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Affordable Veterinary Care in Encinitas
Anicira Veterinary Center is a nonprofit providing low-cost veterinary surgery to cats and dogs in San Diego
About Anicira San Diego
Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego provides affordable vaccinations, spay/neuter, general and dentistry surgeries. Our team of veterinary experts treat every pet like their own.
Services Available
Dentistry and Oral Surgery Pricing
Dentistry Fees
Preanesthetic Blood Work $119
Cats $559
Dogs under 50 pounds $559
Dogs over 50 pounds $659
Oral Surgery Fees
Level 1 $100
Level 2 $150
Oral Surgery Fee not to exceed an additional $600
Surgery Includes:
- Pre-anesthetic physical examination
- General anesthesia, which is required to perform a thorough oral cleaning and exam
- Anesthetic vital sign monitoring by licensed professional care team members to include blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, EKG
- IV catheter and fluid therapy
- Full mouth intraoral digital X-rays
- Dental cleaning which includes ultrasonic and hand scaling below and above the gum line, polishing, fluoride treatment and complete dental charting
- Simple and surgical extractions, if necessary
- All patients having oral surgery receive pre- and post- op pain medication to include nerve blocks and systemic medication to ensure that they remain comfortable both during and after the procedure
- Each patient is kept comfortable with a warming system
- Follow-up exam if necessary
Meet Our Team
Catherine is the founding President and CEO of the Anicira Veterinary Centers. Since starting in this position in January of 2005, Catherine has worked to improve the lives of people and animals in Virginia. During this time, the clinics have seen major growth both in the number of animals served and the breadth of services provided. Catherine received an MS in public policy and animals from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and a BA in government from the University of Virginia. Catherine is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) as well as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). She shares her life with her three mixed-breed adopted dogs Bernadette, Liliana, and Louie.
Dr. Oelstrom has been involved with Anicira Veterinary Center since October 2013. She started as an associate veterinarian at the Manassas hospital helping the practice to grow and helping countless pets and their families. She now serves as the Chief Medical Officer overseeing all of the Anicira hospitals.
Megan received a BA in biology from the University of Virginia in 2005 and earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, Virginia.
She has exhibited a passion for surgery and helping animals in need since veterinary school. During that time, she volunteered with the Rural Area Veterinary Service providing spay/neuter and vaccine clinics in remote areas of the United States.
Megan feels blessed to be able to help animals in her community by providing affordable surgical services.
When not in the hospital, Dr. Oelstrom enjoys many outdoor activities (beach-going, skiing, camping) with her husband, two children, and her “Mississippi mutt”, Obi.
As Hospital Administrator, Melissa spends most of her time making sure daily operations run smoothly. Melissa is very passionate about her job at Anicira and cares very deeply about providing high-quality veterinary care and excellent client service. She works tirelessly to create an environment that feels welcoming where pet parents can be confident that their four-legged family member is receiving the best care. Her favorite part of working at Anicira is helping pets and their families who would otherwise not receive necessary veterinary care and seeing the happy success stories. In 2021, Melissa earned her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM). Outside of work, Melissa shares her life with her long-term significant other and their six beloved pets. She loves cooking and trying new foods, being outside, watching new movies, and spending time with her closest friends and family.
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