Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Pet Care
Established over 25 years ago, Wildwood Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted guardian of animal health in San Jose and Redwood City. Our family-owned practice operates two dedicated facilities, offering comprehensive care for small, avian, and exotic animals. With a team of passionate professionals, we combine advanced veterinary technology with compassionate, personalized attention to ensure every pet receives optimal treatment. Our Redwood City location specializes in avian and exotic care, while San Jose provides full-service veterinary support. Committed to community education, we empower pet owners through nutritional guidance, preventive care strategies, and clear communication about treatment options.Our surgical services span routine procedures to complex interventions, supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and pain management protocols. From wellness exams to emergency care, we maintain consistent quality across all our services. Our staff includes certified specialists in avian medicine and exotic animal care, reflecting our deep expertise in niche pet health. For over two decades, we've built lasting relationships with local pet owners through reliability and transparency. Whether caring for a household cat or a rare reptile, our mission remains focused on animal welfare and client trust.
Services
Pet Wellness Exams
Veterinary Surgery
Vaccinations
Acupuncture
Dental Care
Nutrition Counseling
Parasite Prevention
Emergency Services
Avian Care
Exotic Pet Care
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience serving San Jose and Redwood City pet communities
- Our staff includes certified specialists in avian and exotic animal medicine
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities for advanced veterinary diagnostics and treatments
- Our practice offers both general wellness care and specialized exotic pet services
- We provide transparent communication about treatment options and preventive care strategies
Services
Avian Care
Our avian specialists provide comprehensive wellness exams and medical treatments for pet birds. Services include annual check-ups, dietary consultations, and diagnostic testing to address species-specific health requirements. We offer expert care for common avian conditions and preventive strategies tailored to each bird's unique needs.
Veterinary Surgery
We perform both routine and complex surgical procedures using advanced equipment and modern anesthetic protocols. Our surgical specialties include soft-tissue, orthopedic, and dental operations with comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and post-operative recovery support to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Acupuncture
This traditional Chinese medicine technique offers pain relief and improved circulation for animals with chronic conditions. We use fine needles to stimulate nerve centers, effectively treating arthritis, neurological issues, and musculoskeletal problems without pharmaceutical side effects.
Exotic Pet Care
Our clinic specializes in treating non-traditional pets including reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians. We provide species-specific husbandry advice, wellness exams, and medical treatments for exotic animals, addressing their unique environmental and nutritional requirements to promote optimal health.
Vaccinations
We administer core and specialized vaccines to protect pets from infectious diseases. Our vaccination protocols consider each animal's age, lifestyle, and exposure risks, including rabies prevention and protection against wildlife-transmitted illnesses through tailored immunization schedules.
People
Dr. Diana Welsh
San Jose Owner
Dr. Welsh combines 25 years of veterinary experience with a passion for exotic animal care. She specializes in avian medicine and oversees the San Jose facility's comprehensive wellness programs for small and exotic pets.
Dr. Justin Cupka
Veterinarian
Dr. Cupka brings expertise in surgical procedures and emergency care to our San Jose team. His clinical focus includes soft-tissue operations and post-operative recovery management for companion animals.
Dr. Monica Chu
Veterinarian
Dr. Chu specializes in exotic pet medicine, providing expert care for reptiles and small mammals. She focuses on preventive health strategies and species-specific nutritional counseling for non-traditional pets.
Dr. Sanders
Redwood City Owner
Dr. Sanders leads our Redwood City location as an avian medicine specialist. With extensive experience in exotic animal care, he provides targeted treatment for birds and specialized reptile health management.
Piper Thomas
Registered Veterinary Technician
Piper coordinates patient care across both locations, assisting with diagnostic procedures and treatment implementation. Her expertise supports our commitment to quality care during all medical interventions.
Questions
What types of pets do you treat?
We treat small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The San Jose location also sees cats and dogs for general wellness care.
Do you provide emergency veterinary services?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency care, our team provides urgent medical treatment during regular business hours.
Are avian specialists available at both locations?
Avian medicine specialists primarily work at the Redwood City location, which focuses on bird care and exotic animal medicine.
What surgical services do you offer?
We perform spaying/neutering, soft-tissue procedures, dental operations, and foreign body removal using modern surgical equipment and anesthetic protocols.
Do you offer alternative therapies for pets?
Yes, we provide veterinary acupuncture services for pain management and treatment of chronic conditions like arthritis and neurological disorders.
