Welcome to Cornelius Pet Hospital! Elevating care in our community; giving our all for your pets.

Led by a husband-wife veterinarian team, Drs. Brandon Heikes and Elise LaFevre, our team, take great pride in being responsible community stewards and neighbors. We want these foundational principles to show in all interactions with patients and clients. We are setting new standards for care with the following stand-out capabilities and expertise that complement our full range of procedures and services for every step in your pet’s health journey:

• Acupuncture—Dr. LaFevre is among the select providers in the country who specialize in acupuncture. She attained her veterinary acupuncture certification from Colorado State University. Our clients appreciate this as one of many options to ease pain and get their fur babies back on the right paw.
• Laser therapy—Our advanced approaches to pain management includes laser therapy and acupuncture. We leverage state-of-the-art technologies and think beyond the conventional to promote healing and an improved quality of life (all through the least invasive means possible).
• Dentistry—Your pet’s mouth is the gateway to the health of its whole body. The health of the teeth, gums, and other structures can influence the health of other organs and systems that may be distant from the mouth. Likewise, oral problems can provide insights into internal disease as they may be symptomatic of systemic illnesses. We have invested in continuing education on veterinary dentistry to blast tartar, banish the doggie breath, and boost your buddy’s health.
• On-site diagnostics—We offer complete and advanced diagnostic services, as we can only treat what we know. With an accurate and prompt diagnosis in hand, your pup or kitty will be back to tail-wagging and purring in no time. For added convenience, we also offer on-site pharmacy services.
• Same-day emergency care—Even with the best preventative care, accidents still happen. We are ready for the unexpected and whatever life may bring with responsive, urgent care that treats you and your pet with the patience and compassion you deserve during the most stressful and challenging times.

As we say, community isn’t a location alone. It is a way of life. The connections we build contribute to a rich, meaningful, and fulfilling life for our beloved pets, their owners, our team, and the animal welfare organizations and causes we support in Ventura, CA. While we have provided you with a glimpse into what makes our team tick and what we offer, this really is just skimming the surface. To find out more and to schedule a visit, contact Cornelius Pet Hospital today at (805) 793-1708.