‘Unexpected change’ prompts closure of local pet hospital

By Sara Beth Williams–
A pet hospital on the corner of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights has closed, but could re-open soon if efforts to recruit a new doctor are successful.

Akaal Pet Hospital recently announced on their website blog that Dr. Jagjit Bhullar left the practice as of March 14.

“This unexpected change in our veterinary team has prompted us to make some adjustments,” the pet hospital wrote.

According to the company’s website, the pet hospital anticipates reopening once a new veterinarian is recruited and directed residents that need assistance to contact the AmeriVet Veterinary Partners directly. Akaal Pet Hospital joined AmeriVet in 2019, according to AmeriVet’s website.

“We are actively working on restoring full operations and services as soon as possible to continue providing care to our clients’ pets,” AmeriVet Head of Communications Roberto DeLeon told The Sentinel on Monday, adding that the pet hospital has a lot of local clientele and that AmeriVet is working “diligently” to address the situation.

Several Akaal Pet Hospital reviewers on Yelp indicated that the only licensed veterinarian on site abruptly left the clinic in early 2024, leaving the clinic unable to legally operate and perform animal care services. One reviewer stated that “only having one license holder in a clinic is not responsible.” Other reviewers indicated that the abrupt departure of the doctor caused “enormous stress and anxiety.”

Akaal Pet Hospital is located at 6081 Greenback Ln. and bills itself as a “one-stop-shop for all your pet’s health and wellness needs.” Adjacent businesses include Grocery Outlet, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, Petco, and Dollar Tree.