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    Healthy Paws Veterinary Care

    4.3 (152 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    Kane (RIP`6YO 2018-2024) and Jax on a trip to N.CALI
    Kathy D.

    The office staff are ALWAYS HELPFUL and super attentive, Kane was always good visiting but Jax on the other hand is a couple handfuls!!

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    Babs S.

    Was notified by an automated text (lifesaver) that my dogs were due for their rabies... and needed to get my gsd checked out for a persistent hotspot. Amber checked me in and was so efficient. Helped me herd the two on the scale and then into the private room. Was so good with my two rambunctious boys. Got all the details into the file. Dr Suh is very professional and briefly gives you a rundown of her through process and recommendations for the treatment plan.

    Peter C.

    Very Friendly staff. Doctor Suh was very friendly and helpful and guided me with my dog's treatment and explained every step thoroughly.

    Dr Suh has taken wonderful care of all my Japanese chins. Love the vet, and the office staff are the best.

    I have used this office since it opened. Love the care it is the best. I work with rhe Japanese chin care and rescue and they have helped me with each dog I have helped over the years.

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    Mike K.

    We have been going to Healthy Paws for several years now. Dr. Suh and her staff are outstanding. They treat our dogs like family. I have complete faith and trust in Dr. Suh's recommendations and advice. She has NEVER let us down. Great vet and great staff. We couldn't be happier.

    Cheyenne Z.

    Thank you, Dr. Suh, and the staff at Healthy Paws for a great first visit for me and my 16 week old puppy, Beau! They did a great job making us both feel welcome and loved on Beau a ton (which he very much appreciated). Dr. Suh spent a great deal of time with me going over everything to ensure we are taking the best care possible of our boy at home. Beau did not like the big, scary scale, but loved everything else! It was a very positive first visit overall. We are thrilled to be a part of the Healthy Paws family now!

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    Over priced . Care was OK but later I found a much better vet and much better pricing through another friend.

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    Ask the Community - Healthy Paws Veterinary Care

    How much is a consultation for medical certificate for air travel? (Dog Yorkshire)?

    The cost of a health certificate is all dependent on where you and your pet are traveling. Please give our office a call and we will be happy to assist you further.

    How much for neutral?

    Please give our office a call for an estimate to get your pet neutered. Species, age, weight and health are all taken into consideration. Thank you!

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    Review Highlights - Healthy Paws Veterinary Care

    Suh, and the staff at Healthy Paws for a great first visit for me and my 16 week old puppy, Beau!

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    If I could give Dr. Ash 10 stars, I would!…read more After many years of sharing my life with cats (including some wonderfully opinionated and very shy ones), I can honestly say Dr. Ash is the best veterinarian I've ever had. Around our house, he's simply known as The Cat Whisperer. Somehow he has this magical "Dr. Ash method" that can calm even my most nervous, difficult cats. Cats that normally hide, hiss, or make everyone work for it seem to trust him. I still haven't figured out his secret! What really sets Dr. Ash apart is the time he gives every patient and every pet parent. He never makes you feel rushed. He explains blood work and treatment options in incredible detail, answers every question, and has even called me in the evening to personally discuss test results. That level of care and dedication is almost unheard of. I also want to recognize his amazing staff. Raquel, Andrea, and everyone at the clinic are always so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Whether they're drawing blood, collecting urine samples, trimming nails, or giving one of my cats a sanitary trim, they handle each cat with such compassion and professionalism. You can tell they truly love what they do. I've trusted Dr. Ash and his team with my cats for many years, and I wouldn't trust anyone more. They treat every one of my cats as if they were their own, and that means the world to me. And here's the highest compliment I can give him: if Dr. Ash ever moved to Timbuktu... I'd be pricing moving trucks the same day. That's how much I trust him. Thank you, Dr. Ash, Raquel, Andrea, and the entire team for the exceptional care you've given my furry family over the years. You are all simply the best.

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    I have been going to Dr Glassberg for many years because he answers my questions ( I usually have a…read morelot) and explains the issues until I get it. He handles my fur babies like they were his own. He puts a plan together and I try to follow thru with it We usually end up with positive results and that makes everyone happy. Dr Glassberg has a very friendly, helpful, and caring staff and Doctors that work with him. Dr Glassberg is the kind of Doc I would enjoy having for myself. He does not sit behind a computer, he will look at you and answers all your questions and has a plan. sounds like what Drs use to be like for two legged patients oh well at least my fur kids have the BEST. If you have not taken your fur kids there give it a try you will not be disappointed

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    They are accomodating and passionate on animals. We're with them for 3 years for Bingo's grooming,…read moredental deep cleaning, vaccine and wellness check up. Definitely coming back for our pet's concern. Thank you for the great service. Mel Mel

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    Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic

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    One month since my kitty Mila was taken to the emergency room, I've been here before trusted the…read moreveterinary's to help us figure what suddenly happened to our baby. We got terrible news about a pre-existing heart condition and were told there was nothing we could do for her. We were devastated but the team was so thoughtful and made the journey so much easier, we walked out with her whiskers and clippings of her fur. Thank you for helping her transition easy and with so much care.

    DO NOT GO HERE. This emergency veterinary hospital provided an unacceptable and poorly organized…read moreexperience. We waited approximately 8 hours and left at nearly 7 a.m. without our dog being seen. During that time, other clients were sleeping or waiting in the facility at 2-3 in the morning for their pets to receive care. Staff told us not to leave, even though the wait could extend for many hours. In my view, requiring owners to remain on-site during an 8+ hour wait, without offering a reasonable alternative, is unacceptable. We brought our dog because we believed the situation required emergency attention. Instead, we spent the night and early morning waiting in our car while our dog remained unseen. We understood that emergency hospitals must prioritize cases based on medical urgency, but we did not receive clear information about the expected wait or available options. During the interaction, a receptionist said, "It's like an emergency hospital, hun." I understood this to mean that emergencies can result in unpredictable wait times. However, I found the wording dismissive and condescending, particularly because we were asking for information about the delay and whether we could leave and return. When we left at nearly 7 a.m., I observed two front-desk employees standing by the window and talking about us. I cannot know exactly what was said, but the situation appeared unprofessional and contributed to my impression that our concerns were not being taken seriously. The hospital's emergency-care fees also made the lack of communication and organization more frustrating. In my opinion, the facility should have a system that allows owners to leave temporarily and receive a call or text approximately 30 minutes before their pet is ready to be seen. Requiring people to remain there throughout an extremely long wait is unreasonable, especially when the hospital knows the delay may last several hours. By the end of the experience, we also lacked confidence in the care our dog would have received. Based on our interactions, I personally did not feel reassured that the doctor understood the situation or had a clear plan, although our dog was never examined and I cannot assess the doctor's medical care directly. After waiting 8 hours, we left without our dog receiving care. The experience left us feeling that our time, comfort, and concerns were not adequately considered. If you have another emergency-care option, I strongly recommend considering it.

    Healthy Paws Veterinary Care - vet - Updated September 2026

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