Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Alturas, CA
Modoc Veterinary Center has been serving the Modoc County area since 1947, evolving from a single-doctor practice into a multi-doctor hospital offering comprehensive care for small animals, equine, and bovine patients. Our experienced team provides advanced diagnostic tools, routine wellness exams, emergency services, and specialized procedures while prioritizing client education and the human-pet bond. We maintain 24-hour on-call emergency support and deliver personalized attention to each patient, ensuring both owners and animals receive compassionate, transparent care.Our satellite clinics in Cedarville and Adin extend these services to Surprise Valley, Big Valley, and McArthur communities. As stewards of veterinary excellence, we combine state-of-the-art technology with a commitment to preventative care and community partnership.
Services
Wellness Exams
Emergency Care
Surgical Services
Dental Care
Vaccinations
Equine Reproduction
Bovine Services
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We provide 24-hour emergency veterinary care for urgent pet health needs
- Our multi-doctor team combines over 75 years of local veterinary experience
- We offer advanced diagnostics including digital radiography and ultrasound
- Our satellite clinics extend quality care to Surprise Valley and Big Valley communities
- Our staff includes USDA-accredited veterinarians for international pet travel documentation
Associations and certifications
- USDA
What people say
Compassionate care
Knowledgeable staff
Emergency availability
Thorough communication
Exceptional outcomes
Services
Small Animal Services
Our small animal medicine division treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets with comprehensive care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental procedures, and surgical interventions. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiography and ultrasound while emphasizing preventative care and nutritional counseling. Our team specializes in orthopedic surgery, pain management, and emergency treatments, maintaining a comfortable environment for both patients and pet owners during all visits.
Equine Services
Modoc Veterinary Center offers full-spectrum equine care covering reproductive services, dental care, vaccinations, and performance evaluations. Our facilities handle routine checkups and specialized treatments including artificial insemination and embryo transfers. With Coggins testing and travel health certifications, we support both competitive and companion horses. Our equine team utilizes modern diagnostic tools and maintains strict standards for reproductive health and performance optimization.
Bovine Services
Our bovine services focus on dairy and meat cattle health through reproductive management, surgical interventions, and herd health consultations. Veterinarians provide breeding soundness exams, artificial insemination, pregnancy checks, and farm-level consultations. We offer on-site surgeries, medication management, and preventative healthcare programs tailored to commercial operations. Our team understands the economic importance of cattle health and delivers solutions that balance animal welfare with agricultural productivity.
Emergency Care
Emergency veterinary services operate continuously with on-call veterinarians available for critical pet health situations. Our facility handles trauma cases, toxic exposures, and acute illnesses with dedicated diagnostic equipment and treatment protocols. The team specializes in stabilizing patients before advanced care while maintaining communication with pet owners throughout the process. Emergency care includes after-hours access to essential surgical and diagnostic capabilities.
Surgical Services
Our surgical department performs routine and complex procedures including spays/neuters, c-sections, orthopedic repairs, and soft tissue surgeries. Using state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, we ensure patient safety during operations while implementing multi-modal pain management strategies. Surgeries are scheduled Tuesday through Friday with emergency procedures available 24/7. The team specializes in minimally invasive techniques and post-operative rehabilitation planning for optimal recovery.
Questions
What pet species do you treat?
We provide veterinary care for small animals (dogs, cats, and exotics), equine patients, and bovine animals.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we maintain 24-hour on-call emergency veterinary services for urgent pet health situations.
Are vaccinations included in wellness exams?
Vaccinations are recommended as part of preventative care during wellness exams but billed separately.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us directly at (530) 233-4156 or request an appointment online through our website.
Do you provide travel health certificates?
Yes, we offer USDA-certified health certificates and travel vaccinations for international pet relocation.
What payment methods are accepted?
Please contact our office directly to confirm current payment options and financing availability.
Reviews (4)
Susan Farris
Dec 26, 2021
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The staff is good except some new asst. Not good with animals an dr. Daily not that great.... dr Russell is amazing
Jeannette Duncan
Dec 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
The staff at Modoc Veterinary Center are awesome, from the volunteers and staff who care for our fur babies in their' kennels, to the office staff, to the veterinarians. They are a great and caring team.
The staff at Modoc Veterinary Center are awesome, from the volunteers and staff who care for our fur babies in their' kennels, to the office staff, to the veterinarians. They are a great and caring team.
Michelle Lloyd
Aug 31, 2021
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I just want to give Modoc Veterinary Center a huge heartfelt thank you! I have always taken my loving animals to them. This year we had to rush my daughters beloved cat to the vet because he chewed on a Lilly petal from a floral arrangement that I had in my house. For those of you that don’t know, they are incredibly toxic and usually deadly for cats. We were not sure he was going to make it. My daughter was devastated. But Dr DePaul and his crew saved him. We were so incredibly grateful! This last Sunday my giant baby (My St. Bernard’s) stomach twisted. Dr DePaul helped my husband
Inara Moxie Willow-Moon
Jul 18, 2021
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We love all the staff at Modoc Vet....they each are kind...compassionate and ALWAYS willing to go the extra mile and do the leg work to make sure that your family and your pet(s) get the care that they need and despite it being SO busy there...and their constant stream of workload. They are all still able to keep their smiles and kindness going. Our community has one of the best staffed team of people and hardly get the recognition that they deserve. We love you guys like a second family! You ALL are truly amazing! Thank you!