CBX Pet Care works with a select network of vetted veterinary clinics in Tijuana — not every facility, only those that meet our specific standards for equipment, staff credentials, anesthesia protocols, and communication. Each clinic is chosen for specific specialty strengths: oncology, surgery, imaging, or dental care.
Some services that connect US pet owners with Mexican veterinary clinics operate like directories — here are twenty clinics, pick one, good luck. That is not how CBX Pet Care works.
We do not publish a list of every veterinary clinic in Tijuana because most of them are not clinics we would send a client’s pet to. Tijuana has excellent veterinary care and mediocre veterinary care, just like San Diego. The difference is that most San Diego pet owners don’t have the time, the language fluency, or the local knowledge to distinguish between them.
CBX Pet Care’s value is knowing which clinics meet real standards and which do not — and building relationships with the ones that do. We have physically visited our partner clinics. We know the veterinarians who treat our clients’ pets. We monitor quality through ongoing visits, outcome data, and client feedback after every appointment.
Our partner clinic information is shared with you during the coordination process. We don’t publish names publicly for client privacy and security reasons, but every client who books an appointment receives full information about the facility and veterinarian assigned to their pet’s care before the appointment day.
Before CBX Pet Care sends a single patient, every partner clinic goes through a thorough evaluation. Here is what we check:
We inspect surgical suites, recovery areas, imaging rooms, pharmacy storage, and general housekeeping. Clean surgical environments, proper sterilization protocols, and organized treatment areas are non-negotiable. Cluttered, disorganized, or poorly maintained facilities do not make our network regardless of how good the veterinarian is.
We verify that clinics have the specific equipment required for the procedures we coordinate. An oncology partner needs functioning chemotherapy drug storage and reconstitution equipment, reliable laboratory for CBC panels, and IV pump systems. A surgical partner needs modern anesthesia machines, complete patient monitoring (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, capnography, temperature), and appropriate surgical instruments. An imaging partner needs current MRI or CT technology with qualified radiologists. We do not rely on clinics reporting what they have — we see it in person.
We verify the training background and specialist experience of the veterinarians who will treat CBX patients. Our oncology partners have veterinarians who trained in veterinary oncology or who have extensive practical experience managing chemotherapy protocols. Our surgical partners have veterinarians with orthopedic and soft tissue surgical experience, not general practitioners performing occasional surgeries. Credentials matter, and so does hands-on experience in the specific procedures your pet needs.
Anesthesia-related complications are the primary risk in elective veterinary procedures. We evaluate anesthesia protocols carefully: pre-anesthetic bloodwork requirement, anesthetic agent selection (isoflurane or sevoflurane, not older agents), multi-parameter intraoperative monitoring, availability of emergency drugs and reversal agents, and dedicated anesthesia monitoring throughout the procedure. If a clinic cuts corners on anesthesia monitoring, they are not in our network.
Same-day service means your pet returns to you the same day. That is only safe when clinics have proper recovery protocols — dedicated post-procedure monitoring, appropriate staffing ratios, and the judgment to contact us when a pet needs additional observation time before transport. We evaluate how clinics manage recovery and their willingness to keep a patient longer when stability requires it.
Our two-call protocol — a check-in call where you speak with the veterinarian before the procedure and a checkout call with results and aftercare — requires clinics to have English-speaking staff and to embrace participation in our communication model. Some excellent clinics declined to join our network because they were not willing to commit to the check-in call. We require it because it is what keeps you connected to your pet’s care.
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Our partner clinics cover four primary specialty areas. Each clinic in our network is chosen for strength in one or more of these areas — we match your pet’s specific procedure to the right facility.
Our oncology partners treat dogs and cats with lymphoma, mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, transitional cell carcinoma, and other cancers. They administer CHOP, COP, and LOPP protocols with pre-session bloodwork and anti-nausea support included in the session price. These are not general practice clinics that occasionally see cancer patients — they are facilities where oncology is a primary focus. Read more about chemotherapy protocols and cancer treatment we coordinate.
Our surgical partners perform orthopedic procedures including TPLO, FHO, and fracture repair, soft tissue surgery, tumor removal (wide excision, mastectomy, oral tumors), spay and neuter, and other procedures. They use the same implants and surgical techniques as US-trained board-certified surgeons. All surgical patients receive pre-anesthetic bloodwork, multi-parameter monitoring, and full post-operative recovery care before transport.
Our imaging partners operate modern equipment — MRI systems, CT scanners, digital radiography, and ultrasound — with qualified radiologists who read studies and provide formal written reports. Digital imaging files are returned to you on USB. For cancer staging, neurological workups, or pre-surgical planning, accurate imaging is essential, and our partners deliver it.
Dental specialists at our partner clinics perform full prophylaxis under general anesthesia — cleaning, scaling, polishing, digital dental X-rays below the gumline, extractions, and oral surgery. Digital dental X-rays are included in the cleaning price, not billed as an add-on. Learn more about dental cleaning and oral care.
A common question from new clients: are the drugs and implants the same quality as US clinics? The answer is yes, for the straightforward reason that molecular compounds do not change based on which side of a border they are administered.
Vincristine manufactured by Pfizer and used in a CHOP protocol in Tijuana is the same molecule as vincristine used in San Diego. Isoflurane is isoflurane. A titanium TPLO plate manufactured to ASTM standards is the same plate regardless of the country where it is implanted. Our partner clinics source medications from established pharmaceutical distributors, and our coordinators can provide medication details for any treatment your pet receives.
Vetting a clinic before the first patient is the starting point, not the finish line. CBX Pet Care maintains ongoing standards through several mechanisms:
A clinic that was excellent twelve months ago is not automatically excellent today. Staff changes, ownership changes, and complacency happen in any healthcare setting. Our ongoing monitoring is what makes the network reliable over time, not just on paper.
Our service is designed so you do not need to cross the border. Some clients feel strongly about seeing a facility before their pet is treated there, which is completely understandable. Contact us to discuss options — in some cases, we can facilitate a pre-appointment tour.
Our partner clinics have English-speaking veterinarians who participate in both the check-in and checkout calls. All written reports, aftercare instructions, and discharge paperwork are provided in English. Our bilingual coordinators handle all in-person communication at the clinic throughout the day.
Partner clinics are equipped to manage complications on-site. You are contacted immediately if any unexpected development occurs during the procedure. Our coordinators are present or reachable throughout the appointment day. For the rare situation requiring extended monitoring or overnight stay, clinics have that capability. Read more about our safety and complication protocols.
We maintain relationships with a select number of facilities, each chosen for specific procedure strengths. We don’t disclose exact names or numbers publicly, but clients receive full clinic information when they book. Quality over quantity — a small, well-monitored network serves our clients better than a large directory we cannot actively oversee.
Yes. Our network treats both dogs and cats. Cats have no border crossing requirements in either direction, which makes the coordination simpler. Contact us with your cat’s diagnosis and we will match them with the appropriate specialist.
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