About Us

Yucaipa Animal Hospital has been proudly serving the Inland Empire under the same ownership for over 25 years. Our doctors and team are committed to the craft of veterinary medicine to provide outstanding service. Please check out the Services page for a complete list of ways we can help your fur baby.

Who We Are

Yucaipa Animal Hospital has proudly served the Inland Empire for over 50 years. Our mission is simple: deliver the highest quality veterinary care with compassion, transparency, and integrity.

From routine exams to advanced surgical procedures, we treat every pet like family—because that’s what they are.

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Why Pet Owners Choose Us

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Digital Records

We maintain full digital medical records for seamless, eco-friendly, and transparent care.

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Walk-ins Welcome

While we recommend appointments, we gladly accept walk-ins when availability allows.

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Emergency Ready

During regular business hours, urgent cases are always welcome.

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Personalized Plans

We develop custom treatment plans tailored to your pet’s needs—and your peace of mind.

Why does my pet need checkups every 6 months?

For pets on long-term medication (like arthritis, diabetes, seizures, or heart disease), regular health checks are essential. These visits allow us to monitor the medication's effectiveness, adjust dosage if needed, and check for side effects.

We follow VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) guidelines to ensure safe, informed care.

George Makar

DVM

Dr. Makar has been in the veterinary industry since 1995 and the proud practice owner of Yucaipa Animal Hospital since 2000. Dr. Makar has a specific interest in orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. When Dr. Makar is not caring for the community’s pets he enjoys traveling, playing soccer or watching the Lakers.

Mark Hana

DVM

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Daniel Makar

DVM

Dr. Daniel graduated from St. Matthew’s university in 2023 and has been with Yucaipa Animal Hospital since then. Dr. Daniel has a particular interest in radiology, cardiology, and surgery. In his free time, Dr. Daniel enjoys photography, camping, and playing soccer. Dr. Daniel has two cats of his own, Kiwi and Kai.