Veterinary Care With Deep San Francisco Roots
Irving Pet Hospital has been part of the San Francisco community since 1964. Through decades of change in our city, and in veterinary medicine, one important thing has remained the same: we are an independently owned veterinary hospital committed to the pets and people who call this community home.
We’re proud of that independence because it shapes the way we practice medicine, build relationships, and make decisions every day.
What Independent Ownership Means for You and Your Pet
Decisions Made Here
Our hospital is locally owned and operated, which means the people making decisions about Irving Pet Hospital know our patients, our clients, our team, and our community.
We have the freedom to focus on what matters most: providing thoughtful, individualized veterinary care and creating the best possible experience for you and your pet.
Care That’s Personal
No two pets are exactly alike, and neither are the families who care for them. Independent ownership allows us to approach veterinary medicine personally, taking the time to listen, answer questions, explain options, and recommend care based on the needs of the pet in front of us.
We want you to know the people caring for your pet, and we want to know you, too.
A Long-Term Commitment to Our Community
Irving Pet Hospital was established on Irving Street in 1964, and San Francisco has been our home ever since.
Our history here matters. We aren’t simply doing business in this community; we’re part of it. The relationships we build with local families often span many years and multiple generations of pets, and we’re committed to remaining a trusted veterinary resource for years to come.
More Than 60 Years of Independent Veterinary Care
Irving Pet Hospital began in 1964 as Irving Street Veterinary Hospital under Dr. Roger Burr. Dr. Dave Penny took over the hospital in 1989 and modernized the facility through extensive remodeling. In 2007, San Francisco native Dr. Joe Fong acquired the practice and gave it the name it carries today: Irving Pet Hospital.
While the hospital has evolved over the decades, its commitment to excellent veterinary medicine and personal service has endured.
Today, we combine that independent spirit with progressive medicine, modern technology, and the rigorous standards of an AAHA-accredited hospital.
Proudly Independent. Proudly San Francisco.
For us, being independent isn’t simply an ownership structure. It’s a commitment to staying connected to the people we serve, making thoughtful decisions locally, and caring for every patient as an individual.
100% independently owned since 1964. Locally rooted for more than 60 years, and here for what comes next.
