Arcata Animal Hospital

Arcata Animal Hospital is a animal hospital in Arcata, CA. The practice delivers comprehensive veterinary medicine for companion animals, offering routine preventive care, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, advanced diagnostic testing and imaging, as well as modern anesthetic and surgical support. It follows Fear Free® techniques and holds American Animal Hospital Association accreditation. Clients from Arcata and surrounding communities, including McKinleyville, Eureka, Bayside, Blue Lake, Myrtletown, Westhaven‑Moonstone, Cutten, Bayview, Pine Hills and Humboldt Hill, receive these services, and the hospital maintains a 4.60 rating with numerous positive client testimonials praising the staff’s compassion and expertise.

The team combines experienced veterinarians and highly trained support personnel. Lead veterinarian Joy Fox‑Beaudet, DVM, CVA, CCRV, is joined by associate doctors Lisa Bartlett, Lea Schroeder, Jeff Stegmaier and Kaitlin Law, all DVMs. Certified veterinary technicians and assistants, including RVTs Becky C., Dorie J., Eszti K., Kat C., Chris P., and others, work alongside the doctors to provide hands‑on care. Hospital manager Julie Lisignoli oversees operations, while administration and client service staff ensure smooth communication. The clinic traces its roots to 1943 when Dr. Fuller began practicing large‑animal medicine out of a garage, later transitioning to small‑animal care. After several ownership changes and a relocation to 1300 Giuntoli Lane in 2004, Dr. Joy Fox‑Beaudet acquired the practice in 2015, continuing a legacy that spans nearly seven decades in the community.

Arcata Animal Hospital is situated on Giuntoli Ln, just 0.1 mile from Carlson Park, 0.4 mile from Valley West Park, and 0.6 mile from Redwood Highway. It lies approximately 0.7 mile from McDaniel Slough, the NOAA Fisheries office, and the Bureau of Land Management Arcata Field Office, placing it within easy reach of several key local landmarks.

With a long history of service and a full range of advanced veterinary options, Arcata Animal Hospital remains a reliable resource for pet owners throughout Arcata and the broader Humboldt County area.

Services:

• Animal Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation
• Diagnostics & Imaging
• Integrative Medicine
• Surgery (General and Laparoscopic)
• Wellness Care