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32 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Sacramento, CA
At Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital, we have dedicated ourselves to providing progressive and compassionate care since 1994. Our practice combines scientific knowledge with holistic approaches, offering services ranging from wellness exams and surgical procedures to alternative therapies like acupuncture and reiki. Certified under the Fear Free initiative, we prioritize both physical and emotional well-being during every visit. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff maintains a commitment to continuing education, ensuring we remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine. We value the human-animal bond and work collaboratively with pet owners to develop tailored healthcare plans.As a top-rated veterinary hospital in Sacramento, we extend our dedication beyond clinical care through community engagement and educational resources. Our facility accommodates both routine and urgent care needs, with multiple veterinarians available for specialized consultations. We maintain strict sanitation protocols and ensure continuous monitoring for pets requiring extended stays. Our comprehensive approach includes nutritional counseling, pain management, and end-of-life care, reflecting our commitment to every stage of a pet's life. The practice's reputation for exceptional service has been built through decades of consistent, high-quality care and transparent communication with pet owners.
Services
Pet Acupuncture
Pet Boarding
Pet Dental Care
Pet Nutritional Counseling
Pet Urgent Care
Geriatric Pet Care
Soft Tissue Surgery
Cold Laser Therapy
Reiki Services
Euthanasia Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Fear Free-certified practice prioritizing pets' emotional well-being
- Experienced team with multiple specialized veterinarians on staff
- Customized nutritional counseling by board-certified veterinary nutritionist
- Urgent care services available for emergency situations
- Alternative therapies including acupuncture and cold laser treatment
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certification Program
What people say
Outstanding care
Compassionate professionals
Emergency situations
Clean facilities
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Pet Acupuncture
This ancient healing practice involves inserting sterile needles at specific points to stimulate healing and relieve pain. Our veterinary acupuncturists treat chronic pain, inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions. The treatment complements conventional medicine, enhancing pets' quality of life through natural healing processes while minimizing medication requirements.
Pet Boarding
Our clean, spacious facility provides comfortable accommodations for pets when owners travel. Services include daily exercise, nutritional meals, medication administration, and constant health monitoring. We maintain strict safety protocols with on-site veterinary staff available for emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners during extended absences.
Pet Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services prevent and treat periodontal disease, tooth fractures, and gingivitis. Our offerings include professional cleanings, digital x-rays, extractions, and oral infection treatments. Regular dental maintenance prevents systemic health issues while improving breath quality and overall comfort for companion animals.
Pet Nutritional Counseling
Board-certified veterinary nutritionist develops customized dietary plans addressing specific health needs. Services cover weight management, chronic condition support, and life-stage appropriate nutrition. We provide home-cooked diet formulations while avoiding raw meat-based plans for safety reasons, ensuring balanced nutritional solutions.
Pet Urgent Care
Immediate veterinary attention for injuries, sudden illnesses, and toxic ingestion. Our team handles fractures, digestive emergencies, respiratory distress, and poisoning cases. We provide immediate stabilization, comprehensive diagnostics, and follow-up care planning for critical situations requiring prompt medical intervention.
People
Marc Malek
Medical Director
Dr. Malek has practiced veterinary medicine since 1990, specializing in integrative approaches. Certified in veterinary acupuncture and animal reiki instruction, he combines traditional and alternative therapies. Owner of Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards, he brings holistic thinking to veterinary care while maintaining scientific rigor.
Tamara Carney
Veterinarian
Dr. Carney graduated from UC Davis and focuses on preventative care and dermatology. With international experience from Switzerland, she combines global veterinary perspectives with personalized treatment plans. Her approach emphasizes both animal health and client education through compassionate communication.
Belen Barragan
Veterinary Nutritionist
Board-certified veterinary nutritionist with specialized training from UC Davis. Dr. Barragan develops customized dietary plans for pets with medical conditions. Her expertise includes managing obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and food allergies through evidence-based nutritional strategies while respecting owners' feeding philosophies.
Holly Abney
Veterinarian
Graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with special interest in feline medicine and hospice care. Dr. Abney combines surgical expertise with compassionate communication, focusing on creating comfortable veterinary experiences while delivering precise medical interventions for companion animals.
Maria Gonzalez
Veterinarian
Recent UC Davis graduate with diverse clinical experience in mixed animal practice. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in preventative medicine and pain management while maintaining Fear Free certification. Fluent in Spanish, she works to improve access to veterinary care for underserved communities and their companion animals.
Questions
What are your emergency service availability?
We offer urgent care during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local 24-hour veterinary hospitals.
Do you accept pet insurance?
Yes, we accept all major pet insurance providers. Patients receive detailed invoices to submit for reimbursement through their chosen insurance company.
Can I request a specific veterinarian?
Yes, you may request any available veterinarian during booking. We respect client preferences while maintaining scheduling flexibility for urgent cases.
Are telemedicine consultations available?
We offer virtual nutrition consultations with Dr. Barragan for California residents. Other telehealth services may be available at the clinic's discretion.
What boarding requirements exist?
All boarding pets must have current vaccination records. We request special dietary instructions in advance and provide comfortable accommodations with regular exercise periods.
How do you handle veterinary pain management?
We utilize multimodal approaches combining medication, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and physical rehabilitation to effectively manage pain for companion animals.
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Reviews (6)
Thomas Fisher
Dec 16, 2021
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I received excellent service during the exam from our Vet and staff. Personal service is everything... I left feeling confident that all of my questions had been answered and been answered and I'm looking forward to returning again with our other dog!
Carolynn Knott
Dec 13, 2021
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I am very disappointed. After relying on Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital for over 6 years to do my rabies and International health certificates they now all of a sudden do not offer this service. Cannot even get an appointment for a rabies vaccine without additional wellness exams and expensive testing done. Will not use this veterinary again! Not breeder friendly at all and getting more and more difficult to work with.
Dottie Hernandez
Nov 21, 2021
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I took my 2 ten year old kitties here last week to establish care. I was anxious so were my poor cats. The staff helped us feel more at ease. They were very careful handling the girls and expressed sympathy and care for them. I was very happy with the service and with Dr. Abney's care.
Brenda Omatsu
Nov 18, 2021
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I appreciate that this vet hospital is busy due to their high quality staff. When I did have a recent miscommunication, two apologies and a rectifying of the situation was made, so I appreciate that. Both desk staff and Dr apologized which is wonderful. I trust this hospital and Dr Malek and Noak really know what they are doing. Dr Malek especially has a great insight to animals which is the reason he turned his practice into an entire hospital. Thank you for doing what you do to help us and our animal families.
Laurel Richardson
Oct 14, 2021
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Dr Malek is great! I had a question 4 him after he left the room & was told by the assistant that she'd have him call me back by end of business today but he hasn't so I'll have to call back down &/or go by there today & wait 4 an answer.
Jennifer Kelly
Sep 25, 2021
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Let me preface this by saying that I would not be leaving this review, however, I asked for the owner and/ or someone in charge to contact me about this experience over two months ago and to date have received no such contact.
Weve been patients of Foothill Farms for over two-years and both of our dogs have seen vets at this facility. Weve had no issue and loved Dr. Haas when she was there. However, I feel our most recent experience should be shared. Our THREE-year old dog was scheduled to go in for a teeth cleaning and removal of one of her visually cracked molars. Prior to the day of
Weve been patients of Foothill Farms for over two-years and both of our dogs have seen vets at this facility. Weve had no issue and loved Dr. Haas when she was there. However, I feel our most recent experience should be shared. Our THREE-year old dog was scheduled to go in for a teeth cleaning and removal of one of her visually cracked molars. Prior to the day of
