Dr. Ichord brings calm, caring vet visits right to your door, so your pet never has to leave the place they feel safest.
You know the routine. The carrier comes out and your cat vanishes. Your dog shakes the whole car ride. Loading two or three pets for one appointment feels impossible. And for an older pet, the trip alone can wear them out.
Sometimes the stress of getting there is harder than the visit itself.
Home visits let Dr. Ichord care for your pet in the one place they feel safe. No carrier. No car ride. No crowded lobby. Just calm, one on one attention in a familiar room.
Pets who get anxious at the clinic
Dogs that are hard to transport
Senior pets who tire easily
Multi-pet households
Busy families who want one less errand
If it is a companion that shares your home, there is a good chance we care for it on a house call.
Have a question about a specific pet? Call us at (760) 744-5400 and we will let you know how we can help.
Routine checkups and shots, done in your living room.
A gentle start for your newest family member.
When your pet is not feeling like themselves.
Quick, calm grooming without the trip.
When the time comes, we help your pet pass peacefully at home, surrounded by the people and place they love. We are here to guide you with kindness through every step.
Dr. Ichord brings mobile care to homes across the area:
Travel fees apply and vary based on your location. Not sure if you are in our area? Give us a call and we will let you know.
Fill out the short form below or call us. Tell us about your pet and what they need.
We pick a Thursday that works for you and give you an arrival window.
Care happens right at home, calm and unhurried, with your pet by your side.
More than one pet? Each additional pet seen during the same household visit gets $100 off their exam fee.
Tell us a little about your pet and we will reach out to set up your Thursday home visit.
Prefer to call?760-744-5400San Marcos Veterinary Clinic has cared for local pets and the families who love them for years. Now Dr. Ichord brings that same trusted care into your home, where your pet is most at ease.
It is a simpler, gentler way to look after the animals who are part of your family.
Want to learn more about San Marcos Veterinary Clinic, our team, and everything we offer at the clinic?
Visit www.mysmvet.com or stop by 145 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078.
Dr. Ichord offers mobile appointments every Thursday. Reach out and we will find a Thursday that works for you.
Here is what a home visit costs:
We go over all of it with you before we start, so there are no surprises.
Yes. Each additional pet seen during the same household visit receives $100 off their exam fee. It is an easy way to care for the whole family in one stop.
We bring care to homes across North San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, San Marcos, and Escondido. If you live nearby and are not sure, just call and ask.
Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, pet pigs, and small pets like guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice. If you have a different companion at home, call us and we will let you know how we can help.
Some care, like surgery or certain diagnostics, is best done at our clinic. If that is the case, Dr. Ichord will let you know and we will help you set up a visit at San Marcos Veterinary Clinic.
Yes. When the time comes, we can help your pet pass peacefully at home, surrounded by family. We will guide you gently through what to expect and the choices you have.
Fill out the request form on this page or call us at 760-744-5400. We will reach out to confirm the details and set your Thursday appointment.
Give your pet a calmer visit and give yourself one less thing to worry about.
