I was blessed to live two blocks from Dr Amin. There are men who are in it for the money, and men who are in their profession due to passion and wanting to make a difference. He is the latter. Pricing is way less than any other place. When my cat broke his hip, it cost around a mere $250. I live two hours away now, and I'd drive their in a heartbeat if the guy in my pic ever gets ill. read more

Excellent experience the other day. Moved to SC and needed a vet. Of course I found him on Yelp. My dog was urinating every 10 minutes and drinking water about as often I knew most likely it was a UTI, but was concerned mind you my dog doesn't go to the vet. I treat her like I treat my children. The modern medical system is a trashcan and we are not a part of it, including our dog. I digress. The doctor was very friendly, the nurse was wonderful and he suspected the same thing. We did a quick urine test, which I dropped off later that day and he gave us antibiotics on the spot. Easy Peezy. And all for under $200. There's a reason this place has good reviews. We will definitely be back. read more

Avenida Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - San Clemente, California

We're very used to a more modern looking veterinary animal office, however, that's a culture and concept we've been used to at our previous clinic. But the thing I've realised is that it's not so important; the care of our dog is of utmost importance. We changed clinics due to a big move from Hawaii, and we actually prefer Avenida over our veterinary clinic there, as our dog is always under the care of one vet, Dr Amin, and that feels very comforting. We don't feel forced to be "upsold", instead, the priority is on the care of our doggy. read more

Avenida Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - San Clemente, California

Dr Amin is professional and kind and compassionate. I highly recommend him. Patty Lindsly read more

I can't thank Dr. Amin and the team at Avenida Animal Hospital in San Clemente enough. Our dog Ryder had a sudden vestibular episode, and we truly thought we were going to lose him. Dr. Amin was calm, compassionate, and honest every step of the way. He treated Ryder like his own, explained everything clearly, and showed us so much kindness during such a stressful time, even giving us hugs when we needed them most. Thanks to his incredible care, Ryder is back home and doing great. I'm forever grateful and highly recommend Dr. Amin and Avenida Animal Hospital to anyone who loves their pet like family. read more

Dr Amin is a freakin genius! My 12 year old pug was so sick last week he was on his deathbed. My only question was whether to put him to sleep or let him die at home. I took him to Dr Amin who gave him all the necessary tests. He diagnosed him with severe liver problems, enlarged spleen , enlarged gallbladder and infection. He gave him antibiotic injections and sent us home with 5 meds. Now he is eating, pooping and so much happier! I'm so grateful! Thank you Dr Amin!! read more

Dr. Amin is truly a treasure! Very practical who cares deeply about his patients. I recommend him all the time to friends and family.

Dr Amin has been our veterinarian for over 20 years for all of my doggies. Not only is he caring, but he is extremely knowledgeable and I love his conservative approach. Being a small office, he is able to have a personal interaction. He never tries to upsell his client with unnecessary tests or procedures, but rather keeps in mind the cost of caring for our furry friends. The staff is always friendly. I would highly recommend Avenida Animal hospital for someone who is looking for a veterinarian to care for their loving furry family member. Thank you, for taking care of our Yorkies, Dr. Amin. You have been and always will be a part of our family. . read more

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My first time visiting Dr Amin was an urgent need after my elderly cat appeared to have experienced a stroke. Dr Amin was so incredibly compassionate and in awe of him. After a thorough exam Dr Amin sent us gently on our way and I felt so grateful that there exists a kind animal lover who happens to also be a vet. Thank you Dr Amin. read more

Dr Amin is a caring veterinarian. I just moved to this area and a niece recommended him. I brought my pup in for a general exam & flea meds. Glad I found someone reliable. read more

Dr and staff were very nice. They were able to get our dogs in quickly and treated them well.

I have been going to Dr Amin since my dog was a puppy. She is now 13. He has always taken great care of her. She collapsed recently and could not get up and difficulty walking. He recommended laser treatments on her legs and spin. She is now walking again and doing so much better. She can get up on her own and I'm very happy. I highly recommend Dr. Amin. He's a very personable, professional and an affordable vet. You won't be disappointed! read more

Dr. Amin at Avenida Animal Hospital is amazing! I called at 11:30am Saturday with an emergency -- my cat Bodhi needed urgent dental care. Mackenzie got us in immediately and Dr. Amin performed emergency dental surgery on his canine tooth that same day, plus a full dental cleaning. The cost? Just $750 -- incredibly fair for the quality and speed of service. Dr. Amin was professional, kind, and even open to a little negotiating, which I truly appreciated. Bodhi is already doing great. So grateful to have found this vet -- highly recommend if you want someone who genuinely cares and gets things done right. read more

Avenida Animal Hospital - He does not like the bandage.. :) - Veterinarians Near Me - San Clemente, California

Dr Amin took such good care of our dog after another local vet (currently expanding) got everything wrong--especially his medications, showed no empathy or accountability, then left us waiting for days with a very sick dog who just kept getting worse. Avenida Animal Hospital saw him right away, spotted the wrong medications, and gave him everything he needed. Now he is back up and running again, wagging his tail and happy to be healthy. Thank you so much Dr Amin. read more

Excellent caring doctor for the four legged family members. Does not overcharge for unnecessary items that are not needed. Very competent staff. read more

Such a wonderful vet and staff. Best care, kind and very very affordable. Highly recommend them all. read more

DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR DOGS SKIN TO FALL OFF AND GET INFECTED!! This place sucked the life out of my dog. I wish we could leave 0 stars. This is so disappointing as we are people who feel like our dog is apart of our family, so if this was a human this would be medical malpractice. Our dog received surgery over a month ago because we were concerned that the fatty lumps he had were cancerous. The vet removed the lumps surgically, and the incision on his hind leg was done horizontally not vertically, going against the natural movement of the leg. we trusted this doctor, and a month later our dog is still stuck in a cone, his stitches have not healed and he's on so many medications he can't walk properly and his eyes droop. our dog is high energy, happy and playful and over the last month we have watched him became sad and depressed, as if this has aged him 15 years. After returning to this vet for him to fix his mistake, his stitches have continued to come out, even while my dog is on pain medicine to the point where he doesn't greet me when i come home like he usually does. Now, over a month later, his stitches are infected, swollen and it looks like his skin is falling off. We have gotten several second opinions and the vets said that this doctor should never have done this surgery, and instead should've aspirated the lumps using a needle and biopsied them and then decide whether surgery was necessary or not. other doctors have also said that this dr shouldn't have done a horizontal incision due to the nature of the leg. This is absolutely disgusting treatment and i couldn't image doing inadequate work that left an animal miserable for extended periods of time. everyone at this office should be ashamed of themselves for allowing this treatment to occur. they took advantage of us when we came to them seeking expert advice and we will never be returning here and we advice you don't either. read more

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Always patient, explains everything and I truly feel we are getting the best care for our dog!

Took my chihuahua in to see Dr. Amin as she was having difficulty breathing. She was diagnosed with pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He formulated a care regime and saved her life. I couldn't be more grateful and appreciate Dr. Amin's care for partnering with me on Cece's care and understanding my personal financial restrictions. P.s. Dr. Amin performed her spay surgery 7 years ago and all went well! Do not hesitate to be open and honest with Dr. Amin as he is sensitive to your pet's needs and your love for them. read more

I had a great experience at this vet a few days ago. I feel compelled to share because I read the bad reviews before visiting and I have to say they can't be true. Dr. Amin was very kind and gentle with my dog who is typically afraid of men and he wasn't uncomfortable with Dr Amin at all! We have had to leave a male vet in the past because my dog wouldn't let him near him. Besides that making me happy, he went through each of my previous vet records one by one with me to try and pinpoint why this skin problem my dog has keeps coming back. I have taken him for this same issue at least 10 times in his 4 years of life and every vet has done the exact same regime and then it comes back about 6 months after healing. Dr Amin took a completely different approach and I felt like he was the first vet to step outside of the cookie cutter treatment for this skin condition (which obviously hasn't worked). Lastly, I wanted to share that although this has nothing to do with how pleased I am, I saw multiple reviews that said he wont give you medication until you pay. I was given everything I needed in the exam room before checking out, and even if I wasn't, I don't think there's anything wrong with expecting payment before prescription medication is given to a patient. I highly recommend this vet! read more

I am so thankful for Avenida Animal Hospital! Dr. Amin and his amazing crew, from the reception desk to the x-ray techs, were all so unbelievably kind to my sweet girl who has already had a rough start. My little rescue Rhu(rhubarb) from Skid Row DTLA hoarding situation(25 Chihuahuas in a motorhome) was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Dr. Amin was compassionate to my concerns and certainly to little Rhu. We aren't out of the woods yet, however, with this crew, Gods help and love, I am sure we will get there... thank you so much for everything... read more

Avenida Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - San Clemente, California

I've been taking my dog to Avenida Animal Hospital for 15 years. Dr. Amin is very experienced and professional. His staff is polite and caring. read more

This Doctor is rude, dismissive, and forgetful. Every time I visited with my very sick foster cat he told me not to worry and gave me little to no information as to what could be the problem. I'd go on, but I have to make sure my foster cat doesn't spread the deadly disease he told me wasn't contagious to my own cats. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Dr Amin has been great taking care of our dog Rico. Rico had some tumors removed and got into his incisions and Dr Amin stapled him back up for us. Very kind and fair vet read more

Dr Amin. D. V. M. is excellent . He loves animals and is always ready to give the best advise on any situation. If you call him for special advice, he will always return your call and make you feel better for any situation your pet may be experiencing . He is definitely the best . I have gone to him for 15 yrs. Through many dogs and I will always continue to go to him and use his professional experience and wonderful comforting attitude. Victoria Tussing read more

Dr. Amin veterinarian at Avenida animal Hospital on El Camino Real. San Clemente is the best. He is very knowledgeable and very caring and he really helped save my grandpups life with that highly contagious virus that is spreading around, can't recommend him enough Nancy Corrington read more

After going from vet to vet looking for the appropriate treatment for my dog's intestinal issues without having to hear the only options to treat his diagnosis was going to cost me over 5k I found Dr Amin. He has been able to manage my dogs condition with the correct medicine,and helped me find the appropriate food that won't hurt his stomach. He is compassionate, very reasonable and doesn't jump into the worst scenario conclusion like most vets Ive experienced. I can say Dr Amin truly cares for his animals, understands each individual's situation and will treat your furry loving pet with care, compassion and expertise to help. read more

Yelp has the wrong hours. We've been trying to pick up our dogs remains for over 3 weeks. They did not make it easy for us to pick up our dogs remains and have not tried to make it easier for us. We still like the vet but very disappointed in the lack of empathy and customer service after we lost our beloved fur baby. read more

Most reasonable prices and Dr. Amin takes care of all his pets. He hardly ever takes a vacation and doesn't run a bunch of tests just because he owns an expensive machine. More like the old fashion way. read more

Fist time taking my dog here As just moved to the area. He took the time with my dog and explained everything in great detail to me. (My dog has an existing heart condition). I would recommend this vet and plan to continue bringing my dog back here. read more

I have been going to Dr. Amin for almost 9 years now. I have never experienced anything but compassion, empathy, committed dedication to solving my animal's problems, and a welcoming staff. My family and I have worked with many vets over the years of pet ownership and have found Dr. Amin to be one of the best. We have had several types of animals over the years and he has always been honest with us about their diagnosis and treatment plans. He is also forthcoming about situations when a specialist is needed. I appreciate that he will work with other doctors to help you get to a diagnosis and solution. Quite often when I call first thing in the morning, he picks up the phone, addresses me by my first name, and makes time to hear what is going on with my cat or dog. He always cares and works with me financially as well. This means the world to me! I have spent time in all areas of the hospital including the back with sick kitties and it is clean, sterile, and professional. I recommend Dr. Amin to all of my clients and family. read more

Dr Amin is so nice and does only what you need! I always get exactly what we come for without a lot of extra expenses test. He is the best!

Dr Amin is an angel! Words cannot express how thankful I am for finding Avenida Vet. Dr Amin is thorough, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. He's not one of those young vets who try and get you to do more for your pet than what is needed. Costs are very fair! All of his staff are super sweet and truly care about not just your pet, but you as well. Thank you Dr Amin for all you do! read more

Dr. Amin at Avenida Animal Hospital totally saved the day with our cat. Our cat is 4 years old and had really bad teeth, apparently a genetic issue. We had noticed he was a little more sluggish than normal and had real bad breath. I didn't think it was a big deal, but thankfully my wife was more attune to how our cat was feeling. We got a few assessments and the first couple local places were super high. Probably more than I've spent on dental in my lifetime. I found another local place that was reasonable, but they actually cancelled last minute-both times! By then we had waited a while and so my wife found Avenida Animal Hospital and they were able to see us right away. Dr. Amin was very friendly and caring with our cat. He assessed our cat while we watched and our poor kitty had severely decayed teeth and one broke off by slightly touching it. I had no idea it was that bad, but I knew for sure we needed to get this done "today". He prepared the estimate and I braced myself for the worst. Well, the price was the lowest than all the other available places and Dr. Amin was able to do it same day. This meant so much to us because we were in a vulnerable situation yet totally felt Dr. Amin understood our situation and helped us. We are so appreciative of Dr. Amin and his staff for their support and care of our cat. We have definitely found our go-to vet in San Clemente and will be bringing our other cat as well. This was about a month ago and our Super-Kitty is doing so much better. He's now back to his happy self jumping around everywhere. Thanks Dr. Amin and staff! read more

We have been going to Dr Amin for over 10 years. With every dog we have had he takes genuine care. Just recently we got home and my dog was lethargic and had a fever I called right before closing and he said he would see our dog and waited for us to arrive, even though the front desk already went home. He gave us some antibiotics and a by Monday he was feeling better. If he had not stayed for us we would have ended up in Urgent care on a Friday Night. I can always get in same day trust my dogs are well loved by him. read more

I would like to thank Dr. Amin for taking such great care of our cats over the past few years. Dr. Amin - My parents have only the most wonderful things to say about you. Thank you for being there for our family when our pets need you the most. We 100% recommend this animal hospital. Very professional and quick to get in for an appointment. We appreciate you guys. read more

Dr Amin and all of his are absolutely amazing! So loving, kind and empathetic. I couldn't have ask for a better dr and staff to take care of my baby girl "queen" the last days of her life. Thank you avenida animal hospital read more

Pet owners beware! We had a horrible experience at Avenida Animal Hospital. We were told they accept our animal insurance (in advance) then told it was not good for vaccines. Fair enough, right? It wasn't until our fourth visit at the end of January when we presented the card for another service that they magically "didn't take it anymore since the first of the year". This didn't seem accurate. Being between a rock and a hard place with my puppy in pain for a severe ear infection, I paid and decided to verify this when I got home. Long story short, according the insurance company, they have been part of this insurance group for several years and it wasn't until after I spoke to them about the disputed charges/experience that they canceled the service the next day. Upon digging into this, the insurance company also confirmed that it DOES cover vaccines and they blatantly lied and stole extra money from us in not honoring the insurance discount required. Lastly, our puppy was itching his ears for 5 weeks. After one week we had the doc check the ears and he said they were all clear, a month later he was still itching more than normal and again this doctor said no problem with his ears. About a week and a half later (week 5) he was in even more pain and we took him back in. Now, because he didn't swab and check for bacteria the last two times, my puppy had a severe and horrible bacteria infection that required 3 medications and a strict cleaning regiment. The insurance company is mortified and has been very accommodating to us. I tried to resolve this with them directly to no avail. He even promised to make it right with a partial refund and when I showed up to collect the check, he said he would not be returning the agreed upon amount. The worst part of all this is that my puppy was suffering for 5 weeks because in our opinion was not thoroughly examined. Please be aware of this place and if your dogs ears are itching for weeks, there probably is a problem and get a second opinion. Lesson learned for us. Taking alternative vet recommendations... read more

Dr Amin is the best. He truly cares about you and your pet. The staff is amazing as well. Great pricing. I highly recommend.

I am so upset with Dr Amin, no words can describe his terrible attitude, short exams, failure to properly address a chronic but serious condition in my dog that is now requiring surgery. His practice is based on money first (don't expect him to give you medication until $$$$ is paid),no exceptions. Have an emergency? Well make sure you can PAY for it, medication included, or he WILL tell you to come back when you can pay. I experienced this nightmare first hand, and that was the last visit we made. read more