I have been searching for a holistic vet since mine retired years ago! I have been through a lot of so called holistic vets - i find that most holistic vets use the word and are even licensed but don't know what it truly means to be holistic and nearly 100% of the time a natural treatment is NOT their first line of defense. So yet another search of the AHVMA website and Dr. Woods popped up and while not down the street i have driven further for vet care. AND just the fact that he works in the same building as Dr. Jean Dodds, who i have long been a fan of her work regarding vaccinations - made it kind of an easy sell. I was not disappointed. From the first call I made to make an appointment i was impressed the receptionist was super helpful and advised me of the Yelp deal that was available to put towards my first visit. I am all about saving money. When I arrived the staff was super helpful and friendly, my dog was weighed and we were put right in a room, but we were not forgotten - Dr. Woods came right in even though we were early for our appointment. Dr. Woods is very respectful and kind - he honored my wishes to try a natural approach to treat my dog. He had lots of great suggestions AND he even sent me home with real homepathic remedies and supplements to use! I knew right then that i would be back. He is the first holistic vet I have seen since mine retired that even mentioned supplements and homeopathic remedies as a form of treatment! I feel Dr. Woods is intuitive which is the part that i find is missing in most holistic vets and which is a big part of why I will be back! I highly recommend Dr. Woods - even if you are not interested in holistic/natural treatments - I do believe that Dr. Woods is well versed in both conventional and holistic veterinary treatments. read more

This place is small but clean & cute decoration. My puppy Prince who had kidney failure was almost killed by VCA ALL CARE, after took advantage of our love to charge us up to $4000, they gave my baby back looked like a corpse with super slimsy body yet huge belly, hard breathing, had blood in the urine, fluid was leaking from his butt non stop and he was BLIND. In desperation, I took our loving Prince here, have been at 3 Pet hospitals, but this was the first time I saw a vet looked at my Prince with sympathy eyes. Dr Wood was sincere to tell me the truth about Prince's condition and didnt give false hope. After oxygen, acupuncture and detox blood, that night my baby slept so well, no more blood in the urine, his belly being flatter, and he could walk. I love Dr Wood's natural therapy too, it was the way I thought VCA would do, but instead they just gave his weak kidney more chemicals to eliminate by gaving him ton of silly medicine and injections to have excuse to charge. I wished I knew Dr Wood sooner. Price isnt cheap at all but you get what you pay for, If you need a vet who are professional and caring your pet, this is the one. read more

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

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Woods and his staff and will sing his praises and recommend him to everyone i know. We have three dogs, all of which he has shown the utmost of care. Our Rottweiler, Rocky, a big teddy bear, is six years old, and for at least three years of his life we took him to a vet in Long Beach, Dr. Hegazy, because he suffered from a skin condition that kept him scratching all the time and he lost a lot of hair. Over and over, it was the same routine. Every 2-3 months, he would go in, get a cortisone shot, be put on antibiotics, anti-itch medicine,flea medicine, etc. We would always be out $250+, but didn't know what else to do, assuming, like the doc said, it was a chronic condition. The hours I spent worrying and crying over my dog were countless. And the last time we visited his previous vet, he put him on a new combination of medication of allergy and antibiotics. The next day, Rocky could barely stand. He wobbled around, his legs kept giving out, and his condition kept worsening until he couldn't walk. He didn't appear to be in pain, it appeared like some kind of neurotic problem. We took him back to the vet, who wouldn't respond to our emails/calls because they called us on our old phone number (despite giving them the new one) in a panic. He was severely dehydrated and they had to give him an IV but then they said he would be fine and to finish out the medicine. Needless to say, we did not. And after stopping the medicine, he recovered quickly. That was incredibly scary. Now to Dr. Woods. He did a thorough examination of Rocky, told me the course he would take, and also informed me of additional allergy tests we could do if what he did initially did not work. LO AND BEHOLD, it DID. He put Rocky on Comfortis, a flea med, and a medicated shampoo called Malaseb. We give Rocky one bath a week with Malaseb and keep him on Comfortis. His problem was completely gone within a week and now, a year later, it has NEVER RETURNED. This was a problem that we dealt with for years, and Dr. Woods was able to cure him with one visit, and save us tons of money. He could have kept doing us the way the other vet did, but he did not. And one more short story, my English bulldog had some pretty hefty dental problems, something else that our other vet apparently overlooked repeatedly. Given her age and the progress it had taken, although thankfully it hadn't affected her health otherwise, there was substantial cost, but I know it would have been much higher elsewhere. He treated our girl like a queen. Because she is an English bulldog, putting them under is always a concern, especially at her age, 10, but I have complete faith in him as our vet, he is very competent. And sure enough, she came out groggy, but perfectly healthy. And she recovered quickly. Now, a week later, she is fantastic. Picking up her feet a little higher, trotting around like a little rhinocerous, and best of all, no more stinky breath! Lol she could clear a room. We are soooo happy. So, to sum it all up, GO TO DR. WOODS. You just won't find a better vet, and the staff is awesome too! Our dogs look forward to going there:) Thanks, Dr. Woods for all you've done! read more

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

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Dr. Woods is amazing, after only one treatment our Abby is walking better. I can't wait to see how she is after her next treatment. We are also using the herbs Dr. Woods suggested and are very pleased with them. He is very caring and made us and our Abby at ease with everything we were doing to help her. I recommend him highly and his office staff and everyone helping him are wonderful. This is a very pleasant and welcoming office. Jane and Jennifer Grinde read more

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

Plan on spending more,for just about everything. There are not many Holistic Vets around, so plan on paying for it. I find his office staff to be curt, and unfriendly. Also, don't expect a break when your pet dies, and he sends them to a specialty hospital that due to their negligence kills your pet. He will not feel responsible and will expect every penny, and a late charge on top of it. Suffice to say, I would not recommend Dr. Woods. read more

My family has entrusted Dr. Woods with treating our dogs for many years, ranging from our beloved golden retrievers to our sweet rescue terrier mixes that my parents and brother currently have. Words can't express how much we appreciate and admire Dr. Woods and his staff. My girlfriend and I also now take our two kitties, Spencer and Marvin, to Dr. Woods and there is no comparison to the level of care, compassion and expertise he shows whenever they have any health concerns. In particular, our kitty Spencer was having some issues with her leg a while back that we were really concerned about. We had recently relocated back to the OC-area and decided to take her to a cat specialty clinic we had found, but after a few appointments it was clear they just wanted to charge us an arm and a leg for things that were not even helping (big mistake). We then made an appointment, as we should have done in the first place, with Dr. Woods. He was able to help Spencer's muscle spasms by using an ultrasound machine for a few sessions and recommended we follow up by using heat packs on her at home. In a matter of a few weeks she was all better and hasn't had the issue since! Where other vets go for expensive testing, etc. right from the get-go, Dr. Woods and his team have always tried to do the least invasive/costly procedures/testing, unless it's determined it's absolutely necessary. He also does holistic treatments as well, giving his fur patients more options for care. Most recently, my girlfriend and I became attached to a stray cat that has been roaming our neighborhood for a while (we've named her Margot). It got to the point where she figured out our work schedules, and would come running from wherever she was as soon as we parked our cars to play and be cuddled. Since we already have two cats, we were scared to bring her in not knowing if she was healthy, etc., but could not bare her being outside, especially with the recent rain storms we've had. After e-mailing/calling multiple no-kill organizations, etc. we were not having much luck, but decided to try and make an appointment with Dr. Woods to have her checked out. We were able to get her in the very next day and everyone could not have been more sweet and helpful. We have decided we want to try and keep Margot, but need to be home to see how she does with our current kitties. Graciously, Hannah at the office offered for Margot to stay there this week, until we could come get her this Friday to take her home/introduce her to the rest of her fur-family this weekend. We are so relieved and thankful to this office for their helpfulness and compassion for our situation and soon-to-be new addition. Everyone here truly cares about animals and treat their fur-patients like their own. Dr. Woods, Hannah, Julie, Heidi, and everyone else who has been so kind at the office, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so amazing and for taking such great care of our fur babies. read more

Dr. Woods and his staff have a fantastic demeanor with animals as well as humans! From the time we called to make our first appointment, his office staff was efficient, friendly, and helpful. They were so gentle with my little shy guy Henry, who had just recently been adopted and was scared of pretty much everything. Dr. Woods was the same way, handling him in a way that didn't freak him out at all. Dr. Woods places an emphasis on homeopathic remedies for your pets' health concerns, but he's the type that will let you know that when the natural stuff doesn't work, you don't have to feel guilty about using regular medication sometimes. That being said, I love how he always tried to go the natural route, and we've been using and loving the products we purchased at his office. I also love how clear they are in writing down prescription instructions for you, as it's really hard to keep that kind of stuff straight when you're back home! I'd definitely be a regular patient if we lived closer. As it is, i'm still planning on taking Henry there for his regular checkups. I'm a huge fan! read more

Dr. Woods' office is one of Evie's, our boxer puppy, favorite places to visit. The staff is very friendly and the office is lively and welcoming. As far as the administrative stuff goes, they handle our pet insurance independently and my wife and I don't have to do anything. It just took one signed form and now we just let them handle it. Dr. Woods is very attentive and thorough. He very quickly briefed us on his concerns with the boxer breed and gave us his longterm recommendations for vaccinations and future care. He is also patient with us when we are freaking out or have any "silly" questions. Last week, Evie got really sick and my wife was out of town. I took her in without an appointment and he saw her and immediately said he wanted to keep her throughout the day. She ended up having pneumonia. I was told that I could pick her up at the end of the day and then I would have to bring her back the next morning. What really made a big deal was when I went to pick her up, he wasn't there and the nurse explained everything I had to do. He had been making a house call. But at 7:30PM he gave me a call and said that he wanted to make sure and touch base with me and discuss all the potential issues that might arise with her pneumonia. I thought this was very considerate of him and I appreciate his extra effort. Evie is currently on the mend and I know my wife and I would have gone crazy without Dr. Woods' help. In addition, they always have free toys for Evie! Thanks Dr. Woods! read more

Dr. Woods and his staff are delightful. They were friendly, sweet to my dog, and attentive to our needs. Dr. Woods went above and beyond to answer questions about passed vaccinations, possible allergies of my dog, as well as other concerns. Most vets I've been to have not taken the same time and/or consideration, so I was impressed with how thorough Dr. Woods was at this visit. I used the yelp deal, and I'm so glad I did. We will definitely be back! read more

I'm from the Midwest and I have many family and friends who are in the medical field. So I've never really needed outside professional help. However I do use vets when I truly need it. That being said I wasn't expecting to be wowed by anyone. But boy was I surprised. Dr. Woods is so down to earth. He's knowledgable and caring. He made me a believer in the medical/vet field. So many professionals have an ego and seem aggressive with their treatments or they charge outrageous amounts of money by praying on patients soft card. But he was the exact opposite. He was straight forward and honest but very compassionate. I have a 17 year old beagle who I was convinced it was his time today. And while I know that it is life that our furry kids will die, I was still going through the anxiety of knowing if it was time and anxiety of being prepared to puff my chest if I felt pressured. However turns out my dog is just old and has minor issues. So after spending a good amount of money I feel like Dr. Woods and their staff well deserved every penny. And no one pressured me. I LOVE this office and I LOVE how he incorporates eastern medicine in his practice!!!! Very smart man. So thank you for allowing me to feel safe and secure. Thank you for being so caring. This is my new Vet!!! And btw I drove about 30 miles in traffic and I would happily do it again because this place is awesome!!!! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Dr Robert Woods and his staff! Dr Woods is super attentive, gentle, and patient with my boxer pup Evie, as is the entire staff. He gives very sound advice and is very thorough in his exams/consultations. I'm an overprotective dog parent and there are times that I want to have her seen before the next available appointment. (They are so popular that Dr Woods is often double booked, especially on the weekends) They always try to accommodate and squeeze me in. I really appreciate their flexibility and understanding. Visits usually aren't too long and we're usually seen pretty quickly. We always walk away with a free doggy toy or some kind of swag. Evie actually enjoys going to the vet! I can rest assured that Evie is in good hands with Dr Woods and his staff. Recommend all around! read more

I was referred to Dr. Woods by a client of mine. Boy am I so glad. We love taking our pup here. Dr. Woods and his staff and friendly and efficient. They even test our pup to see if he's still protected by his previously given vaccines, if he is there is no need to fill our little guy with more chemicals. Would recommend taking your pets here. He also does holistic vet work, which I find really awesome! read more

Just earlier this week, Chewbacca had another allergic reaction this time in his ear. He was in a lot of discomfort. Although Dr Woods was completely booked for that day & the two following it, they let me drop him off so they could try to see him in between appointments. In less than 4hrs, he was treated & I was on my way to pick him up. I can't express how grateful I was that the staff could accommodate him. The first time Chewbacca had an ear infection, we took him to a local pet hospital. It cost us over $300 first visit, & $150 the second (they had split up the treatment into two visits, no idea why) and also had to heavily sedate him. 1.) I've never had to pay anything close to that at Dr Woods 2.) He's never had to heavily sedate my dog either No more pet hospitals, just Dr Woods & his great staff. read more

I think many things this Company offers is very good. However, we all can grow and be just a little better in our work including me. My experience with our special dog was that Dr. Woods absolutely cares and does good work. His staff is the same. I would recommend that if surgery is required, that you have a second consult with other professionals just to be sure. That is not to say Dr. Woods is wrong, but sometimes there are other options to be considered as a good consumer. So that is not to take anything away from Dr. Woods's skills it is just part of being a good consumer and making decisions for your pet family that you are comfortable with. Doctors are human too and don't deserve a major insult on a review as they work harder than most Pet Moms and Dads know. Like many clinics, Front Office Managers are protective of the clinicians and professionals which as an owner of a Medical Clinic I know. That said, Julie can be a little bit strong, but it is not intentional and we never know what is happening in another person's life to judge them. Do they deserve to be hurt by a reviewer suggesting they are not good? No. Can they improve? Yes. Can I improve? Absolutely. Are they a bad and untrusted Clinic? No I think just by this organization seeing a fair review like this one, will help them to make a few adjustments that make their service a WOW experience. The adjustments don't suggest they are doing something wrong, but rather, it would make their service even more awesome. They can be trusted with your Pets. read more

I decided to look for a holistic Vet after my Dog's health started to rapidly deteriorate. Even after several visits with my local vet, they continued to insist that my Dog had arthritis and was just getting old and had been treating him for that. After weeks of getting the run and Bailey getting worse and unable to walk, I made an appt with Dr. Woods. Dr. Woods quickly and correctly diagnosed Bailey. Turns out, my local Vet had misdiagnosed him and had been treating him for the wrong thing. Unfortunately, it was too late and I had to make the difficult decision to put him down. Tears flowed copiously, but knew in my heart that it was the right thing to do. Thank you Dr. Woods and your staff for being so thoughtful , compassionate and sympathetic during this time. I wish I would have found you sooner and one day when we get another dog, we'll come back to you. read more

I found Dr Woods 3 years ago after being told my cat had Kidney disease, high blood pressure & not long to live. I had recently moved across town & was looking for a vet that offered natural remedies. My cat has greatly benefited from seeing Dr Woods! He was able to do proper lab work by using reverse sedation: kitty was sedated in order to get blood/urine samples, then woken up before we leave. Dr Woods found my cat was NOT at death's door at all! She didn't have kidney disease, high blood pressure etc. Dr Woods has been monitoring her kidney health ever since, while ALWAYS offering treatments least damaging to her organs. Dr Woods vast knowledge of western, as well as eastern medicines, homeopathic remedies & new cutting edge therapies (like the Assisi Loop for arthritis) is totally unmatched! Dr Woods always offers treatment options that are least invasive--his knowledge of pharmaceutical side effects in relation to maintaining my cat's health is much appreciated! For instance: he has prescribed an antibiotic AND a probiotic for infection; offered homeopathic liquid to treat allergies, maintain kidney health & relieve arthritis, prescribed cbd oil and once my cat became intolerant to flea meds like Advantage/Revolution, his office told me about a natural flea collar made of Baltic Amber that actually works! I love Dr Woods approach to treating ailments from the inside as well as outside the body. My cat is now 16! Her quality of life is still very high thanks to Dr Woods! The staff at IVHC is friendly & thorough, the office is very clean & there is not time wasted sitting in lobby waiting to be seen long after my appt time. They are prompt! Pricing is lower compared to past vets. I appreciate receiving a loyalty discount too! This is by far the best veterinary experience I have EVER had! read more

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When I got my dog, DR. Woods is the first person I went to see. He helped my sister and I with our best friend Simba. Dr. Woods is always relaxed and he never tries to sell you on anything that you don't need for your pet. if you live in the OC area, check out Dr. Woods' office, the best staff PERIOD! Hello from Buddi, Simba, Niko, and Chloe. :) read more

I definitely recommend a visit to Dr. Woods if you are in search of a great vet. I had been to about 10 vets since I moved to California and was having a hard time finding a vet that was knowledgeable, caring, and not trying to constantly up-sell. Dr Woods met all of these and had a very easy-going manner and answered my many questions. The staff is also great. When I called in with questions about the medicine my dog was taking they helped me out quickly. The prices were about average for a non-holistic visit. I consider my dog my first baby, and I will be bringing her for all future visits to Dr. Woods. read more

Hands down the best vet in all the land! Dr. Woods is a straight up Western med vet, but I also love his holistic approach and use of Eastern philosophy. I have 4 rescue dogs - all of whom are "special" and have issues. My recent rescue was physically abused and Dr. Woods and his staff treated him with the utmost care and respect, he is now fully recovered and growing into a wonderful dog. Not only is Dr. Woods amazing but he also has a great staff. I love that they are open on weekends, because let's face it, doesn't everything happen on the weekends?!? Originally, I only brought one of my dogs for her anxiety issues and the other were cared for by another practice, but after having such wonderful experiences with Dr. Woods, I transitioned all 4 to this office. Look no further for the best vet care for your furry companions! read more

I feel very fortunate to have found this place via Yelp. The doc was patient, knowledgeable and courteous. The staff is also very caring and nice. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Robert E Woods, DVM, CVA - Check-up room. - Veterinarians Near Me - Orange, California

****Dr. Woods and his staff are the best of the best. They are amazingly talented professionals who really care about animal companions and their people. It's a heck of a drive for us but no one up this way compares to them! Thank you Dr. Woods! Baldr sends you guys a giant GSD kiss! When our new pup came into our lives we realized our current vet who is FANTASITC may be retiring soon. We still have access to him but he's working three times a week at a VCA up here. I knew I needed to find a back up. Well, we found Dr. Woods and he is every bit as FANTASTIC as my vet up here but Dr. Woods is no where near retirement : ) We take Baldr for all his regular appointments with Dr. Woods. And we keep our vet up here for emergencies as he is part of the VCA system. read more

Yep, hands down the best Vet in So Cal. Integrative medicine is the way to go for humans so naturally it would be just as good for pets. Dr Woods is very attentive and knowledgeable and he truly knows his stuff. Highly recommend. I love that they have weekend appointments too, very convenient for those that drive from far away. Animals always seem content here in the lobby while waiting and I dont see a lot of them looking scared as I see at most vets. My pup enjoys coming here which is rare for a Vet's office. The free stuffed animals in the waiting room are such a nice touch and always help ease their fears. read more

Such a rare commodity to meet an honest vet with integrity and grace. Dr. Woods was very gentle, patient and sweet with my little neurotic Shih tzu. No fear based marketing or pill pushing, just a compassionate, professional Doctor and team in a very clean clinic. Julie the front desk lady was exceptionally sweet and informative. I feel very lucky to have found Dr Woods. This clinic deserves 10 stars! read more

Today was my first visit and it definitely won't be my last! He was super helpful and nice! Usually my dog is really stressed out when we go to the vet, shaking/panting, but his lovely assistants gave her some memory foam pads to lay down on and she fell asleep! I am so happy with this vet clinic! Dr. Woods doesn't push anything unnecessary on you, he cares about your budget and gives you options! read more

We've been with Dr. Woods for over 5 years. We drive from SD to see him. Our experience with Dr. Woods is that he is a no nonsense kinda guy and charge reasonably. Our gentle giant dog is normally afraid of men but Dr. Woods does a great job putting him at ease like no other vet we've experienced thus far. Our dog needed surgery and he was very honest about his comfort level and his expertise (knee surgery is not his expertise) and sent us to a specialist. Not because he doesn't care, we felt, because he does care about getting him the best care. We were on the same page of surgery being the last option, but if needed, we trusted that he'd be honest with us. If you want an honest doctor who looks out for your dog's best interest, we highly recommend him! Only downside is that we wish his office was closer to us. We tried other vets but they all fall short because they are not Dr. Woods. We appreciate their attention to small details, like having full supplies of toys and treats available during our office visits. You'd think that level of detail is vet 101 but we're surprised how many other places do not have that; providing toys and treats to help associate positive experiences with each office visits! Our dogs are healthy otherwise and enjoy thier annual vet visits with Dr. Woods and that's because of the thought and care from Dr. Woods and staff provided us over the years! read more

I am so grateful to have found Dr Woods and his staff! This is the third vet I have been to, and I finally feel that I can trust my vet to give my dog the best care possible. I no longer have to worry that the first line of therapy for any problem will be to pump my dog full of toxic medication. That gives me great relief for the well being of my dog Pugsy. And his staff is great... My dog is not the easiest to deal with...he's a small dog with a big, loud bark that he uses a lot. But they are all so patient and sweet with him which means a lot to us. And yesterday, one of his staff even gave us a jump start when my car wouldn't start. Now that is going above and beyond! Thanks so much to all of you! read more

Dr. Wood's and his office staff were very nice. We felt welcome, not pressured or upsold and our cat liked the doc. No problems using a voucher, no problems getting in, everyone was helpful and friendly. read more

It would be Zero Stars if I could put zero. The staff in this office are a real piece of work. Like the previous reviews that have stated the very same issues...I have never experienced such rude treatment in a Veterinary office in all my life. My husband & I spare no expense when it comes to veterinary care for our 3 fur babies, as they mean the world to us, so we choose only the best doctors/surgeons/specialists for them. If you love your fur baby, stay far FAR away from this place, they could care less about animals, let alone the pet parents! read more

We loved our visits with Dr. Woods! He is very patient with us, and listens to all my concerns. I had to take my dog there for several tests, and she was always well cared for when I had to leave her for the day. Dr. Woods' office is always friendly, patient, and accommodating. We highly recommend them! read more

I brought my very ill 13 year old dog here summer 2016. Our previous vet referred us to a specialist who gave my dog about 1 month to live and then referred me to Dr. Woods. I didn't expect much, but I didn't want to continue the excessive medication for my loved one. Today my dog is 14 years old and it's October 2017. He passed his summer 2016 expiration date! The condition is remedied and my dog has a spring in his step. He is old, but in good health. Thank you to Dr. Woods & his wonderful team. I have 2 other dogs too that I acquired over the past year and I bring them to Dr. Woods because I trust his knowledge. read more

I first came to Dr. Woods because my Kiki girl had elevated liver enzymes. With his patience and expertise, she returned to normal PLUS she began acting like a puppy again-she is 12! He used a combination of eastern and western medicine, a homemade diet and regular follow-up visits. Dr. Woods has a very keen animal sense and seems to instinctively know what direction to go. This past week, I called the office first thing in the morning in a complete panic after spending the previous night at ER with Kiki. They were extremely accomodating, working me into their schedule for an ultrasound that same day. Dr. Wood's compassionately delivered the news of cancer, then, with confidence of a complete recovery, explained the surgical procedure. The entire staff has been patient with my questions, understanding of the distance I travel and just all around excellent. While sitting in the waiting room, I have had the opportunity to meet many of their patients and there are several who drive a great distance. This speaks volumes to me about how terrific Dr. Wood's and his staff are. I drive over 2 hours to his office because I have so much faith in him, his practice and his amazing staff and recommend them to everyone. read more

Now I'm not saying that dr. Woods is going to save your animal, however his use of Chinese herbs has prolonged my dog's life whose debilitating disease was to kill her five years ago in Feb 2012. She has a brain tumor, plus gme and is currently in perfect health and off all medications except for one seizure Med. Her neurologist thought I was crazy to see a holistic vet, but five years later she is a Believer. If you are at your wit's end, you may want visit to dr. Woods to see if he is able to find an alternative method of care or is able to supplement the current medical treatment with Chinese herbs, which is the course we chose. We have been seeing dr. Woods for about 20 years now! Dogs lived to be 17, another is now 17 and the sick one going on 15. read more

This place is great! :-) You get the best of both worlds. Western medicine and the holistic side also. When I came in there with my kitty who has CKD, Dr. Woods was very helpful and informative regarding treatment options. Any question that I would have would be answered pretty quickly. I definitely recommend this vet and will come back in the future. read more

Dr. Woods and his staff are fantastic. I have been looking for a holistic vet that does more than just acupuncture and Dr. Woods is fantastic. He is practicing very progressive medicine. read more

Overly priced ... They even charge to discard the needles after a vaccine - calling it "hazardous waste" charge - Are you kidding me?! Dr Woods is a nice person but his staff has unfriendly robotic personalities and it seems like they can care less if they lose a customer. Oh well... If you want a decent vet and have money to waste, And you don't get bothered by rude front office people, then by all means this is a perfect place for you. Not for us. read more

Dr. Woods is one of the best Veterinarian in Orange. He is so down to earth you can see his love for the animals, the caring he has for all. they have e a adoption program for cats and he helps lots other organization that rescue dogs . If you looking for someone that is going really care for you animals you have no look any longer read more

Was referred to Dr Woods about 14 years ago and really liked him back then. Moved and had a car sick dog, with no problems and had not seen him since. Flash forward to my dog emergency this past week.... I had to track him down at his new (to me) location, really work hard to get him to see my dog (now a new patient it's been so long) and a few meds, a few visits, a few tests and one surgery later, I'm so thankful my dog is on the road to recovery. His staff was amazing and I am so grateful for their caring attitude. It's been a pleasure... always has been. Glad to see this doc again. Wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

This was the worst experience ever. My dog had a hot spot on her face and my normal vet was out. So I had to find someone to help. I went here because most of the reviews were good. Long story short, I wanted her face shaved so the wound could heal. He told me he would rather not shave her and gave me some meds and a medicated shampoo to put on her face and wash each day. About 6 days later I noticed it got much worse. I had my groomer come over as I asked if she would shave her face. Once she got here she told me I needed to take her to a vet. She recommended a different place where they shaved her and gave me a new spray to spray on the infected area. Needless to say I first spent about $270.00 for this guy and my second visit where she actually got what she needed was only $89.00. I am so angry as I did not have the extra money and this guy did not actually help at all. Do not go here it's expensive and in my opinion they take short cuts. Not a very professional environment. Oh and the fabric dog cone is not a good product first it's cloth so it holds orders and germs so you need to put it in the wash and second it flips backwards. Stick with the plastic ones they are cleaner and actually work. A bad recommendation by this office. My dog is doing much better. read more

So, I have a very sick dog and called for a back up location to do K-laser treatments on him....He has been going through the treatments for about 2 months now, and they are helping him. However, if the laser breaks, I want a back- up place to do the treatments. His his breathing depends on it, and thus, his very life. First, the wait was 2 weeks out....this is life or death I'm talking about. Next, he said he wouldn't treat a dog who had had cancer....mine is in remission and the new protocol via the Medical Director, Dr. David Bradley of K-Laser USA refutes that old way of thinking. Also, what is worse.....possible getting cancer back down the road or suffocating to death in the immediate future? I am frustrated by the Dr's lack of reaching out to me in a time of crisis if he truly cares about animals. I have many great doctors who go out of their way to help my dog, but he is obviously not one of them. He is unwilling to make the necessary calls to educate himself on current protocol. Thank God I have Dr. Kay and their laser team at Healthy Pet Animal Hospital who listened and responded when I needed it the most! read more

Limited availability. The only thing they want is your checkbook first. Oh, initial consult $90 half up front. It's hard enough dealing with an illness of your pet without feeling like if you don't pay upfront you can't even get an appointment. We can see what the priority is before we ever walked in the door. Sad to see this policy. read more