Veterinarians near Laguna Woods, CA

“Our usual vet was temporarily closed, so we came here with our giant baby, and we were really happy with how much they were able to accommodate his… particular needs. They were so great about showing this 131 pound goober plenty of patience and love despite his freak outs. 12/10! Highly recommend!”

“I spoke with MaryAnn Baron and she helped us in the fastest and most friendly way! Our dog was being seen at a new vet and we needed to have him covered and she made that happen. She is so helpful and sweet! We are so happy to be insured by UPC!! Thanks MaryAnn.”

“I've been with Alicia Pet Care for many years, going back to the original location on Alicia Parkway. They have always been kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. The explanations on the care and treatment of my pets have always been clear and thorough. I wouldn't take my pets anywhere else.”

“I feel very comfortable bringing my pets here. I don't feel like they try and do unnecessary procedures or tests or try to upsell me. Vets are very personable and explain everything well.”

“Every time I come here I leave with a super happy doggy and that’s all that matters in the end. The staff and Dr. Kruger are so kind and helpful and I feel like we’re in excellent hands.”

“We recently moved to the area. In the brief time we've lived here, we've had two emergencies, with two different pets. In both instances, we've had our pets treated that day, without having had an appointment. Both times the quality of care has been great treating the underlying cause. The staff was wonderful, communicating with, keeping us informed, and checking up afterwards. We couldn't have been happier with the overall service.”

“I've been going to this clinic for a year with my senior kitties.

General info:
Appointment costs are reasonable if not a bit cheaper than surrounding clinics, which is great.
The clinic is busy, but they're always able to get you in for a sudden appointment if necessary, which I'm grateful for at times when my pets had concerning health issues arise. They always try to accommodate you. There are many vets at the clinic (I've met with at least 4-5), so you'll likely visit different vets each time unless your pet has a health issue, which means you'll see the same vet until it's resolved.
Everyone is friendly and lovely and you don't feel rushed when you have an appointment. *Note: We are the voice for our pets health, so still, make sure you ask all the questions and do whatever you need for your pet, including following up on results for tests, etc.
Because all these vets come from different backgrounds, at this clinic, I've experienced different consultations: vets with firm beliefs and who make immediate diagnoses and vets who advocate doing your own research (which i appreciate) and who consider any and all options before confirming anything. My experiences with most of the vets have been pleasant, but these differences naturally have us inclined toward favoring some vets at the practice more than others.

Personal story:
First, it was an annual exam, then it was my calico's unfortunate diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. Later, my tuxedo kitty was suffering from her mouth and because they didn't have any immediate dental care openings, they insisted upon her being checked by a dental specialist at a specialist clinic and we found she had terminal cancer. I'm grateful they did not make us wait. Her loss hurts us still to this day, but this clinic was very sweet in sending a card with their condolences.

Dr. E:
My calico got pancreatitis soon after that ordeal and she was seen by Dr. E, who is kind, very informative, and dare I say, our favorite vet at the practice. My calico was sent to an internal medicine doctor for specialist care, but despite this and some continued struggles, Dr. E was always thinking of ways to help when we needed it and always patiently answering and clarifying our many, many questions. Since working with Dr. E on maintainance care, our calico has gained weight and is doing very well, even when her chronic kidney disease has slightly progressed. What really helped her get out of lasting pancreatitis symptoms by the end was B12 injections Dr. E prescribed. Due to our many positive experiences with her, we continue to ask for Dr. E and highly recommend her.

In conclusion:
We've gone to this clinic so many times in the course of a year, and every time, the receptionists, vet techs, and vets have been wonderful to our cats and the prices of anything and everything have been fairly decent (highly recommend pet insurance with senior pets though). I would recommend this place for your pet's medical care, especially with Dr. E. and Dr. Roberts.

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“As I'm waiting for Spookys test results, I decided to take a min. to leave a review because I've never felt so calm and reassuring of a place more than Tustin Legacy. As you walk in it's the cutest place, very warm and welcoming they had spookys room ready and on the door they had a welcome sign for him with a spooky house/a ghost and a spider web?. From staff to the vet not once did I feel pressured to paying for things I didn't want. They give you a few options and you chose what you want done. I have found his forever hospital.”

“Excellent care and the staff is beyond fabulous! I am so grateful to have found such great people who really care about my dogs.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Kate Farlow”

“Dr. Gordon was, as he always has been, a thorough vet with my older dog today. I can always rest assured that we have reviewed all of the latest treatments and meds for my older dog. Keeping up with the latest information on pet health is one of the many reasons I have been going to Dr. Gordon for 25 years. He makes sure we review any current issues, and what the treatment is. He also has holistic experience and I highly recommend acupuncture for older pets. It does make a big difference for my older dog and his ease of movement. I highly recommend him, and do so with my friends and their pets.”

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Dr. Mendelsohn was amazing. She explained all of the issues in very clear and understandable language. She also has a very holistic approach that properly values pharmaceuticals while considering their potential impact on the body's immune system. Staff was equally outstanding and, as always, all charges were clearly explained and quite reasonable - especially considering the treatment and work done.”

“We have been with quail animal hospital for more than five years. Dr. Wang is the best vet we have ever met. He is very knowledgeable and honest, it is very easy to communicate with him and he has a lot of patience. They will call us the second day after every visit, which is very nice. The price is pretty fair for an animal hospital in Irvine. I took out one star because every time when we try to call them to make an appointment no one would answere, we had to left a voice mail and waiting, sometimes it took more than a day which can be frustrating.”

“After calling so many places between California, Arizona & even Mexico I was so grateful to come across Veterinary Neurology Center. When I initially called, Michelle was super helpful and friendly. She was able to get my boy Crixus scheduled to be seen. We met with Dr. Dillard, she was very kind, thorough and explained everything to me, sadly a few things she had to explain a couple of times. The stress was not helping in retaining anything she said. While I do not wish to have to see Dr. Dillard again, for the sake of my boy and his health, I am glad to have found a vet that I like. She seems very good at what she does and truly cares. She explained my options and I decided to move forward with MRI & tap testing. We are now anxiously awaiting results. The office was clean, everyone we encountered was super friendly. The cost was fair. I had prepared myself for far worse and was pleasantly surprised that it was on the lower end of what I had found online for "average" costs. The location was easy to get too and there was ample parking. Should my boy need to continue with a neurologist, we will definitely make the needed trek out to see Dr. Dillard.”

“I recently took my cat to Saddleback Animal Hospital and I couldn't be happier with the experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. Dr. Clark and her team
took the time to thoroughly explain everything, answering all of my questions with patience and care. It was clear that they genuinely love animals and are dedicated to their well-being. The clinic was clean and well-organized, which added to my peace of mind. I left feeling confident that my pet received the best care possible. Highly recommend!”

“Doc Mac and crew are so supportive! Kim & April are always so helpful as well! Thanks to the Tustana team, my dogs life has been extended thus in-turn, mine as well!”

“We like this hospital very much. Dr Melville is a great doctor and friend of animals. She is very knowledgeable, experienced and attentive. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”

“I was visiting from another state and needed an appointment for my dog while i was there and they were able to take us in the same week I called. They were very nice and quick. Will definitely go here again whenever I need to while visiting.”

“I recently took my cat to Lake Forest Animal Clinic and had a great experience with Dr. Lana Bordcosh. Right from the start, she was super friendly and really took the time to hear us out. We never felt rushed, and she patiently listened to all our concerns. Dr. Bordcosh knew exactly what to do and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Thanks to her, we left with the right meds and advice. Huge shoutout to Dr. Lana for being awesome!”

“I just adopted my two new fur babies and needed to have a vet in place for them. I was impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of all the staff. Dr. Holden was efficient but still took time to let my shy baby warm up a little before the exam.”

“I cannot recommend Back Bay enough! I was first recommended this place by my friend. I brought in one of my dogs to get a second opinion since another vet had diagnosed my dog with neurological issues and would need an MRI. Dr. Estefan examined my dog and caught that my dog had a kidney (and other organ) issue. I was so thankful that I got a second opinion because I would have spent so much on an MRI. Dr. Estefan took his time with my dog in the examination room and was so kind to him. He was patient and very informative. He would recommend products that he would use on his own dogs. Dr. Estefan had made recommendations that best fit my dog which were a blood and urine test and then an ultrasound. I had countless questions concerning my dog, and Dr. Estefan would never hesitate to answer my questions. Because of Dr. Estefan, my dog is in a much better state and hopefully will live a longer life. Thank you so so much, Dr. Estefan. Thank you to Dr. K as well! He was able to inform me that my dog has arthritis and he made sure to only provide necessary services. I feel like other vet places will make you get multiple products to treat your dog, but Dr. K was different. He believes in natural support to help, and I appreciate that. He was so nice and funny. I wanted to also shout out some other individuals from here. Thank you to Adrian for being so kind and patient to my dogs. Thank you to Lexi for taking care of my dog when he was there for the ultrasound. Thank you to Jessica for being patient and willing to answer my questions. Not only are the staff nice here, but the vet office is clean and has an overall good environment. Bring your little ones to Back Bay!”

“This photo is our 18 going onto 19 year old lab, Buster Brown!!
In the last several years he has developed some health issues,
collapsed larynx, arthritis, and most recently Cushing’s Disease.
I knew it was extremely important to find excellent high quality supplements for him! Very fortunately, I found an outstanding family owned business in California, AskAerial! These people have guided which products I should choose, and even made suggestions for what type of food that would be good for him. Their customer service is excellent and has always been there for us!! I know in my heart that their employees really care for our pups! If it weren’t for their excellent supplements, our Buster Brown probably wouldn’t still be here with us! We are so grateful!!
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“Had to bring our boy in the other evening and the staff was amazing and caring. Called before heading over and they were able to get him right in. Hoping to not have future emergencies, but if I do I will head here.”

“Dr Koch is amazing! He performed an emergency surgery on our foster dog Gerdie! She swallowed this rope months ago, and he got it out of her belly! He was so so kind and friendly and very trustworthy! I highly recommend him! It’s hard to find a good vet now that actually cares about your pet more than the money!”

“Dr Coward and his staff do a great job caring for animals and their people. Knowledgeable, up-to-date on research, holistic, empathetic and personable, I know my dear dog will receive optimal treatment.
They do a great job managing business under covid conditions.
Given the care of my former dog, I am a loyal customer.”

“After our dog was partially paralyzed by IVDD and needed surgery our Vet recommended we have him go through a rehab program ideally with hydrotherapy.We did research and called around to several different providers, but the professionalism of C.R.O.C. stood out as we tried to get into get an evaluation and treatment plan.Unlike some other providers we were able to actually get through on the phone and talk with someone, and our emails were promptly returned.Thank god we went with Canine Rehab, Lauryn and her team are truly miracle workers.We thought that Archer was likely destined for a cart, he had no use of his right leg and his left was stiff and unable to move when we started rehab.A few months later and he's able to get around on his own, stand up and balance, stretch and move without pain and we have hope that he's going to continue to improve and lead a much happier life.IVDD is terrible, can strike out of nowhere and completely rob your pet of their former lives.Canine Rehab completely changed my dog's recovery from IVDD and if you have any recovery needs for your pet you owe it to them to get the best treatment possible.From hydrotherapy, acupuncture, cold laser, ultrasound etc they have a variety of different treatment options that are tailored exactly to what your pets needs are.Also just as important, the workers there are true animal lovers. They are so good with our dog, and really do a great job with the animals.I can't recommend them highly enough, if your pet needs help, give them a call.”

“This is the place to trust Newport hills animal hospital is the best hands down and the receptionists make your pet feel comfortable to be there I am very thankful for this get to take care of my animals!”

“I just love Dr. Sumter who is so kind to our crack head Odie! Odie is afraid of vets so we have to muzzle him but Dr. Sumter is always able to examine Odie with loving care! Shout out to the front desk always so helpful and kind! Best place for my scared little guy!”

“I just moved from Arizona and needed to find a new Veterinarian for my pets. I am so fortunate to have found this place. My Great Dane has tremors and was out of medication since our vet in Arizona could not transfer them. Ann got us on the schedule right away without an additional “emergency visit” charge like other places often do. We met with Dr. Haney, she is fantastic. She did an exam and got us out of there quickly so my dog could take his meds and get some rest. She genuinely cares about the well-being of her patients, I’m so grateful for the entire team at Alicia Pacific Veterinary Center. Thank you!”

“Dr. Margolis is a very caring and extremely knowledgeable vet. I have been taking my dogs to him for years and he has been amazing in diagnosing, providing care and following up after care. He is extremely thorough and has taken the time to relate to my dogs, by getting down on the floor with them, to ease their anxiety! Impressive! He has always been willing to help even when I had simple questions or concerns! Very impressive!! Thank you, Dr. Margolis and your staff for your continuing dedication to the animals you take care of.”

“Such a great animal hospital. The staff and veterinarians are so loving and kind. They love their jobs and work with you every step of the way. Pharaoh and Kaya are happy to call this place their hospital.”