We've recommended this clinic to several close friends, and we're always so glad we did. Most recently, our friends finally made the switch and had an amazing experience--here's what they shared with us: "We just wanted to thank you both so much for the aloha referral Joey just had all his dental work done And it was truly such a good experience. We just picked him up But the whole process and all the time and information they give us is like no other place we have ever been to! Thank you thank you thank you " This is exactly why we continue to recommend this place with full confidence. The aloha spirit, genuine care, and clear communication they provide to pet parents really sets them apart. We're so grateful for the kindness and compassion the team consistently shows. read more

First Contact: Ari (over the phone): Ari was friendly and able to get me an immediate next day appointment for Bandit, Bailey and our newest addition Bear/Brutus. Front Desk: Ariel was immediately friendly and checked us in. The front office space is clean, inviting and smells amazing. Like a spa. I have never walked into a cleaner vet office. Appointment: Dr. Marina and Bri met with us and did a very thorough and honest examination of all of our three pups. We went over a lot of preventative care and I'm so glad we did. We left the with a plan of action for each of their needs catered to them. Overall a 10 out of 10 experience. You can tell Dr. Marina takes pride in the work she does and her and her team LOVE the animals. We left today with peace of mind knowing Bandit, Bailey and Brutus have found their new home vet and an amazing support team! Friendly, attentive and honest! Thank you so much for everything!!!! read more

My brother and I have been bringing our dog to Aloha for about 2 years now. Unfortunately, during our very first visit, our Camila girl was being diagnosed with IVDD. She was having trouble walking and would collapse because she couldn't support herself. We were devastated and scared about what the future might hold. The Aloha team was incredibly compassionate, caring, and informative. They took the time to educate us on Camila's condition and made us feel supported every step of the way. Over the following months, she underwent about six months of laser treatments--and the results were amazing. Camila hasn't had any issues since and has returned to her stable, happy self. Because of this experience, Aloha has become Camila's go-to vet. We love how beautiful the office is and how kind the team is to both us and our girl. I truly can't recommend this place enough. Thank you, Aloha team, for everything you do--we appreciate you so much read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

Really nice and very clean! All the staff were very considerate and you could feel that they wanted to help you out. It was a smooth service to check in and I was helped quickly. Thank you guys so much! read more

I have 2 dogs- a German shepherd and a collie mix. They both can be very anxious and nervous with new people and other dogs, and they also hadn't been to the vet in a few years. Safe to say, my family and I were nervous! Aloha Vet exceeded our expectations! They were kind, attentive, and beyond caring! They took such great care of our dogs and were so understanding! I recommend this place to anyone with nervous dogs, or dogs in general! Their staff is amazing! read more

*PRO* I took my precious pup Bubba to an emergency vet for something completely unrelated and they ended up finding a much more serious situation requiring surgery. They recommended Aloha Veterinary Hospital. I called them the next day explaining the situation and they contacted the emergency hospital I originally went to and reviewed Bubba's X-ray's. They discovered that Bubba needed emergency surgery. They squeezed him into their busy schedule right away. Dr. Marina Yamate is AMAZING! During surgery there were other procedures that needed to be performed and one of the Dr's assistants came out and asked me if that was ok. I REALLY appreciated the communication! Bubba went through the ringer that day and Dr Marina kept Bubba WELL past closing hours to make sure he was ok to go home after surgery. The office closed at 5 p.m. and we didn't even leave until after 8 p.m. !!! The quality of her work is INCREDIBLE! She is an EXTREMELY gifted Veterinarian! When she spoke with me it was with respect and empathy. She CLEARLY loves animals! I've had Bubba almost 2 years now and he's approximately 15 years old. Two weeks after Bubba's surgery he was doing the ZOOMIES! I've never, EVER seen him with the zoomies! He's always been like a chill....LAZY, bloated old man! He' s seriously a new dog with a new lease on life!! The entire staff ( with the exception of 1 person ) was AMAZING! Ariel at the front desk ( I believe that's her name ) is ADORABLE and is EXACTLY who you would want at the forefront of your business! Friendly, professional and hard working!!! On a side note.....the facility is IMMACULATE and BEAUTIFUL! ( I'm a germaphobe if that tells you anything ) They have a complimentary/coffee/soda/water station, a calming aquarium to look at and a nice bathroom. ( Hey it's the little things right?!! ) *CON* There WAS 1 MAJOR issue that happened that I wasn't pleased with. I was given an original estimate for services. THAT amount obviously changed due to Bubba needing other procedures done. I was charged the original amount TWICE and the new amount ONCE. We're talking THOUSANDS of dollars! My bank alerted me. I tried not to freak out, but seriously it wasn't easy! I let the office know and they suggested I contact my bank. So let me get this straight....YOU over charge my bank account and I'm the one that has to fix it?!!! Keep in mind that this is just a couple of days before Thanksgiving!!! If I were to call my bank then they would cancel my card and would have to send me a new one leaving me with no access to my money through the holiday! My bank was showing THREE transactions with my balance going up and up and UP!!! Aloha's system only showed TWO transactions....the original charge and the new charge which still comes out to THOUSANDS of dollars in over charges!!! When I went in to Bubba's 2 week check up appointment I spoke with Bri who apparently is the one that made the error. She gave me a nonchalant,back-handed apology and had the NERVE to suggest my bank was at fault!!! I said that my bank is very good about correcting over charges and that's why the THIRD transaction fell off. Bri then said " Well maybe your bank or card was the problem !!! " ARE YOU FRICKIN SERIOUS?!!! My bank had NOTHING to do with the over charge and if it weren't for the bank warning me in the first place I would have never known that I was being TRIPLE charged and neither would your office! Take responsibility for your own mistakes Bri! And it gets better....... When I first arrived for our appointment I explained to the receptionist that the zipper on Bubba's onesie broke and asked if I could I get a replacement? Ariel was a TOTAL sweetheart and said " Of course as long as you don't mind pink! " I laughed and said " No problem! " Well Ariel went home and I forgot to get the onesie from her. As we were leaving I asked Bri about it and she said that because it had been two weeks that I would have to purchase the replacement onesie and that it would $45!!!! I was FLOORED!!! I know PLENTY of people that would have LOST their minds over their accounts being over charged like mine was and I feel like I was EXTREMELY understanding and calm and now you want to charge me for a new onesie?!!! At the VERY LEAST I feel like I deserve a replacement onesie for my Bubba boy because of Bri's screw up!!! ......SHAME ON YOU BRI!!!! The reason why I rated Aloha Veterinary Hospital a 5 star instead of lowering it because of my experience with Bri is because Dr. Marina Yamate deserves a 5 star rating. She's a gifted, caring vet and it shows and our family GREATLY appreciates the tender loving care she gave our beloved Bubba. : ) One last thing....if you don't have pet insurance GET SOME!!! It will benefit you and your precious baby in the long run!!! Trust me! read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Bubba : ) - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

i'm convinced this place buys their review bc no way this is a legit business. they talk to you like you are a 5 year old child. every time i went they would try to push at LEAST $200 worth of their supplements that they get commission on. don't come here unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars on bs "test" or "supplements". read more

The stag here are very compassionate and caring for their animal patients and visitors!!! I walked in showing the staff interest in the possibility of volunteering with them, and they were very welcoming and satisfied with my interest!!! If you live in Brea or nearby, I definitely would recommend the Aloha Veterinary hospital!!! read more

Took my dog Leo in for an ultrasound it was my first time at aloha and they were able to see me sooner than anyone else, I was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the hospital itself was and the staff was exceptionally friendly to my pup. The doctor gave a lot of insight into what was going on with my dog and was very thorough in her explanation of test results. I'd also like to thank Geneva and bri for being so helpful while I was checking him in they were the definition of professionalism and I'd recommend aloha to anyone looking for a safe friendly vet to take their animals. read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

I purchased my first puppy in November of 2023 and Aloha Vetrenary hospital has been his vet since that time. I took him for his very last visit last week as I just needed his 1 year vaccinations before his neuter appointment (elsewhere). Don't get me wrong, The staff here is nice and courteous but there are other reasons I will no longer award Aloha with my business. I've come to learn that some vets take advantage of first time pet owners by convincing them that they need every pricy product and service they offer. At Aloha If you appear to them as a 1st time pet owner shocked by the prices, they immediately make a push for pet insurance. But like a good mechanic, what you really need is honesty, not insurance. Every appointment at Aloha has cost me approximately $200 (give or take) each time I visited. As a new pet owner I didn't know quite what I needed and was not aware that some vets offer vaccine packages (or a puppy series) for around $160 in total. I ended up paying through the nose for each vaccine, recommended products and "exams" my puppy received at Aloha. I have since discovered that the flu vaccine Aloha talked me into ($45?!?!) is not part of the puppy series and not one dog owner I have spoken with has ever heard of a flu vaccine for dogs so needless to say, their dog has never received one. I'm not questioning the health benefits of a flu vaccine, just the necessity of getting one. After every appointment I started feeling more and more scammed. One appointment, they offered to cut my dog's nails, I thought, why not? $30 to cut my dogs nails is why not! That service took less than 30 seconds. The groomer does it for half the cost and for good reason, it's not worth $30! Each appointment will cost you a $65 base price. This is for some sort of exam/Consultation which lasts all of about 2 minutes. What did I learn from this consultation? Not much of anything. And why does my puppy need an exam during every single vaccine appointment? Most of the questions you have during this exam/consult can be found just by performing a quick Google search. The big discussion came when my puppy was approaching 6 months and the topic of neutering began. I was quoted $850 to neuter my male puppy who weighed less than 20lbs. I felt this was absolutely outrageous and the main reason I waited until he was more than a year old to get this done. Just before his neuter appointment I brought him back in to Aloha for his 1 year vaccines. I mentioned to the vet that he is getting neutered at the end of the week, she seemed surprised and asked where I was taking him as she knew he did not have an appointment with her. When I answered her question, she acted pretty annoyed at my response and said that the clinic would need a pre-surgery blood panel. I politely declined on her offer to complete the panel. I was pretty sure that blood test she wanted to give would cost more than I paid for of my dog himself. My original request when I made my appointment was for the 3 necessary vaccines needed before neutering. It was a good thing I asked the technician which vaccines she was prepping before they took him into the back room to administer the injections because low and behold, they had added on the flu vaccine. I told her he doesn't need a flu shot and she said "Oh ok, that is the most expensive one." Not sure why she mentioned the expense but it was really unnerving at this point. I ended up getting my pup neutered at the Humane Society. It was definitely a no frills environment but the place was clean and the staff was fantastic! Blood work, post surgery monitoring, extra post surgery medication, cone, & microchip cost me $381 which was very reasonable. My pup didn't need any fancy spa experience, he just needed to be fixed and the Humane Society did an amazing job and with the internal stitching, he doesn't need to go back to get his stitches removed which is also a cost saver! I think the exhorbidant cost of Aloha's products and services is due to high rent for their prime location in downtown Brea. I have no doubt that the staff here cares about their furry patients but it's all overshadowed by their pricy and pushy business practices. If money is no object and you are a fan of buying things you don't necessarily need, give them a shot. I have received several recommendations for reasonably priced veterinary services in my area and will be choosing one of them for my pups next healthcare need. read more

First timer. I'm very paranoid about taking my cat to vets because I had a terrible experience in the past (5years ago) where one Vet in Pico Rivera caused me to lose my first kitty boy Luke . But my boyfriend recently got me a Kitty for Christmas and she is such the cutest thing. Fast forward 4.5 months later she seems abit sick, and once again I'm faced with my paranoia of vets. But I gave this place a chance after reading multiple reviews from multiple vets and decided to go here to help my kitty girl. They were very friendly, warm and kind from beginning to end. And I felt they (Marina and Phoebe) genuinely loved interacting with my kitty, and I'm sure it put my kitty girl more at ease hearing the comforting voices. A couple of the reviews here say it seemed scammy caused they pushed products, but in my opinion, I feel like they were just educating and getting the information out there needed in case it was something I didn't know. They allowed me to chose which services I wanted to get and emailed me the other services I didn't take at the time so I can read up and make the best decisions with my boyfriend. So far my first experience here has been great and reassuring. So far looking like to be our Vet :) read more

This review is for my mom and her dog Teddy. She cannot stop raving about how kind, clean, professional and reasonably priced this vet was. Her little very skiddish dog was comfortable and well taken care of today. Thank you for taking excellent care of Toni and Teddy! Highly recommend. read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital has been amazing with my dog, Niko. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome and genuinely cared for. Niko can be a little nervous at vet visits, but they were so patient and gentle with him that he relaxed almost right away. The vet took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and never made me feel rushed. You can tell they really love animals and take pride in what they do. Niko got the care he needed, and I left feeling confident that he was in great hands. I'm really grateful for the kindness and professionalism of everyone there. If you're looking for a trustworthy, compassionate vet in the area, I highly recommend Aloha Veterinary Hospital! read more

Aloha Vet Hospital is one of the most caring vet clinics I have ever been to! The entire staff is so polite and takes the time to listen to your concerns regarding your pet. From the moment you enter this establishment, you and your pet feel a sense of calmness and peace. I love that they have a separate wait area for dogs and cats. Other vet clinics I have entered have all the animals in the same area and it just causes such anxiousness. I am told Aloha even has separate central air units so the dogs and cats are not bothered by the scent of each other . As for Dr. Marina Yamate, man oh man, what can I say about her. She is so knowledgeable and caring and takes her time to listen and address every single one of your concerns. I watched her handling of not just my pet, but the other pets left for observation in the clinic and I could tell that she really has a heart for her fur friends. I 100% recommend this vet clinic to anyone in the area!!! read more

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Finally changed my dog's vet after 10 years. I tolerated staff changes in the last couple of years at the former vet's office to the point where I found myself avoiding taking my dog in, and am so glad I found Aloha Vet. Fear-free clinic with incredibly understanding staff and Veterinarians. My sweet old dog is so much calmer here than she was before. At the previous vet's office, she would fight exams, even on sedatives, and was always taken to the back office away from me where they would examine her. At Aloha Vet, she still needs meds because she's a nervous nellie, but they let me stay with her, she lets them examine her and it's just such a welcome change, especially at this stage of her life. No muzzle needed for a vaccination and temp check, which is nothing short of incredible for my dog! Love this place and can't recommend it enough. read more

While our dog, Stella, received high-quality emergency care for a serious paw injury, our family will not be returning for ongoing services. Positive Experience- the emergency care. When Stella severely injured her paw after breaking a glass door, we called Aloha Vet as a new patient. Despite being close to closing, they accepted her as an urgent care case. The staff on this day were exceptional, providing immediate pain relief, sedatives, and performing the necessary stitches and aftercare (cone, antibiotics, pain relief, bandages). Reasons for Not Returning (Subsequent Visits): Cost and Financial Transparency: We experienced unexpected costs that could be characterized as "nickel and diming". For example, we were charged $90 for every bandage change. Had we known the frequency and cost of these changes (totaling nearly $500), we would have chosen to replace her bandages at home. Furthermore, we noticed inconsistencies in billing, including an incorrect overcharge that was later corrected, and a missed charge for medication that was later charged. We also felt the clinic did not proactively offer options for filling veterinary prescriptions at outside pharmacies (like Costco) which would have been cost-effective. In fact, at the final appointment I was informed that Costco did not carry their brand of anti-inflammatory medication which led me to ask if there were any alternative anti-inflammatory medicine that Costco did carry that could be substituted. They checked and confirmed that they located one that would work. Professionalism and Communication: While all staff handled Stella with care, I found the communication style to be unprofessional, particularly the use of "infantilizing" language. I can tell you, in my many years of taking animals to the vet, talking calmly to animals does not require surrendering your professionalism. Frankly, as women who have to work twice as hard to get half the respect as men get just for breathing, speaking like that undermines your expertise. No male vet or vet tech has ever spoken to me or my animals like we are in preschool. Loss of Medical Trust: The final decision to leave was driven by conflicting recommendations. I was nervous about the recommendation to remove Stella's bandage to let it "breathe". While I should have done a better job of crating her and making sure her cone stayed on, had her bandages been on, the two times Stella reinjured herself would have been mitigated because the bandages would have resisted the damage. And we probably would have been more willing to keep the bandages on in the first place if we were the ones replacing them and not spending $90 per bandage. On the final visit, Stella had re-injured her paw, and the clinic recommended removing part of her pad, yet another financially stressful cost on top of what we had already spent. Prior to being seen, I told the staff that we would likely not be paying for any further procedures due to financial stress and requested an estimate of all charges prior to any treatment. They did initially provide this invoice and cost of what the treatment options would be, we said no and later took her to another clinic for a second opinion. The final straw was being presented with an unexpected charge for just the consultation, despite our explicit request for an estimate before any care was rendered. They then added further insult to injury by throwing away the bandage Stella had on, giving us a new wrap out of, I guess guilt for throwing away the bandage, and then left the office for me to awkwardly wrap Stella's bandage because we had refused care. Your technician offered to hold Stella when it was obvious I was struggling to keep her still while I re-bandaged her. It was a remarkable display of whiplash- you have been nickel and diming us for weeks and because I finally had the wisdom to ask for financial transparency, NOW you won't assist me in bandaging her? I felt like I was in a farcical play representing the perils of pay to play American veterinary care. A second opinion confirmed that surgery was unnecessary. Stella was healing well, and only continued bandaging and medication were required. This confirmed our suspicion that the recommended surgery was an unnecessary financial burden and we were being taken advantage of. I have speculated that they seem to operate with one of two mindsets. "Do whatever is necessary to take care of your dog, go into any debt necessary to heal your pet" or "All of our clients are fabulously wealthy and can afford whatever treatment we recommend." Both mindsets are stunningly classist and out of touch with average finances in 2026. I trusted this clinic and staff with my dog's recovery which they did initially, and then felt taken advantage of. The cumulative issues surrounding financial transparency, poor communication, and treatment recommendations that did not warrant additional surgery mean we cannot recommend this business. read more

This is review is long overdue, I LOVE this place! They truly care about your pets and show them the love and care that they deserve! We used to go to another vet closer to us but they were terrible and just didn't care, but at Aloha, my cat Simba (who used to be terrified at the old vet) was out of his carrier and letting the staff pet him. They made it as stress free as possible for him! My dog Kylo gets super excited coming to the vet and even jumps with excitement as we pull into the parking lot. I cannot thank or express my gratitude enough to them, they have helped us like no other and are truly grateful to have a vet like them! read more

Here's an honest review. I came in because i adopted a dog and wanted to get my other dog update on his shots. First initial thought it's a clean place and seemed very nice. Initially the vet was very kind and seemed nice. I was bombarded with pamphlets and fear mongered about all these problems my dog may have in the future. Was trying to be sold on dog food and all sorts of products. Felt like i was at a time share meeting. After all the examinations and everything the assistant gave me a laundry list of things they were trying to charge me for i was confused and just asked her please charge me for what you think is needed. Paid 1k for 2 dogs for a check up for some flea tick meds and shots. Crazy beware this vet seems like its for your money not the care of your pets. Definitely will be my first and last visit. Probably the worst vet visit and felt conned rather than helping my pets. read more

I brought my new puppy in today, and I could not have been more pleased. Beautiful location, every staff member could not have been nicer, and the Doctor was amazing! I had read a few reviews talking about it being pricey, or felt like they were pushing too many services, so I was slightly nervous. However, my experience was far from that. The impression I got was that they truly just want to be full service and offer the best care to the animals. At no point did I feel pressured, and thought the bill was completely fair, and not any more than other vets. I will be bringing all my dogs to them, and feel confident my babies will receive the best care. read more

Visited location yesterday for the first time and I'm so glad I did, I have found my new Vet it was a last-minute appointment for my cat and they were able to accommodate, which was really appreciated!! The vet was very thorough and knowledgeable. Explained my options and administered treatment that was agreed upon. She was even kind enough to answer a couple of questions from a phone call later in the afternoon. . All at the clinic were caring and welcoming not to mention the clinic itself, which was clean, calming and beautifully decorated! They even have separate rooms for cats and dogs. Price is reasonable, not much different I would say then other vets and reminder the cost covers the doctors expertise, education, the location, equipment, staff, etc.... Definitely will return for my future needs and will recommend to any pet owners. Ty Dr Yamato and team! read more

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Our little Yuki is back! No more stitches, staples or exercise restrictions! Thank you Dr Marina and your whole team for such wonderful care. We're definitely not playing with coyotes aga read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

My cat has had misdiagnosed asthma his entire life [3 years] I have taken him to numerous vets and a cardiologist and never was able to receive a true diagnosis. Dr.Marina was able to do the proper test to ensure he does has asthma and has the medication and education on hand to teach me how to manage it. I wish you were around 3 years ago you would of saved me thousands. read more

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If I could give aloha 1000 stars I would! Our four month English bulldog had a very large, infected cherry eye and his entire right eye closed in a matter of three days. My fiance went to four different hospitals, and the minute he went to aloha he knew it was the right fit. My sweet baby boy had a successful surgery! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! Any pet is in great hands with them! read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

I can't express how grateful I am to the team at Aloha Veterinary Hospital for their incredible care during a very difficult time. They were so patient, caring, kind, and understanding regarding what my beloved needed. Not only did they provide excellent medical care, but they also stayed with me every step of the way, offering emotional support. I never felt rushed or pressured into making any hard decisions or paying for anything unnecessary. They truly treated my pet with dignity and showed genuine compassion for both of us. I will be bringing all of my pets here for their care in the future and highly recommend this vet to anyone, especially for Jenny, who provided exceptional support. Thank you for being so compassionate, caring and professional during such an emotional moment! read more

Went to a different vet since my primary vet wasn't available today. What I like about this vet: based on the first impression 1. Cool/nice decor - fish tank 2. Very clean and well managed front and in the doggie patient room 3. They give your pet this calming pheromone infused bandana - fear free facility perks! 4. I really like that I can go to the back / or into the room with my dog. I can see what they do to my dog. My primary vet doesn't allow the pet owners to go inside with the pet and have to wait at the front. 5. Very transparent about the cost. The doctor/vet recommended me a lot of products but wasn't pushing to sell me the items. But she provided her reasons / rationale and why it would benefit + potential risks. And she would leave you with the vet tech/nurse to decide what I want to pay for. No pressure whatsoever. 6. Staff were very friendly and approachable. They were easy to talk to. 7. Got a last minute booking for the day - was very accommodating and even called me back to let me know that there was an availability (my primary vet never even bothered to call me back to let me know there's no opening at all today even though they said they would be call me back within few hours ). Overall, happy with my very first visit. read more

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If you are searching for a hospital to care for your pup, this is the place to go hands down!! Doctor Yamata and her team are phenomenal! My dog was vomiting and not eating for three days, and she news exactly what to do. She presented us with options, our Charlie went into survey that evening and is now recovered. He had 15 inches of his intestine removed, and Doc knew how to treat him. I felt so blessed to have found doc! Aloha is the place we have chosen to care for our Charlie's wellbeing. read more

This was my second time here. The first visit went great. I have a highly fearful and anxious dog & they sold me on how "compassionate" & "fear free" they were. I brought in my 14 year old dog for her monthly routine care along with new age related health issues. We discussed a treatment plan that, although expensive, I agreed to. As the dr discussed putting my dog on anti anxiety meds, I felt a little mocked by her when I mentioned my own anxiety disorder. With a big smile, she responds, "Oh, so you're familiar with mental illness." The rest of the treatment plan was to sedate her for the exam, x-rays, etc. They explained that the sedation wore off in 45 min & everything would be done during that time, and I'd need to leave her there a little afterward to make sure she was doing well. I was ok with that. My appointment was at 10am and was told to pick her up after 3pm. For a 45 min procedure that made absolutely no sense to me, nor was I comfortable with that. They said they had a surgery scheduled, so they'd get to her in a few hours. I explained that I'd rather bring her back later that day (even though I live an hour away) because I DID NOT want her to sit in a cage all day. Not only is she in pain, confused with early signs of dementia, losing her vision & hearing, anxious and fearful, but I also explained that because I myself suffer from an anxiety disorder, I did not want to put my dog or myself through the mental anguish. I was then assured by the tech that I could go ahead and leave her, and they'd get started. I agreed. An hour and 45 min later, at 12:30 pm, I received a text message with a picture of my dog letting me know she is resting comfortably and doing well. That led me to believe the exam/procedures were completed successfully and was being monitored post anesthesia. I didn't get any updates after that, so I drove to the office after 2pm to check on my dog because, naturally, i was worried, and my anxiety was starting to run high. When I got there, I was asked to come back in 3 hours because NOTHING had been done yet!! Communication goes a long way. There was no need to lie to me or provide me with a false update. Like I mentioned to them more than once, i had no problem returning for the procedure so long as she did not have to sit in a cage for hours. I left the office in tears and on the verge of a panic attack. I couldn't even drive myself home from how emotionally and physically sick i felt after leaving the vets office. They still had the nerve to charge me for her office visit. Fear free is not their specialty. My senior dog sat fearful and confused in a cage all day without going potty or given any water. She went potty as soon as we stepped out of the office and drank half a bottled water in the parking lot. Your pet is just a dollar sign to them. I will not be returning ever again or further recommending this place to anyone else. read more

TLDR: Come to this vet, it's an amazing experience and they genuinely care about your animals and their experience. I came to Aloha because our cat wasn't eating and was lethargic after the loss of our kitten. Our cat absolutely hates the vet and it was quite amazing to see the length they went to not stress him out and keep him comfortable between offering him treats and offering to administer a dose of sedative to draw blood without potentially hurting him as he was fussy. It was refreshing to be able to talk to the doctor for more than a few minutes. I told the vet I was sensitive to cost and they offered me three different treatment routes and explained the pros and cons of everything. I had the blood sent out to a lab and when his blood results came in and I had questions, the vet called me to discuss his results and interpret it all for me and was extremely reassuring. I followed up a week after my visit to express my concern about his weight loss and I was able to get medicine to help him eat without them forcing me to schedule another visit. I greatly appreciated this as my last vet made me schedule a follow up exam for 40$ for any update or further medication which makes the cost rise rapidly. read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - My cat enjoying the cat tower they have in the exam room. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

Aloha Veterinary Hospital family owned practice and really has gone the extra mile to create an environment that provides a calm and stress free atmosphere not only for the all the animals they care for but also for their owners. I've always had trouble with my dog (Raven) when it comes to weighing her because she would be scared of the big metal scale she needs to hop on. But, with the scale at Aloha, it is built into the ground and made with a special material reducing stress for the animals. There is a whole list of details I could name off that can show just how much time and thought Dr. Yamate & Mr. Jimenez put into their practice. Thank you for being such an amazing veterinary hospital! read more

It is the best vet clinic, and we feel very lucky to have Marina as our vet. The whole staff is so caring, understanding and compassionate. My cat Troy had not been eating and barely drinking for almost two days and we took him when the first opened, and was seen right away. She diagnosed him and took care of the problem. Now he is home recovering and feeling like himself again. I have no words to say how grateful I'm to her , and the staff. If you love your fur babies like I do take them to Aloha Vet Clinic. read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - My beautiful cat Troy waiting to be seen by the doctor. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

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Great first visit for my puppy! Dr. Yamate and staff were excellent with my dog. The entire facility is high tech and is not only beautiful but takes into account the animals. They gave my puppy a neckerchief with calming pheromones on it. I believe it actually worked cuz the puppy was so mellow! Place was super clean and smelled great. The only place we will take our dog. read more

I highly recommend Aloha Veterinary hospital. Dr. Marina Yamate and her team are true animal lovers. I love that they have a fear free facility. The atmosphere is gentle and friendly. There are separate waiting areas for cats and dogs. The staff is friendly, patient, and have excellent communication. They have X-rays and ultrasound as well as laser therapy. Dr. Marina takes her time to with each dog and answers your questions and concerns. I wish I would have found this place sooner. I can honestly say I will not see any other vets. Thank you Dr. Marina Yamate for your kind heart and gift of healing and love with animals. You are a true gift to pets and pet owners. If you need a vet or aren't happy with your vet, give Aloha Veterinary Hospital a call! read more

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I am so incredibly grateful that I found Dr. Marina and Aloha Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Marina is already has a wealth of knowledge but continues to stay on top of the newest treatments and medications. My pup is in her senior years now and I have never seen her as at ease at a vet's office as she is here. I feel very confident that through the care Emma will receive at Aloha, she has many more years with us. Everyone there is so nice and clearly cares so much for their patients and family. There is no vet that can even come close to receiving my recommendation like Dr. Marina! read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

I never leave reviews but I just had to for Aloha vet Hospital.I will only take my dog, Harper here! This is my first puppy and I was scared to take her into a vet I never heard of but the staff was super friendly and super informative and answered any questions I had. I felt like my pup was in such good hands. You can really tell the staff and owner love their jobs and all the animals that come in. You can really feel the love they exude for your animal. Highly highly recommend aloha veterinary hospital. read more

We were out on vacation when our dog (Clover) started getting really sick. We had to rush her to an over night Emergency vet, and they referred us to Aloha for day time treatment. Dr. Yamate immediately took us in. We walked in and were immediately greeted by her friendly staff. The hospital is very clean and smells good. You just get a sense of calmness as soon as you walk in, kind of like going to a nice spa. She offers her guests water, coffee, and sodas while you wait. We didn't feel like we were at a veterinary hospital, it was so nice! Dr Yamate is absolutely so nice and so smart. She checked Clover and went over all of the treatment that was needed for her. She listens to your questions and concerns and just makes you feel better about what's going on. Clover had to be hospitalized for 2 days there and then just a quick visit on the third day. I've never taken her to a hospital before where she wagged her tail going in!! All of the staff communicated texted me updates and pics during her stay. They truly made me feel like they cared about her! If I lived in the area, I would swap all of my pets immediately to Aloha. They have set the bar so high! I would give them 10 stars if I could! Thank you so much to Dr. Yamate, Anne, Carolina, and the rest of the awesome staff for caring for Clover!!! read more

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My dog got bit by a baby rattlesnake on Monday. I called immediately and I was amazed how they rallied the troops and had the staff immediately ready for me and Blu. The team has dealt with this before, and they did an absolutely epic job. Seeing all the staff trying to save Blu's life was beyond humbling and amazing. Blu is doing great! The level of professionalism and care for me and Blu is something I've never experienced with any vet. My mind is blown! Thank you to the Aloha team for saving Blu's life! read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Blu, 24 hours after being treated for a rattlesnake bite. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

I never thought I could find another vet like mine in Coronado, but I was wrong. Excellent Dr and team, they took time to answer questions, listen and present a plan. My Leo was a very sick puppy, but today he is in the pool like nothing ever happened. Pancreatitis in dogs is serious and this is the first place to offer new solutions for an ongoing condition. Thank you. read more

Everything about this Veterinary Hospital is amazing. From the Doctor to the vet techs. Kush & Koko are always well taken care of. Never felt pressured to do or pay for anything and all my questions get answered. The best for your pets! read more

If you're on the fence about a new vet, especially for your shy kitty/dog, this is your place! Let me start off by saying this office makes you feel SO safe and taken care of. A huge shout out to Kirsten and Marina for their outstanding care, compassion, and LOVE they showed me and my boy. I have a cat who is 16 years old so he is understandably a grumpy and shy boy who hates the vet. He got sick with an infection and the 2 different vet hospitals we went to for it were not very helpful and although one sent us with antibiotics, the second was just so unwelcoming and rude. He was not improving with antibiotics so we made an appointment with Aloha. Once we showed up, Kirsten took us in and fearlessly showed my boy some love, despite him being very shy and hissing at her a couple times. I could tell the difference in his demeanor, as he was much calmer this time around. After some sedation, bloodwork, and X-rays, we were so relieved to find out that it seems to be a persistent infection that needed some more heavy duty medicine to treat. A huge THANK YOU to Aloha for not only calming the nerves of my baby boy, but myself and my partner who were worried sick for him. This is a vet that you can really tell the people who work here not only love what they do, but they are most of all EMPATHETIC and personable. I love Aloha and I will 100% be back as I feel so SAFE and comfortable bringing my boy back. read more

For those of you with kids, you know you will do anything for them when they are sick. For those of you with four legged kids, you know that the same goes for them. There is nothing more frustrating than - as a parent - knowing something is wrong with someone you love and having no one who will either listen or believe you when something is off. Or to be pushed off to someone else because hey - maybe they can figure it out. I'm here today to tell you about the one person and the one place who can figure it all out for you - Dr Marina and Aloha Hospital. I joked that I was jealous of my dog the first time I arrived because it felt like a spa - a place I would want to personally go to and relax and recuperate. And really it is - for the both of us. Because while I know not only is my pet getting the top-of-the-line treatment from one of the most intuitive, smart and caring veternarians I have ever met but I too am getting that support from her whole amazing staff. Something still seems off after the visit? Text the office and get a reply faster than your dog will eat a pill rapped in cheese. More tests or surgery needed? Aloha is a Veterinary Hospital where lifesaving procedure are performed every day before lunch. And yes, I say lifesaving, as they found and are in the process of removing cancer from our four-legged child which had been ignored by other vets. The only thing I am sorry is that Aloha wasn't here before. But I am sure glad it is here to stay. And rest assured, your paws are in good hands. read more

Aloha Veterinary Hospital - Dr Marina and Nacho taking care of River after her 1st chemo treatment - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California