At Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness, our veterinary clinic near Pollock Pines, CA provides compassionate, comprehensive pet care built for the realities of mountain living, from wildfire-season readiness to winter storm access.
Pollock Pines sits at nearly 4,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County, right along Highway 50 and bordering the Eldorado National Forest. It is a community used to real seasons, with snow and chain control on Highway 50 in winter, and genuine wildfire risk in the dry months, having been placed under mandatory evacuation during both the 2014 King Fire and the 2021 Caldor Fire. That combination changes what pet owners need from a veterinary team, not just routine visits, but records and preventive care that hold up if a fire or storm disrupts life on the mountain.
Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is a straightforward drive down Highway 50 in Roseville, and brings a full specialist bench, board-certified surgery, integrative medicine, and dedicated pain management, along with in-house imaging, lab work, and an outside lab partnership for more extensive testing. For Pollock Pines families, that means a reliable option down the hill whether you need a same-week appointment, a second opinion, or continuity of care during evacuation season.
Pollock Pines has been under mandatory evacuation orders twice in less than a decade, first during the 2014 King Fire and again during the 2021 Caldor Fire, both of which pushed fire activity right up against the community along Highway 50. For pet owners, that kind of wildland-urban interface risk means preparation matters as much as day-to-day care: current vaccines, an up-to-date microchip registration, and a portable copy of your pet’s medical records can make a real difference if you need to evacuate quickly with animals in tow.
At Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness, our urgent care and pet vaccines programs are built with exactly that kind of preparedness in mind. Whether it’s a wellness visit to get vaccines current before fire season, or urgent care after a smoke-related flare-up, our team is a reachable, full-service option down the hill in Roseville, even on the days when access up the mountain is disrupted.
The mixed conifer-oak forest around Pollock Pines, the kind that surrounds Jenkinson Lake and the Sly Park Recreation Area, is prime habitat for the western black-legged tick, the primary carrier of Lyme disease and anaplasmosis in Northern California. Dogs that spend time off-trail or in brush near the lake face real exposure, and ticks in the Sierra foothills can stay active outside of just the summer months.
Dr. Arlene McKinstry, our Integrative Medicine Practitioner, works with pet owners on parasite prevention plans suited to a mountain lifestyle, and if a tick-borne illness is suspected, in-house bloodwork lets our team test and start treatment without an extra trip. For a Pollock Pines dog that hikes or swims regularly, that kind of year-round tick conversation is worth having before symptoms show up.
Between wildfire season, winter storms, and life at elevation, pet care in Pollock Pines has a different rhythm than care in the valley. Our team helps Pollock Pines families with:
Cats living in the same households get the same level of care at every life stage.
Cold mornings, higher elevation, and uneven ground are a tougher combination for an older dog or cat than the same conditions are for a younger one. A senior pet that used to handle Pollock Pines’ snowy winters without issue may start slowing down on stairs, hesitating on ice, or sleeping more as joints and organ function change with age. Our senior pet care program uses in-house imaging and bloodwork to track those changes over time, so a Pollock Pines family can manage a pet’s comfort proactively rather than reacting once a decline is obvious.
If pain management becomes part of the picture, Dr. Christina Venable, our Pain Management Specialist, works alongside our surgical and integrative medicine teams to build a plan that fits an aging pet’s specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Pollock Pines already has a local option for everyday veterinary needs, and that matters for a community up the mountain from the valley. Where Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness fits in is as a specialty and second-opinion partner: board-certified surgery, an Integrative Medicine Practitioner, and a dedicated Pain Management Specialist, backed by more than 20 years of family-owned care in the region.
If you are looking for a veterinary clinic near Pollock Pines that can handle advanced diagnostics, surgical care, or a second opinion, and that will still be reachable if a wildfire or winter storm disrupts access up the mountain, we encourage you to contact our office and speak with one of our doctors. The Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness team is ready to meet your pet.
Yes, Pollock Pines has a local veterinary hospital for everyday care. Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness serves as a specialty and second-opinion option for Pollock Pines pet owners who need board-certified surgery, integrative medicine, or advanced diagnostics beyond routine visits.
Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is located at 254 Gibson Drive in Roseville, CA, about 51 miles and roughly an hour from Pollock Pines via Highway 50.
Yes. Pollock Pines has been under mandatory wildfire evacuation orders during both the 2014 King Fire and the 2021 Caldor Fire. Our team can help keep vaccine records and microchip registration current, and our urgent care and diagnostic services are available if a pet is affected by smoke exposure or evacuation-related stress.
Yes. Ticks are common in the oak-conifer forest around Pollock Pines, Jenkinson Lake, and Sly Park, and our in-house bloodwork can test for Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, two of the more common tick-borne illnesses in Northern California dogs.
Yes. Stonebridge Veterinary Wellness is accepting new patients from Pollock Pines. Call (916) 773-8578 to schedule an appointment.
Pain Management Specialist
Integrative Medicine Practitioner
Board-Certified Surgeon
Located at 254 Gibson Drive in Roseville, our family-owned veterinary clinic provides compassionate, five-star care to pets throughout Roseville and the surrounding areas. Led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Erin Paster with over 20 years of experience, our team treats every pet with the same love and respect we would our own.
The information provided on this website has been reviewed by our veterinarians but is for educational purposes only. It should not replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your pet is experiencing a medical concern, please contact our clinic at (916) 773-8578 or seek immediate veterinary care.
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