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Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic

4.5 (191 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Pet physical or wellness exam

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Mele watching the sunset and Venus setting.

Amazing, smart and knowledgeable about birds. Dr. Ako has been taking care of my severe macaw for 34+ years. He puts up with the attitude and patiently maneuvers Mele into cooperating, which is no easy task. Good advice on food and care has made this sassy guy's life easier and kept him healthy.

Li'i and Anela waiting to see if we'll share our lunch.
Andrea L.

I was so Happy when Dr Kaya came to Hawaii Kai. We used to go to him when he was in Manoa. He takes the time to spend with your babies no matter what they are. I first went to him for my sick rabbit and after the care he gave my rabbit, I switched my dogs over to him. Now that he's at Hawaii Kai it's convenient to take our three dogs. But Dr Kaya isn't the only great vet there. Dr Kaya only brought over the very best! We've been to Dr Ong, Dr Leeloy, Dr Ako, both Dr Sakamoto and we've always been so pleased. They treat our babies as they would treat their own. I wouldn't hesitate to see any of the doctors there. Your baby will always be well cared for.

My 9yr-old boy, Blue.
Brooke L.

It is very unfortunate that my first visit with this clinic was under grim circumstances. Be that as it may, I cannot thank Dr. Ako and the staff enough for squeezing me in on an emergency for my bunny Blue, and for treating both him and I with so much care and compassion. Unfortunately it was too late for Blue and he passed due to G.I. Stasis while I was there. With that being said, Dr. Ako reassured me that he lived a long life full of love. He was 9yrs old. On a Monday, I had taken him to Feather and Fur b/c they accept walk-ins. After 3hrs, they were unable to diagnose him and wanted to keep him overnight for observation, quoting me nearly $1,000. I decided to take him home and administer his care myself. Throughout the week, he was showing vast signs of improvement. By Friday, I awoke to him laying limp and rushed him to HK Vet Clinic, begging them on the phone to let me bring him in. They were understanding and allowed me to. Dr. Ako was able to diagnose him within the first 5-10 minutes. However, I believe the stress of the examination was too much for him, already being at the end of his rope. He suddenly passed and I immediately became a mess b/c he ripped a piece of my heart and took it with him. Moving forward, I had Feather and Fur send over all the info of my remaining 8 bunnies. Words cannot express how grateful I am to all of them. Thank you for caring for our babies and I wish I had brought him to you guys in the first place, but I will not make that mistake again. P.S. Fair warning when it comes to Dr.Ako, he is not a gentle doctor. He is straight and to the point. He accidentally poked my male grandbun in the eye while doing his exam, which freaked me out, but my bun was fine. If you're looking for a soft doc, Dr.Ako is not it. Lol. FYI: Although you bring your bun in for a health exam, spending over $100...they will still charge extra for nail clipping(it is not included, even though it only took doc like 30 seconds). Just a heads up.

Cotton in the exam room
Kainani K.

I highly recommend Dr. Ako if you have chickens!! I know he also sees other types of animals but I know how hard it is to find a good veterinarian for chickens (Avian Vet). I initially brought my rooster (Cotton) here because I noticed a foul fishy smell coming from his beak when he breaths; he was also breathing hard on a daily basis which I found to be odd. I absolutely love my silkie rooster and wanted to make sure nothing was wrong with him so I made an appointment with Dr. Ako for that Saturday. Due to COVID-19, there were strict procedures in place so everyone was safe: 1) After parking your vehicle, you have to send a text or call the staff to let them know you're here; they also ask you for the make/model/color of your vehicle; 2) The doctor or staff will come out to get your pet from you and bring him/her in for the appointment. I was fortunate that Dr. Ako came out personally to introduce himself, go over my concerns, and ask about Cottons living conditions (food, water source, etc.). Dr. Ako also asked me if I had FaceTime so he could talk to me while examining Cotton; I really appreciated this. 3) After the exam, the doctor will tell you the test results (if any) and what they recommend for treatment. After he communicates his recommendations, he or a staff member will bring your pet out to you. In Cotton's situation, the Doctor mentioned that he saw some bacteria on the slide from a culture done on cotton so he wanted to start him on antibiotics to try and get rid of the infection. Also, I told the doctor that cotton did a full checkup at another veterinary office. However, the paperwork that was given to Dr. Ako from the other veterinarian didn't show anything about an exam. I was very upset about this because we paid a lot for that exam. Dr. Ako assured me that Cotton was in good hands and will receive proper care and treatment.

Expired medications and mislabeled pill bottles.
Anne C.

I am very disappointed that I have to write this unpleasant review, but I need to let potential and current clients know what we had to deal with. I don't blame anyone for their unprofessional, uncaring and unacceptable behavior. They need to get their acts together. I had to wait 6 days before my vet to returned my call in regards to a follow up on a medication. I was told my message was deleted and that they had to figure out who they needed to return the call to. Unprofessional and unacceptable. I picked up 2 different types of medications for my dog. When it was time to administer the medications, both pill bottles had the same drug name on the 2 bottles. Plus the medication had an expiration date of 09/20/2022! I was concerned and called the office. They treated my concern as its no big deal that the labels are incorrect. Well, its a big deal to me! Told me to go back and they will fix the labels for me. It's not about "fixing" the labels. It's about not making this huge mistake. When I questioned the expired medications. I was told someone forgot to change the date. Not acceptable. Who knows, maybe it is expired medication. At this point, there is no trust in this veterinary clinic. They simply don't care.

Little puppy waiting for his vaccinations.
Ryan T.

Very nice office and staff. Made our puppy's first trip to the Vet an easy going affair. They made our little cutie super relaxed throughout his visit. He wasn't anxious at all. The doc took my questions without attitude or condescension (I probably asked the stupid questions she'd hear all week...I'm a first time fur-baby daddy). I would highly recommend Dr Jensen.

Denby R.

This is an update to my 3 year old post. Whoa! How time flies! In dog years my pup is now 20-something.....and he has mellowed out like I couldn't imagine. He eats different food. He behaves. He doesn't chew his leash. He gets tired after a few throws or a short walk. So much has changed. But one thing that hasn't changed one bit is how much he loves coming to he Hawaii Kai Vet clinic. You know how when a doctor that you love retires, nobody can quite fill their shoes. I was worried when Dr. Yoon retired that no one could love my Kosi the same way. And different as it is, the love and care and compassion by the new doctors has been amazing. Perhaps it is because the clinic manager has stayed the same. Or maybe it's just because every veterinarian here is big hearted and animal loving. I'm so grateful for every kindness and caring touch they have given my oldest son.

Jack Jack with his bandaged broken leg
Emi H.

Best vet ever!!! Our Goldendoodle puppy Jack Jack is the newest addition to our family and after scouring Yelp for the right vet, we ended up going with Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic. It comes highly recommended by some of my favorite Yelpers who I know would never steer me wrong. From our very first visit with Dr. Sakamoto, I have always been so happy with the quality of service we've experienced. Our puppy can't wait to see her and practically jumps out of the car with joy for his appointments. Dr. Sakamoto helped walk us through all the vaccinations, is always patient in answering any random questions we have and even helped us switch to a healthier pet food for our large breed dog. Other than just vaccinations, I've experienced first hand why it's so important to have a vet you can trust with your fur baby as well as pet insurance! Our puppy hurt his leg one night and the next day we brought him in to see Dr. Sakamoto who gave him an x-ray and let us know he had indeed fractured his tibia. Thankfully Dr. Sakamoto gave him medication for the pain and bandaged his leg, which helped to keep his leg stable until we were able to take him in for surgery. More than just level of care, just four days before his accident Dr. Sakamoto gave me a Trupanion certificate which allowed me to activate our pet insurance without the 30-day waiting period. This literally saved us over $5000 in surgery & vet fees as they covered 90% of the injury related costs. Is that serendipity or what?! If you are looking for a quality vet on the East side of Oahu, be sure to check out Hawaii Kai Veterinary. Dr. Sakamoto and her staff are so amazing and we're so happy we can count on them to take care of our Jack Jack!

Latte had skin issue and Dr  Kaya took care
Keiko J.

Dr Kaya and the staffs are great Professional and nice I hope I can bring my pet to the exam room but not yet

Pawsitive vibes only. Too cute!
Jodi P.

I wanted to update my review. Bruno and I came in to check on his urine. I was afraid that he had another UTI so just to be safe we came in to get it checked out. Dr. Ong and her team are so sweet and patient with my Bruno. He loves all the attention too so it's a win-win :) Dr. Ong talked to me in the waiting room about his urine and did a quick exam on his body. I'm very appreciative that she did that. Dr. Ong mentioned his cracked tooth. You can imagine how surprised I was to hear about this! She showed me the tooth and helped me understand the dangers of having a cracked tooth and what we can do moving forward. I'm not going to lie, it's an expensive procedure, but she provided information about care credit - which will help with finances. I trust Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic and I know they have Bruno and my best interest at heart. They always make time to help me take better care of my furry babies. I am very grateful to Dr. Kaya and his team!!

We had to say goodbye to our beloved Buttons today.  Thank you Dr. Sakamoto for sincerely caring for our little pup.
Glen A.

Yesterday, we said goodbye to our beloved Buttons. Dr. Sakamoto and Dr. Ong were very caring and patient with our little Buttons. Buttons was a very special part of our family; so sweet, gentle and loving. Thank you to Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic, and especially Dr. Sakamoto for allowing our family to say our goodbyes before our precious pup crossed from this life into the next life where there's no more pain or suffering. We were glad that it was Dr. Sakamoto that was there when Buttons passed. She truly cared for our Buttons all these years and I could tell she hurt inside watching us say our goodbyes and when Buttons breathed her last breath. We were blessed to have Buttons for 13 wonderful years and we were blessed to have the best veterinarian and staff caring for her all those years. Mahalo Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Sakamoto. You guys are the best! I will see you again my precious little Buttons. Be at peace. I miss you so much :(

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Ask the Community - Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic

Do you offer alternative therapies such as acupuncture or laser therapy? Do you do titers to determine vaccination needs?

We do offer both acupuncture and cold laser therapy. We are also able to do vaccine titers. We'd be happy to tell you more if you'd like to give us a call at (808) 395-2302.

How much experience with rabbits?

Aloha Wina! Thank you for your inquiry. We have two vets, Dr. Kaya and Dr. Ako, who sees exotics such as rabbits. Together, they have about 75 years of experience! Please call us at (808)395-2302 if you need to make an appt for your furry friend.

Do you declaw cats?

Thank you Megan for your inquiry! We do not declaw cats at our clinic, however we offer nail trims and have other recommendations to manage your kitty's scratching urges. Feel free to call us at (808)395-2302 for more info.

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