Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital is located in Soalan Beach, California, and offers veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. The Solana Beach veterinary hospital is a general care clinic / pet hospital that also handles emergency situations, euthanasia, dentistry, and surgery such as spay and neuter procedures, for all pet animals. Pictured here are our veterinarians, Dr. Brandes, Dr. Dayton, and Dr. Steele.

Welcome from Dr. Deirdre Brandes, Dr. Anaika Dayton, Dr. Vanessa Flores, Dr. Sophie Steele and the staff of RSFVets of Solana Beach!

Contact us at (858) 759-8797 or email info@rsfvets.com.
We've Moved to Solana Beach!

Despite our new location, the most important things won't ever change, such as our:

  • Name: Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital
  • Doctors: Dr. Deirdre Brandes, Dr. Anaika Dayton, Dr. Vanessa Flores, Dr. Sophie Steele
  • Phone Number: (858) 759-8797
  • General Email Address: info@rsfvets.com
  • Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/rsfvets (post your pet pics!)
  • Great service and patient care!
We look forward to seeing you in our new location soon! And, keep a look out for our upcoming Grand Opening!

A Bit About Us

RSFVets, also known as Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital, is nestled in San Diego County in Solana Beach, right next to Fairbanks Ranch. We were formally located at Helen Woodward Animal Hospital. This picture will be updated in less than a year when we move into our new facility in late 2010.

Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital of Solana Beach was established in 2005 by Dr. Deirdre Brandes as a general veterinary practice. It is now located in Solana Beach, but was formally at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Our four veterinarians, Dr. Deirdre Brandes, Dr. Anaika Dayton, Dr. Vanessa Flores, and Dr. Sophie Steele work with nearly all pet animals, including dogs, cat, and rabbits, and pocket pets such as rats and hamsters. These vets will also see other exotics such as birds or reptiles on a case-by-case basis.

Our typical day involves seeing healthy pets for annual visits and vaccines, treating our sick patients, providing dental care, performing a spay and neuter or other surgery, and helping with emergencies. And on sad occasions, we also help provide a peaceful passing with a compassionate pet euthanasia. And yes, we also offer house calls with our mobile clinic, even for emergencies, on a limited basis.

Since we've opened, we've helped thousands of cats, dogs, rats, rabbits, and other pets by providing these array of services. Please don't hesitate to call to find out more: We would be honored to be your pet's veterinarian!

Our mission is simple: Provide extraordinary care for all patients, excellent service for all clients, all at a great value.

Finally, we're located in Rancho Santa Fe within San Diego County, just a few miles east of Del Mar and Solana Beach. However, we currently provide services to the pets of many surrounding communities across the greater parts of San Diego, including Solana Beach, La Jolla, and Encinitas, Santa Luz, and Carlsbad.

Latest News: A Year of Wellness

August 29th, 2011. By Erin Bechtol.
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Courtesy of Dr. Deirdre Brandes

No matter what age your pet, annual exams are a vital part of keeping your pet healthy.  Preventative health care is integrally tied to both the longevity and quality of your pet’s life.  Wellness exams allow the doctor to examine your pet from nose to toe, identifying potential hidden problems before they have time to develop, or assessing and advising on the maintenance of various chronic health conditions. The doctor’s primary goal is to ensure that your pet is given the opportunity to achieve an optimal state of health.

Between annual exams, here are some basic things that can be done on a regular basis to ensure optimal health: Read more…

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Our Veterinarians

Dr. Deirdre Brandes is a veterinarian who works with dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, and nearly all pets at Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital, a veterinary hospital in San Diego county. Of the three veterinarians at our hospital, she is the sole owner and director of medicine. She completed her undergraduate work at UC Davis and received her veterinary degree from Cornell.
Dr. Deirdre Brandes & Neo
She's a graduate of Cornell's Veterinary School and our hospital's founder. An animal lover and owner of hard-luck cases, Dr. Brandes is also a mother of two rambunctious boys.
Dr. Anaika Dayton is one of RSFVets' veterinarians. She received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and her veterinary degree from UC Davis. Dr. Dayton also works with all pet animals at our hospital in San Diego.
Dr. Anaika Dayton & Hobbart
Dr. Dayton graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Sophie Steele has been a practicing veterinarian for 10 years and received her veterinary degree from UC Davis. At our veterinary hospital in San Diego, she works with dogs, cats, and all pets.
Dr. Sohpie Steele
Dr. Sophie Steele recently joined our hospital in February of 2008, and has previously worked with Dr. Brandes. She received her veterinary degree from the University of California at Davis in 1999.

Quality of Care

Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital's select group of veterinarians and staff share a number of traits that make them great animal care professionals. First, they practice uncompromising quality animal health care. The hospital has provided them with all the tools, such as advanced ultrasound and digital radiography, to ensure they can provide top-notch care for your pet.

Second, they are caring, compassionate animal lovers and owners. Find out more about our fantastic set of vets and staff and their pets.

Finally, our staff is dedicated to ensuring you and your pets receive only excellent service. In a nutshell, we would be honored to be your pet's veterinarian!