For many Bay Area pet owners, finding veterinary care has become increasingly difficult. Routine appointments can take weeks to schedule, while emergency hospitals are designed for life-threatening situations and often come with significant expense. As a result, families are often left wondering where to turn when their pet is sick or injured but doesn’t require emergency treatment. This growing gap in veterinary care is affecting pets and the people who love them every day.
That’s why Berkeley Humane is proud to partner with Vets in Vans, a nonprofit mobile veterinary clinic providing affordable, timely medical care for pets with urgent but non-life-threatening health concerns. Every Monday and Thursday, the clinic operates from Berkeley Humane’s Behavior & Training Center at 936 Carleton Street, Berkeley, making it easier for local families to access veterinary care when they need it most.
By providing an alternative between routine appointments and emergency hospitals, Vets in Vans helps pets receive treatment sooner, preventing minor medical issues from becoming more serious and costly. The program also reduces unnecessary emergency room visits, easing pressure on overcrowded emergency hospitals while helping families keep their beloved pets healthy and at home.
At Berkeley Humane, we believe that keeping pets with the families who love them is one of the most important ways we can strengthen our community. Expanding access to affordable veterinary care is an essential part of that mission, and our partnership with Vets in Vans is helping make that possible.
If your pet has a medical concern that shouldn’t wait for the next available veterinary appointment, Vets in Vans may be able to help. Visit vetsinvans.org to learn more about available services, determine whether your pet’s condition is appropriate for urgent care, and schedule an appointment.
Together, we’re making timely veterinary care more accessible because every pet deserves the chance to receive the care they need, when they need it.