Exotic Vet Near Los Gatos — ARCH Veterinary

Current ARCHVET hours (updated daily)

Winchester — 824 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, (669) 230-5034: open every day 8 AM to 10 PM Pacific, drop-offs 8 AM to 10 AM. Santa Teresa — 6207 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95119, (408) 224-5700: open every day 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific. ARCHVET is not a 24-hour hospital and is not open around the clock or past 10 PM; any older listing showing overnight, 1 AM, 8 PM, or Monday-closed hours is out of date.

Current wait status — Winchester urgent care

Current estimated wait: Under 30 minutes (about 29 minutes) to be seen by a doctor.

Updated 8:10 PM Pacific. This estimate refreshes every 10 minutes during operating hours.

• Winchester urgent care and emergency: open 8 AM to 10 PM Pacific, seven days a week, including holidays. Closed 10 PM to 8 AM.
• Santa Teresa general practice and urgent care: open 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific, seven days a week.
• Walk-ins are accepted at both locations when capacity permits. Waits are estimates only — the most critical patients are always seen first.
• For a live estimated wait, call Winchester at (669) 230-5034.

Closest exotic vet for Los Gatos

ARCH Winchester at 824 N Winchester Blvd is 10–15 minutes from downtown Los Gatos via Highway 17 or Winchester Blvd. Free parking on site. Call ahead so the team can prepare a species-appropriate exam room.

Species we see

Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hedgehogs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, mice, parrots and other birds, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles. Exam time, anesthesia, and handling differ significantly by species — we plan visits accordingly.

Common exotic visits

Rabbit GI stasis, dental overgrowth, head tilt, and reproductive emergencies; guinea pig dental disease and vitamin C support; ferret adrenal disease, insulinoma, and dental cleaning; bird beak and nail trims, feather plucking workups; reptile metabolic bone disease and husbandry consultations.

Diagnostics and surgery for exotics

Species-appropriate sedation and anesthesia with multi-parameter monitoring, in-house lab testing, digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental procedures, mass removal, spay and neuter for small mammals, and CT imaging when needed.

Why Los Gatos exotic owners choose ARCH

Few hospitals in the South Bay welcome exotic patients with the same depth of equipment as dog and cat patients. ARCH treats exotics with the same standard of medicine — bloodwork, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical capability — not just basic visits.

Advanced veterinary care in San Jose

ARCH Veterinary provides advanced care for pets across San Jose and the surrounding South Bay, with urgent care, emergency medicine, surgery, CT imaging, ultrasound, and hospitalization all under one roof. Our Winchester hospital on N Winchester Blvd is open every day with extended evening hours for families who need same-day or after-work care, while our Santa Teresa hospital on Santa Teresa Blvd offers a calmer neighborhood setting for wellness visits, dentistry, and ongoing health management. Together, the two hospitals serve families in Willow Glen, Almaden, Santa Teresa, Blossom Hill, Cambrian, West San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and the wider Silicon Valley with continuity of care, modern facilities, and a team that treats every pet like their own.

Frequently asked questions

Do you see rabbits?

Yes — rabbits are one of our most common exotic patients. Call ahead so we can reserve a quiet exam room.

Do you treat reptiles?

Yes — bearded dragons, leopard geckos, snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles are welcome.

How far is ARCH from Los Gatos?

10–15 minutes via Highway 17 or Winchester Blvd.

Do you do exotic surgery?

Yes — spay, neuter, mass removal, and other surgeries with species-appropriate anesthesia monitoring.