A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING OUR PETS AND COVID
As of June 24, 2021
Dear Client,
We are happy to now transition to Curbside Lite. We can now allow fully vaccinated people in the exam room with their pet during examinations.
- When you arrive, please call the front desk to let us know you are here.
- A technician will come out and verify your vaccination status and bring you and your pet directly in to an exam room.
- Masks are required for everyone indoors regardless of vaccination status.
- Our lobby is now open for vaccinated clients only.
- We are open on Saturdays in our Carlsbad location (9am-5pm)
- We are no longer offering housecalls.
- We are still performing “reverse telemedicine” where we can videoconference you in to the exam for real time feedback if you are not eligible for an in-person exam.
- To make your appointment as efficient as possible:
- Please fill out the appropriate history prior to your appointment:
- 1) Arrive at your scheduled appointment time, call us to let us know you are here, and one of our staff will meet you outside of your car in the open air with your pet. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot get your pet out of your car. You must secure them outside of your vehicle for safety and liability reasons.
2) We will apply our own leash to your dog and walk them inside. For cats, we will apply hand sanitizer and carry your cat carrier inside for you.
3) If the exam is happening curbside, once we begin our exam we will initiate the Zoom conference call, if you opt for this feature.
4) We will perform our exam and let you know what we find and create a plan together.
5) We perform any necessary treatments and/or diagnostics.
6) We can check you out over the phone and then bring your pet and any medications, etc out to your car.
If you have any questions about your pet during this time, please continue to use us as your trusted resource for your pet’s health and we can help you sort through this rapidly changing time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Evans and the Coastal Team
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After receiving his veterinary degree he set off to New York City where he was trained by some of the top veterinarians in emergency and internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, neurology, pathology, exotics, and radiology.
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Dr. Ecker grew up in Encinitas and Carlsbad before he attended UC Santa Barbara, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Cell and Developmental Biology. Dr. Ecker then enrolled at the Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Immediately following veterinary school, Dr. Ecker completed a rigorous one-year rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego where he was trained by board certified experts in the areas of internal medicine, surgery, emergency, critical care, ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, radiology, cardiology and oncology. Dr. Ecker then chose to undergo additional training in surgery by completing a second one-year surgical internship.
About Dr. Sheldon
Dr. Sheldon is originally a Florida native from beautiful Miami Beach. In 2013, Dr. Sheldon obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Louisiana State University. Immediately following graduation, Dr. Sheldon completed an intensive one-year small animal internship at a private practice in Florida. With a special interest in Dermatology, Dr. Sheldon strengthened her skills in managing canine and feline dermatological issues with a one-year specialty internship in Dermatology.
Encinitas Location
Coastal Animal Hospital - Leucadia
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-633-2254
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-230-2249
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2584 El Camino Real Ste A1, Carlsbad, CA 92008 • 760-230-2249
Coastal Animal Hospital - Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-230-2249
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