I brought my dog here because she was having seizures. Dr. Forbes knew how to treat her and now she is doing really well. I appreciate that she is experienced and knowledgeable especially with older dogs that need special care. She has consistently diagnosed accurately and has recommended the proper treatments. The staff is always kind and courteous too. Thank you all at Brea Vet for taking good care of my two dogs. read more

Brea Veterinary Hospital - Happy and healthy! - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

Over the course of approximately 15 years, I have been using bread, veterinary hospital for my dogs. They are knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and give the best advice to keep my dogs, healthy. I appreciate them and their staff and the quality of care phenomenal. Thank you so much! read more

Had my dog fixed here. Treated her great! Thank you Looks like we found us a new vet.

Best decision I made was to start taking my dog to Dr Forbes at the Brea Veterinary Hospital. She spent considerable to time to diagnose the route of my dog's pain and several times phoned or messaged me with follow-up. Office staff and vet assistants are also very kind plus efficient people. Sadly, it became time to put my dog out of her pain and Dr Forbes was so kind and loving during the process. High recommendations; plus the facility is open 7 days a week. read more

I have brought my animals here for years and always had great experiences, even if the services are on the pricier side and they tend to encourage additional ones--because I've always trusted they're doing their best to help my pets. I'm grateful for my last visit because my cat is now recovering, but I feel compelled to warn future pet parents: bring headphones. The walls between the patient rooms and the back area are very thin, and I overheard staff making comments about what a "dumb" owner I must be for not catching my cat's ailment sooner. Already scared and worried for my cat, hearing those remarks only made me feel worse. It was stressful and unnecessary, especially at a time when pet owners are already feeling vulnerable and just trying to help their animals. I regret not addressing it with the vet tech, but I convinced myself I must have misheard. In hindsight, I realize I didn't want to confront anyone. That said, I understand how workplace chatter can sometimes cross a line--I've been there myself--but making unkind comments about anxious pet parents feels incredibly out of line. To the staff: please be mindful of what you say and where you say it. Clients may not always be perfect, but we're here because we care about our animals. And to other pet parents: don't forget those headphones! read more

New office, great staff. Had our new kitten fixed there during their grand opening. Extremely reasonable pricing.

They are always responsive, and notified me of a cancellation so we could be seen that same day. Dr Forbes is very dedicated and diligent.

Elderly Abuse: Consumer Beware: My 85 year old mom called this place after receiving a text message that her dog needed a Bordella shot. She called and asked how much they told her $17 so she makes an appointment. She comes back from the appt after paying $378 even. $68 for exam, $17.25 Bordella shot, $84.50 for fecal panel, $206.53 flea/heartworm meds 6 pack, $10.25 for 1 tablet of Trazodone, $11.12 for 4 tablets of Gabapetin. The tablets are for clipping his nails because he gets too upset. This veterinary establishment takes advantage of the elderly because they know they don't want to cause a fuss. I will go back to this place and return their ridiculous medication and tell them SHAME ON YOU! read more

The staff were incredibly friendly & welcoming. I like the fact that it is within walking distance. The Veterinarian Julie Forbes insisted that BOTH sibling litter mate kittens get tested for the FIV/FeLV test that I requested for them. I KNOW very well that ONLY one kitten per litter needs to be tested. I knew better, yet consulted with a few other vets and they confirmed this is TRUE. However when I questioned why she wanted both litter mates to be tested, she gave an answer that was disingenuous. Furthermore, my kittens were already tested for worms, etc and Julie Forbes, DVM also wanted to order unnecessary tests that I had not even agreed to. I had to request for them to be omitted from the itemized schedule of fees. I left feeling so taken ADVANTAGED of which overshadowed the whole positive experience. This resulted in my decision to not establish medical care for all of my 3 kittens with this vet. read more

Highly recommended! I regret that I did not take my cat to Brea Veterinary Hospital earlier. I set an appointment for palliative care information, as my former vet was not forthcoming with information or care. The Brea Vet Hospital personnel on the phone and at the desk were kind and sympathetic. My cat passed before the vet appointment, but Brea Vet Hospital took care of my cat, and the presentation of her remains and the paw print were beautifully wrapped, including a sympathy card signed by all personnel!. Take care to have a vet who is associated with a hospital because my former vet was limited in what services she could offer. If I do have another cat, the Brea Vet Hospital will be the facility for her veterinary needs. Remember, your pet may need surgical services, and Brea Vet Hospital provides them. Thank you, Brea Veterinary Hospital, for your kindness when my cat and I needed it. read more

been coming to Dr. Forbes for years, she's amazing, and the staff here are just so friendly and kind, I will continue to bring my pets here!

always the best care.They have taken care of my animals over many yeards. Always with care and love and attention. They are the best.

Today we had to put down our beloved boxer. Our normal vet is not open on Sundays. I can't say enough about the compassion that everyone there showed us and our Duke. They made him comfortable on blankets and allowed us as much time as we needed. Every worker there touched us in so many ways!! Thank you for making a very emotional day a little better by showing love for our furbaby!! read more

Can't say enough great things about this place. They were so so kind and made us feel so safe and took care of our Bonnie. We found our dog unresponsive yesterday morning and were in sheer panic when we walked thru the doors. The front staff was so quick and took her in and gave her all the care she needed. The doctor was very thorough and took all the right steps. They ended up referring us to an overnight vet for after hours for prolonged care for our pup. They never made us feel judged or anything to the fact that our pup got into something she shouldn't have had access too. Thank you to this team for taking such good care of our sweet girl. read more

Brea Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

So my husband and I have 3 dogs and 1 cat. We've had maybe a couple good experiences at different vets, we've tried around. But overall not good experiences. When you take your pet to a vet you know it's a big bill. We aren't questioning that or anything. But when we take them to a vet we want to feel like they care. When we took our dog for an ear hematoma I was super upset at myself. I let him play in the yard and came back to check on him. His ear was swelled. I didn't care for any of the vets around me that we had been too and I just wanted him to be okay. So I googled to just get my dog in at least because I wanted an appointment that day. Brea Vet fit him in, I called and explained and whoever I talked to seemed to know exactly what was going on with my pup. So my husband took him later that same day, because it was non emergency even though it definitely felt like an emergency lol. Anyways, they were just absolutely amazing. My husband took our dog so I could stay home without 10 month old because I really didn't know how long the wait would be. It wasn't long at all because my husband phoned me and the vet doctor got on the phone with me and told me every thing that was going on. I still haven't actually met them, the doctor, or the receptionist but I've talked to them all on the phone and they just seem to really care. My husband really felt comfortable with all of them. We are confident this is our place we want to make for regular check ups now. read more

They are so kind & knowledgeable, take EXCELLENT care of our pets. Prices are great & always give you 2 options:) if your on a tight budget ! I've had mine & my pets there for years, and they truly care about pet, (Family member) as if they're their own. My daughters cat had to be put down because of cancer 1 year & they let us stay in the room before the procedure as long as we wanted to say goodbye Highly recommend read more

We moved here a year ago and have had no serious medical issues but we have no complaints about this practice whom we've used for vaccinations and maintenance of our wonderful little canine fur baby. The staff is very pleasant, wait times and parking are just fine and we are satisfied! read more

Cat died waiting for treatment, yet the hospitalized her for the first 5 days for diagnosis released her offered me treatment ​3 weeks later this whole diagnosis cause almost $3,000 and I got no treatment it seemed to me it was a scam to hold my cat there for a week while offering one diagnosis tool a day she didn't really need to be hospitalized anyways pretty disappointed with these people read more

Brea Veterinary Hospital - Kitty - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

We had to put our 14-year dog down recently, and we had called around to a bunch of local vets before deciding to go with Brea Veterinary Hospital. I am so happy we chose them! Everyone was extremely helpful and caring and made us feel so good about choosing them. We paid for her to be cremated, and WOW, everything we got was amazing! And the sweetest card! Highly recommend them! We will be back after we adopt our next dog!! read more

The Brea Veterinary Hospital has renewed my confidence in veterinaries Dr. Forbes is truly a blessing to me, I shopped around for a veterinary clinic/hospital looking to find a hospital within my timeline and price range. I found the same surgeon that performs surgery at Yorba Linda, Tustin and Orange County at Brea Veterinary to work within my budget. Dr. Forbes is the primary after care vet - she is caring and keeps constant contact to ensure your pet is in good health. Not only is Dr. Forbes great with your pet - she is patient with the owner as well as I have entered the office emotional due to my owner personal challenges. So glad I found this hospital and Dr. Forbes read more

So caring the entire staff. Helped thru euthanasia of my Mother's Dog. Explained everything very clearly and with compassion.

Beware: This hospital uses deceptive practices that can lead to unnecessary costs. I am a client here. Well, I was a client here. I am moving on to another hospital. My puppy had her last wellness check in January of 2024. Her bordetella and influenza shots were due this month (October). I received a text message with a link to make an appointment for her 2 shots. I showed up for the appointment this morning and asked the receptionist how much the shots were going to be? She told me $37 & $16. They asked me to bring my puppy in to the exam room and then a Vet Tech asked questions about diet & exercise. I was asked to wait for the Vet to see us. When the Vet came in she started asking more questions and I interrupted and asked if she was doing a wellness check? She said she was. I told her that I only wanted shots and had not agreed to a wellness check. I asked her if they were planning on charging me for the wellness check? She told me she would be right back and left the room. The Vet Tech came back and told me that my puppy's last wellness check was in January (9 months earlier). I asked the Vet Tech again if I was going to be charged for a wellness check and she said "yes". I asked how much and she told me "around $69". I told her I would bring my puppy back in January (1 year from the previous wellness check). I just need the 2 shots right now. She said that they will not give the shots unless my puppy has had a wellness check in the last 4 months. I feel this is a tactic used to get more money out of me. They did not tell me of the upsell when I made the appointment. They did not tell me of the upsell when I asked the receptionist how much the 2 shots were going to be. They did not tell me about the upsell or policy when they started the wellness check on my puppy. I just need 2 shots and not another wellness check. We walked out without the 2 shots that I made the appointment for. The funny thing is, they offered curbside service for the 2 shots when I made the appointment. Would they have insisted on doing a curbside wellness check as well? I became a client in August of 2023. I was charged $261.74 for the new client exam, heartworm antigen and a 6 pack of Simparica (flea medicine). I went back in January 2024 (5 months later) for Simparica and they charged me for an office visit, fecal panel, DHP shot & 1 month of Simparica. Total $219. They would only give me 1 month of flea medicine because my puppy was 1 pound over the prior dosage and they insisted she loses the 1 pound and they would give her the lower dosage. I was ok with that until I asked if they would charge me another office visit when I bring her back in 30 days. Of course the answer was "yes". They wanted to charge me another $69 to essentially have my dog stand on their scale. Time to move on.... read more

Unfortunetey we had to put our best friend and beloved dog to sleep today. We had never been to Brea Veterinary Hospital before as we moved into the area recently. During this extremely tough experience the staff was so sensitive and very delicate with us and sympathetic. We couldn't have been more appreciative. They didn't try and "sell" us on other medical options or medications as mentioned in some postings. We were gracious for that, but our dog was 14 years old too. I believe the Vet's name was Allison, but forgive me if I'm wrong as I had huge tears in my eyes. She sat on the floor with our boy and held him as he passed. She was just great. When we get another pet, we will be back as we were treated fairly and are thankful for them today. Thank you Brea Veterinary Hospital read more

Brea Veterinary Hospital - We will miss you my friend...thank you for rescuing me. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

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Caring, loving staff at Brea Veterinary. We have been clients forever. The staff takes great care of our furbabies!

I travel from Pasadena with my two dogs to get care from Dr. Forbes and the Brea Veterinary Hospital staff. I have been to local veterinarians but no one is as caring or as diligent to make sure my dogs are happy and healthy as Dr. Forbes and the BVH staff. I would never consider going anywhere else. read more

Dr. Forbes was wonderful today with our cat, Teddy! Our cats anxiety and restlessness grows the longer he is in the room. On the previous visit, Teddy was very defiant and uncooperative when he was taken to the examination room and the vet tech was unable to perform the blood draw nor the de-worming medicine. For this visit, Dr. Forbes came up with a plan for my wife and I to wait in the car with Teddy and not bring him in the room until the Doctor was ready so we could make the visit as short as possible. On top of that, my wife and I stayed in the room this time to comfort Teddy in real time. It made all the difference, as Dr. Forbes was able to give the De-worming medication along with a shot to bring down our cats inflammation. Dr. Forbes is very kind, patient and understanding. My wife and I did not feel rushed at all, and the doctor was extremely thorough and listened to all of our concerns about our cat. She exceeds in her professionalism and care for animals read more

it's been 3 years since my dog died in the care of brea vet. i'm here to warn other pet parents and remind them of this horrible event that happened. Also, please take baxter's photo down as your main picture. thank you. read more

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Can't say enough about how amazing this vet and staff are. My dog, Rocky, has been going there for about a year and we have always been impressed with their service. Yesterday we had a scary situation with our pup that required immediate care from the vet. The vet and her staff probably saved his life. They are so caring, on top of it, give honest and realistic information in a TIMELY manner and really make me feel like they care. Their prices are also very reasonable. I have been to other vets in the past and can honestly say I've never been to a place that genuinely takes care of my dog how I believe they would take care of their own. Rocky is still not out of the woods completely but I know this vet will be doing everything in their power to make sure he gets through it. read more

My poor pup got a foxtail in her ear and my regular vet was closed. Even though it was 5:30pm, Brea vet saw my dog right away and took care of her. Everyone was very nice and the prices were what I would expect for an emergency exam and treatment. Also, I'm very impressed that they moved so quickly and efficiently during the covid mess. Great communication. I'm very grateful that they were able to squeeze me in, and so is my dog! read more

Brea Veterinary Hospital - Wiped out from that nasty foxtail! - Veterinarians Near Me - Brea, California

It hurts to write this review, but it's probably the most important review I will ever write. As a person, I loved our doctor. She seemed very compassionate and loving towards my cat, definitely different than any vet before. However, even after $1000 later in tests, rx food, meds, she failed to diagnose my cat with a fractured jaw/torn jaw ligament. He stopped eating due to pain in his mouth and it was obvious he was dehydrated and dropping weight fast, but not once (several vet visits) did she offer fluids or vitamins or even steroids.. pain meds? Anything! I felt unheard when I kept repeating he acts as if he's In pain. I was constantly met with the statement, "I see no reason for pain". I got a second opinion from a low cost vet who at least did give fluids etc, and that perked him up. But still, neither vet thought xrays were necessary. This past weekend his situation got worse than ever, so we took him to a (different) vet open on Sunday. This vet, also compassionate, but this time competent, was able to identify that his jaw was ever so slightly misaligned. We don't know how exactly, we have ideas, but bottom line- had this been discovered first hand, surgery could've been an option. I'm upset because I felt as though I was treated I didn't know my own cat I've had 10 years, and I felt financially taken advantage of because I was willing to do anything to help him. And I'm also upset because my cat is now gone. read more

I absolutely love this hospital! They are amazing providers and truly care about our fur babies !

My mini schnauzer Gerti and I love Dr. Forbes and the staff at Brea Vet Hospital! They are always kind, helpful, and empathetic when I'm calling or bringing Gerti in with a concern. I always get clear pricing, the ability to decline services, and I appreciate the follow up calls I receive days after treatment. Dr. Forbes help to identify some focal seizures that another vet was unable to diagnose for us a couple years prior and didn't immediately recommend costly treatments or tests which I appreciate. I always know that my dog is treated with love and kindness here which is important to me. read more

All about the money here. Spent several thousand and my pups problems still persisted. Went to banfield hospital and he's doing much better now than he ever did here. On top of how much I spent, Dr M kept pushing for expensive alternatives rather than affordable, insisting my dog needed the expensive stuff. Banfield(not promoting just sharing my experience) has offered way more affordable options all done in two office visits. Paid out of pocket here for numerous visits...Seems they just wanted us to keep returning/paying. If you MUST come here, ask for Dr Forbes. She is much kinder and less pushy/doesn't make you feel bad. Dr M is very pushy and makes you feel terrible if you can't afford what she recommends. Giving another star because of Dr. Forbes kindness. Honest review. read more

Great service!! Everyone at the hospital was incredible and the prices are very, very fair. They got us an appointment right away. They got us in quick, and back out without any delays. They took the time to go over everything but didn't make us wait! We will definitely use them again and we are so glad to have a great vet in the neighborhood! Dr. Massenzio and her staff are wonderful. read more

How does this place still stay in business? All of the positive reviews must be from employees and their friends/family. My wife initially researched local veterinarians for our two dogs and spoke to the staff at Brea Vet Hospital. Just out the gate their prices were about 15-20% higher than the other vets in the surrounding area. The one thing that also bugged us was the "recommended" services offered in addition to the standard vaccinations. This goes along with the up selling that others here have complained about. As a pet owner and consumer, I'm open to hearing about these optional services, but I shouldn't guilted into paying for them if I decide against it. It would also help their PR if someone from this business addressed the negative Yelp reviews with some sort of proper feedback. read more

We had to put down our 17 1/2 year old Prince and the Brea Veterinary Hospital couldn't have been nicer or more sympathetic to our sweet dog or us. They allowed us as much time with Prince before, during, and after the procedure. Everyone there made a tragic situation more bearable and tended to our Prince and us with great care. After healing from this loss, if we decide to get another dog, this is where we will take him/her for their care. On a side note, within a week of our Prince passing, we received a sympathy card from the staff at Brea Veterinary Hospital that each person signed and personalized for our Prince. The whole experience with the staff and hospital was exceptional. read more

One of the best vet experiences I have had. Friendly and caring staff and so professional. The pricing is very fair and not once did I feel like they were trying to take advantage of me in any way. They are so up front and so honest about what I NEED now and what they recommend in the future. I look forward to coming here in the future as the need arises. read more

Took my dog Rylee to get an ear infection looked at yesterday, as my main Veterinarian couldn't fit us in. I have to say, I'm thoroughly unimpressed with the level of care that my dog DIDN'T receive. 1st, After accepting the $534 bill, one of which included a stool sample as they "Noticed some stool on her fur by her butt". They took the stool sample and literally sent my dog home with 3 big easily removeable pieces of s**t on her butt.. I was sick so I waited in my car during the whole appointment (which took and hour and a half), but while they noticed she had it, and were in the vicinity getting a sample, they literally worked around it, and were too lazy to clean her up before letting her jump in my car... luckily I have a seat cover so its not the end of the world, but its the principle.. What kind of Vet doesn't take the initiative there and lets a dog leave with s**t on her butt?.. That to me is just laziness and lack of care to let an animal leave with that. 2nd, she ended up leaving with some medications, and the doctors didn't even administer her first round of medication. literally charged me for the appointment $80, AND the exam $72, (why are there 2 charges?) the stool sample $78, a round of shots, and some over priced flea and tick meds just to leave s**t on her butt, and not administering her first round of medications or any attempt to clean her ear.. Why did I pay this much for the Vet to literally do nothing to help?... First a last time I will ever use this vet. My dog did not get cared for at all, and I expect when paying the $534 bill I did that my dog would be cared for, not just looked at, and sent back dirty (literally), and needing medicine.. read more

Great vet starting from the girl on the phone. I highly recommend this place and will be going back.

Update July 2019 - I've been buying prescription food and treats from Brea Veterinary for a long time for my dogs itchy skin and allergies. I've spent over $1,000 just on food in the last year or so. I ran out of my dogs food and I called on a Saturday to see if they had it in stock so I could pick it up. They said my dog was due for her annual exam and they could only give me 3 cans of food until I come in for the exam. I then told the staff that they are not my primary vet and I was only buying food from them and I would take my pup to my normal veterinarian for her yearly exam. The receptionist said she would ask the doctor. She came back and said they could not give me any food for my dog. I told them I've spent tons of money at their hospital every month for over a year. I asked if I could buy one or two cans of food to hold my dog over (we were completely out of food and I told them that) until I could get a new prescription from my regular vet. They said no. I explained to them I had nothing to feed my dog and she has food sensitivities so I didn't want to go buy something from the store. They didn't care and would not even sell me one measly can of food. This place has no morals and they truly do not care about the animals. They are about making money and up selling their patients. I will never step foot in this place again and I will let all my friends and family know they shouldn't either. If you want a vet that genuinely cares about your animals well being, please go elsewhere. The staff is nice and the vets are nice, but I've spent a lot of money here and I buy my dog the prescription food that the vet prescribed to me over a year ago. And it's not cheap! I've been loyal to the routine of the vet food and prescription treats and also shampoo! My dog is still itching and battling allergies. I won't bring her back in because they are expensive and it's a toss up if I'll even get to the bottom of the issue. Last time I had my pup seen they came in with an estimate of $600!!! "The vet recommends all of this" they seven after cutting a ton of stuff out I still paid $400. My dog is no better even after being on that treatment plan for over a year. read more