity believes in advocating for the voiceless. With the launch of our community based animal blood bank, Brave Unity, we're focused on saving even more lives of those in need.
Our Services
Advanced specialty and emergency veterinary services for pets across the Bay Area
Meet Our Team
Our Team
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 programme, 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 at (650) 547-0730 to see how we can help your pet live a long and healthy life. We can't wait to meet you both.
Pet Care Information
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Trusted Information and Support At Your Fingertips
Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care presents
Mishu's Wish Foundation
Every donation helps a pet in need of financial assistance towards their emergency or surgery expense.
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