Veterinarians in Irvine

“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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“Sylvia is the BEST and she is truly an animal lover! She was so attentive and loving to all fur babies boarded. We are so grateful that our dog had a great time staying there and felt loved. I would highly recommend OC Pet Nurse for pet boarding services.“

“doctor helps to heal two of my cats, one 5 years old male and one 2 month old female. Both recover in 2 days! Amazing work!“

“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.“

“Always the best experience with the entire team at Camino Pet Hospital. I have taken my animals there for 17 years plus.“

“Everyone at Lily Veterinarian is so kind and caring! They always take such great care of my puppy and spent time with me explaining the important details of his care.“

“Unfortunately My lovely Jake had an injury to his leg and had to have surgery. This was my first experience at this veterinarian and I must say I was extremely pleased with the staff and the veterinarian surgeon. I would however recommend purchasing pet insurance as these experiences Can be extremely expensive and we love our pets.“

“Dr. Anne Lai is personable and takes her time to listen to our concerns. We have been with her for over ten years and very fortunate to have her as our Vet.“

“This clinic in Irvine is not just friendly. The Veterinarians are extremely knowledgeable. They explain your animal’s health issues I’d detail. I really appreciate the time they spend with you & your pet. They never rush the visits. I’m very thankful to have them and so is my dog. 5 stars at least?‍?“

“Came here for a vet appointment for my dog, and she was so nervous that she ended up pooping all over me and on the floor! The staff were so nice and understanding, helping me out immediately. They gave her a free bath afterwards, and I returned the next morning for a grooming session, too.

The vet was incredibly professional, not pushing any services or treatments on me (which unfortunately I have had happen too often with some other vets). I felt comfortable the whole time.“

“Staff and doctor are extremely helpful and caring for the animals. They heard of the urgency behind Cesar’s case and they did their best to schedule as soon as possible. They were gentle with him and kept him as comfortable as can be until surgery. He is doing so much better already! We struggled to have others take us seriously until we got here…worth every penny!!“

“Such a great help in answering questions and getting me in in an appropriate amount of time for our situation! Awesome staff“

“Our doggie had surgery three years ago and recovered at Pacific Care Pet Emergency. They took such wonderful care of him and he made a full recovery. After two years he developed diabetes and pancreatitis and Pacific Care took great care of him and helped us manage his diabetes. We had to let him go recently but know that Pacific Care was the reason we had him for another 3 years and we are thankful for that. The staff is excellent and very caring and compassionate. I cannot more highly recommend them for anyone with a sick pet.“

“I came in with my kitty who had been an accident at home. They were very quick to help us & I love that they were honest and didn’t try to up sale us on anything. They sent us home with medication & instructions on what to look out for in case I needed to bring her back.“

“We brought our dog in for some skin and joint concerns and the staff was incredibly attentive and thorough! Our dog is a senior dog who tends to be quite reactive and they were absolutely accommodating and understanding of that. They addressed all of our concerns and offered multiple treatment options. With each of the treatment options, they explained the health benefits and costs, making our decisions much easier. I would highly recommend Dr. Jung and the Vetco staff!“

“I brought my leopard GEICO here and I am impressed the excellent service we received by the staff and the vet as well. I thought I would have to give up in the GEICO because he was not eating and he was having an eye infection. The Vet gave me instructions on how apply some injections so he will get better, and after a week of treatment Ringo was getting much better. Today, he is getting stronger and his eye infection went away. Thanks to all the people taking care of Ringo“