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Fauna Veterinary Collective

4.9 (11 reviews)
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Nasim V.

We recently adopted a puppy and wanted to find a good veterinary clinic that was not only close to home, but also kept hours that worked with our busy work and personal schedules. The vets and office staff here are so kind, patient, and accommodating, my pup had a wonderful first experience at Fauna. As a dog mom with who works full time, I really appreciate that they're open later in the evenings so I don't have to take time off from work for regular visits. I also like their text message communication system - they are easily accessible and respond pretty quickly.

Cassie P.

The only vet I'll trust my girl moving forward. Their level of care is one of a kind.

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From the moment you walk into Fauna, it is a dream vet experience. Everyone is so kind and welcoming, and the staff's love for animals radiates throughout every interaction. We take our pet rats here and we have not had difficulty getting appointments or communicating with Dr. Pokard/Dr. K when issues pop up at home or advice is needed. Additionally, Dr. Pokard and staff go above and beyond for their patients. When my rat Carl needed eye surgery at a specialty Opthamology clinic and the vet there could not run the anesthesia for the procedure, Dr. Pokard and her team went to the Ophthalmologist clinic to run the anesthesia and ensure Carl was safe during and after his procedure. We were absolutely blown away by their care for our little guy and beyond grateful. We are so excited that we live near Fauna and get to have our rats be cared for by them!

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“Pokard was gentle, kind, and not only answered every question I had but asked me what other questions I had for her.”

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South Orange County Animal Hospital

South Orange County Animal Hospital

(317 reviews)

Saw Dr. Xu on a weekend and she was so nice! We were recommended this place by our emergency vet…read moreand we will be switching over and going here moving forward.

We've been clients of SOCAH for a long time. I don't recall the name of the veterinary practice…read morehere many years ago, but the building was empty for a while and then SOCAH opened. Could've been them back then but I'm not positive. We used to have Dr Jette who recently left. She was there a couple years I think. She went through one of my cats getting diagnosed with diabetes, pancreatitis and DKA. She was very caring and invested in his well-being. We have also seen Dr Vuong and I believe Dr Kim. Both were great. I'm sure I'm probably forgetting a vet's name, I'm just terrible at remembering them unless I interact with that person frequently. The most recent vet we saw today was Dr Cheron. My two cats have been sneezing, so I wanted to make sure their URI didn't develop into pneumonia. At first she asked if I wanted to treat symptomatic issues or if I wanted to figure out diagnostically what is happening. In other words, do tests to see if this was viral, bacterial, etc. I said I wanted to treat symptoms first, as my one cat having had multiple admissions to the hospital last year, was extremely expensive and I needed to avoid a costly bill as much as possible. She was very nice about it and understanding of my financial wishes. I felt like she truly listened to me and my concerns. She made sure to check with me that everything I wanted to go over was reviewed and discussed. She was very thorough in her examination and explanations. Why do I like this office? Front and back office staff are professional. I've never heard them be otherwise. The vets all truly care for your animal. They listen to you and don't make you feel like your thoughts and opinions don't matter. You are shown an estimate of your exam and suggested tests or treatments, but you are free to choose what you approve and will pay for. They have never pressured me to go with what I could not afford. For that, I am grateful to have a vet office that works with my pet just as much as they work with me.

Bliss Animal Hospital

Bliss Animal Hospital

(87 reviews)

Always a great experience at this vet. They are really quick and friendly! I dislike long lines at…read morethe vet but every time I come here I feel like I'm in right away and taken care of right away. My dog KK had really itchy skin and the doctor recommended allergy shots, and it has drastically helped KK feel more relieved.

Came in for the first time today with my cat that's been dealing with over-grooming and skin…read moreissues. The office took their time to review my cat's records at his previous vet before today's visit. They took note that Miko hates going to the vet and was aggressive the last time I took him in. Knowing this, they really took the time to make sure he felt okay enough to be examined and get his blood drawn. They even let me stay in the room with him since they saw that he's calmer with me being there. I really appreciated this because I've never been allowed to stay with my cats during a blood drawing procedure or any procedure at that. My Miko is very strong and tried to fight the blood draw process but they were able to get it done successfully after multiple attempts. It was important to me to get his blood drawn because he's already 9 years old and I wanted to make sure everything was okay. The Dr was able to diagnose the skin issues as behavioral and will contact me soon with prescription/treatment recommendations as soon as the lab results come back! I really want to thank the Dr and staff for making us feel seen and heard. Empathy and compassion go a long way and we truly felt it today. Miko and I really appreciate the care you put into his visit. Looking forward to seeing his skin issues improve with your help and guidance.

Marguerite Animal Hospital

Marguerite Animal Hospital

(330 reviews)

Our first interaction with MAH was a conversation with Daisy, she was pleasant to speak with and…read morehelpful. We were able to get an appointment for our 4 year old Havanese for her annual exam. Dr. Vedadi was very low key, low pressure. The examination went well and I felt he was very thorough with Mindi. After almost 20 years with another local veterinary clinic we decided to change because the owner sold out to VCA. That said I'm very pleased with MAH and the staff was very helpful.

We're incredibly grateful to Dr. Vedadi and the team for the care they provided to our dog, Cooper…read more From the beginning, they were thorough, patient, and incredibly understanding while we worked through what was going on with Cooper. What we appreciated most was that we never felt rushed or dismissed. Dr. Vedadi took the time to listen to our concerns, explain what he was looking for, walk us through the different tests and options, and make sure we understood each step of the process. When your dog isn't feeling like himself and you don't immediately know why, that level of communication and compassion makes such a difference. It was very clear throughout the entire process that Dr. Vedadi genuinely cared about Cooper and wanted to make sure we were doing everything we could for him. We can't thank him enough for being so thorough, reassuring, and kind during a stressful time for our family. We feel very fortunate to have Cooper in his care and would absolutely recommend Dr. Vedadi to anyone looking for a veterinarian they can trust.

Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital

Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital

(140 reviews)

My previous review was critical of the vet who shared a diagnosis that triggered me into…read moreoverreacting, and this is my apology. My previous review was not fair. Let's start again - I have a healthy pup who is 17 months old who has was diagnosed with a condition with her knees (they slip out of place) but she shows no symptoms and has no problem running. After a second opinion and seeing a surgical specialist, we've decided to "wait" until she has issues. That is actually what the vet at Serrano said to me, but I was distraught reading the material provided that her condition (Grade 3) "required" surgery. I'm starting to think she might never have any issues, that she's a Unicorn ! I recommend Serrano. The vets and staff are very kind. Great location. And reasonable prices too.

Do not take your cats here, these vets seem to only know how to care for dogs and think cats should…read morebehave like them. I needed to board my 2 cats for a week and find a new primary vet for my cats. I asked them to do a claw trim during their stay. I've been trimming my cats claws for them at home this entire time without much trouble from either cat. Somehow they managed to traumatize one of my cats! Ever since their stay, my cat has been terrified of me trimming his claws and touching his paws. Additionally, they did a general check-up of my cats during the stay. The vet that did their exams tried to push me to sedate my more timid cat for future visits, saying he "curls up and stiffens to resist their handling." Not lashing out or attacking them, they were upset they had to deal with a cat that timidly cowers. The vet spoke to me as if he should behave more like a dog. This place does not understand cats and does not treat them well. The one positive experience I had here was the ladies at the front desk were polite and informative, but I do not trust the vets here with any cats.

VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital

VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital

(348 reviews)

Dr. Pasqualino went above and beyond for my dog, Dash, and I am incredibly grateful for her care…read moreand compassion. I needed my dog to be seen urgently due to concerning symptoms, and despite having a completely booked schedule, she found a way to accommodate him. From the moment she examined Dash, she took the time to call me personally, explain everything thoroughly, and answer all of my questions with patience and kindness. Her empathy and genuine concern immediately put me at ease during a very stressful time. What impressed me even more was her dedication after the appointment. The following day, which was actually her day off, I called the office because Dash still wasn't feeling well. Dr. Pasqualino took the time to call me back herself, reassure me, and make sure all of my concerns were addressed. That level of commitment and compassion is rare and speaks volumes about the kind of veterinarian she is. It's clear that Dr. Pasqualino truly cares about her patients and the families who love them. I cannot thank her enough for the exceptional care she provided to Dash.

I'd like to leave ZERO stars. Contacted them for boarding on Monday 9/28/26 needing dates 10/6/26…read moreto 10/12/26. VCA Arroyo was suggested by MY VCA animal hospital. Everything was scheduled and paperwork was filled out and sent in on Tuesday 9/29/26. Appointments were needed BEFORE their stay so they were scheduled for 10/5/26. Spoke to Jasmine regarding the vaccines and it was verified *TWICE* BY THEIR OFFICE that we could receive the missing vaccines for both dogs at the Monday 10/5 appointment. (They require all vaccines not just the core vaccines like every other boarding/animal hospital. Not a problem. Per Jasmine, receiving these vaccines on Monday would be fine for a Tuesday 10/6 drop off for boarding). All paperwork was sent with no issues stated. ON FRIDAY 10/2/26 AT 4PM, I received a message from VCA Arroyo stating that my dogs could NOT be boarded there, that they suddenly decided there needed to be a 7-day waiting period between vaccines and boarding. I asked why I was not informed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or even Friday morning as I had canceled the appointment with MY VCA vet because VCA Arroyo was demanding a pre-boarding visit. Sara & Jasmine clearly stated to me AND my husband that we could receive the vaccines on Monday's visit. The woman I spoke to on Friday late afternoon was dismissive, rude, offered zero explanation as to the sudden cancellation of the boarding reservation DESPITE what we were told by THEIR STAFF. There was exactly ZERO understanding or care regarding the difficult situation they put us in by failing to be upfront and honest when the boarding stay was scheduled and paperwork received. I understand different facilities have different rules. Had they simply stated the issue early in the week, I could have kept my Friday vaccine appointment and arranged boarding at a different location. It did NOT have to be there, I simply chose them due to the recommendation of my VCA animal hospital. If the front desk is ignorant to their boarding rules, policies and procedures, they should NOT be answering the phone and scheduling appointments/boarding stays. To top off this incredibly unprofessional experience, the flippant response with no explanation, followed by a rude dismissive phone call, is enough for me to warn ANYONE planning to go to VCA Arroyo. After speaking to my VCA front AND back office, they are aghast at the fact that VCA ARROYO waited until late-afternoon on Friday to cancel the boarding ESPECIALLY after their front office staff (Sara and Jasmine) confirmed everything was "good to go". They could have communicated their "policy" at any point Monday-Thursday as they'd received 2 phone calls, the records from my vet AND my intake paperwork. These are NOT honest people. They do NOT care that they verified everything was good-to-go. They do NOT care that they waited all week to cancel the reservation. They were RUDE and DISMISSIVE when communicating what they told us was false. BEWARE OF THEIR UNKNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF, UNPROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES, CHANGING POLICIES, AND EXORBITANT PRICES. YOU WILL NOT GET AN ANSWER IF YOU QUESTION "WHY?" or "WHAT HAPPENED?". Absolutely unbelievable from a "professional" organization.

Quail Animal Hospital

Quail Animal Hospital

(471 reviews)

Quail Hill

My healthy and spunky 14 1/2 year old chihuahua suddenly stopped eating and was lethargic and…read morespitting up for two full days. I was able to get an appointment on the morning of the third day, she weighed only 5.4lbs, down from her usual 6+. The vet tech and Dr. Wang were wonderful with her and very patient with all my questions and explanations (as was the staff member on the phone the late afternoon before when I made the appointment). She was given a 10-15 minute hydration infusion as well as injections for nausea and reflux (because of all the vomiting). I also authorized a blood panel. She still didn't eat that day, but the next day woke up with a roaring (yapping?) appetite and all her spunk back. Dr. Wang called me to see how she was doing and to send me the results of the blood panel which he explained was good. He suspects it was pancreatitis and because this is the first time she experienced it at her age, he thinks it will not be chronic. Many thanks to Dr. Wang, a very patient and thorough vet, and the vet tech and staff, for getting us through this.

This review is way overdue! Originally, I was referred to by VCA since they no longer perform FAVN…read moretesting and health certificate for travel; so coming to Quail I was only planning to utilize them specifically for that purpose, however, with their knowledge for international travel and care of the staffs - I have chosen to return to Quail for my dog's primary needs. With my recent visit, Dr. Abdelmalek was so welcoming and explained everything thoroughly and even with a follow up email detailing all the necessary steps - that was above and beyond! I cannot thank the staff enough for their great care and thorough treatment plan. Although a little far from home, I'm willing to make the drive knowing that my baby is well-taken care of. MoMo approves!

Fauna Veterinary Collective - vet - Updated October 2026

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