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    Modern Animal Costa Mesa

    4.5 (76 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dental cleaning

    Dental extraction

    Euthanasia

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    Haley W.

    Just so kind. Really went above and behind to put my dog at peace with the situation. The doctor went to Starbucks and got my dog a pupcup. Like what other vet will do that???

    Danielle J.

    I really appreciate the care and cleanliness of the facility!!! While Ry Girl can be somewhat difficult during vet appointments, you all did spectacular!!! Ry and I appreciate your team so much!!!!

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    Elaine C.

    I make a long drive to modern animal Costa Mesa because they are comprehensive, responsive, patient and actually have availability to see my dogs (which has been an issue with many vets I've tried before). If you sign up for their comprehensive plan, they have in app consultation and 24/7 emergency line access. It is a relief knowing I can get my dogs care. Everyone we have worked with has been patient and caring and genuinely love animals. I have one "special" dog with a lot of issues and the drs and staff have taken the time to help me sort out her issues. My other dog is extremely nervous and shy, and again they have been so patient with her. Shout out to Rebeca, Carolyn and Dr. Lassler! Exams are done in room with pet parents, none of this "take your dog to the back" business. Honestly the pricing is on the high side compared to what I've seen before but I think it is worth it for the personalized care that Modern Animal and its staff provides.

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    Geraldine R.

    Rebeca assisted us and she was wonderful. She explained every thing and was very patient with us and doggy. The Dr Daniella was very patient and caring. Love this team!

    Riley H.

    I had a really positive experience with Dr. Jen Lassler and the team at Modern Animal. She made me feel comfortable from the very beginning by checking in with me before the procedure, asking how I was feeling, and clearly explaining what to expect step by step. On the day of my English bulldog Peaches' dental cleaning, I was able to stay in a nearby room, which made a big difference for my peace of mind. Dr. Lassler personally greeted me, checked in again, and made sure both Peaches and I were comfortable. She walked me through the process, including taking X-rays of Peaches' teeth and explaining everything thoroughly. Throughout the procedure, she came in several times to update me, letting me know how each step was going, from starting the IV to when Peaches woke up. She was attentive, reassuring, and clearly keeping a close watch on my dog the entire time. She even made sure I was comfortable too, offering me a blanket and asking if I needed anything. I felt informed, supported, and confident that Peaches was in very good hands and receiving excellent care. I'm really grateful for the level of attention, communication, and compassion Dr. Lassler provided. It made what could have been a stressful experience feel calm and manageable.

    Arlene P.

    I truly cannot say enough great things about Modern Animal in Costa Mesa. Dr. Lassler is truly the best, and the way she cares for animals so deeply is very obvious. My French bulldog, Luca, has been a patient for a couple months now and has had some serious health issues. Dr. Lassler has provided so much support and assistance with making sure Luca gets the proper care. She checks in even after hours to see how he is doing. I am truly so grateful for her and the entire team. Every time we come in everyone is so welcoming, and helpful. I'm so thankful for them!

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    Tiffany W.

    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Lassler. My dog Barry isn't the easiest patient, he's both fussy and a Shar Pei, which is not always the simplest combination. But Dr. Lassler has earned his trust in a way I didn't think was possible. She's patient, calm, incredibly skilled, and seems to understand exactly how to approach dogs with unique personalities and sensitivities. Every visit feels smoother because of her expertise and the genuine care she brings to her work. It's clear that she goes above and beyond for both her patients and their humans. Honestly, she's a huge part of what makes Modern Animal stand out from other clinics. Dr. Lassler is a true asset to the practice, she absolutely deserves a fat raise/Christmas bonus. Barry and I are grateful to have her in our corner.

    Mayra S.

    I wish I was writing this on a better note but I took my 12 year companion on his last vet visit and I couldn't have chosen a better place to send him off. Modern Animal was accommodating and very compassion when we went in. They treated Sonnie like he had been part of their family all along. They hugged me and walked me through the most difficult time in my life. My one regret is not taking Sonnie here sooner I know he would have loved it. The follow up card and roses just shows how much they love our pets and the families. I cant begin to thank them for being there for my family and for giving Sonnie a beautiful send off. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

    Ghost S.

    This hands down is probably the worst vet I have ever been too. I wish whole heartedly I could give this place 0 stars. The staff was super nice so I've got nothing to say when it comes to that. I am sure this review will come off as another pissed off customer but truly this is not the case. This is so everyone knows their level of expertise before bringing any anima in here. I went in bright and early at 8:45 on Tuesday because my dog had a cyst that ruptured on his leg and it was clearly infected. My dog wasn't lethargic, eating and drinking. With obvious reason he was having pain due to the sensitivity and infection. The held on to my dog for 3 hours just to tell me they couldn't even put a shot in him to sedate him and they couldn't even cut the off around the wound. So they wanted to send me home without doing anything and give me 300 dollars worth of meds to come back next week... I am no veterinarian by any means, buuuuut his hair sitting on the wound is going to be the number one cause for bringing and infection to the wound. So I refused all of their advice in taking anything they were trying to give me and still had to pay the exam fee where did absolutely nothing but hold my dog for 3 hours. I went here due to the fact it was down the street and comfort ability. Never again! So I had to rush my dog to my original vet in Anaheim Hills. They took my dog in and in a matter of minutes he came back and told me we had to get that hair off the wound immediately otherwise it would bring a worst infection. They sedated my dog and went immediately into surgery because they had to remove the tissue around the cyst sitting underneath the gland so they could permanently halt it from going back. They did all of that, got me in and out as a walk in in a matter of a few hours and on top of that charged me 500 dollars for everything. They not only gave me medication but did a whole operation on my dog. This Modern Animal vet is not the place you want to bring your dog into. Clearly no experience and they are here to take money from you rather than truly help!!! Please please please think twice before coming here with your animal. The photo below is after the operation at my other vet while Modern Animal was willing to send me home with my dog to drill him with pain meds and antibiotics instead of truly curing my dog with the urgency that was needed!

    My dog Frank and Dr. Lassler
    Jason S.

    The Modern Animal Costa Mesa Clinic and Dr. Lassler are incredible. Every time I come to see them with either of my French Bulldogs they treat our two guys as if they were their own pets. I love the entire Modern Animal experience end to end from the mobile app to the clinic, everything is better than any other vet I've ever been to. I would give more stars if I could.

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    Dr Angela Lee is very professional and caring with my dog. Recommend it! Not regretting to transfer my dog from another vet.

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    People here are great, they helped my dog when she was really sick. Would come back here!

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    Newport Mesa Animal Hospital

    (268 reviews)

    It was only RICO's fifth car ride, plus, he also flew once on an airplane. This time was different…read more He was meowing and scared the whole way to Newport-Mesa, even more so than on the plane. He wouldn't shut up and, because he was sick, he probably thought I was going to get rid of him. He'd been throwing up a lot for a few days and kept contracting his stomach, rhythmically, about once every second, and breathing heavily, which could have been something very serious. I was just as worried as him. It was his first time being sick and his first time leaving home. No cat likes to go to the vet. Thankfully, he doesn't know about neutering nor taking shots, at least not just yet. I like taking Fireball and Tequila shots, but that's different. Notwithstanding, there is zero difference between a woman's psychology and a cat's, so it's important to be careful with them and get them to think that everything is their idea, which they did. They all seemed like genuinely caring people, which means a lot for a cat, as they can be skittish. Dr. Terry, Natalia and Kaylee were all very professional and gentle with RICO. I think they probably took a bit extra time with him, in order to pet him and enjoy his company, which he seemed to like. Who could blame them? He's the best cat ever! I taught him everything he knows. He normally follows me around everywhere I go, until he felt sick. Now that he's feeling better, he does so again. We were both worried, but Dr. Terry had a very compassionate bedside manner and made us both feel comfortably. On his way back home, RICO told me that he was happy and was seemingly already feeling better, because he didn't meow like a scaredy-cat, not once. He did wet himself inside of his carrier, but that's just because he couldn't hold it any longer. They went above and beyond: I received a text message late last night, well after business hours, from someone who wanted to make sure RICO was doing better. That or they just really liked him. Thankfully, he's back to his normal self, with no more throwing up and no more contractions. RICO told me to tell Natalia that he wishes he could have said goodbye and he wouldn't mind seeing her again. Other than that, it was a flawless trip to the vet. RICO is very appreciative that he feels all better. I research everything, due-diligently. It was no surprise to me that Newport-Mesa Animal Hospital took great care of RICO. Thank you!

    Our puppy needed to be spayed. She was eight months old, this was last April, 2025, and I wanted…read moreher to have it done with a laser. My original did not do laser surgery. We saw DR.Tom Irwin and he assured us that he has done his procedure many, many times. We went to to talk to him again about the surgery just two weeks before her surgery, I told him when I was a child we had a dog that passed away from being spayed and I've been very sensitive about it since. Well, when we went to pick her up, I was informed that a different veterinarian, which is only been with them a year or so, and she was fresh out of school, Ashley Turi,DVM, DID THE PROCEDURE, I was shocked. I asked to speak to Dr. Irwin.. so he came out and said he was right there next to her while she did the procedure, and I said we came here for you to do it, not for you to train someone else to do it. I paid a lot of money for Dr. Irwin to train someone else to do laser surgery on my dog. It's disgusting. And deceiving. It's taking me a long time to write this review. I wasn't gonna do it, but I had to get it out. I WOULDN'T TAKE MY DOG THERE IF THEY PAID ME!

    Family Animal Hospital

    Family Animal Hospital

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    This place is great, until you actually need them for something other than a routine vaccination…read more My dog was completely misdiagnosed here after $700 worth of tests. Look, human error happens, I get it. What's incredibly frustrating is that we specifically brought up our concerns about it being a spine issue, only to be dismissed. Flash forward to an emergency hospital visit over the weekend and... shocker! Our dachshund did, in fact, have a spinal issue. Who could have possibly predicted that? We had the official IVDD diagnosis sent over to this clinic so we could get the proper medication. Just to be explicitly clear, Family Animal Hospital is the one who prescribed these meds. After a couple days, our dog had an adverse reaction to one of them. Having no idea which medication was the cause, because, yanno, I'm not a vet, I called this clinic for advice on what was safe to keep giving her. The response? The doctor who treated her wasn't in today, so they'd just leave a note and I could wait to hear back tomorrow. My dog has IVDD. She is in extreme pain without her meds. They know this, and they prescribed them. Am I supposed to just guess which ones will help her and which ones will make her stomach bleed? No advice? Nothing? Ok, cool. When I asked if they could at least ask the doctor who was currently in the office for input, I was told: "Oh, you'd have to bring her in and pay an exam fee so she can see what's going on herself since it's not her patient." Right. Let me get right on loading up my dog, who is currently riddled with pain at the slightest movement of her spine and dealing with newly developing stomach distress, just to stress her out with an unnecessary vet visit. All so a doctor working at the exact same clinic can look at the diagnosis and chart that are already in your system. It is apparently physically impossible for a veterinarian to look at a computer screen and give a safety directive on medications their own clinic dispensed unless they get another credit card swipe first. Otherwise, I guess I just have to wait until tomorrow and hope my dog survives the night. & I'll probably get some generic response about legality and medical safety, but telling a loyal client to stop a medication because the dog is having a clear adverse reaction isn't a legal liability. It's basic emergency triage. You didn't refuse to help because of the law. You refused because my credit card wasn't actively swiping at the front desk. The doctor was there and the chart was there but basic advice for a suffering animal was held hostage behind another exam fee. All that to say : If you want to dump over $1,000 into a clinic for a misdiagnosis, zero continuity of care, and a complete lack of basic empathy, this is the spot for you. But I know I won't be bringing any of my animals back here, and honestly, you shouldn't either.

    I brought my 15-year-old senior dog,, to this hospital on June 18 after another veterinarian…read morereferred us here for X-rays because she suddenly could no longer walk. When I arrived, the receptionist told me to leave my dog at the hospital while she was being examined. They explained that they would call me with an estimate after the doctor evaluated her. The hospital performed X-rays and blood work. I was told the blood work was necessary before prescribing any medication. After the tests, the veterinarian met with me and explained that she had fluid in her lungs and that removing the fluid (thoracentesis) was the best way to help her breathe more comfortably. I was also told she had heart problems that would require a referral to a cardiologist and that her kidney values were elevated. However, the main focus of our discussion was the fluid in her lungs, and I was told that if the fluid wasn't removed, she might die very soon because she would not be able to breathe properly. Based on that explanation, I agreed to the thoracentesis because my only goal was to make her comfortable. During the procedure, the veterinarian came out and told me that she had aspirated blood instead of just fluid and that Annie appeared to have a mass in her lungs. She later showed me the X-rays and pointed out what she believed was a mass, and even mentioned there appeared to be another mass in her abdomen. After the procedure, the veterinarian told me she may have made a mistake in interpretation and apologized, saying there was nothing more that could be done at that point. My main concern is that if a mass was visible on the X-rays or suspected earlier, I wish that had been clearly explained before proceeding. It was very difficult to understand how it was initially explained as fluid, and then later discussed as a possible mass after the procedure. I wasn't trying to prolong her life. I even told the veterinarian that we had an upcoming vacation and that all I wanted was for my baby to be comfortable and free from pain. Before coming to the hospital, she was still eating. After the procedure, she stopped eating completely. She was sent home with prednisone and antibiotics, and just two days later, she passed away. I know no one can guarantee an outcome, and I understand that she was 15 years old and sick. My disappointment is not because she passed away, but because I don't feel I was given all the information needed to make an informed decision. I will always wonder whether I would have chosen differently if I had been told from the beginning that the X-rays suggested a mass rather than only focusing on fluid in her lungs. I hope this review encourages better communication with families facing heartbreaking decisions about their beloved pets.

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    All Creatures Care Cottage

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    We took Oreo in for a spade type surgery, she had cysts growing on her ovaries, causing her to…read morebleed when she peed and bleed. We tried all creatures care cottage because they're local and they take exotic pets. Everyone was very nice and loving towards pets as they came in for their appointments and such, we were very amazed with all the positive energy the staff displayed for pets. Oreo had her surgery and 10 days later with the right medication's and taking care of her while she recovered, her stitches were removed and she's doing well. I would highly recommend all creatures care, cottage, if your pet means everything to you, bring them here.

    I recently switched my primary vet for all 3 of my dogs because I felt like the care at All…read moreCreatures had become extremely overpriced and focused more on upselling than the actual needs of my pets. My 9-year-old pug has previously had a severe reaction to the rabies vaccine, which I explained multiple times. Despite this, they refused to give her Cytopoint allergy injection unless she also received the rabies vaccine. Considering she is an indoor pug with a documented vaccine reaction history, this felt very concerning and unnecessary. I also brought in another one of my dogs for Cytopoint, and they insisted on doing a skin scrape first, which added another $200 to the visit. They ultimately found nothing under the microscope. On top of that, they presented an iPad full of "treatment options" recommending over $1,000 worth of additional tests, medications, and procedures. It felt overwhelming and very sales-driven. After visiting our new vet last week, the difference was night and day. No pressure, no excessive treatment plans.. Just compassionate, straightforward care from people who genuinely seemed focused on helping my dogs rather than maximizing profit. I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I hope this feedback encourages more transparency and less pressure to upsell unnecessary vaccines, tests, and treatment options.

    Mesa West Pet Hospital

    Mesa West Pet Hospital

    (155 reviews)

    Mesa West Pet Hospital in Costa Mesa is the definition of real veterinary care done with heart,…read moreskill, and urgency. From the moment you walk into their clinic on Placentia Ave in Costa Mesa, you can feel that this team treats every animal like family not like a number on a chart. My 16-year-old Chow had suddenly started declining. She's a senior girl, and at that age every small change is scary. She wasn't eating, she was weak, and we honestly thought we were losing her. We brought her to Mesa West Pet Hospital and met Dr. Lethicia Lepera and that's when everything changed. Dr. Lepera didn't do the "quick look and guess" that we'd seen in other places. She went all in. She ran thorough bloodwork and imaging in-house, right there at the hospital (they have their own lab and radiology on site), and started piecing together what was really going on instead of just treating the symptoms. After a full workup, she discovered that our Chow wasn't "just old" she was actually dealing with serious kidney and liver issues that had been missed before. That deeper investigation is the reason our dog is still here. Dr. Lepera caught it in time, built a treatment plan around supporting those organs, adjusted her meds, and walked us through nutrition, comfort, and realistic long-term care. She literally gave our dog her life back and gave us more good time with her What really stood out to me: * The medical skill Dr. Lepera has been practicing for years, and you can feel that experience the moment she starts talking. She's calm, direct, and incredibly knowledgeable -- especially with complicated internal issues, not just simple checkups. * The diagnostics and follow-through They didn't guess. They tested. Bloodwork, imaging, monitoring, and then adjustments based on real data. That level of attention is rare, especially for senior dogs * The honesty and communication Nothing was sugarcoated, but nothing was hopeless either. Dr. Lepera explained every step, every medication, every number in language we could actually understand. We left feeling informed, not scared and confident that she took the best decision * The team The staff here is kind, patient, and fast. You can tell this is a clinic that actually cares they're not just trying to push you through the door. This kind of compassion is mentioned over and over by other clients, and now I get why. We were there per hours feeling embraced by them * Full support in one place Mesa West Pet Hospital also has a full in-house pharmacy, so we were able to leave with exactly what our Chow needed right away instead of driving around town or waiting on approval from some online service. When you're dealing with a sick senior pet, that matters. ) Today, our 16-year-old Chow is comfortable, eating again, and actually enjoying her days. At her age, "stable and happy" is a miracle, and that miracle came from Dr. Lepera and her team. To everyone at Mesa West Pet Hospital: thank you for giving our dog more time and giving us our girl back.

    Dr. Lepera is our go-to vet after our previously loved vet decided to retire. The staff of Mesa…read moreWest is amazing, courteous, knowledgeable, and understanding. The cost is very reasonable & they have always informed us upfront about any procedures they recommend. It is very easy to get an appointment & they even offer drop-off appointments; very open to working with your schedule. We have 2 cats, Pantera the extremely friendly cat & Sefé, a very opposite cat. Pantera has had 2 surgeries due to random bouts of pica & both times, the staff & Dr. Lepera have been extremely understanding & courteous. The 1st time Pantera became ill, we had no idea what was going on & neither did the 3 other places we took him to before taking him to Mesa West. Looking at all the different bills, Mesa West was by far the most reasonable (the most expensive place being $60K) & they were able to perform the surgery right away while other places had a lead time of at least a week, which one of the places said Pantera wouldn't make it that long. We're very grateful for Dr. Lepera & staff for always making every visit pleasant!

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