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Academy Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Solana Beach CA area for everything pet related. Our veterinary hospital is owned by Drs. John Beccari and Justie Reimann. Each doctor has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field.Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round, regular wellness check-ups, good nutrition, and exercise. Academy Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

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Dr. Ellis had a diverse upbringing that took her to various locations across the country. She pursued her undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota and later attended vet school at the University of Tennessee. In her leisure hours, Dr. Ellis finds solace in reading and bouldering. Interestingly, her roller derby name was Hermione Danger.

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Dr. Julie Bartz recently moved from Phoenix to California. An ocean lover, she enjoys scuba diving, swimming, and paddle boarding - especially with sharks. She earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri, worked as a flight attendant, then became a vet after graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 2004. She enjoys internal medicine, dermatology, anesthesia, dentistry, and geriatric care. She lives in Encinitas with her rescue dogs Rolo and Trudie.

Dr. Julie Bartz

Dr. Reimann grew up loving the outdoors and animals. A sick fish sparked her passion for animal care. She graduated from McGill and Cornell Vet School in 1994. With husband Dr. Beccari, she moved to California in 1995 and bought Academy Animal Hospital in 1999. She enjoys connecting with pet owners and solving medical cases. They have 2 daughters and 8 pets: 3 dogs - Rocket, Sebastian, Bella - and 5 cats - Otto, Dixie, Toby, Pierre, Briar. She loves hiking, camping, skiing, traveling, and yoga.

Dr. Justie Reimann

Dr. Beccari's love for animals began young, despite never owning pets. He tried taming local wildlife until adopting gerbils named Rocky and Adrian. Nearby pets and a neighbor's Shih-Tzu sparked his passion further. His love for science and animals led him to veterinary medicine. He graduated from Cornell in 1995, where he met his wife, Justie. They moved west, bought AAH in 1999, and welcomed partners in 2007. He excels in diagnostics, surgery, and ultrasound. He enjoys time with his family, travel, and is learning guitar.

Dr. John Beccari

Lesli began her veterinary career at 16 at Academy Animal Hospital, where she worked for 14 years before moving into veterinary management. She spent 25 years in operations and consulting, helping start several hospitals, including Mountain View Animal Hospital in Big Bear. Wanting to return to daily hospital life, she came back to Academy Animal Hospital. Lesli enjoys time with her husband Neil, daughter Caroline, and their six pets, often spending weekends at Caroline's softball games.

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Proudly serving Solana Beach since 1999, trusted for years of compassionate, dependable pet care.



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Get your pet's medications, food, and preventatives delivered straight to your door - fast and easy.


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Keep your pet healthy with routine wellness exams, early detection, and personalized care plans.

Wellness & Exams

Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

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Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Illness/ Injury & Sick

Support your pet's health with professional dental cleanings, exams, and oral care you can trust.

Dental Care

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


Parasite Prevention

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


Deworming

Deworming & Parasite Control

Say goodbye to itching, redness, and skin issues with expert dermatology and allergy care for pets.

Allergies & Dermatology

A quick microchip gives your pet a permanent ID and increases their chance of being reunited if lost.


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From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.


Pet Surgery

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.


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We care for exotic pets with species-specific expertise and heart.


Exotic Pet Care

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.


Advanced Surgery

Non-invasive laser therapy helps reduce pain, speed healing, and improve mobility for pets of all ages.


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