Clinic center: California’s Central Coast gets first 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital opens, & more

A new round-the-clock specialty and emergency hospital in San Luis Obispo, California, has emerged, marking the region’s first hospital of its kind. In South Florida, a referral-only advanced imaging center for pets has opened, providing diagnostic imaging services only for patients referred by veterinarians. Additionally, a provider of veterinary and human healthcare education has broken ground on a new location.

Continue reading to learn more about these updates.

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital (San Luis Obispo, California)

A 24/7 veterinary specialty and emergency care center, Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital, in San Luis Obispo, California, recently opened. The new hospital is the first 24/7 veterinary and specialty hospital in the region.

“Finally, pet owners in San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas don’t need to travel hours away for advanced care,” Joseph Raleigh, DVM, DACVS-SA, co-founder of the center, said in a news release.¹ “We’re proud to provide the highest level of emergency and specialty services, right here in our community.”

Currently, the hospital offers surgery, internal medicine, radiology, and cardiology. The hospital said it plans to offer oncology and critical care services soon. According to Cerro Alto, the center will contain more than 50 staff members.

MyPetScan (Doral, Florida)

The referral-only diagnostic imaging center MyPetScan, will be opening in mid-October in Doral, Florida. The center will be the only referral-only advanced imaging center for pets in South Florida.

"Our goal is to be the easiest 'yes' on your referral list,” Mario Arellano, DVM, ABVP, medical director of MyPetScan, said in a company news release.² “Get the patient in, get high-quality imaging, and get a clear, board-certified read within 24 hours-so you can move on the plan that same day or next."

The center will offer magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, echocardiography, and endoscopy. MyPetScan said it will also provide wellness imaging for senior pets and predisposed breeds.

Viticus Group Nashville Education Centers (Nashville, Tennessee)

Viticus group has finalized the purchased of a new property in Nashville, Tennessee, and officially broken ground. With this, the organization is set to begin the retrofit construction phase for education centers. Viticus Group said its headquarters will still be located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of our team, whose expertise and commitment were invaluable in navigating the complex details and ensuring we closed on time and within budget,” Andrea Davis, CEO of Viticus Group, said in an announcement.³

According to Viticus Group, its education centers will be modeled off of their service lines in Las Vegas. Additionally, the new facility will consist of nearly 80,000 sq ft of additional space in adjacent centers.

References

1. Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital opens as San Luis Obispo County’s first and only 24/7 specialty & emergency veterinary facility. News release. Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital. September 16, 2025.
2. MyPetScan announces grand opening in Doral: South Florida’s referral-only advanced imaging center for pets. News release. MyPetScan. September 6, 2025.
3. Viticus Group officially closes and breaks ground on Nashville property. News release. Viticus Group. September 30, 2025.