I had such a great experience with this veterinary eye clinic. Dr. Jaggers and her staff were so compassionate and patient with my nervous fur baby and took the time to explain everything clearly and answer all of my questions. I really appreciated how professional and caring they were throughout the whole visit. I left feeling informed and comfortable knowing my dog was in good hands. Highly recommend Dr. Jaggers! read more

Compassion. I think of compassion as understanding someone's suffering, and then acting to soothe that suffering. By this definition, Dr. Sheahan is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. When I first brought our cat Benny to her for a swollen eye, she used books, photos, videos, and a whiteboard to give me a clear idea of what she was thinking. She gradually unfolded the possiblity of cancer, so that I had time to process it both mentally and emotionally. She outlined the testing options step by step in plain language. She gave me some privacy to collect my thoughts, and then returned to complete our conversation. She called *after hours* to convince a radiology company to expedite Benny's CT scan. When the tests confirmed her suspicions, she didn't announce the bad news and then walk away. Instead, she spoke with gentleness and sat with my daughter and me in our grief. When we asked about next steps, she didn't tell us to go find a cancer specialist. Instead, the following morning she called *before office hours* to speak directly with the oncologist she trusts, to start Benny on treatment and get him scheduled. And Dr. Sheahan did this on her *own day off,* keeping me in the loop by phone and text. All while tending to her garden, and making me laugh. As a retired pediatrician myself, the highest praise I can give her is this: I wish she were *my* primary care doctor. read more

In September 2025, my husband and I returned from an 8 day vacation to find our dog's right eye looked a little hazy. Over the course of the day, her right eye became completely cloudy and I knew she had to see an ophthalmologist right away. Thankfully Yelp led me to the Veterinary Eye Clinic, and the amazing Dr. Sheahan! My family and I will forever be grateful Dr. Sheahan was able prescribe medications to help us heal our dog's severely infected corneal ulcer. Dr. Sheahan explained everything thoroughly as she examined Pebbles and actually showed me pictures of the complications to look out for. She was frank about the high risk of rupture with any impact and detailed the precautions that the we needed to take. She was straightforward about the low odds of healing without surgery due to the severity of the ulcer. Although 1:3 odds of healing with medication sounded grim, with Dr. Sheahan's guidance and recommendations, we got the miracle we needed! Now, 7 months later we got the best news possible!! Her corneal ulcer which was initially 99% deep had fully healed! I knew from reading other reviews about Dr. Sheahan that Pebbles was in the best hands with the Veterinary Eye Clinic. I am happy to be able to relate my wonderful experience and immense gratitude for Dr. Sheahan's kindness, frankness, and sage advice. I love that there are three locations, so that when Pebbles needed her medication refilled, we were able to go to a closer clinic in Alhambra. For checkups though, it has absolutely been worth the long drive to Pomona. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts read more

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I brought my cat Toshi to Veterinary Eye Clinic for a dark spot that appeared in his iris. I was concerned that it was something serious, but fortunately it was benign. They explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner and the doctors were very warm, kind, and treated my cat like their own. Everyone involved in his care was welcoming and compassionate. I would definitely bring him back for any future concerns. Thank you everyone! read more

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What's up: Our senior dog suddenly developed a cloudy eye with discharge! We were recommended by our primary vet to get it checked out by an ophthalmologist. Parking: Parking was available in their front lot. The building is located right on the corner of Valley Blvd and Cabrillo Ave (right across from Aloha Food Factory). Environment: Appointments are required. We called early in the morning and they were able to squeeze us in for an afternoon appointment. The office is well lit and comfortable; they also have WiFi and jars of pet snacks at the waiting area. We checked in at the reception desk, got our dog weighed, and were then shown to the exam room. After a short wait, Jocelyn came in to ask some questions as well as perform some initial eye tests. Dr. Chang came by afterwards to do additional tests and based on those these, he was able to provide easy to understand explanations of the findings as well as the next steps to take. Payment is made at the end of the visit at the reception desk. What was ordered: - Eye examination - Medical eye drops Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. Dr. Chang, Dr. Jaggers, and the staff were awesome. They treated our doggo so nicely and were able to determine what was bothering him. We were also really appreciative of how well Dr. Chang explained things. He helped put us at ease since we were panicking about our dog's condition. They are also very responsive through text messages, yay! Credit cards and ApplePay are accepted. read more

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Dr. Sheahan and the staff here are absolutely wonderful. My foster dog needed surgery on both eyes for glaucoma and cataracts. Dr. Sheahan thoroughly explained the process and what to expect before and after surgery. I appreciate that she offered more glaucoma treatment options than other doctors. We drove all the way from Orange County which often took more than an hour each way. It was totally worth it. Post-surgery, the doctor kindly answered any urgent questions even at odd hours. My dog's prognosis was very good and he's able to see again - which helped immensely in helping him find a permanent home. Thank you, Dr. Sheahan and VEC. read more

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We are so grateful that we know Dr. Jennifer Sheahan. We are new owners to a baby bunny and noticed that his eyes were watery. I called Dr. Jennifer Sheahan and she knew exactly what to do. We quickly made an appointment to see her within a couple days and she performed a few different tests to make sure there wasn't anything else underlying. They flushed her eyes out and she was instantly cured. No more watery eyes. Her staff was amazing and very kind. Treated our bunny like it was their own. Thank you Toby! I would definitely recommend Dr. Sheahan to anyone who has animal eye issues. read more

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We had a great experience with the Veterinary Eye Clinic - doctors and team! They are compassionate, explained the "why" and process before they do anything with Pepper, quick in providing supporting documentation for pet insurance reimbursements, and provided my little girl, Pepper, with the best gift - her eye sight! Pepper was 12 years young, with a healed ulcer and slight cataract on her left eye, and more noticeable cataract on her right eye. Dr. Goldenberg and team [covering for Dr. Sheahan during maternity leave] - Thank you, thank you for giving Pepper a chance! Pepper was going to another veterinary ophthalmologist for a year, and her right eye condition continued to decline due to aging. When asked about cataract surgery for Pepper, the doctor became hesitant when she learned that Pepper has a heart murmur, even though Pepper's heart murmur has been stable for years. Dr. Goldenberg, you did not hesitate when you learned about Pepper's heart murmur and that she was 12 years young. You provided information about what cataract surgery will entail, explained complicated matters in a way we can understand, answered all our questions, and provided guidance on the next steps of various tests to see if Pepper is a good candidate for cataract surgery. You provided recommendations for having an anesthesiologist during her surgery, which we did not know was an option. It brought us extra comfort that we could add-on the anesthesiologist services because of Pepper's heart murmur. Dr. Sheahan and team - Thank you, thank you so much for giving Pepper the best gift - her eyesight! We had tears of joy when we noticed that Pepper could see again! First night at home, she was curious and wanted to explore the house. As days went by, Pepper was able to maneuver around furniture, felt confident going down the stairs, gave her independence back to roam free in the house, and being able to see the doggy door so she can go potty by herself! With all Pepper's complicated health conditions, you were careful and mindful of the medication that Pepper should receive. You responded quickly when we had questions about Pepper's recovery. You explain complicated matters in a way we can understand, and you always have a book ready that we can take pictures of to further understand Pepper's eye conditions and what to look for. You are kind, professional, knowledgeable, and truly love your job! Thank you again for all you do and the services you provide for your community. It is a hard job! Bless you all! read more

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This office is truly full of angels. Our dog had a scratched cornea and we went to our normal vet and got eyedrops. It suddenly started getting rapidly, rapidly worse and we started panicking. We called all the veterinary ophthalmologists our vet recommended, and they were all booked out a week or more. At this point, our dog's eye was looking visibly worse just between breakfast and lunchtime. We called Veterinary Eye Clinic. They asked us questions, viewed photos, assessed the situation and then squeezed us in same-day. The staff on the phone, via text, and in person were all incredibly patient, compassionate, and personable. It turned out our dog had a "melting corneal ulcer" which was progressing rapidly. He was failing the tests for vision and it was believed that he had already gone blind in that eye, and that we were now just trying to save the eye. On that first visit, we had: the emergency specialist visit, three tests, and went home with SIX medications (and a cone of shame). The bill came to a little over $600. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect and it could've been 3x that considering the situation - so I thought that was very reasonable. Over the course of his treatment, we saw Dr Osborne, Dr Chang and Dr Jaggers. The three of them, and the rest of the office, stole our hearts! All of the vets and techs (shoutout David, and the two others I adored whose names I don't remember) were so sweet with our Otto, who is a bite risk and can be uncomfortable around new people. He had absolutely no issues with any of them, which says a lot about everyone's calm and gentle vibes! After a few weeks of follow-up visits, he is now healed up - and to our surprise, he was able to regain his vision! Dr Jaggers is so kind and sweet, and she was SO excited to share the news with me. I see why this office has so many rave reviews, I told Dr Jaggers I wished she could be our normal vet! If we need an ophthalmologist again, I would absolutely make the drive to Alhambra again instead of trying anyplace closer to home in OC. Thank you all!! read more

Dr. Jaggers is an exceptional veterinarian. She showed so much compassion and care throughout my dog's treatment and was incredibly communicative, following up with us regularly post-surgery. Her entire office team is genuinely caring and supportive. Dr. Jaggers saved Zion from experiencing so much painful discomfort from his corneal ulcer, and I am beyond grateful for her exquisite care. read more

Dr. Jennifer Sheehan is truly an exceptional veterinary ophthalmologist. She beautifully corrected my bulldog's cherry eyes, and she has also successfully treated my Boston Terrier's corneal ulcers twice--once in each eye. Her expertise, precision, and compassionate care have given my dogs the best possible outcomes every time. What sets Dr. Sheehan apart is not only her incredible skill but also how genuinely caring she is. She takes the time to explain everything, treats my pets as if they were her own, and always makes me feel confident that they're in the best hands. I gladly travel several hours to see Dr. Sheehan because I know the quality of care she provides is worth every mile. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her caring for my dogs, and I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for the very best in veterinary eye care. Dr Laura Mann read more

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Dr Sheehan and her team put me and my dog at such ease! after a follow up with our general vet they said we should try to see if we can get an appt with an ophthalmologist before our next follow up. I called their Alhambra office but their next available wasn't until 2 weeks. I called their Pomona office and they were able to get me in within the next 2 hrs. They also had an open slot where the doctor would be in and out with other patients and they'd be able to squeeze us in if we couldn't make the 12pm spot since we had an hour+ drive from LA. We got there 1230 and were seen within 15 mins. My dog isn't the most comfortable at the vet but they were patient with him. We were able to leave the room since he's a bit protective and watch from outside with a peep hole (never had the opportunity to do that) Dr Sheehan educated us on my dog's melting ulcer and how severe it was. She wanted to make sure there wasn't anything lodged inside so we had to sedate my dog but they did it very quickly. Her and her team were also conscious of the costs and sedating my dog for the 2nd time that week. Her front desk team was also so so so responsive before I got there. They upped our eye drop meds from our general vet. I'd send in photos to their team and they'd review it within that day and give me a call. They really put you at ease with how much care they provide for you and your dog. After sending another set of photos and videos to them, Dr Sheehan had called me directly after a long day at the clinic to reassure my dog's eye looks good/healing. Although it's a bit of a drive, I can rest easy knowing my dog is in good hands with Dr Sheehan and her team! I'm glad I was able to find them via yelp/google reviews too! read more

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Update: I received a notice of termination from this business' manager in retaliation for asking for basic human respect after my husband and I spent THOUSANDS here. Again their receptionist was literally shaking with anger and tearing up with her voice quivering bc she had to service me. I had to tolerate that the entire visit. She terrified me. How is that acceptable? The first call I had with the manager about this, she apologized profusely for the receptionists behavior and ensured me she would not be on call when I had to go in that day for my dog's very expensive surgery. After I paid and returned with my second dog who was healthy, she pulled these TYPICAL guilt protection moves. So they acknowledged AND addressed my experience when they wanted our money and then pretended my accusations were unfounded based on them "investigating" themselves and seeing no violence on video. Please Bffr. I'm speaking up so melanated people receive the same service as everyone else in California! read more

Dr. Sheahan is amazing! My dog has a bad eye injury and my best friend who's in the vet industry referred me to her. It was an hour drive for me but it was so worth it!!! Dr. Sheahan explained everything in such detail, but in a way us normal folk can understand it. She showed me everything going on in his eye, all the images, had me take pics with my cell from books that had pictures and write-ups of what I needed to keep an eye out for in the future (no pun intended lol) and she played a video for me to watch while they ran tests in the back that taught me how to test my dog's vision tracking. I really can't say enough about her and the care she gave my sweet Teddy! He was already feeling so much better the very next day! If your fur baby needs an eye doctor, you could not choose a better doctor to take them too! read more

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We are so grateful that we know Dr. Jennifer Sheahan. We are new owners to a baby bunny and noticed that his eyes were watery. I called Dr. Jennifer Sheahan and she knew exactly what to do. We quickly made an appointment to see her within a couple days and she performed a few different tests to make sure there wasn't anything else underlying. They flushed her eyes out and she was instantly cured. No more watery eyes. Her staff was amazing and very kind. Treated our bunny like it was their own. Thank you Toby! I would definitely recommend Dr. Sheahan to anyone who has animal eye issues. read more

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Half of the front reception were welcoming but not the kind of intro a new client would expect. Almost felt as if reception didn't want to greet or talk to us so that was disappointing but we checked in for our appointment anyway. Fortunately, the rest of the staff and vet techs that helped inside the room were kind, patient and gentle when performing the eye exams on our yorkie. Our yorkie was not happy with the process but the exams were not invasive. Dr. Chang then checked our yorkie's eyes and thoroughly explained the issue our old dog was having. He took his time to answer questions and we feel confident knowing our yorkie is doing great overall. He does have cataracts as a result of aging but is natural for a 17 year old furbaby. We are grateful for Dr. Chang and the techs professional and caring attitude toward our furbaby. Knowledgeable, honest and I'd definitely come back if any of my pets have specific eye/vision concerns. Thanks for your time and gentleness on our sweet, little ole' dog =) read more

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We had the best experience here for our senior husky. The staff went above and beyond to help him during a time-sensitive scary eye emergency. Special mention--Dr. Jaggers was amazing. You can tell she loves animals, wants the very best for them, and knows what she's doing. She guided us through a very scary process, and I'm happy to report that our dog is doing great! read more

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We had a wonderful experience with the entire ophthalmology team here. My Shiba Inu recently underwent glaucoma surgery, and the recovery has been going very well so far. They were able to see us on short notice when the disease suddenly appeared, which we really appreciated. Dr. Potnis clearly explained the condition, what it could mean long term, and the treatment options available, helping us make an informed decision. Dr. Goldenberg performed the surgery and did an excellent job--we felt very confident in her expertise throughout the process. Dr. Sheahan, who continued the aftercare, has been equally outstanding. She's been attentive, patient, and caring during follow-ups, even calling to check in and help adjust medications. The entire staff (Renee, Juliana, Ariana--apologies we don't have everyone's names) has been incredibly friendly and compassionate every step of the way. We're very grateful for the care our dog received and couldn't be happier with the recovery so far. Thank you all! read more

Our primary care recommended this vet eye clinic for our dog experiencing eye issues. It's also probably the only one in LA that's open on the weekends. Even though this location didn't have appointments within the next week, Martin was very friendly and was able to coordinate with us to be seen the next business day at the Pomona location. Huge thanks to Martin for coordinating with us last minute for our dog's eye appointment! read more

I would like to give this clinic 100 stars instead of 5. My cat has been coming to this clinic for a long time. My cat is under constant eye monitoring. Dr. Chan is a very competent and honest doctor. He explains things very well and is very friendly. You can't find this doctor anywhere else, he's the only one you can trust. The front desk guys and nurses are very friendly. read more

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Dr. Jennifer Sheahan was SO nice and VERY helpful. I had taken my girl Oreo to an emergency vet, she overcharged me and the medication didn't help much or at all. I went to the Veterinary Eye Clinic where she proceeded to help me, explain everything so i could understand what was happening with my baby. She was very patient with my questions and made me feel seen and cared for. Took the time and showed me images so i'd better understand the entire process, and what treatments we will be doing. If you are looking for not just an amazing doctor, but staff as well, definitely come here for a consultation. They care for your baby, they are in amazing hands! read more

Took my 13 year old pug Bruce here for a consult. He had been suffering from a severe dry eye on his right eye. My prior vet just said to keep giving him artificial tears to help with tear production. Fast forward a few months later he started to grow a mass on the dry eye. Lots of gunk kept building up, took him to my new vet and was referred to Dr Tracy. During the consult she spotted the problem and gave me 2 options. Surgically remove the mass and he would have to go under or doing a cryo surgery. We opted for the cryo surgery. She performed the procedure very quick and I was able to bring Bruce home after about an hour! They sent the mass for testing. She put him on a treatment that had some eye medication and eye drops as well as some anti inflammatory stuff. His eye was healing nicely and noticed his eye was very glossy. A few days later I got a call from Dr Tracy with the results of the mass and it was benign! A big relief Had our post procedure check up today and when they were doing the eye test, the strips were filled with tears I almost cried lol. I remember a month ago when we did the test there was no tears to be seen on the eye test for his right eye. Thank you Dr Tracy for the constant communication and transparency throughout the whole process. Also big thanks to all the techs that helped out as well read more

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Our Benjamin lost his vision on a Thursday night. We found Dr. Sheahan next day and she diagnosed him with the cataract on right eye and lens luxation on left eye. She recommended we take care of both eyes while being completely open about the possible outcomes, both negative and positive. She was able to assemble a team that Saturday for his surgeries. She also mentioned that she's going out of town the following week but her team of doctors and staffs will be able to help us and that she will be in touch herself via text. Benjamin came out of the surgeries with vision back immediately on his right eye. Dr. Sheahan stayed true to her words by making sure that we were able to keep track of the recovery process. Dr. Chang, Dr. Potnis and everyone at both Pomona and Alhambra locations helped us measuring his eye pressures and check on healing of his scars, even seeing us on 4th on July. They sent us home with a print out every visit with clear instructions on how to administer several eye drops and medications. Thanks to all of their help, Benjamin regained visions on both eyes about two weeks after the surgeries. We have worked with countless vets over 20 years as pet owners, but nobody comes close to Dr. Sheahan. We are so grateful we found her and highly recommend her to everyone. read more

Veterinary Eye Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Alhambra, California

My kitty and I saw Dr. Chang when I saw noticable changes in her eye. I drove to Alhambra because they got me in sooner than other opthamologists in my area (I live in West LA) I can't say enough good things about Dr. Chang and the entire staff. He gave my kitty a complete exam and answered all my questions. He diagnosed the issue but also suggested further testing to be sure he was correct, which he was. Once I received the test results back I asked his office to have him call me to discuss which he did. He was kind, compassionate and realistic with me, but most importantly I had complete confidence in him. His assistant was also kind and compassionate. I highly recommend this office. read more

So glad Dr.Chang and Dr.Sheahan were able to fit me in today. I used to bring my older dog to this location and was so pleased with the service I felt comfortable taking my current dog in there knowing they know what to do and look for. I'm so pleased with the service and that he was able to be helped so quickly with a clear explanation of the findings. read more

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When our primary care veterinarian could not figure out what was going on with our cats eye, the veterinary clinic knew how to figure it out. Thank you so much for your expertise and figuring out how to treat our cats eczema of the eye. We are back for a recheck after a year of no problems with the eyedrop treatment. read more

I have been struggling with a very strange eye issue in my 17-year-old APHA horse. Dr. Sheahan came all the way out to Altadena with a team to assess his eye and guide treatment. She is super responsive and her front office staff are great. While his eye is not completely clear yet, I feel her efforts have helped to preserve his eye sight. I am very grateful and highly recommend her and her team if you are grappling with equine eye issues. read more

Dr. Sheahan was amazing. After a disappointing experience with another veterinary ophthalmologist, our visit with her was night and day. She genuinely cares about her patients and takes the time to clearly explain everything. I especially appreciated that she doesn't push unnecessary procedures and demonstrates excellent clinical judgment. She also has a wonderful, humble personality and a great sense of humor, which made the entire experience feel more comfortable and reassuring. She truly listens and considers your goals for your pet, which made us feel respected and supported in our decisions. The rest of the staff were also kind, professional, and very helpful. We initially tried seeing an ophthalmologist closer to home and regretted it--this office is absolutely worth the commute. A great clinician is worth the time, effort, and drive, and Dr. Sheahan absolutely is. Highly recommend. read more

My Louie develop eye ulcer on right eye 2 years ago and again on the left eye recently. Both times, the office was able to give me appointments right away. I appreciate that Dr. Michael Chang gave Louie eye medication first to see if the problem would heal on his own before doing surgery right away. He was very patient about explaining about the procedure. Eventually, Louie still need the procedure but they were able to fit me in the same day. The staff are very friendly and good with follow-up. read more

If you have a pet with eye issues, look no further than Dr. Jagger. My 17-year-old Shih Tzu, Kuko, has been her patient for 1.5 years for chronic dry eye. Before seeing her, Kuko was depressed, his eyes were painful and full of mucus, and he even stopped his favorite hobby: sticking his head out the car window. Dr. Jagger didn't just treat him; she explained exactly what was happening and gave him his quality of life back. Recently, Kuko developed an indolent ulcer. Kuko could not open his right eye. The eye lid was also inflamed. Being a senior dog owner, I'm used to 'sticker shock' at the vet, but Dr. Jagger is different. She offered me three different treatment paths with full cost breakdowns. She didn't pressure me into the $1,900 procedure; instead, she respected my budget and helped me try a more affordable middle-ground option. It was a gamble, but thanks to her amazing skill, Kuko healed perfectly! To find a specialist who is both an expert and understands the financial reality of pet owners is a blessing. It's a rare find. She is someone who truly cares, and that is PRICELESS! Kuko is happy and comfortable again, and I am so grateful. read more

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Location: Pamona Dr. Sheahan was absolutely worth the vary long drive. She was incredibly thorough in evaluating my dog's eye ulcer, which has been slow to heal. Her expertise as a specialist is rock solid, and the clarity and confidence she brought to the diagnosis gave me such relief. I had read reviews about other ophthalmologist locally, and they were all relatively inconsistent, which didn't give me great confidence which is why I opted for the drive. Dr. Sheahans reviews are high and consistent for a reason. She is very confident, articulate, and has integrity. Rather than rushing to recommend another surgery, she carefully assessed my dog--who currently has no squinting, tearing, or discomfort--and suggested we continue with antibiotics and serum. Her approach is conservative yet thoughtful, focused on healing without unnecessary intervention. Of course, she explained if things worsen, surgery may be needed, but for now we are on the right track. What really stood out was her teaching style. She took time to explain everything and even provided a resource that visually walks you through the healing process. I left with peace of mind, clarity, and I am grateful for her time and care. Highly recommend. . read more

Veterinary Eye Clinic - Eye ulcer healing slowly, needed more antibiotics and serum. - Veterinarians Near Me - Alhambra, California

There aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to Dr. Sheahan and her amazing team at Veterinary Eye Clinic. The care and love they showed our dog Schmidt was beyond measure. They changed our lives for the better (and of course, our dog's as well). This is a long post, but it's one I feel compelled to write to fully capture how amazing Dr. Sheahan and the VEC team have been.  For the past few years, we've known that Schmidt has had vision problems. As a cocker spaniel, he was especially prone to them, we knew. We started to notice that he was having issues with his vision when he was around 7 or 8 years old (he's 12 now). His right eye was getting cloudier, and so we took him to an eye clinic in Pasadena. The doctor we saw there was very knowledgeable, but she always seemed like she was in a rush during our appointments. She would examine Schmidt and after literal seconds, she would make recommendations for procedures without thoroughly explaining them. Because she always seemed like she was in a rush, we felt hesitant to ask questions. We would be seen for less than $10 minutes, and then be stuck with a bill for several hundred dollars.  I think the lack of trust is the main reason why we hesitated to bring Schmidt to the eye doctor for years.  Fast forward to late 2024. We noticed that Schmidt's left eye was getting more and more cloudy. By this time, his right eye was blind, as his retina had detached. Seemingly overnight, he started bumping into walls. He was scared to go down the stairs. We had to confront the fact that maybe he was going blind. This was when we learned about the VEC and Dr. Sheahan. We read the reviews about how loving and caring she was not just to her pet patients, but also the families, and so we made an appointment. The difference between Dr. Sheahan and the other doctor was night and day. From the moment we walked in for our appointment, the staff and nurses were so attentive. They never seemed rushed, like the Pasadena vet did. They took the time to hear us out and empathize with the heartbreak we were experiencing. During our appointment, we were seen not only by Dr. Sheahan but also her resident doctors and vet students who were interning at VEC. Each of them took the time to understand Schmidt's case. Initially, we thought that a cataract surgery would do the trick to fix Schmidt's vision. When we went to the pre-op appointment in Feb 2025, Dr. Sheahan and her team shared the unfortunate news that Schmidt's lens had displaced. Cataract surgery was no longer possible--they would have to remove the lens. Obviously, our family was terrified about Schmidt losing his vision, but Dr. Sheahan and her team was able to take him in that same day and do the emergency procedure to save his vision. Those hours that Schmidt was awaiting and going through surgery were some of the scariest moments, but the VEC team made sure to update us literally every half hour to let us know Schmidt's status. I can't tell you what it meant that they did this.  After his surgery, Schmidt experienced a slew of complications. He developed glaucoma and at one point, his eye became inflamed to the point where his vision was in danger. It was clear throughout that Dr. Sheahan and her team were determined to do all they could do to save his vision. They checked Schmidt nearly every single day for the first few weeks, and managed to figure out the right combination of medicines (both oral and topical drops) to stabilize his eye pressure. After a few weeks of trial and error, we finally landed on the right combination that has allowed Schmidt to heal.  Again, beyond the amazing medical care, what my family was most grateful for was the attentiveness of Dr. Sheahan and her team--from the front desk admin who greeted us with smiles to the medical staff who were up to speed on Schmidt's condition every time we visited. They continued to call and text us to check in and see how Schmidt was doing. It really felt like they treated Schmidt like one of their own. Like family.  I know for a fact that had we known about Dr. Sheahan years ago, Schmidt might be in a different situation now. But as she reminded us, we can't turn back the clock, we can only do our best and move forward. I'm happy to report that a month after his surgery, Schmidt is pretty much back to his old self. He is now "farsighted" but he has adjusted well to his new normal. If you have a dog that is experiencing vision issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Sheahan and the VEC team enough. Having them as Schmidt's care providers has been truly life changing. read more

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Dr. Jaggers is the absolute best! Genuinely cares and is highly communicative about the process. She would even call us following up and asking for support. She helped us thru our dog's glacouma and helped us professionally narrow it down to what the issue was. read more

In April 2024, my dog Roxy experienced one of the most traumatic events of her life and mine. She was attacked and bitten in the face and the injury was so severe that it permanently damaged her right eye. It happened on a late Saturday afternoon when almost every vet clinic was closing. I rushed her to two different urgent care hospitals only to be told it would be a 4-hour wait just to be seen. I was standing there covered in her blood, crying, terrified, and completely alone. I couldn't imagine making her wait in pain like that. Thankfully, VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital took us in immediately and stabilized her, but they didn't have an ophthalmologist available. The veterinarian there made a personal call to a former classmate who now works at Veterinary Eye Clinic in Alhambra and by some miracle, Dr. Jennifer Sheahan and her team were still in the office for a meeting even though they were officially closed. They told us to come right away. Something I will never forget. When we arrived, Dr. Sheahan greeted us with compassion, honesty and patience. She gently explained that Roxy's injury was extremely severe and that we had two options: remove the eye completely or attempt surgery knowing there was only a 1% chance she would ever see out of it again. Hearing that broke my heart. I wasn't ready to make the decision to remove her eye that night, so we chose to try surgery first. From the moment we stepped through their doors, Dr. Sheahan and her entire team went above and beyond for Roxy. Dr. Sheahan even gave me her personal number and stayed in touch throughout Roxy's healing process. I never once felt alone. They were rooting for her every step of the way, and that meant everything during such a frightening time. Today, Roxy's eye is healed, although it looks different. Accepting her new appearance took time, but she is happy, healthy, and still the same loving soul. And that would not have been possible without the kindness, expertise, and genuine compassion from Dr. Sheahan and the Veterinary Eye Clinic team. If you ever find yourself in an emergency with your pet, especially something involving their eyes, this is the place you want to be. Dr. Sheahan is exceptionally skilled, incredibly caring and truly invested in the well-being of every animal who walks through her doors. I will forever be grateful for the way they cared for Roxy during the hardest moment of our lives. Thank you, Dr. Sheahan and team. read more

Veterinary Eye Clinic - Roxy today, 20 months post surgery. Happy and well ! - Veterinarians Near Me - Alhambra, California

Dr. Chang has been wonderful with my pets. He is patient, attentive, and takes the time to make sure I fully understand my pet's condition before discussing the next steps. I appreciate that he never rushes through appointments and is always willing to answer my questions. His recommendations are very thoughtful and focused on what will provide the best outcome for my pets while also being realistic for my situation. I always leave feeling reassured that my pets are receiving excellent care. The whole team is friendly, professional, and genuinely kind, making each visit an awesome experience. read more

We have had an amazing experience with Dr. Sheahan. We were referred to Dr. Sheahan by our local vet for an evaluation for cataract surgery. The Pomona office is an hour from our house, but we decided to go for it because of the recommendation, and we're glad we did, even with all the return visits involved in post-surgery care. Our 15-year-old dog can now see, and we hope this improves his quality of life for the remaining time we have with him. But what really stands out to us about Dr. Sheahan is the level of care she has provided since his surgery. She has been available to us by phone or text whenever we had a question and has adjusted his medications as needed. He ended up in the hospital for his other health conditions about a week after the surgery, and Dr. Sheahan was in constant communication with his care team there to make sure they were measuring his eye pressure and consulting with them about adjustments to his medication. She still texts just to see how he's doing between our scheduled check ups. We would definitely recommend Dr. Sheahan if you are considering cataract surgery for your dog. read more

Veterinary Eye Clinic - Polo in his younger days. - Veterinarians Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Our 4 year old Shih Tzu had an incident with her eye (partially popped out) and I immediately rushed her to our local emergency vet who was able to get it back in without surgery. A few days later, we took her in for a follow up and while we were waiting in the exam room, her eye ruptured (a little bubble could be seen in the middle of her eye). We were referred to Veterinary Eye Clinic and they were able to see her right away at their Alhambra office so we rushed over there (in the rain). We were told to save her vision and for best comfort, she would need surgery that night. Dr. Sheahan was about to go on maternity leave the next morning but told us she would stay that night to perform the surgery. She kept us updated throughout the whole process and even stayed to meet up when we came to pick up our dog around 9pm. She was awesome. The surgery is pricey but thank goodness I had just signed up for pet insurance the month before and it was covered. I had to make an ad-hoc recheck appointment and Dr Chang examined her. Very good communication and I sent them photos via text about things we were concerned about. We've come back 3 more times for post op rechecks and all the staff here has been so kind and they're very responsive over text message too. Other than the Alhambra location, we've been to their satellite location in Rancho Cucamonga and seen Dr Goldenberg. Other than Alhambra and Calabasas, they're opening a new location in Pomona so once that is open that's where we will be going. :) read more

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My dog developed a brown pigment "leaking" out of her left iris 2 years ago (my companion vet recommended observation as her vision wasn't affected) and a gravity dependent cyst on her right iris about a month ago...which raises concerns. As I did read on Google (which I know I shouldn't) that could be premature signs of glaucoma! I appreciated being present during the multiple tests performed on her eyes. The vet techs who took care of us made sure my dog felt as comfortable as a dog who doesn't know what's going on and didn't overwhelm. Dr. Chang answered all my concerns regarding her eyes and educated me on the pressures, muscles, and irregularities on the eyes. Luckily for my dog and I, nothing to be concerned presently and hoping it continues to the future. Highly recommend this eye clinic with their welcoming hospitality and patience! read more

Veterinary Eye Clinic - waiting for our consultation - Veterinarians Near Me - Alhambra, California

I have had amazing experiences with my 2 cats who have congenital upper eyelid agenesis. From the initial consultation, through their surgeries (they follow up the next day to see how they were doing), the entire staff has been wonderful. The front desk was very professional and made me feel very welcomed. The technicians were great with my cats (my boys are very anxious. but they handled them with a lot of care) and very knowledgeable. Dr. Jaggers was kind, thoughtful, and took time in examining our cats. She explains disease processes clearly and makes complicated information digestible. Clean facilities and welcoming environment. I will be bringing my babies back to Dr. Jaggers for all their eye needs! ‍ read more

They are an amazing team Since my first interaction with them, they were very helpful and caring. read more