I've had awful experiences with multiple vets with my past dog so with my current puppers Nolan, I was determined to find a vet that I could trust and I am so grateful to have found Dr. Woods and his amazing team. Nolan is a little senior pups and Dr. Woods has been taking care of him for over 3 years now. Nolan's health has had it's ups and downs as he's been getting older, and I don't think he would be the spry pup he is today without the care of Dr. Woods. Dr. Woods is thorough and leaves no stone unturned when approaching Nolan's care and treatment. I appreciate the time he takes to patiently talk through all our concerns and questions, making sure we feel confident in every decision with make with him. Every pet deserves a vet like Dr. Woods - you can trust they will get the best care. Thank you, Dr. Woods, Monique, Hannah, Julie and the whole team at Integrative Veterinary Health Center!! Nolan is very grateful :) read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

Dr Woods and his staff are the best, I'm a vet tech so I already work in the vet field (cardiology) and my kitty has cerebellitis, which was diagnosed 10 months ago. I was recommended Dr Woods and he made a specialized treatment plan to support his current one from the neurologist and I've seen such an improvement in my cat's symptoms and quality of life! His symptoms aren't as pronounced and he gained his weight back! He's happy and healthy. Zealand has been seeing Dr. Woods the last 6 months, and I'm so thankful for Dr. Woods! Every time I come In his staff is always so welcoming too and they're quick to fill Zealands supplements! Zealand just celebrated his tenth birthday and I know Dr Woods had a big part in him making it to his tenth birthday! Thank you from Backpack Cat Zealand and I! read more

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Dr. Woods and his staff are fantastic. Hannah, his front desk staff, is wonderful and very helpful in getting an appointment as quick as possible. Dr. Woods listened to my concerns and ensured my pups were well taken care of and in good health. I definitely trust Dr. Woods with my kids!! read more

I felt the need to write this review because I have been having a difficult time with my dogs health and I figured this may help anyone in the future when deciding whether to bring their pet here or not. Dr. Woods treated my yellow lab, my tuxedo cat and now my brown lab Hershey. Anytime I have ever brought my pets to this clinic, he has spoken to me at length about their health and answered every single one of my questions no matter how long this took. In the past I have brought lists of supplements and foods that I feed my dogs and he would go over these lists and let me know in his opinion on each and every supplement or what I could add/remove from their diet. It would take too many words to write out why Dr. Woods is worth seeing over any 'conventional' veterinarian. I do give my respect to all veterinarians both holistic and conventional because without them we wouldn't have any information/help at all on how to heal our pets. However there is a huge difference when you talk to a holistic/integrative vet like Dr. Woods. Sometimes seeing a regular vet works out great, and I've had pets that hardly ever get sick and do just fine with regular treatments. Unfortunately, recently with my brown lab, I thought it was fine to take him into see some "regular" vets (for lack of a better word) due to a chronic ear infection and now I regret not going straight to Dr. Woods. He was the only vet out of 4 others to recommend a culture on the infected ear and testing for thyroid/ blood panel. The previous vets didn't perform any tests, only recommended anti-fungal creams and broad antibiotics and I believe that having his ear tested for specific bacteria would have greatly prevented it becoming so severe as it is now. For anyone worried about the costs, yes you may see a vet that is considerably more affordable and if that's all you can afford than by all means there is nothing wrong with that. The problem I personally experienced was that the general protocol to treat my dogs ear infection really only provided relief of the symptoms and no true healing of the cause for infection. So I kept paying over and over again for him to be seen and treated in the exact same manner and paying a lot more than if I had just gone straight to Dr. Woods to begin with. If you are still reading this because you need help with you pets illness, I would recommend Dr. Woods to all my family and friends. Take a list of questions and be sure you ask them what you need to know (vets can not read minds!) and be prepared to explain thoroughly what is happening with your pet. Dr. Woods is very knowledgable in pet nutrition and has alternative therapies like Chinese medicine, acupuncture, PEMF therapy. As an animal lover myself, I also really appreciate that he and his family rescue and take care of quite a few animals with special needs (they have an IG page if you want to check them out). Lastly, I've read some comments saying some of the front staff is rude and I wanted to say that in my own experience, the majority of the office staff are extremely kind and helpful. However, I have interacted with one particular staff employee who I perceived to be very rude to me on multiple occasions and made me feel very unwelcome. I usually hang up the phone if they answer and call back at a different hour to speak with someone else, so if you encounter them... just do what I do! It's worth it to be able to have my pets seen my Dr. Woods. Anyway, I hope this helps anyone else struggling with their pet. Wish you all the best. read more

I took my miniature schnauzer in who had been having stomach and bladder issues, Dr wood listened carefully to her history and my concerns. he then suggested diet changes for both my dogs. I am encouraged by his knowledge as well as his compassion. unlike any vet I've ever had he talked about unique breed personalities that confirmed my gut instincts about this wonderful breed. I'm very thankful for the care he will give my pets. read more

I personally love Dr. Woods. Several months ago, I wrote a raving review about a few dogs he'd saved from euthanasia and that review got hopes up for other people looking at reviews. The office is no longer that way. I used to be able to speak to him on the phone. His current staff is very cold and unmoving. I spoke with Monique. They said I couldn't get in for 10 days. I told them Dr. Woods was my last chance, and I'd probably have to put him down by then. She said coldly, that's the earliest available. That she could call me if there was a cancelation, but that there was a list of people waiting. So, the next day, I put my baby down. Dr. Woods had given him all his puppy shots. He had squeezed me in the day my prior dog needed to be euthanized. Dr. Woods had squeezed in my friend's dog last minute and saved him from being put down. Dr. Woods is well- known now, so I would recommend finding a different vet who practices integral methods of homeopathic and traditional techniques. It was the acupuncture that had saved my friend's dog. read more

If you are reading this review, you may be scared as your pet is very ill and the unknown is horrible. I am posting this for a few reasons. If someone else has a dog that is going though similar symptoms, I hope you remember it and can forward them this information. I also want to recommend a top notch vet. I have a large rottweiler. She began limping and we suspected and injury to her front left leg. It did not heal and we took her to the vet. They suspected Bone cancer as that runs in the breed. The Vet took X rays and blood tests and everything came out great. So we got pain meds and were told to keep our eye on her. Things deteriorated very fast after a week or so. Panting all the time, restless sleep and it seemed like her limbs were seizing up. It went from a slight limp to a point where she could not get up anymore. Her limbs and joints were now swollen. She was crying at night in pain Took her to the vet and they ran test for heartworms and all the diseases ticks could give her. It takes 3 days to get the tick tests back. In 1.5 days the tests came back and were negative. We were bummed because its an easy cure (antibiotics) which the vet started her on anyway was it couldn't hurt. As we were waiting for the tests it was brutal at home. she went to go potty and collapsed in her own urine and I could not get her up. as she face planted in it. My next call was going to be to home euthanasia in the morning as this is no way for a dog to live. Vet called us (so he didn't make money on another visit) and told us he suspects auto-immune issue or neurological issues. He was not certain, but the normal blood work would suggest this. He said he could prescribe predinsone and that may help. He said he does not like to prescribe without a for sure diagnosis, but this was one option. The other option was to go to a specialist. They could diagnose through MRI, More blood test, spinal tap, joint taps.. He said this could easily run 6-10k very fast and they would probably prescrible the prednisone he suggest anyway. That's a lot to put an animal through in her state right now. But its your choice. We decided on the first option thinking that there is no miracle drug, and that if this didn't work in 3 days, I would prepare to euthanize this dog that I love so much. It haunted me that I may put her down for something that was easily curable but could not diagnose. After day1 she started showing improvement. After about 3 days she is 85% back to normal. I wanted to write this post because we also suspect that these new "mosquitoes" may be transmitting something to pets? We don't know, but I wanted to post this story in case someone else had these issues. The vet is Dr. Woods at integrative Vetrinary 451 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92867 Had this not worked, I would still write a positive review for this vet. I know when pets pass, people tend to write bad reviews and I am one of the lucky ones Most people don't have unlimited financial resources and some testing and treatments are tough on animals as they don't really understand why (e.g. spinal tap) . Also, we must accept that doctors don't know everything for sure. I appreciate how methodical and analytical he was to make a the best educated guess for us. We accepted no one could be absolutely sure without spending a ton of money and still they may never diagnose. We have seen this vet before and he always tried the least invasive and least costly methods where he cam. When you meet this man, you will see that he is not doing this to run up bills. He truly wants to use his skills and training to help owners and their pets and I can't speak more highly oft his doctor and vet. I have heard too many stories of people running up 5 figure diagnostic bill, with the pet still not surviving long. I hope this post helps and you remember it and can forward it to someone in need if their pet goes through something like this. If a pet can be save for $1600 vs being put down because someone tells you it will cost 10K to run all these tests, I hope you remember this post. read more

I cannot recommend this veterinarian enough. I love that he is also a holistic doctor. Double winner! So personable and helpful. Dr. Woods explains and answers your questions in Laymans terms. And his prices are very reasonable. Now the staff, one of the best that you can get to know, especially Monique and Hannah. I love these ladies. Thank you all!!! read more

Always a great experience! Dr. Woods, Hannah, Julie, and team always go above & beyond whenever my Husky visits. read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - Miska says thank you! - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

I started going to dr woods 6 years ago when my kitty was diagnosed with Hcm. I was told that she would have maybe 3 years by another vet. With Dr Woods vitamins and nutrition advice my girl lived over 6 years with her heart condition. He really cares about animals. He helped so much and explained everything. Because of him I had more time with my love cat. He goes above and beyond. Sometimes his staff are very cold and i wonder about them but he does have a few that I adore as well. But as a vet he is definitely my favorite and I am willing to drive far to see him for non emergency situations. I wish he was closer for emergencies. Thank you Dr Woods for everything you did for Bubbles. read more

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I've been bringing my puppy here the past year and granted I have no issues with the care she received, some of my interactions with particular front office staff have prompted me to leave this practice. Julie in particular has been condescending and rude on more than one occasion. It's disappointing also because I've never even had the chance to meet the vet in person because of curbside drop off and pick up until 2022!! Other practices are allowing one person per pet so I'm taking my business elsewhere. read more

I absolutely feel very safe with dr woods My 2nd dog with him great vet really knows A lot of alternatives for hard meds Highly recommend him read more

Dr Woods was recommended by my colleague a few years back and I have been coming here ever since. Making an appointment is very simple and fast. The hours are wonderful and very accommodating to most of the pet owners. He is wonderful with the animals and you can totally tell that he cares and is super passionate. Dr Woods would not recommend just any treatment or shots. He takes the utmost precautions. I definitely would recommend Dr Woods to any pet owner who is looking for a new vet and that is why I make the extra drive. read more

Dr woods and thier staff have been wonderful. Took great care of my cat Gary for two yrs. I couldn't be more pleased. I just had to put Him down. I just couldn't be more pleased with the care he has given him. Two yrs ago he got kidney disease, small cell lymphoma. Dr woods did accupuncture with garebear and ozone and I think it helped alot. Unfortunately we discovered two new masses and best thing was to let him go. But knowing Dr woods took such good care is comforting. He has also worked with my bulldogs and they just all adore him. read more

I was first impressed with this veterinarian because they solved my dogs digestive problems. Dr. Woods was the only one to solve this problem despite the countless doctors we have been to in the past. Although the doctor is kind of expensive, he is worth it for day-to-day check-ups. HOWEVER!!!! I would not recommend this dog in an emergency situation. My dog had a mass in her stomach that Dr. Woods found and did all of the EXPENSIVE testing for, but he did not have the time to fit her in for an "emergency gastronomy" he recommended she go to a 24 hour emergency dog hospital (that would be twice the price--at least $6,000) or just another doctor, hopefully I had one in the past...? I was very displeased with Dr. Woods ability to prioritize/triage animals considering mine needed an emergency surgery. I'm sure a neutering or spaying could've waited on week to fit in my angel. Overall, If you need a day to day doctor who is extremely intelligent and can help solve a problem, go to Dr. Woods, BUT, if by some unfortunate event your dog needs surgery in a timely manner, he will refer you out or suddenly lose interest in your dogs health. Disappointed in recent events, but he could be a good doctor for some dog's needs. read more

Dr. Woods is Wonderful- I highly HIGHLY recommend, my now late dog Sky had cancer and was only given less than 6 months to live. With Dr. Wood's expertise , Sky's last part of his life was extended by an additional 1 and 1/2 years and he was happy and healthy up until his he end , and additionally lived the full years of his breed. Warmest Thank you's again Dr. Woods and Wonderful staff! read more

Kind of shocked to see people complaining that office staff are rude. My pet has had some major, scary health issues this year and the staff have been nothing but helpful and supportive. Also, to the review complaining that they charge a fee for hazardous waste disposal....guess what, Dr. Woods has to pay hazardous waste disposal fees for "sharps" - needles, etc. You can't just throw that stuff in the trash! Human hospitals have to do it too! And of course vets are expensive. Buy your pets Health insurance, the policies are better now than they were 5 years ago! If you buy it while your pet is younger, it's very affordable! This office is busy because Dr. Woods and his staff do an excellent job caring for our pets. Most vets today are not like him, they will push unnecessary treatments and won't inform you about titering instead of just giving shots every year. Most vets don't take the holistic approach and thoughtfully treat your pet. Dr. Woods is a total rock star because he actually cares about treating animals to promote longevity of life. His office staff support him in this. They are all animal lovers and shower my pet with love when he has to spend the day there for IV fluids. I won't take my pet anywhere else. It is also rare that he treats small exotic animals and goes beyond the realm of just treating cats and dogs. He reminds me of the vet from the book "All Creatures Great and Small." - Customer since 2012 read more

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Thank you so much Dr. Woods ! I brought my red boston terrier mix ,Sienna for the 1st consultation and we really appreciated Dr. Woods calm ,gentle very informative session to help me provide better food for Sienna's digestive issues,allergy issues and my concerns with her hip. All the advice and suggestions were very reasonable and caring and I very much appreciated your time and helpful information to help me plan out her care. read more

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When your dog aka Son is sick.. or not looking his finest.... as a mom you're always worried. Wish my son could have been insured with the Obamacare. is that even working now? anyways, i didn't have pet insurance. he's not sick all the time. But odd things sometimes comes up. Snoopy aka the cutest dachshund ever! lol.. had a blister/ growth on his lip. I found him chewing his owl plush toy one night and the owl was all red in a blood bath/ stained. So i was worried.... what's wrong with my puppy? but he's not crying or anything.. he's one tough boy. So i searched around for a vet that is good. Came across Dr. Woods. I was intriqued by the hollistic healing done by a white doctor from OHIO. I was like" yay, fellow midwesterner... but he might be a buckeye fan... hmm.." :) anyways, called the office. The ladies were nice. When i asked what's the office visit fee? she says Hollistic or regular? Hollistic was $85 and regular was $45. ( but your can get yelp discount) so i stopped by on my off friday and saw Dr. Woods. He was very friendly and caring. I am amazed that snoopy didn't try to growl. And he gives me pointers what is needed and what's not needed. I even came back the second time, when I found Snoopy to have bulge on his rib cage. Dr woods gave him Yunnan Baiyao. Amazing! read more

My cat has a chronic condition and the word that comes to mind when I think of Dr. Woods and his staff is teamwork. Great teamwork. From the staff that assists me on the phone, to the ones that help my cat when I arrive, to Dr. Woods, they all do their very, very best to care for her. I am so grateful that they are working so hard to keep my cat healthy. I am also part of the team. I have learned to get my cat to the vet as soon as she is experiencing symptoms and not to wait until she get worse. read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - My cat living her best life thanks to Dr. Woods! - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

I was very disturbed today to find out that Dr. Woods and office manager his wife was willing to charge me over $500 for blood tests and x-rays that were done barely 4 weeks ago by another vet I went to doctor woods for a 2nd I opinion I feel this office are opportunist taking advantage of owners and playing on there emotions with loving friends of there family ,dogs or cats or other loving animals..my 13 year is sick.. not sure why but my gut tells me he wanted to help the dog but when he was really concerned about his office manager who's getting paid but we have a policy of $50 just to get in there to pay advance and then another hundred dollars for the exam and believe I've never heard of that take money in advance just tells you the type of business practices that they're conducting I caution you about going there also they have a policy now that is not mandated mandated by any health agency that governs veterinarians they will not let you meet doctor woods in exam room or even outside which I asked for! you have to talk to him on the phone and by the way they collect a $50 nonrefundable deposit and again not allow you to stay with your loving pets in exam room when I questioned this policy his office wife was aggressive..I offered to ware my mask and gloves and meet doctor woods outside but was told they would not allow me to meet with the doctor..When I question this policy with his wife office manager she said it was their business and they could do whatever they saw fit I just want you to know that's how they feel about us owners of loving animals it's all about them and their business and making money it's so obvious My advice I warn you don't go and see this doctor find another veterinary that's not so concerned about the financial aspect but really loves what they do in the office staff loves it too very very sad read more

At first, I was shell shocked by the fees. But this is California and I guess it's the going rate. This is why I live in Mexico most of the year. I just can't afford California anymore. Anyway, Dr. Woods is a very caring person. He is very well versed in alternative medicine, which is one reason I like him. The office is clean. The girls are very friendly. My wirehaired Doxie has back problems. Sometimes his little back legs go out on him. He has had acupuncture successfully in the past but not from Dr. Woods. He is now being treated and is on his second treatment. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good results. He seems better after today's treatment. The doctor prescribed some vitamins and Chinese herbs and when he explained to me what they were for, I trusted him. He wasn't just trying to sell me a bunch of stuff. However, I did find everything on Amazon for much less. He's entitled to make a profit, but I need to be careful with my spending. Anyway, a solid 5 stars for this guy. read more

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The front office staff is the rudest I have dealt with in a long time. I see other people have also mentioned this. Even though I like Dr. Woods, I will not be going any more. I do not know if he is guiding them to act this way, or he is not completely aware of their behavior. Rude, rude, uncaring and they do everything in their power to make sure you have no communication with the Doctor. Horrid and condescending staff!!! read more

He is helping me with my Westie whom I fondly named Mr Allergy. I like my regular vet but wanted to do some alternative treatments Because he was on antibiotics too much and I feared he would become resistant and that would be the end. So we are doing acupuncture and natural injections in additional to a soy diet (he's allergic to all other proteins) and daily feet washing and it's helping him a lot. Dr Woods is very kind and we are doing our best to extend my dogs life. The only negative is that they are really booked and will charge you $150 to drop off your dog for treatment. I live too far away so it's not really an option for me. read more

TIMMY'S ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE VETENARIAN :: Timmy is now a senior citizen. It was time to have a second doctor for Timmy that specializes in alternative medicine. We were introduced(through our awesome dog communicator, Terry Stuben https://terristeuben.com/) to Dr. Robert Woods who practices in Orange county(a 45 minute drive from WE,HO). Woods is responsible for developing The American Holistic Veterinary Association. He specializes in Chinese medicine, homeopathy, homotoxicology, low level laser therapy, nutraceutical therapy & even stem cell therapy. We were very impressed with the doctors knowledge. He also feels that animals are over vacinate which causes health issues including cancer. If an inoculation such as rabies is required, Robert offers thimerosal(mercury)free serums. This is very important as mercury is really bad for dogs. Be sure to request thimerosal-free vaccines. Hand in hand with the immunotoxin, homeopathic products should be provided to remove all other toxins which are found in the immunizer. TNT(Timmy N Tommy) will now receive several homeopathic supplements to maintain there perfect health status. Office manager Monique & her staff are top draw. The key to your pets longevity is Prevention read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

We have been bringing our two love bugs, Spencer and Marvin to Dr. Woods for years so we already knew how amazing he was, but after this week we feel the need to leave a new story. We've had a stray kitty around our door for about two months. When we were able to catch her, I left a message while Dr. Woods' office was closed in order to try and find some help or seek advice. The staff returned my call immediately the next morning (7 AM. WOW! So fast!) and was both extremely patient and incredibly kind, talking through my concerns with the kitty and trying to find solutions. Hannah agreed to let us bring the kitty in during a very busy day to have her looked at and tested and throughout the whole week, Heidi and Julie have been so attentive and sweet to the new little one, who we now call Margot, giving her lots of TLC and time. If it weren't for Dr. Woods, Hannah, Heidi, and Julie we would have been in such an bind this week as we both work full time and quite a few miles away from the office. We cannot say thank you enough to this office. Margot will now be part of our home. Dr. Woods and his staff are not only a reliable veterinary staff, but family to our little fur family and to the community. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Woods for the last couple years trying to keep my 16 year old shitzu with Disk disease out of pain. He has kindly explained to me what I will be dealing with and we have taken on the challenge. I wanted to say thank you so much Monique and Hannah that got me in with sister Sailor. Sailor wasn't barking and eating less. I was giving her a day or two but I felt her neck and noticed she was swollen. Hannah was amazing explaining to me my options. I was so worried about my sweet 16 yr old girl. We decided on a plan and this morning Sailor definitely got her bark back and is eating like a champ! I felt comfortable explaining that I really don't want to do anything invasive with my 2 shitzus at their age and she gave me a couple options for once we face some bad news. That very kind non judgmental attitude makes me feel like I won't hesitate to come in when there is an issue. read more

Dr. Woods is amazing! He made me feel totally at ease when I took my pointer/poodle mix in to see him for a "growth". Oreo is reactive towards men, but Dr. Woods was great with him. Still was able to exam him unlike other vets who didn't even take the time to listen to his heart even though Oreo had a muzzle on. Dr. Woods didn't try to push any unnecessary procedures which other vets had suggested. He put me at ease about his "growth". I will be taking my two other dogs to see him very soon :) This will be my zoo's vet for life :) Also the girl that was in the office was very helpful, and accommodating. She made the visit very pleasurable as well. read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - Nice and comfy - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

Very disappointed. I took my cat here for asthma. I knew he had it, but paid almost $500 to be sure. Had xrays done and blood work. The blood work didn't say anything, but the xrays showed it. I wanted to try a natural approach which was some herbs. I have been trying for awhile to no avail. I call to get a prescription for an inhaler to help, because it has gotten much worse. I am very worried when he has the attacks. Of course they want me to bring him back in and stress him out for more money. Give me a break. I already paid for all of the tests. What are you going to tell me now? That he has asthma? I know that, and he needs help now. Needless to say I am never stepping foot in there again. They obviously only care about their bottom line and not about helping the pets. read more

you are do right on. I didn't even get that far after getting a nasty response from both receptionists / whatever they call themselves. I just tried to set appt for my poor little baby pet. SCARY people. I agree the staff PARTICULARLY monique rude rude rude and jenny so intimidating won't answer a simple question about how he integrates herbs /meds. jenny's response :"That's why you" have to drive 3 hrs and ,"pay $100 + 50.00" holding fee? You mean commission for your greedy front desk monsters. WHAT? No reasonable explanation for that from jenny. NOW U know if the staff is mean and ruthless the dr must be a greedy monster who is so hardened he won't care for your pet unless you lay down tons!!! This (shout out you are right) I recommend definitely go elsewhere !!! read more

Our hospice foster rescue dog went to Dr. Woods for 3 1/2 years. He had squamous cell carcinoma when he was rescued and given 2-4 months to live. We were his hospice foster parents. In mid-September of 2020, our foster dog was sick, so I made an appointment with Dr. Woods. He had pancreatitis sometimes, so Dr. Woods tested him for that and parvo. Both tests came back positive, so Dr. Woods put our dog on prescriptions for pancreatitis. I asked Monica what they were doing for the parvo, and she said nothing because his WBC was not low. On 10/3, I called Dr. Woods's office and spoke to Julie. I told her that our dog vomited blood and had diarrhea with blood. After she talked to Dr. Woods about what to do, she called me back to tell me he will refill his metronidazole. I guess they did not think our foster dog needed more tests. He was tested for parvo again on 10/9/20, which came back negative. His symptoms continued. Without seeing our dog again, he prescribed metronidazole for diarrhea on 10/18 (the third time since 9/23, diarrhea persisting). The rescue scheduled an ultrasound because Dr. Woods thought his cancer had spread to his GI tract. The ultrasound was performed on 10/21, and the evening we picked our dog up, Dr. Woods came on the phone. I was surprised because he stopped communicating with us directly since Covid began (not even a phone conversation, and all communication went through the front desk). Dr. Woods told us, "the ultrasound came back clear and only showed a little bit of pancreatitis." He even mentioned he was surprised because he thought his cancer had spread to his GI tract and that it made sense that it did not because his bloodwork looked good. He told us to let his office know if he was not improving in a week. On 10/25, I emailed the staff explaining that we had to feed him with a syringe on 10/22 and 10/23 because he was not eating. I asked if it was okay that he was not eating, and Julie responded that it was fine as long as he does not vomit. On 10/27, I emailed and asked if we could stop a medicine that Dr. Woods prescribed for vomiting and see if that would improve his appetite. They switched the medication. I also told them he ate some chicken but vomited. On 10/28, Julie responded that maybe he is allergic to chicken and to see an internist. That day I made an appointment with an internist and emailed Dr. Woods if he could call the internist to get our dog in sooner because the first available appointment was on 11/14. No response. Our dog continued to decline, and on 11/2/20, I took him to a different vet the rescue uses. The doctor wanted to do another ultrasound, and I stated he just got an ultrasound, and Dr. Woods stated it was clear. The vet said that none of what you're telling me and his vet records from Dr. Woods makes sense. Why did Dr.Woods not perform other tests? On 11/3, I received Dr. Woods's ultrasound report after requesting it a few times. I was shocked that the report stated, "There is reactive hepatitis with biliary stasis, and there is coexisting gastroenteritis/colitis with duodenal reflux most likely associated with a history of parvo infection and to rule out inflammatory bowel disease with dysbiosis. There is mild interstitial nephritis and rule out glomerulonephritis." When the other vet saw the report, he stated, "this is not a report that is clear." On 11/12, I spoke to Dr. Woods on the phone after emailing, asking him to call me. Of course, Julie wanted me to email him my questions, but I refused. When he called me, I asked him why he told me the ultrasound was "clear" when this is not what the report states. I further explained that when a client pays $445 for an ultrasound, they should receive accurate information on what is in the report. He had no idea what the report stated, so he had to open it while I was waiting. I asked if he even read it. After a few minutes of him fumbling around and asking why he stated his ultrasound was clear when that is not what the report said, he yelled at me, lied, and said he told me after the ultrasound to see an internist. I have the emails, and he only told me to see an internist a week later when I kept emailing, stating he was still sick and that we did not know what to do. We never return to Dr. Woods. After five days of IV fluids because our dog was dehydrated and the proper test, our foster dog was admitted to 24-hour care on 11/9. The veterinaries at the 24-hour care stated that the 2nd vet did all the appropriate testing to rule out what could be wrong with our dog, and he found out from fluid in his stomach our dog had lymphoma and cancer in his GI tract. He had chemo three times, and his cancer was too far in advance at this point for the chemo to have helped. He passed away on 11/22. After this occurred, I found out Dr. Woods missed a mass on an x-ray of dog through another rescue. read more

Dr. Woods and staff are really working hard to meet the needs of their patients and keep everyone safe! Each time I've been there this week all 5 spots have been full and Jenny and Heidi have been hustling from car to car to help their furry patients and their parents, always with a smile on their face! Thank you for all you're hard work and dedication! read more

In the years since I wrote my review, I brought my animals to see Dr. Woods many times. Dr. Woods and his staff took excellent care of my dog Ginger and helped me through the last years of her life. I brought my little dogs in for dental surgeries and vaccinations, and I was very comfortable with the way they were treated. I found everyone in the office to be kind and caring. I am truly grateful to Dr. Woods for introducing me to the wonders of acupuncture for animals. About a year after I was last in the office, I contacted them regarding making an acupuncture appointment for my Chihuahua, a previous patient, who was then recovering from rupturing a disc in his neck. I was told that I would have to pay a deposit in order to make the appointment for my dog. While I completely respect that that was the new policy of the office, I felt uncomfortable with the idea. It may not have bothered me so much if I had been a new client, but as someone who had been in multiple times over the years, spent a great deal of money, and never once missed an appointment, I found it did not sit well with me. I chose to search elsewhere for holistic veterinary care. read more

My husband and I have been taking our 3 dogs to Dr. Woods since about that time he started his practice and we absolutely love him and his staff. They have guided us through a cancer diagnosis, torn ligaments, and more. I can't remember all the names of the staff but a special shoutout to Monique, Julie, and Dr. Woods hysterical wife Hannah. If you want the best level of traditional care coupled with a holistic approach then Dr. Woods is the right fit for your pets. read more

Toby and Bettie Whyte love Dr. Woods and his staff. The staff is thoughtful and caring, Dr. Woods is top notch. Dr. Woods is innovative using Chinese medicinals and acupuncture which has extended the quality of life for many of my pets. Most important, Dr Woods takes the time to listen to you and your concerns. LOVE HIM... I will follow him wherever ever he goes. thank you Dr. Woods and your loving staff..... Silvia Faris read more

These are hard times indeed, but Dr Woods' and especially his office staff, go above and beyond to keep our pets healthy and safe. My kitty has dementia and many other health issues. He's still a happy and loving kitty and Dr Woods makes sure he gets his meds. I've had meds delivered and I've done curbside pick up. Thanks for helping keep our fur babies safe. read more

I don't know how I've never reviewed DR. Woods because I've been a client for maybe a decade. My cavalier has a severe case of syringomyelia from the time she was 9 months and for about 2-3 years I was going to different vets trying to help her and find different meds that worked with her. She kept getting side effects to the meds and it was a difficult journey because she still had pain. I found out cold laser therapy helps with cases like her so I went to Dr. Woods bc he had the best price out of everyone in OC ( I seriously called about 30 places). Well, not only did the cold laser help but he also prescribed Chinese meds that worked fantastic with her current meds and she started doing very well. So we went back every 2 or so months for treatment and she is now 12 years old. The other doctors originally told me she probably wouldn't make it past 4. It's amazing what the right treatment can do. I'm eternally grateful for finding them and I'm now taking my other dog there for his care. When you find a good vet, keep with them. Dr. Woods genuinely cares for animals and you can see that during every visit. I've dealt with his staff numerous times over the many years and they have always been absolutely awesome. That's a rarity. Love you guys!!! read more

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The staff in this office are the most uncaring bunch of people I've ever met! I've taken my cats to Dr. Woods over the last 8 years, spent LOTS of money and even referred Dr. Woods to friends. Consider ALL that o-v-e-r. It's really a shame because he's nice guy who knows a lot. I called today asking if Dr. Woods could call me about an issue I'm having with one of my cats. I never ask this but it's a special circumstance. My cat has issues with being transported and before I brought him in, I wanted to get some advice. I'm sure my visit would've been upwards of $1,000 (it's rarely ever been less than that). I tried to spare all the details with the front office and simply needed Dr. Woods' advice. Well, you know how when you're explaining something over the phone to someone and you can tell they just aren't listening? That's my experience with Heidi. I understand listening is an art and not everyone is good at it but whatever you do, don't expect it from Heidi. You're just setting yourself up for disappointment. I was told by Heidi that Dr. Woods "Doesn't just call people." She informed me that it would be $75 for a phone call! I explained (though I shouldn't have to) that I was a long time customer who'd spent thousands of dollars there. I just had a special situation that I needed to discuss with Dr. Woods. Heidi is just like Jasmine P. described in her review - Unfriendly, robotic and seems like she couldn't care less about you, your cat or about losing a customer. I asked Heidi to pretend she wasn't at work for minute and to imagine she was calling a vet for help about her cat. I asked her to have some compassion for a person who is distressed about her cat. Unfortunately, Heidi's compassion jar is empty (I'm not sure it was ever full). In what I now believe was an effort to get me off the phone, Heidi tersely and reluctantly said she would have Dr. Woods call me. I couldn't help myself so I asked her, "Do you even care?" She evaded answering me and then repeated she would "have Dr. Woods call me." I pressed for an answer and with daggers in her voice said, "Of course I do!" I said, "Your behavior says otherwise." With that, she hung up in my face. I called back and Julie answered. I asked if she could please tell Heidi nevermind and that I won't be coming back. I should mention that this is the 3rd time I've been treated very poorly by the staff here. I'm a forgiving person and try to let things go but today was the last straw. These people are no better than you or I. However, they lack even the most granular amount of authentic kindness, empathy or compassion, which is an utter shame because Dr. Woods is a kind, caring, smart guy. Heidi speaks in a whiny tone that's fake, condescending and devoid of humanness. If she worked for me, I would fire her. Unfortunately, her behavior is condoned and allowed to run rampant. And for that reason...I'm OUT. read more

Dr. Woods and his staff are top notch! My dog has cancer and the last time she had surgery we thought we were going to lose her. The staff was sympathetic and helpful. She pulled through, but she probably will have to be put to sleep soon:-(. As to the person that was complaining about the hazardous waste fee- All vets have those! VCA's was higher than Dr. Woods. He is running a business and business costs are passed on to the patient. He listens and suggests the best things for your animal. My previous vet wouldn't listen to anything and kept pushing expensive tests on my dog. Dr Woods is the Best Vet Ever!!! read more

I hated how rude Julie was, I was referred by a friend, but would never go back. She treated me like she was doing me a favor. They called me 3 times, I called back and all they wanted was to sell me more treatment, yet I was scolded by her for not being ready to answer the phone. The doctor did not even make the time to meet and explain his diagnosis, it was a drop off, which I guess I knew he would work in between patients, but he could have taken a couple of minutes to explain his diagnosis. When I asked Julie, what the doctor's opinion was, she half rolled her eyes and said, well the same as the other dr!... Either he walks again or he doesn't and needs surgery. WOW! and you have to roll your eyes at me to tell me with an attitude? awful! These people only care about money, stay away. read more