About SSDVH
Puppy With Toy — San Diego, CA — South San Diego Veterinary Hospital

Caring Veterinary Team & A Cat-Friendly Environment in San Diego, CA

At South San Diego Veterinary Hospital, our dedicated team of doctors and staff are committed to providing exceptional care for your pets. Each team member brings expertise and a deep love for animals, ensuring your pet is in good hands. We are also proud to offer a cat-friendly environment to make your feline friends feel safe and comfortable during their visits. Our focus on creating a stress-free atmosphere for cats, combined with our skilled and compassionate team, makes us a trusted choice for pet healthcare throughout San Diego, CA.

Our Doctors & Staff

Jacque McAndrew, DVM

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Acupuncturist

Dr. McAndrew has treated pets in San Diego throughout her career and three years in Prince Edward Island in Canada.

Education

She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University in 1969 and is a Veterinary Acupuncturist.

Alternative Training

  • Certified in NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Treatment)
  • VOM (Veterinarian Orthopedic Manipulation)
  • Reiki Level III
  • Healing Touch for Animals Level 3
  • Acupuncture

Dr. McAndrew has her acupuncture certification through IVIS. Dr. McAndrew also has an interest in Homeopathy and Homotoxicology.

Family

Dr. McAndrew's husband, Mac, retired as a Command Master Chief in the Navy and then taught Math at Chula Vista High School until he retired a few years ago. They have two married sons and three active grandchildren.

Current Pets

Shen is the princess, a black miniature poodle dividing her time between home and the hospital. Shen loves to howl at Mac. He howls back.


Gwen, a pretty orange cat, is the queen of the hospital after worming her way into the doctor's heart during an exam for euthanasia. You can catch Gwen sitting on boxes when supplies are delivered.

Hobbies

Her hobbies include reading, walking with friends, researching ancestry, learning languages, and trying to grow vegetables and flowers.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Interest in German and French

Dr. Grunewald

Dr. Grunewald believes in an integrative approach toward healing to provide the best treatment for animals under her care. Dr. Grunewald applies frequency-specific low-level laser therapy to affirm this belief and offers nutritional guidance and support. The goal is to provide comprehensive care and well-being for animals. Dr. Grunewald has been with South San Diego Veterinary Hospital since 2015 and works 2 days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Education

Dr. Grunewald was born and raised in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. 1997, she moved to San Diego and began a longstanding career with Crown Veterinary Hospital in Coronado until January 2014. In addition to Animal Energetics, since 2012, Dr. Grunewald has also served as the Southern California Veterinary Consultant for Standard Process, a nutritional and herbal support company. 

Alternative Training

Dr. Grunewald achieved Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) certification from the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2009. In 2011, she became a Certified Veterinary Chiropractic Practitioner, receiving professional training in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) and Veterinary Low-Level Laser Therapy (VLLLT). In 2013, Dr. Grunewald received an Herbal Certification through the Australian College of Phytotherapy and recently an Applied Clinical Nutrition certification through Standard Process (2014). In recent years, she has taken an interest in and began studying the use of medical and therapeutic grade essential oils for general health and specific health concerns for both people and animals.

Current Pets

She has 3 fun and loving cats and 2 adorable chihuahuas that keep her busy the rest of the time.

Hobbies

In her spare time, Dr. Grunewald works and trains at Aerial Revolution, specializing in performance choreography and teaching and learning new skills in trapeze, silks, Lyra, and hand balancing. Every year, she returns to her hometown in Wisconsin to choreograph and work with one of the leading national teams in performance gymnastics. This team has performed all over the country, attended several world gymnastrada's in Europe, and is currently ranked number one nationally. 

Amber Roehm, RVT

Mesa College, 2007 R.O.P, 2002 A.S.

Amber graduated with honors from Mesa College's Animal Health Technology program in May 2007, then aced the RVT exam the following December.

Alternative Training

Reiki Level II, Healing Touch for Animals through Level 3; constantly attends lectures and seminars to stay on top of the latest in veterinary medicine and care; feline care and behavior are exciting.

Current Pets

German shepherd: Prism; felines: Gravyboat, Little Man, B.J., Black, Dooter, Sunshine, Kitten, Scurvy, and Fredericko.

Hobbies

Baseball, soccer, kung fu with her two boys, and activities with her husband and father. There is no such thing as downtime for Amber.

Carol Coffman, RVT

UABC, Baja California, Mexico, 1991

Carol has been a registered vet tech since 1995. She graduated from UABC, BC. Mexico in 1991 and has been with Dr. McAndrew since 1984. Anesthetizing animals and assisting the Doctors in surgery are her primary duties.

Alternative Training

  • Reiki Level II
  • Healing Touch for Animals through Level 3

Personal

Carol has two beautiful kids.

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Current Pets

Two dogs - Hunter, a shorthair Pointer, and AFI, a black lab

Hobbies

  • Play Polo and/or Just Ride
  • Little League
  • PTA

Brenda Walker, RVT

Brenda Walker is a veterinarian technician with 25 years of experience in the field. She is also our Office Manager and Safety Coordinator!

Hobbies

Brenda owns and rides horses

Current Pets

Shen is the princess, a black miniature poodle dividing her time between home and the hospital. Shen loves to howl at Mac. He howls back.


Gwen, a pretty orange cat, is the queen of the hospital after worming her way into the doctor's heart during an exam for euthanasia. You can catch Gwen sitting on boxes when supplies are delivered.

Pam Kramer

Regional Occupational Program & Veterinary Assistant I

Pam is our Lead Receptionist and can assist as a Veterinarian Technician. She has 35 years of experience in the field.

Alternative Training

  • Reiki Level III
  • Healing Touch for Animals 2

Personal

Pam has 2 children, Jeff and Gina, and a granddaughter named Arianna. She also has a long-time boyfriend named Roy and his 2 daughters, Dinah & Charlotte.

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Current Pets

3 dogs - a 7-year-old Pitbull named Sita, a 13-year-old Collie Mix named Shiloh, and a 16-year-old Chihuahua named Buddy. She has a few too many cats, 2 cockatiels, an assortment of pocket pets, and fish.

Hobbies

She cooks, walks the dogs, gardens, plays with her granddaughter, and spends time with her family.

Terry Gretz

PIMA Medical Institute, 2002 & AA, Southwestern College

Terry graduated with honors from Pima Medical Institute's Veterinary Assistant program in 2002. She is pursuing the RVT classification and wants to be Dr. Doolittle when she grows up.

Alternative Training

Reiki Level II, Healing Touch for Animals through Level 3

Current Pets

Felines: DirtBag, Wheeze, Screech, Rwanda, Sophie (Town Town Town), Schmiege and Whackiki. Tux just shows up for meals. BeeBeeKwew lives on the couch.

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Biking
  • Time With my Granddaughter
  • MORE Time With my Granddaughter
  • Crossword Puzzles

Veterinary Clinic Offering Medical Care for Cats in San Diego

Cat medical care concerns many people once significant medical issues occur. At South San Diego Veterinary Hospital, we recommend that every San Diego cat owner seek preventative care when his or her companion is a kitten. We hope to catch illnesses and provide treatment before the ailment becomes serious. We understand the unique temperaments of the feline family and offer a cat-friendly environment.

Common Feline Health Issues

Several common feline ailments could affect your cat. We treat a wide variety of issues, including:
  • Vomiting: There are many possible causes behind a vomiting cat. Please seek care before your companion becomes dehydrated. If possible, bring a sample of the vomit to your appointment.
  • Feline lower urinary tract disease: The condition tends to be common in overweight or otherwise unfit pets. Watch for bloody urine, a decreased appetite, and changes in urination patterns.
  • Fleas: This problem is common with pets who spend a lot of time outside. Watch out for frequent licking or scratching, irritated skin, hair loss, and visible fleas.
  • Feline renal disease is most common in older cats but can also affect kittens. Watch out for frequent urination, increased water your cat drinks, a discolored tongue, and weakness.
  • Dental disease: The symptoms of these conditions include difficulty eating, a change in chewing habits, and bad breath.
We also work with East Lake and Chula Vista pet owners to address behavioral problems.

Call Us Today in Chula Vista and East Lake

At South San Diego Veterinary Hospital, we are prepared to treat cats and dogs from San Diego, Chula Vista, and East Lake. Our service area extends to other communities as well. Call us at 619-423-7121 to make an appointment for your pet or learn more about SCENAR veterinary therapy.

Bring your cat to a friendly environment and meet our team. Call 619-423-7121 to schedule today!

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