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Modern Animal Costa Mesa

4.6 (68 reviews)
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Robin, German shepherd
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!

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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.

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!

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!

Barrythesharpeibear
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.

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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Staff is very sweet, organized, communicative and transparent. never had such a pain free experience. love them!

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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

Newport Mesa Animal Hospital

4.3
(266 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!

I can't say enough amazing things about Newport Mesa Animal Hospital! I have been going to this vet…read morefor about 8/9 years. My two senior dogs, Roux (almost 15 and unable to walk) and Cloud is 13 ( who's not the easiest with people), both receive the most loving, expert care here--and I wouldn't trust anyone else with them. From the front desk to the exam room, the care and compassion they show is unmatched. Dr. Keating is by far the best vet I've ever encountered. Her calm, kind presence is something you feel the moment she walks in. She listens to every concern, answers every question, and always finds thoughtful solutions. Roux is nearly 15 and can't walk, and Dr. Keating handles him with such tenderness and respect. Cloud can be difficult around people, but this is the only vet clinic where she feels safe and is treated with gentle care. Her calm energy is something you simply can't teach; she is truly one of a kind. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Natalia the vet tech, is just as incredible. She's warm, patient, and takes her time making sure my dogs feel comfortable and cared for. I truly enjoy seeing her each visit. I love seeing her and knowing my dogs are in such kind and capable hands. And huge thanks to Serena and Edward at the front desk----they're always quick to respond to my messages about appointments, medications or any concerns I have. They make every interaction smooth and stress-free. They are so friendly and helpful every time I come in. I wholeheartedly recommend Newport Mesa Animal Hospital to all my friends and family. The entire team goes above and beyond, and I truly wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else. They treat my pets like family--and that means the world to me. Thank you all for the love and care you give Roux and Cloud!

Family Animal Hospital

Family Animal Hospital

3.9
(507 reviews)

We always trust Dr. J with our frenchie care. She is thorough and actually takes time to explain…read morewhat's going on without "over prescribing". I don't love that you just drop your dog off until they can be seen, but I understand that's the way they can get you seen same day, so it works.

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.

All Creatures Care Cottage

All Creatures Care Cottage

4.0
(362 reviews)

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.

I wanted to update and say this vet did reach out to me and felt very very sincere and assured me…read morethat nothing lol this will ever happen again. I work with animals and this vet tech does not represent this clinic in general. She needs to be fired! They care very deeply for animals and I do recommend them for this. I know they can't turn back time to prevent this but knowing it won't happen in the future puts my kind at ease. Thank you for feeling the same way for my hamster KENIA the manager !!!!

Urbanvet

Urbanvet

5.0
(134 reviews)

Being new to the area it was time to find a vet that we could call home for our two cats. I came…read moreacross Urbanvet and decided to give them a try since my youngest guy needed to be seen as soon as possible. The entire experience was amazing and I'm so grateful for such a positive visit from start to finish. The staff were all so kind and knowledgeable. They were so kind with my little shy guy and I knew we were in the right hands. It's safe to say that this will now be our home vet in the OC.

My introduction to Urban Vet was under heartbreaking circumstances. I came home one morning to find…read moremy beloved dachshund unable to move and clearly in distress. He was quite old, and I knew in my heart this was likely something he wouldn't survive. I immediately called his regular vet (I'm looking at you CDM Animal Hospital), only to be told, without much compassion, that they were too busy to see him and I should take him to an emergency animal hospital. While those hospitals serve an important purpose, I couldn't bring myself to take him somewhere so cold and overwhelming during such a painful moment. That's when I remembered Urban Vet. I had seen them before when they were located in a nearby shopping center. I called, explained the situation, and they were incredibly kind and told me to bring him in right away. From the moment I arrived, the team was exceptional. They took him back immediately, put him on oxygen, and did everything they could to keep him comfortable. Sadly, it turned out he had a tumor near his heart that had ruptured, and there were very limited options. I made the incredibly difficult decision to end his suffering. The vets were so compassionate and gentle, and they allowed me to hold him in my arms as he crossed the rainbow bridge. I will always be grateful for the dignity and kindness they showed us in that moment. Since then, I've brought both my cat and the dog I recently adopted to Urban Vet, and every experience has reinforced how special this practice is. Every staff member is wonderful and clearly a true animal lover. My pets don't mind going there at all; the office is calm, beautiful, and sun-filled. The vets are top-notch, communicate clearly, and take the time to explain their recommendations. Urban Vet has my complete trust, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Mesa West Pet Hospital

Mesa West Pet Hospital

4.4
(156 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!

Baker Bristol Pet Hospital

Baker Bristol Pet Hospital

4.4
(215 reviews)

Baker Bristol feels like an honest home-like vet spot that takes care of you and your pets like…read moretheir own. The staff there is knowledgeable and friendly, without trying to take you for a ride with charges and services. It's very easy for pet hospitals to be predatory, but not here! Not saying all but others will try to scare you into needing so many extra expensive services when you come in worried about your pets. When our dog got sick, we rushed him to another place that wanted to charge us over $5k for a laundry list of services they said would be required, that didn't feel right. We waited til the following day to come here and it was a day and night difference. The vet listed each service which was itemized and they gave opinions of what could be optional without any pressure to do, we spent a fraction of what the first place quoted - I've come back to them a couple times now. Thankful for a friend's recommendation to this place. Baker Bristol Pet Hospital is my go-to vet for my pet in the South OC area!

I brought my holland lop, Pretzel, to Baker Bristol for an emergency visit when she got GI Stasis…read more They made room in their schedule to see my bunny, and I am forever thankful for the exceptional care they provided. Dr. Kumar treated Pretzel and we couldn't have asked for a more caring vet. I even noticed when she sat down to speak with another pet owner in the lobby and communicated in such a compassionate way that ensured me my baby would be in good hands. The assistant's who explained Pretzel's after care were very kind and helpful answering my questions. And I am very grateful especially for the front desk lady who patiently went over my quote several, several times. Thank you Baker Bristol for everything!

Modern Animal Costa Mesa - vet - Updated July 2026

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