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Emergency, Surgery, & Urgent Care for Cats and Dogs
Services available at our Encinitas location:
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Emergency Care
Our Encinitas clinic offers critical care for pets in life-threatening situations, including seizures, choking, severe injuries, and more. Staffed with highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art equipment, we provide expert, compassionate care and effective treatment. Available overnight and during weekends, our dedicated team ensures your pet gets the immediate attention they need for a swift recovery, providing peace of mind when it matters most.
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Surgery
Our skilled veterinarians perform a range of surgical procedures with the utmost care and precision, from routine spays and neuters to more complex surgeries. We prioritize your pet’s safety and comfort both under anesthesia and post-operatively, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
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Urgent Care
Our urgent care services offer immediate attention for unexpected injuries and illnesses, providing timely and compassionate care when your pet needs it most. We are equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies. Our experienced team will help direct your pet’s care and determine the best treatment plan, which could include transitioning to our 24-hour emergency department for overnight care.
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In-House Lab Equipment
With our state-of-the-art in-house lab equipment, we can conduct a variety of tests on-site, ensuring rapid and precise results. This advanced diagnostic capability allows us to quickly identify and address health issues, facilitating prompt and effective treatment. By having immediate access to lab results, we can make informed decisions about your pet’s care, enhancing their overall health and speeding up the recovery process.
Meet Our Team
We share a passion for innovative medicine and for animals at Papaya Veterinary Care. Come meet our devoted team and experience tailored, next-level veterinary care.
Dr. Mireille Boisse
DVM
Medical Director
Mireille Boisse, DVM
Medical Director
A native of southern California, Dr. Boisse grew up in the Los Angeles area and moved permanently to North County San Diego in 1999. Having wanted to be a veterinarian since grade school, she achieved this goal upon graduating from Ross University in 1995.
Animals have always been Dr. Boisse’s passion, with their safety and comfort as her primary goals. She chose emergency and urgent care because it offers the opportunity to make the most immediate impact on pets’ well-being. Pets are family members and best friends who enhance the quality of our lives, providing unconditional love and trust. It is her extreme pleasure and privilege to be there for pets when they most need help.
At Papaya Veterinary Care’s first Emergency Hospital, Dr. Boisse is overjoyed to be back in the North County San Diego community, doing what she loves. When not working, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two children, and spending time with her extended furry family: “Venus,” a mastiff mix, Leo and Tycho the feline troublemakers, the parrot “Joli,” three tortoises, and six koi fish.
Dr. Chelsea Iverach
DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Chelsea Iverach, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Iverach was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and always knew she wanted to be a vet from a very young age. After graduating from the University of Sydney in 2020 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she started off her career in a busy rural mixed practice in Australia. There, she gained experience treating a wide variety of species including livestock, horses, small animals, and wildlife/exotics. With many late nights as the on-call emergency vet for the region, she realized her passion for emergency medicine and surgery while being there for people and their animals when they needed it most. In 2024, she was ready for a new challenge and made the move across the pacific to San Diego to continue this passion and focus solely on emergency medicine. When she’s not busy at the hospital, you can usually find her outdoors hiking, camping, enjoying the beach, or sourcing the best food and wine in the region.
Dr. Rob Brooks
BVMS
Associate Veterinarian
Rob Brooks, BVMS
Associate Veterinarian
Upon graduating, Dr. Brooks returned to the U.S. and worked as a general practitioner in Temecula, CA for about 18 months before starting to moonlight as an Emergency Veterinarian. Enjoying the challenges of emergency medicine, he transitioned to working full-time as an emergency veterinarian in San Diego before accompanying his wife to Oahu to pursue her career as a veterinary medicine Criticalist. Returning to San Diego to raise his family, Dr. Brooks is excited to continue to provide urgent care services and promote preventative care, in particular dental health. When not at work he enjoys camping trips with his family, mountain biking, and home improvement projects.
Milan Gardner
RVT
Hospital Manager
Milan Gardner, RVT
Hospital Manager
Milan Gardner is a San Diego native and has been in veterinary medicine for the last 10 years. She has been working to provide the best care possible in General Practice, Urgent Care, and Emergency Hospitals. Gardner is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has spent most of her career with a special interest in Emergency. She enjoys the unpredictability and challenges that working in Emergency brings and is excited to have the opportunity to serve the pets and families of her community. When not at work, Milan spends most of her time with her two kids, husband, and their furry friends Jax, Cash, and Hank.
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Your pet's emergency needs are our priority.
Hours:
Wed: Closed
Thurs: 7pm-12am
Fri-Mon: Open 24hrs
Tues: 12am-7am