VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon

★ 3.9 · 654 Google reviews·Veterinary clinic·El Cajon, CA
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon, El Cajon
Boarding
Dogs Away score7.9 /10Mixed · 654 reviews · top 100% in San Diego
Sources
Behind the 7.9
Reviews read
654 on Google
Average stars
3.90 ★
Rank
#39 of 39 in San Diego
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-09-07

VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon is a veterinary clinic in El Cajon, CA, offering boarding. It scores 7.9/10 (mixed) from 654 Google reviews averaging 3.9 stars — #39 of 39 in San Diego. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

About this place

The Day Care and Boarding at VCA AMC of El Cajon offers luxury, state of the art facilities providing pampered boarding for your pets. We offer suites with webcams, large runs, state of the art cleaning and ventilation systems, and non-slip flooring. Dogs are walked numerous times a day in our spacious, landscaped and enclosed yard. Cats are housed away from barking dogs, to reduce stress. Our sunny cattery features spacious condos that include webcams, separate areas for relaxing, eating and pl

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoardingGrooming
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Diego
#39 of 39
Google rating
★3.9 (654)
From downtown
13.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

7.9MixedDogs Away score
5 ★383
4 ★93
3 ★29
2 ★32
1 ★117
★ 3.90Google average
654reviews behind the score
★ 4.62San Diego average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

antibiotics 13x-rays 13euthanasia 6helpful vets 5wait time 5caring nurses 4clean facility 4sympathy card 4

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Hospital offers cat boardingStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

SAN · San Diego International
14.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

600 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

13.6 miles from downtown San Diego · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lotAppointment requiredAppointments recommended

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon

What services does VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon offer?
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon is listed as a veterinarian in El Cajon, CA, offering boarding.
How much does VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon charge?
We did not find a published rate on VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon's website when we checked it (2026-09-07); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Diego median published boarding rate is $75/night across 12 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon?
VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon compare with other San Diego facilities?
It ranks #39 of 39 in the San Diego index by Dogs Away score (7.9/10, mixed), based on 654 Google reviews averaging 3.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

VCA Animal Medical Center of El Cajon, El Cajon, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/san-diego-ca/vca-animal-medical-center-of-el-cajon/

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