About Ark Animal Hospital

Dr. Costuma is a highly knowledgeable and experienced veterinarian who has worked in the animal care industry since his teenage years. He and his dedicated and compassionate staff utilize the very best knowledge and veterinary care practices in the field of animal medicine to ensure your pets receive the highest standard of care possible. Serving the Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, and Menifee communities.

General Surgery

Dr. Costuma is an experienced surgeon comfortable with elective procedures such as neuters and spays to more advanced procedures including tumor removal, intestinal surgery, and wound repair. For procedures requiring the expertise of a surgical specialist, many can still be performed within our facility helping to keep costs lower.

While we provide general anesthesia, your pet's airway will be protected and vital signs constantly monitored. Heat support, fluid therapy and pain control are provided. Patient recovery is monitored until they are able to safely go home.
 
If you have additional questions about your pet's surgery, our team members are here to help.

Dental Cleanings

​For those pets with identified dental disease, gingivitis, or periodontal disease, dental cleanings and therapy are performed with safe and carefully monitored anesthesia and analgesia. Know that there are very few risks associated with age or anesthesia that outweigh the countless benefits of proper dental health.

Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleanings

For those pets with healthier teeth and gums, or those that have recently had their dental disease treated, we offer non-anesthetic or sedation-only cleaning and polishing to maintain the quality of your pet's teeth.

Preventative Care

Routine examinations are essential to help your pet have the best chance of living a long and healthy life. We provide all the standard diagnostic tests and annual exams recommended for your beloved pet. These include heartworm testing, annual stool exams and parasite screening, blood and urine health screens and more. We also advise pet owners on the best products and daily care routines that will enhance their pet's year round health.

Dermatology

Skin conditions (including ears and feet) are among the most common concerns that affect pets and frustrate owners. We offer testing and treatment for new and chronic allergies, thyroid and hormonal dysfunction, parasitic and microbial infections, and many other less common problems.

Laboratory Testing

Many diseases can be tested for using our in-house laboratory equipment. For more comprehensive testing, blood, urine, and stool samples are sent to our off-site laboratory that will often provide results next day.

Initial and Annual Testing Recommendations:

• Fecal/Stool examination​
• Heartworm Testing
• Feline Lukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) 

Adult and Senior Wellness Recommendations:

• Young Adult Wellness Panels
• Senior Wellness​ Panels

Pet Nutrition

Prescription Veterinary Diets are carried for those patients with special dietary needs and may be recommended for pets with:

• Chronic Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Food / Skin allergies
• Kidney or Liver disease
• Urinary Tract / Bladder stone conditions
• Diabetes
• Obesity

Diets not carried in stock at our hospital can be ordered and delivered to you on a regular basis making sure you always have the food your pet likes the best. Consultations for overweight pets and weight loss programs can be developed for dogs and cats. Please call us to schedule a nutritional consultation.

Pharmacy

Many medications and supplements are available at our clinic to help treat your pet's needs. Ark Animal Hospital can provide:

• Special Order prescriptions
• Compounded medications delivered to your door
• Prescriptions called in directly to your local pharmacy
• A competitively priced on-line store for prescriptions, diets, and over-the-counter items delivered to you and backed by the product manufacturer for quality and authenticity.

Please be aware that California Veterinary Laws require a doctor/patient relationship and current physical exam yearly for prescription medications to be dispensed or prescribed. This applies to heartworm preventatives and long-term or life-long medications.