Redwood City

(650) 366-9453

San Jose

(408) 265-8811


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    With COVID-19 on the rise, Wildwood has taken special precautions to help stay open and take care of the animals. Please click on the "COVID-19 Announcement" page at the top for more information.

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Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
(408) 265-8811

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Welcome to Wildwood South in San Jose! We are a privately owned practice that sees small, avian, and exotic animals. Our patients consist of dogs, cats, lizards, turtles and tortoises, all kinds of birds, guinea pigs, rats and more. We offer a broad range of services including wellness exams, anesthetic procedures, dentistry, digital x-rays, boarding, therapeutic laser treatments, acupuncture and chiropractic care. Our knowledgeable and caring staff are committed to providing your pet with the highest quality medical care while also comforting and soothing them to make them feel like family. *Dr. Welsh is highly allergic to rabbits and chinchillas, but Dr. Azevedo is available to see rabbits on Mondays ONLY.*

We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Please feel free to browse our site, particularly the informational articles. The best veterinary care for animals starts with proper nutrition and husbandry, as well as problem prevention, so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is essential to the ongoing success of your animal’s health. If you have any questions, call 408-265-8811 or email wildwood.sj@gmail.com and we'll promptly get back to you. 

Our sister hospital, Wildwood North, in Redwood City, solely treats avian and exotic pets. Dr. Sanders and his staff are extensively trained and knowledgeable in exotic veterinary medicine, and have a real passion for these types of pets. This location offers exotic exams, grooming, laboratory testing, x-rays and acupuncture. This location also carries a large variety of nutritional, housing and enrichment products for birds, reptiles and other exotic pets. If you have any questions or concerns for Wildwood North please contact them at wildwoodstaff@yahoo.com or call them at 650-366-9453.

Our veterinary hospitals are very easy to get to -- just check out the map below!


At Wildwood, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.


Wildwood Veterinary Hospital

1115 Luchessi Drive

San Jose, CA 95118



Temporary Hours

San Jose

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Redwood City (650-366-9453)

Monday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

  • Dr.
    Tiffany Azevedo

    Dr. Tiffany Azevedo is a California native and received her bachelor’s degree in integrative biology from UC Berkeley. She subsequently completed her veterinary degree at Michigan State University. While in veterinary school, Dr. Azevedo was the president of the Student Association of Veterinary Surgery, and on the board of the student chapters of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She also completed two business certificates and was a member of the Phi Zeta Honor Society during this time. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese. Dr. Azevedo has special interests in surgery, dentistry, exotic pets, and behavior (which led to her complete Fear Free training). She is heavily involved in working with rescues, animal shelters, and spends much of her time fostering animals. After practicing veterinary medicine in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Dr. Azevedo relocated back to the bay and currently lives in San Jose with her husband and four cats (Theia, Kronos, Helios, and Asteria). Her interests include hiking, camping, bird watching, SCUBA diving, playing the piano, baking, scrapbooking, and making all sorts of crafts.

  • Dr.
    Diana Welsh
    Dr. Diana Welsh is a graduate of the University of California at Davis, where she received a B.S. in Zoology and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. As owner and practitioner of Wildwood Veterinary Hospital, her goal is to bring quality care to pets and their families. Dr Welsh practices small animal medicine with special interests in the treatment of birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and exotic animals. Dr. Welsh is highly allergic to rabbits and chinchillas so unfortunately, we are unable to accept new rabbit and chincilla clients at this time.
  • Dr.
    Chris Sanders
    Dr. Christopher Sanders is a 1996 graduate from Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine. He is certified with The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society as a veterinary acupuncturist and has used his skills to treat many dogs, cats, iguanas, and birds. Dr. Sanders has a special interest in treating birds and reptiles. Also, he has experience treating amphibians, fish, and insects.
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Testimonials

  • "Thank you! I’ve used other home vets but you are by far the best."
    Nadine G.
  • "I can’t tell you how grateful we are that we have such awesome vets! Your patience, communication, and above-and-beyond care is just incredible, and I know Hammie and Bear are in great hands."
    Jena W.

Featured Articles

    Skunks

    Home and Veterinary Care for Pet Skunks If you're an adventurous pet owner, you may love exotic animals such as skunks. You'll be happy to learn that skunks can indeed make excellent domestic pets, but only if they receive the proper care to enjoy a happy, healthy life. Your veterinary team can help ...

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    Chinchillas

    Chinchillas are playful, loveable, and amusing pets. If you want yours to remain in your family for long, you should ensure that it has a good diet. Chinchillas require a lot of attention due to their playful nature; therefore, it is best to have supervised playtime with yours if you want to create a ...

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    Fennec Foxes

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    Guinea Pigs

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    Prairie Dogs

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    Gerbils

    Gerbils are great little pets for pet owners who don't have room for a dog or cat. They're friendly and fun to watch, but they do take a moderate level of care and investment. If you're thinking of getting a gerbil, here's what you'll need to know to keep him happy and healthy, including giving him a ...

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    Hedgehogs

    Shy animals that roll into a ball when scared, hedgehogs are covered with spiky quills. They're small, clean, and fun to watch so they're quite popular as pets. Even so, these little guys need lots of activity to stay healthy. Health Hedgehogs can have health problems, including dental diseases, skin ...

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