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!

We've had such a great experience with the entire staff. Everyone has been kind, responsive, and…read moreincredibly helpful. Dr. Tom has been especially amazing with Frankie (our frenchie) -- patient, reassuring, and always willing to answer my questions. You can tell he genuinely cares!

Dr. Lee, Alyssa, the team, and I believe the manager who was there as well were all amazing…read more Everyone was so welcoming and helpful from the moment we walked in. They were super nice and made us feel comfortable right away. This is probably the nicest veterinary office I have ever been to. Charlie and I will definitely be back in a couple of weeks! My only complaint is that now you have my dog completely obsessed with the dog treats there. He looks at me differently when I give him the treats we have at home, so I guess that means I'll have to come back to the store for more dog treats!

The staff were so nice, I'll start off with that. They had us outside first to make sure they…read moresanitize and clean the isolation area really good for our new puppy which we greatly appreciated, hence the only reason for two stars. We came in as first time paw-rents. We just adopted our 8 week old puppy 8/8/'26 and the next day, the whole day he's been hacking/coughing. By Monday, I was already calling our vet offices to see if I can get him in. I asked around and Modern Animal was highly recommended by one of my friends so we gave it a shot. I wanted to like this place so much as it's convenient and I like their whole system of membership, I went in thinking we're gonna get a membership. The vet was concerned with the coughing and wanted to run an xray, parvo and fecal tests even when told he does not have any fever, his appetite is pretty good and he's quite energetic. When the vet assistant came in to give us the run down, she made a comment on how our puppy is so lethargic when she just entered the room. Like maybe consider that he's also just a puppy that is needing a nap? We declined it as we wanted to get a second opinion and they sent us with some antibiotics and guess what else? A cat treat......for our dog. So bummed about this experience as I really wanted to like this place.

Had appmt at Fairview Pet Hospital today. Arrived early, weighed our Minature Schnauzer, then…read moreanswered some questions courteously asked by staff. They determined no treatment needed for another 6 months because we never board our dog. No hard/soft selling services or pet products and supplies. Just honest and caring pet services! Fairview Pet Hospital, Dr. Kang and all of the staff are exceptional!

My dog Orie has been coming here since he was born...they're great and he's not afraid to come…read morehere. He hops right on the scale once he goes through the door.

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.

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.

Dr. Osborne and the entire staff are wonderful! I am so thankful to have her as my cat's…read moreveterinarian. Dr. Ashbran is wonderful as well but his schedule is limited. Both Veterinarians truly care about their job and their patients! Please always be kind to the staff.

This is my friend's vet for her two rescue dogs, but I've been here several times to drop off/pick…read morethem up. Giving 4 stars because their check-in process for boarding is incredibly lengthy, even taking up to an hour in the past despite my friend providing all relevant information. While we can all agree that being thorough is important, during one of these check-ins I had to correct an inaccurate zip code and also my contact information - although my friend had already confirmed with their team prior. While I haven't had my own rescue dog examined at NHAH, I can say from reviewing the paperwork that services are relatively expensive - but take that as you will given the location in Costa Mesa and the fact that it's a hospital vs. a clinic and open for longer hours/offer lab work on-site. There's a small parking lot that's kind of a sharp turn from street when you get off the freeway, so it may help to pull up the street view before coming to get a sense of the layout.

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.

I've been taking my husky mix to Urban Vet for almost 5 years, and I am continually impressed and…read moregrateful for this clinic. I'm convinced that my girl is still going at the age of 16 because of their care - and every person who works in the office is kind, compassionate, loves animals, and truly cares for their patients as if the pets were their own.

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!

I been taking my little Labradoodle (Billie) here since I adopted her. The staff is very welcoming…read moreand helpful. All of the doctors that have ever seen Billy are extremely helpful and thoroughly go over all of my questions. I can't imagine taking my girl anywhere else.

My fur baby Zeke was diagnosed with a mass Cell tumor on his front paw. I went to three different…read moreclinics and every vet recommended a full leg amputation. I really did not want to do that. Zeke is only 7 years old and has so much energy it would just break my heart to do a full amputation. Dr. Hill who is amazing from The VCA in Irvine referred me to Dr. Arathi Vinayak to see if I had any other options. Dr. Vinayak recommend amputating just two toes and his lymph node to make sure we get all the cancer. She explained the whole procedure and what to expect. Being away from Zeke for the first time I was extremely nervous but the staff was amazing. They called me right before the surgery began and they called me when the surgery was complete. They kept him over night and I got constant updates and they even sent me pictures. The staff is so professional and I am so thankful for Dr. Arathi Vinayak and the amazing staff. Thank you for taking such good care of Zeke

I recently took my almost 10-year-old dog in for a CT scan to further evaluate the osteosarcoma in…read morehis leg. Overall, I had a very positive experience. The staff was kind, professional, and attentive throughout the entire visit. Dr. Estefan was amazing and took great care of my dog. Because of my anxiety about anesthesia--especially since my dog had not been under anesthesia since his neuter at 6 months old--the team kept me updated throughout the process, which I greatly appreciated and found very reassuring! The level of communication and compassion shown by everyone made a stressful situation much easier. I would definitely recommend this hospital to others looking for quality care for their pets!!

Conveniently located by SNA Airport, Back Bay Veterinary Hospital has friendly, responsive, and…read moregreat staff members. Getting in contact with them was very easy and scheduling was also very easy. I took my dog here for an annual exam as he needed to have updated vaccination. Pricing is fair, and they were very gentle with my dog, who is still wary of strangers as a rescue. They also have boarding, daycare, and grooming services. Their daycare rates are really fair compared to market price in the area. I am looking forward to using their daycare service.