Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Gilroy Veterinarian for Comprehensive Pet Care
At Princevalle Pet Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, personalized veterinary care that honors the human-pet bond. Since establishing our practice in 1989, we have maintained a commitment to nurturing this relationship through compassionate, high-quality medical services. Our team of dedicated animal care professionals is carefully selected not only for their technical expertise but also for their kindness, patience, and integrity. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we adhere to the highest standards of veterinary care, ensuring clean exam rooms, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and rigorous protocols for cleanliness and safety. Our veterinarians and technicians have accumulated decades of collective experience, with some team members maintaining successful practices in the region for over 30 years. We offer comprehensive services ranging from routine wellness exams and preventative care to advanced surgical procedures and pain management solutions.Our facility received recognition for excellence when we expanded operations in 2006 to better serve Gilroy and surrounding communities. We maintain transparency in all our operations, taking time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and aftercare requirements to every client. Our commitment extends beyond treatment rooms through educational resources, nutritional counseling, and community outreach programs. We operate with the understanding that pets are cherished family members, and we treat every animal that enters our care as if they were our own. This philosophy has fostered lasting relationships with local pet owners, many of whom have trusted our team with multiple generations of their beloved companions.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Dental Care
Laser Therapy
Surgery
Preventative Care
Spay and Neuter
Microchipping
Nutritional Counseling
Geriatric Care
Sick Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of veterinary expertise in Gilroy
- Our AAHA-accredited facility meets 900+ industry standards
- Veterinarians provide personalized treatment plans for each pet
- 24/7 emergency care available for urgent situations
- Team maintains Fear Free certification for gentle handling
Associations and certifications
- AAHA
What people say
Compassionate care
Thorough exams
Saved our pets life
Patient staff
Positive experience
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs protect pets against preventable diseases while tailoring schedules to individual needs. Core vaccines like rabies combine with lifestyle-specific recommendations to maximize protection. Annual wellness exams determine appropriate vaccination protocols based on species, age, and exposure risks.
Dental Care
Professional dental cleanings prevent systemic health issues from periodontal disease affecting heart, liver, and kidney functions. Our services include digital radiography, ultrasonic scaling, and fluoride treatments under anesthesia for complete oral evaluations and treatments.
Laser Therapy
Cold laser treatments accelerate healing and reduce inflammation for conditions like arthritis, surgical recovery, and chronic pain. This non-invasive option stimulates cellular regeneration while providing comfort without pharmaceutical side effects through targeted light therapy sessions.
Surgical Services
Accredited surgical procedures follow strict safety protocols with pre-anesthetic bloodwork and continuous monitoring during operations. Two dedicated surgical suites maintain optimal conditions for canine and feline patients with post-operative care instructions provided for successful home recovery.
Preventative Care
Regular checkups establish health baselines for early issue detection through biannual physical exams tracking weight, temperature, and organ function. Parasite prevention programs protect against fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms to maintain overall health.
People
Nancy Fischer DVM
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Fischer founded Princevalle Pet Hospital after establishing Westwood Animal Hospital in 1989. With over 40 years of veterinary experience since graduating from Michigan State University in 1982, she specializes in surgical procedures and has been recognized by the Veterinary Family Practice Group.
Cynthia Fitzgerald DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Fitzgerald brings decades of internal medicine expertise following UC Davis veterinary training and prior neonatal nursing experience at Stanford Medical Center. She joined Princevalle in 1993 and focuses on comprehensive internal diagnostics and treatment plans.
Garret Okumura DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Okumura has practiced veterinary medicine in California since earning his DVM from Colorado State University in 1984. With over 30 years serving Gilroy residents, he emphasizes the human-animal bond through personalized care while maintaining three horses and rescue dogs.
Amanda Igeta DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Igeta joined Princevalle in 2018 after graduating from Colorado State University in 2016. She combines her childhood passion for animals with modern veterinary practices, focusing on preventative care and wellness programs while volunteering at local animal shelters.
Questions
What services does Princevalle Pet Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures, laser therapy, geriatric care, and emergency treatment for companion animals.
Is Princevalle accredited by veterinary organizations?
Yes, we maintain AAHA accreditation meeting over 900 industry standards for medical care, facility cleanliness, and patient safety since our 2006 expansion.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Our veterinarians have experience with exotic animals as demonstrated through successful treatment of small mammals like mice and rabbits, in addition to standard canine and feline patients.
What should I expect during a wellness exam?
Annual checkups include weight checks, organ evaluations, temperature measurements, and mobility assessments to establish health baselines through nose-to-tail physical examinations for early issue detection.
How does the hospital handle emergency situations?
We offer 24/7 emergency care services with immediate diagnostic capabilities and treatment options for urgent medical conditions or accidents affecting pets outside regular business hours.
Can I request a specific veterinarian?
Clients may schedule appointments with preferred doctors when available, though all our veterinarians maintain consistent care standards through shared patient records and treatment protocols.
