Veterinarians near Laguna Woods, CA

“My cat and my visit to Laguna Hills Animal Hospital was such a breath of fresh air. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. The vet tech and Dr Jon were so kind and offered me sound advice that made me feel comfortable and like I could trust them with the health of my baby(cat). I can tell that the vet really has a passion for what he does and the expertise to back it up. He handled our visit with grace, answered all of my questions, and even let me know about vaccines that Latte wasn’t up-to-date on, so we could take care of that too. I never once felt like I was being pressured into care that I wasn’t seeking for my cat. The visit was reasonably priced as well. This will definitely be our new vet from now on.”

“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.”

“One of the best veterinarian's that I have ever been to. The staff was very accommodating with my reactive anxious German shepherd Luna. They understood her behaviors and helped all of us feel better. The staff and Doctor spent so much time answering all of our questions and we never felt rushed or pressured into anything. I feel very comfortable leaving my pets care in their hands!!”

“Thank you for all of the great care you always give to my cats. This time I brought Lily in for preventive dental cleaning. Care is always efficient and compassionate.”

“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.”

“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 had such a wonderful experience bringing my two cats, Lily and Lola, in for their visit! From the moment we arrived, the doctor and nurses were incredibly fast, sweet, and efficient, which made the whole process so smooth and stress free. You can really tell how much they care about the animals and the pet parents.

After their vaccinations, I was a little worried about something and gave them a call. They were so reassuring, took the time to answer all my questions, and even offered to have me bring my kitties back in just to check on them. That level of kindness and dedication means so much.

I’m beyond grateful for the amazing care they gave Lily and Lola. Highly recommend this vet hospital to anyone looking for a compassionate and professional team!”

“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.”

“My young pup Skye and I visited Dr. Gordon after not seeing him since my dear Golden Retrievers years ago. Skye was nervous but doctor and staff were gentle and accommodating. The new location is beautiful and we'll be returning in the future.”

“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 Rosencranz (and everyone) is amazing. My pup had been suffering from allergies for years and he figured it out. She is now on a daily drug that has changed her life and mine. No more chewing paws, sticky neck and tummy, crusty mouth, stinky fur, hair loss or miserable itching. Thank you animal dermatology!”

“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.”

“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.”

“My cat needed an annual check up to renew prescription. Didn’t have a long wait. The staff was friendly. The checkup was $88 - I declined the blood tests. The bill would have been $500.”

“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 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!”

“Every time I’ve called and come in, the doctor and all the staff have been very kind. They’ve taken very good care of my cat and I am so grateful. Thank you so much!”

“Amazing !! I utilize this vet bc I foster for different rescues and what sets this vet apart (besides the amazing vets), is their front office staff!!! I have had to stop going to at least 2 or 3 vets in the past, due to the front office staff being completely rude and abrupt. The ladies here (cuz I haven't seen men upfront) are top notch. They present with such knowledge, patience and loving kindness, it really makes the visit go much smoother!
Then the back office techs and nurses are very skilled and caring.
I really understand why this vet office is busy!!”

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. They eased my concerns that I had about my puppy. The process to get checked out was smooth, clean and very professional. It was our first time being here. I have no to will be back here in the future. Nydia was very friendly and helpful throughout my visit.”

“There is no better place to take your pet. The Dr's are skilled. You are never left wondering how your pet is doing. They are compassionate and caring. I recommend them to everyone.”

“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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“Dr. Hensley has been both knowledgeable and professional when helping my elderly rat. He's been able to answer all of my questions and concerns, and I feel like my rat is in good hands.
The fact that this facility has a nebulizer has also been of extreme importance. My only complaint is that that there was a time that nobody told me to put a certain medication in the fridge, but I figured it out since it was on the bottle.”

“Dr. Francis provided fantastic quality care for my cats most recent operation. He did a great job at elaborating which really helped aid my understanding and made me much more comfortable in regards to the need and purpose of the operation.”

“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.”

“Absolutely the best team and vet clinic for my 5-year-old Pom, Birdie!

Alicia Pacific Vet has everything we could need under one roof — from non-anesthesia dental cleanings and grooming to comprehensive medical care

I also love that they offer PT options like acupuncture and laser therapy for when Birdie gets older

Taylor at the front desk is always warm and welcoming, and both Anne (our amazing vet tech) and Dr. Haney are incredibly professional, down-to-earth, and honest

They genuinely care about our pets and never upsell unnecessary treatments — they’re truly on our side and want what’s best for our furbabies.

So grateful to have found this place!”

“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!”