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

“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.“

“We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding support we received from this animal hospital during our relocation to Japan.

Even during the year-end holiday season, the entire team continued to follow up closely on our case and never once made us feel rushed or ignored. They communicated promptly with external agencies and laboratories, coordinated seamlessly with government offices, and always took the initiative to move things forward.

What impressed us most was their genuine care for us as pet owners. They understood how stressful international pet relocation can be and supported us not only professionally, but emotionally as well. Every staff member treated us with kindness, patience, and empathy.

Although there was no direct benefit to them, they went above and beyond to help us, dedicating their time, energy, and expertise until the very end. We truly felt that they were on our side throughout the entire process.

We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend this hospital to anyone who needs a veterinary team that is both highly competent and deeply compassionate.“

“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.“

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

“Blue and Biscuit had a great vet check up! Blue just had her routine vet checkup and Biscuit had her second round of shots. The staff is super friendly and I’ve been going here for years. ???“

“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“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“For high-risk patients, I highly recommend VDS Irvine. It does cost an arm and a leg, but Dr. Furman is awesome and the practice has the resources and knowledge to perform anaesthetic procedures on dogs with severe heart disease. Benji, my loyal companion, is much more comfortable and healthy after his extractions.“

“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?‍?“

“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.“

“Such a good doctor...after a string of bad luck running into bad doctors in OC/ LA area...I might have found a true gem. It was refreshing to see someone finally genuinely and kindly want to help. Kind and professional , thank you doctor“

“Update: Practice was sold to VCA and things changed. Camino Pet Hospital has been taking excellent care of my pets for several years now.

Dr. Dave has taken excellent care of my pets, both dogs and cats, for many years now. Most caring vet I've ever been to - when one of my dogs had to have surgery years ago and needed careful monitoring afterwards, he took him home with him overnight. You won't find a better vet or a friendlier staff anywhere.“