
Welcome from Dr. Deirdre Brandes, Dr. Anaika Dayton, Dr. Sophie Steele and the staff of RSFVets of San Diego!
Contact us at (858) 759-8797 or email info@rsfvets.com.A Bit About Us

Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital, of San Diego County, was established in 2005 by Dr. Deirdre Brandes as a general practice veterinary clinic located at the esteemed Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Our three veterinarians, Dr. Deirdre Brandes, Dr. Anaika Dayton, and Dr. Sophie Steele work with nearly all pet animals, including any dog or cat, 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 pets, providing dental care, performing a spay and neuter or other surgery, and helping with the occasional emergency and sadly, sometimes 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, 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 La Jolla, and Encinitas, Santa Luz, and Carlsbad.Latest News: Pictures of Gorgeous Pets

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Our Veterinarians
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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!
A Proud Neighbor
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the philosophy of "people helping animals and animals helping people." Our philosophy is very similar, and are proud to work alongside them. Aside from adopting out thousands of pets each year, Helen Woodward Animal Center has a world-class boarding facility called Club Pet, and they run year-round educational programs for children.
In 2006, 2007 and 2008, Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital sponsored, "Vet for a Day", where 6th and 7th grade students from HWAC's Critter Camp try their hands on virtual surgeries and pet exams. They learn in our hospital in a real surgery room and experience what it takes to be a veterinarian.
It goes without saying that we're very proud and fortunate to work with Helen Woodward Animal Center.



