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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

Santa Ynez Pet Hospital

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Santa Ynez Pet Hospital

Santa Ynez Pet Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital with Drs. Sarkisian, Parker, Andrade, Tassoni, and Zekaria.

Call for an appointment at (805)688-4944 We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and in

door boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas. At Santa Ynez Pet Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.

08/27/2026

Before the night ends, we just want to wish all the wonderful dogs out there a very Happy National Dog Day! 🐾❤️Man’s best friend. Loving us without words, standing by our side through every moment, and giving us memories we’ll cherish forever. We’re so lucky to have these incredible companions in our lives. Thank you for trusting Santa Ynez Pet Hospital with the care of your beloved pets. We’re so grateful to be part of their lives! 🐾

And remember… whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend obviously never had a dog. 💎🐕❤️

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08/17/2026

What's the deal with cats and string? 🐈
This little girl found a piece of string tied to a door and started eating it from one end. By the time she had swallowed 30 inches of string, her owners found her anchored to the door!

This is very lucky, because if she'd broken it free and swallowed it whole the owners might not have noticed something was wrong for a day or two, which can quickly become life-threatening! Linear foreign bodies like string or ribbon are the most dangerous because the intestine will literally bunch up around it and then be cut through like a guillotine.

Her owners brought her in just in time. Our surgery team was able to find the end in the small intestine through a small incision (enterotomy), attach it to a soft piece of red rubber tubing, and then milk that piece all the way back to the stomach. Once this was completed, an assistant was able to pull the entire string out of her mouth. She has since recovered splendidly! 🐾

08/13/2026

After a long and scary road, Smokey came in today for his abdominal drain and gastrostomy tube removal! 😊

Smokey came to us almost 2 weeks ago after having swallowed several rocks and a large piece of rubber. His small intestine was obstructed! The damage was so extensive, that nearly a foot and a half of the small intestine had to be resected (cut out) and anastomosed (the healthy ends sutured together).
These carry a 10 to 15% failure rate, with the most critical period being 3 to 5 days after surgery. He unfortunately became a statistic.

Only 5 days later, he presented again for vomiting, fever, and lethargy. A quick ultrasound showed free fluid in the abdomen which was sampled. We saw bacteria and white blood cells, meaning that he had a life-threatening condition called septic peritonitis.

Our team took him straight into surgery, we repaired the leak, and washed out his entire abdomen. A drainage tube was placed for fluid collection as well as a tube going straight into the stomach to feed him.

He has made a spectacular recovery! Today is day seven since his revision surgery, and we finally took out the tubes! He is a happy boy. 🐾

07/16/2026

When your pet isn't feeling their best, you want answers from people you know and trust.
We're proud to provide compassionate veterinary care, urgent care, and advanced surgical services right here in the Santa Ynez Valley.
🐾 Open Monday–Friday ⏰ 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
📞 Call us if you can—walk-ins are always welcome.

07/11/2026

Another week in the books at Santa Ynez Pet Hospital ☀️🐾

As we head into the weekend, we hope you and your furry family stay safe, happy, and cool. Friendly reminder to call ahead for prescription refills, flea & tick prevention, or any other medications. This is an important time of year to keep pets protected, and we’re happy to help. Thank you for trusting us with your pets. Have a safe and relaxing weekend! 💙🐶🐱

06/30/2026

Congratulations to our amazing technician, Jasmine, on graduating from Cal Poly with her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science! 🎉

Jasmine’s journey with Santa Ynez Pet Hospital began back in 2017 when she started in our kennels. Through hard work, dedication, and a true passion for animal care, she continued to grow into the incredible technician she is today.
In 2021, while working full-time and raising her son as a devoted mom, Jasmine began pursuing her college education. She started at Allan Hancock College before transferring to Cal Poly, where she recently earned her bachelor’s degree.

Her journey doesn’t stop here, next up is her goal of attending UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to become a veterinarian.

Jas, we couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve accomplished. Your determination, resilience, and heart inspire all of us. Congratulations on this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to see all that you achieve next! ❤️🐾

06/13/2026

🐾 Summer Safety🐾

☀️ Summer is here, and so are the heat risks!

Remember:
🐶 Never leave pets in a parked car
💧 Always provide fresh water
🌳 Walk during cooler morning or evening hours
🐾 Check pavement temperatures before walks

A few simple precautions can keep your furry family members safe all summer long. ❤️

Here are some of our pups trying to stay cool through the days! 😎

05/14/2026

✨There were some great guesses in the previous post!
Yes, that bone is called the malleus! 🦴 It's the first auditory ossicle in all mammals, and transmits vibrations from the eardrum towards the cochlea (inner ear).👂🏻

It was removed during a Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy (TECABO), which is an advanced surgical procedure that removes the entire diseased ear canal. The bone surrounding the tympanic bulla is also partially cut away in order to clean out all the infected tissue of the middle ear (that's where the malleus lives!)
This is considered by most veterinarians to be a specialty procedure and is not commonly performed in general practices.
This is because - although very effective for improving quality of life - it is not without risk! In fact, it could have some debilitating complications if not done very carefully.

Thankfully, however, with proper case selection and careful tissue handling, these surgeries tend to go well and are life-changing for our patients.

👂🏻 FAQ: Can they hear after surgery?
Oftentimes they couldn't hear before surgery anyway. However, anecdotally, we have seen that many patients can still hear to some degree after they heal (perhaps a bit muffled). After all, the ossicles are usually still in place, and the cochlea is still present in the inner ear! Kind of like a microphone without a working diaphragm. 🐾

05/12/2026

Dr. Sarkisian extracted this bone from a fully grown Golden Retriever during a major surgery today. This is a fully-developed adult bone, measuring approximately 9 mm in this individual. Any guesses as to its name and what its job is? Hint: It's located inside the skull, and without it life gets a lot quieter! 🤫
(P.S. the dog is doing great and went home wagging her tail! 🐾)

05/08/2026

🐾Happy Friday! 🐾

At Santa Ynez Pet Hospital, we love your pets like they’re our own 💙🐾

Meet this big handsome boy, Jamo, getting his ears checked out by Dr. Andrade and lead tech Adriana. From wagging tails to wellness checks, we’re here to keep your pets happy, healthy, and feeling their best! 🩺🐶

Address

3523 Numancia Street
Santa Ynez, CA
93460

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18056884944

Website

http://www.santaynezpethospital.com/

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