Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic: The Vet on Highway 9

May 21

Boulder Creek's veterinary clinic sits right on the main drag at 12870 Highway 9. Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic is a full-service companion-animal practice, which in plain terms means most of what your pet needs across its life happens in one building: checkups, vaccines, dental work, surgery, and urgent care when something goes wrong.

That matters more here than it would over the hill. The nearest alternative in the town directory is down the valley in Felton, so having exams, X-rays, and an in-house lab a few minutes from home saves mountain families a winding drive with a sick animal in the back seat.

What the clinic handles

The clinic's published services cover the routine and the not-so-routine:

Wellness care: new puppy and kitten visits, annual physical exams, vaccines, and deworming
Dental: teeth cleaning and dental services, including dental X-rays
Surgery: spay and neuter, plus general surgical care
Diagnostics: an in-house laboratory, radiology, and ultrasound
Treatment: heartworm disease treatment and laser therapy
Grooming: therapeutic bathing and grooming services
Extras: exotic pet care, pet boarding, and travel certificates for pets crossing borders

The exotics line is worth underlining. Plenty of clinics stop at dogs and cats, so if your household includes something with feathers or scales, this is one of the closer places that will see it. Call first to confirm they treat your particular animal.

The pet shop inside

The clinic doubles as the town's small pet shop. Inside the same building there's a retail corner with food, treats, toys, and supplies, which means a vet visit and the errand for a bag of food can be one stop instead of a drive down the valley. Worth knowing even when nobody's sick.

Emergencies

The clinic describes itself as fully staffed and equipped for emergency veterinary services. If your pet is in trouble during open hours, the clinic's own advice is simple: stop reading and call, at 831-338-7205. For anything after hours, call anyway; the recording or the staff can point you to the right place. Confirm the after-hours plan before you need it, because that's not a detail to figure out at midnight.

Booking and paperwork

Appointments run through the PetDesk mobile app, which the clinic uses for scheduling and pet-health records, or by phone. New clients can knock out the paperwork ahead of time; the clinic posts its new-client form, medical release, and other forms online. It also links to two online pharmacies (Covetrus and VetsFirstChoice) for refills shipped to your door.

No prices are published, so call for estimates before a big procedure.

Hours and where it is

The clinic is at 12870 Highway 9 in downtown Boulder Creek, phone 831-338-7205. Posted hours:

Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed

The two evening nights and Saturday hours are a real convenience if you work over the hill. Hours change, so confirm before you drive over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Boulder Creek Veterinary Clinic?

12870 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, on the main road through downtown. Phone 831-338-7205.

Do they see exotic pets?

Yes, exotic pet care is on the clinic's published services list. Call ahead to confirm they treat your specific animal.

Can they handle emergencies?

The clinic says it's fully staffed and equipped for emergency veterinary services during open hours. Call 831-338-7205 first so they can prepare for your arrival.

How do I book an appointment?

Through the PetDesk mobile app or by phone. New-client forms are posted on the clinic's website so you can fill them out before your first visit.

Do they do dental work?

Yes, teeth cleaning and dental services including dental X-rays are on the services list.

Is there boarding?

Pet boarding appears on the clinic's published services. Call to confirm availability and which animals they board.