Dr. Morgan at Quail Animal Hospital is truly incredible. I brought my two dogs, Juicy and Kendrick,…read moreand from the moment we arrived I felt like we were in the right place. Dr. Morgan is calm, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to listen to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions, and handled both of my dogs gently and with real care. You can tell he genuinely loves animals and takes his work seriously. The exam felt thorough and never rushed. Dr. Morgan explained what he was checking for, what he was seeing, and why it mattered. He made sure I understood everything in plain language and gave me a clear plan moving forward. I appreciated that he focused on practical, reasonable next steps and answered every question I had without making me feel dismissed. What stood out the most is his honesty and integrity. Dr. Morgan did not push any unnecessary treatments, testing, or add ons. There was no pressure at all. He was straightforward about what was truly needed versus what could wait, and he offered options while respecting my comfort level and my dogs' needs. It is rare to find a veterinarian who is both highly skilled and also so ethical. I also want to add that I drive all the way from Oceanside because Dr. Morgan is that good. That should say everything. I trust him completely with Juicy and Kendrick, and I'm grateful we found him. I highly recommend Dr. Morgan and Quail Animal Hospital to anyone looking for a trustworthy vet who will treat your pets like family and treat you with respect.

I have had a good experience with quail hill many years ago (pre-move, when they were on the other…read moreside of the mall), which is why I decided to return to their care when I adopted my service dog. I understand that private practices charge more, and that was a fee I was willing to pay for what was supposed to be superior quality care. I was charged (and paid) $1280 ($755+$525) over 2 visits for travel papers from USA to Korea. I was charged 2x $75 consultation fee, $350 for FAVN, $160 for a USDA endorsed health certificate, $95 for an overnighted Fedex shipping label, $100 for a "Passpaw Application fee," among other things. My flight to Korea is on 5/6/2026 (tomorrow), and I initiated the travel document process with Quail hill on 3/24/2026 as shown on the invoice. As of 5/5/2026 at 3:19PM, I have not only 1) not received the USDA endorsed document, and 2) neither Quail Hill, Passpaw, or Fedex is aware of the exact whereabouts of this USDA endorsed health certificate for. The latest communication I have received from Quail Hill was an extremely defensive phone call from Dr. Mike Morgan at 2:56PM demanding to know what Quail Animal had done wrong (???) in providing care for my service dog, because these documents are now USDA's responsibility (???). I will never be returning to Quail Animal Hospital again with this terrible experience, which is a bummer, because my experience with Dr. Good (who performed a $1500+ dental procedure on the same dog recently) has been pleasant. If I do return, I will be doing so only for Dr. Good.

I know this is a long review, but if you're a pet parent looking for a vet, I hope my experience…read morehelps you make your decision. If you are in the Irvine area and trying to find a veterinary clinic, I can honestly say you don't need to look any further. When I first started searching for a vet, I did what most pet parents do. I called multiple clinics, compared prices, and even visited a few places because I wanted to make the best decision for my dog. It's not easy to find a place you can truly trust. Looking back now, I feel incredibly lucky that I found this clinic. Of course, the basics are all there. Parking is easy, the facility is clean, and everything is well organized. But what really matters is the care you receive, and this is where they truly stand out. I genuinely feel like we found an amazing doctor. There has never been any pressure for unnecessary treatments, and I really appreciate how honest and straightforward they are. If you purchase one of their package plans, the pricing is actually very reasonable. If you're planning to come here long term, I would definitely recommend going with a package. Another thing I truly appreciated is how accommodating they are. Many clinics are fully booked, sometimes a week or even a month out, which can be really stressful when something urgent comes up. There were several times when the doctor did their best to fit us in despite an already packed schedule. On a few occasions, they even continued seeing patients through their lunch break just to help us, and I'm so grateful for that. At the same time, I really hope they take care of themselves too and don't skip meals. Because of that experience, I now make sure to schedule appointments ahead of time whenever I can. One of the biggest reasons I feel so thankful for this clinic is because I frequently travel between the US and Korea with my dog. If you've ever gone through the process of preparing your pet for international travel, you probably know how complicated and stressful it can be. Recently, I went through one of the most stressful experiences I've had as a pet owner. All of our documents were prepared and sent to the USDA through UPS, but unexpected delays from UPS and processing time at the USDA started pushing everything dangerously close to my departure date. For nearly ten days, I was constantly anxious and barely sleeping. It honestly felt like I aged ten years during that time. What meant the most to me during this period was how much the doctor helped, even beyond what would normally be expected. Technically, their responsibility ends after preparing the paperwork, but they continued to track everything with me, kept me updated through calls and emails, and even helped come up with backup plans in case things didn't go as expected. That level of care is something I've never experienced before. While I was staying up late, constantly checking tracking updates and worrying, they were right there doing the same and thinking through solutions with me. I could truly feel how much they cared, not just professionally, but personally. In the end, after so many stressful moments that I can't even fully put into words, the documents finally arrived on the afternoon of my departure day. It honestly felt like a miracle. Thanks to their dedication and support, I was able to travel safely with my dog. I've never experienced this level of care, responsibility, and compassion from a veterinary clinic before. You can genuinely feel how much they care about both the pets and their owners. If you are a pet parent in Irvine trying to find the right vet, I truly hope this review helps you. This clinic has my full trust and my deepest gratitude.

1 star -- I wish I could give zero…read more I was with my husband at every single visit. I watched Dr. Kwon receive Ado's lab results showing glucose of 509 mg/dL and do nothing for 19 days. On February 11 Dr. Kwon gave Ado an elective vaccine despite his uncontrolled diabetes. We begged for insulin. He refused unless we paid $800 for an ultrasound. My husband sent written emails warning Dr. Kwon that Ado would get DKA. Dr. Kwon ignored every word. I watched my cat deteriorate at home knowing a simple insulin prescription could have saved him. By February 13 Ado crashed. By February 16 he was gone. I held Ado when he was euthanized. I did not want to let him go. I was told he was in too much pain to survive. He was 11 years old and deserved so much better. Dr. Kwon later admitted his delay was due to personal health matters. His own lab results prove his medical excuse was completely false. A formal complaint has been filed with the California Veterinary Medical Board against Dr. Kwon License #17072. Please protect your pet. Go somewhere else.

We had a really positive experience at Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital during a stressful time…read morewith our pup, Mocha. From the moment we walked in, the team (Brandon especially) stood out. Brandon was incredibly kind, patient, and communicative, which made a huge difference for us as anxious parents. He loves labs too and mocha loves being loved! Toni, Julie, Serena and Marcela were amazing with mocha too and really helped calm some of her stress too Dr Sohn took the time to thoroughly talk with us, gather Mocha's history, and understand everything that was going on. We never felt rushed or brushed off, they made sure we were fully informed and prepared for each step. Most importantly, they helped keep us calm during an overwhelming situation. They didn't try to oversell unnecessary tests, but they also made sure to run a comprehensive set of diagnostics so that no possibilities were overlooked. It felt like they genuinely cared about doing what was best for Mocha, not just checking boxes. Overall, we felt supported, heard, and confident in the care Mocha received. We're very grateful to the team and would definitely recommend them!

Three days later and the owner of this hospital, Mike Cao, has not called back. He seems to respond…read moreto reviews on yelp, but apparently he doesn't pick up the phone. That leads to me believe that it's not even actually him responding to people on Yelp. A manager of the hospital called and said they were the best person to help me, and I insisted that I speak to Mr. Cao. They continued on that they are the managers and the best people to help me, but I insisted that I talked to someone that is actually a doctor and not administrative. it has been more than three days. We got an analysis of the fluid in his abdomen that built up, which was more than a pint and a half and this hospital allowed it to remain and didn't even take a sample like they promised to do. The analysis showed that his body is fighting some sort of infection and his blood cells rapidly increased. Not only could they have removed the fluid, but they could have given him an antibiotic. They failed to give our antibiotic to our French bulldog as well when he had an infection. In my opinion, it is cruelty to a dog to do what they did and just take my money and allow him to suffer. He is anemic and fighting an infection and basically fighting for his life. Now they won't even respond to me. There are a few good doctors here that do the right thing. But has a hole, two out of our four visits in the last year. These guys have not done what was right for our dogs and left two dogs in pain leaving their hospital without proper care.

I've written a review before for Dr. Andrew and he is our go-to veterinarian for all our fur…read morebabies. We recently had an emergency with our oldest having constipation so we had to come in on a day when Dr. Andrew wasn't there. Dr. Seggerman was the veterinarian who helped my old boy clear his constipation and she was able to help him do so without sedation. She kept me updated throughout the day with his progress and was very patient with me. I know she is busy with many patients, so I really appreciate the time she took to talk to me and ensure that I knew what procedures were done and confirming the cost with me before proceeding. At pickup, Dr. Seggerman personally took the time to come out and talk to me for my fur babies discharge after her vet technician already came to give me the rundown. I am so thankful that now, I have another veterinarian whom I can trust will take good care of my fur baby and have the expertise in working with cats when Dr. Andrew is not in.

My dog got to see Dr Kathy today who's here on a limited basis but what a treat! She is truly the…read morebest vet out there - experienced, kind, and loves dogs. I had a situation that Kimberly helped us sort out so super grateful to her - clearly a dog lover too. What initially drew and kept us here were Dr Kathy and the great staff. Over the years, it's been different people at the front desk. Kimberly just reminds me why we have our dog here so kudos to her for listening and advocating.

My introduction to Urban Vet was under heartbreaking circumstances. I came home one morning to find…read moremy beloved dachshund unable to move and clearly in distress. He was quite old, and I knew in my heart this was likely something he wouldn't survive. I immediately called his regular vet (I'm looking at you CDM Animal Hospital), only to be told, without much compassion, that they were too busy to see him and I should take him to an emergency animal hospital. While those hospitals serve an important purpose, I couldn't bring myself to take him somewhere so cold and overwhelming during such a painful moment. That's when I remembered Urban Vet. I had seen them before when they were located in a nearby shopping center. I called, explained the situation, and they were incredibly kind and told me to bring him in right away. From the moment I arrived, the team was exceptional. They took him back immediately, put him on oxygen, and did everything they could to keep him comfortable. Sadly, it turned out he had a tumor near his heart that had ruptured, and there were very limited options. I made the incredibly difficult decision to end his suffering. The vets were so compassionate and gentle, and they allowed me to hold him in my arms as he crossed the rainbow bridge. I will always be grateful for the dignity and kindness they showed us in that moment. Since then, I've brought both my cat and the dog I recently adopted to Urban Vet, and every experience has reinforced how special this practice is. Every staff member is wonderful and clearly a true animal lover. My pets don't mind going there at all; the office is calm, beautiful, and sun-filled. The vets are top-notch, communicate clearly, and take the time to explain their recommendations. Urban Vet has my complete trust, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I can't say enough good things about My Urban Vet. After months of my dog suffering and multiple…read morevets being unable to give us answers, this clinic finally helped us find a diagnosis and treatment that worked. Seeing my dog feeling better and looking like himself again has been such a relief. The veterinarians were incredibly thorough, compassionate, and knowledgeable, and the entire staff made us feel comfortable and cared for from start to finish. A special thank you to Aleasha, who went above and beyond to help us, answer questions, and make the experience as stress-free as possible. On top of the amazing care, the clinic itself is beautiful, clean, and welcoming -- which honestly makes a big difference when you're worried about your pet. I'm beyond grateful to this team and would absolutely recommend My Urban Vet to anyone looking for a vet who truly listens and cares.

Bliss Animal Hospital saved my cat's life. Words really aren't sufficient to express my gratitude…read moreto this team. I came in here for the first time after our previous vet could not identify my cat's issue, and it was only getting worse and costing more money that I did not have. My cat was suffering, and I was on my last legs trying to find someone to help him. Once he was seen by Dr. Nai, not only did she know almost immediately what it was (without all of the tests I spent tons of money on at my previous vet, for them just to tell me it may be a gut issue, which it absolutely was NOT), Dr. Nai was so present and so in tune with my cat, who she had never even met. I couldn't believe that these nurses, doctors, and staff were treating me and my cat like family, and what matters more than ANYTHING to this team is heart, compassion, awareness and healing your baby. You can truly feel the love that they have for these animals emanating through all of the staff. I will recommend this hospital to literally everyone, and I am a forever customer now because I got to bring home my son, who was purring, at ease, and now on his path to healing, all because of this hospital. I was a stranger to them, yet they treated me and my cat like souls who needed guidance and help before anything else. I think that speaks incredible volumes about what this hospital really is about. Dr. Nai, you are an angel sent from heaven. I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart, and whether you know it or not, I will never forget the way you treated me and Small for the rest of my life. Nurse Priscilla, Winnie, Brittany, and everyone involved in my cat's recovery-this is the best gift you could have given me. I drove home with my cat with tears in my eyes of pure gratitude that my son gets to stay beside me, these doctors, and this staff treated me like a human being, not a dollar amount. They treated my cat like an absolute KING and spoiled him silly! They love animals so, so, so much. Honestly, anyone in the area or even further- this is the hospital you want to bring your baby to because regardless of who you are, what you have, or don't have, they are there for you in a time that often is so scary, lonely, and worrying. I wish I could say thank you in a thousand more ways, but with all that being said, thank you for saving Small. I would have done anything imaginable to help him, and they took that burden off my shoulders and took it from there so I could truly rest knowing he was in the best of hands. Every single one of you will always be in my thoughts, and I genuinely feel indebted. Thank you so much, everyone. Thank you so, so much. Love, Taylor and Small

Biscuit loved coming to Bliss Animal Hospital. As soon as we would park, she would drag me out of…read morethe car, tail wagging, to get in there. Dr. Sam, Winnie, Bianca, Brittany, Mandy and the whole team took such good care of us with compassion and empathy. They learn your circumstances and customize just the right treatment and options. Thank you for all the care and compassion you gave Biscuit.

Everyone at Stonecreek is AMAZING!!!! They take such good care of our dog, Annie, and our cat,…read moreKiki!! They love coming to the vet because everyone is so nice and happy to see them. We highly recommend this vet!!!

They really care for your animal.i would definitely recommend.Great staff and wonderful doctorsread more

Newport Pet Clinic is the absolute best! Ever since taking my former senior kitty to see Dr…read more Burham, she is the only vet I will go out of my way to see. She takes such good care of my kittens and my family dog. It's very evident how much the entire team at Newport Pet Clinic care. Everyone at the front desk is knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, kind, and wonderful! Highly recommend trusting them to take good care of your companion animals!

First time at this vet and I was in and out within 40 minutes…read more Front desk has all the information from my previous vet and doctor took weight of mg cat, heartbeat, and temp. Since I was a first time visitor they even gave my cat a gift bag. Overall solid service. Will be back for other vet related services.

By far, the best clinic ever. Dr. Esfandiari is the best vet I've ever seen. I brought my cat here…read moreafter her previous vet retired. I was nervous, and my cat is very grumbly when it comes to the vet. But Dr E is so gentle, so kind, and soooo knowledgeable. She took the time to soothe my cat and let her adjust. It made the world of difference. I've since moved away and am trying to find a vet in my new area, but I can't find anyone as good as Dr. E and her team. If you have a cat, THIS is the place to take them! Plus, the clinic itself has a few feline residents, so you know they care. I don't have enough good things to say. Dr E, Milaya and I miss you!

LARGE DOG OWNERS BEWARE!…read more We took our senior dog (rescued one week before) to Northwood Animal hospital because of great Yelp reviews. On closer inspection, you can see that they're great with small animals (hamsters, rabbits, cats, etc.) but larger dogs may be a weak spot, and here's why. The examination room was probably 6'x6', and over half of it was covered by an examination table that couldn't be pulled up because of a small animal scale on it. The net result of this was that our 60-pound dog could only see the feet of people in the room. We notified staff that our sweet girl was a little nervous with new people, and it seems that the vet tech got the memo. The tech was the best part of our experience--even though our dog was nervous, the tech did an amazing job introducing herself to us and our dog, giving her space, etc. It all broke down once the vet came in. Dr. J (Meena Janbahan) came in, did not introduce herself to us, and immediately took our dog by the neck to test her sinuses. While we understood that there was a legitimate medical reason for doing that, her failure to introduce herself to our dog (didn't even offer a hand to sniff), made our dog extremely anxious. Our dog gave about 3-5 seconds of whining before delivering 2-3 warning barks and backing up to us. The vet tech took our dog outside for a brief walk--when they came back, our dog was anxious but okay with the tech--but she did not like the vet. We were in shock that a professional would do this to a dog that had just been rescued and lived on the street before coming to us--but the more we thought about it, we figured that it was absurd to introduce herself to any dog that way. Dr. J followed up this moment by being extremely aloof and dismissive. Our dog had shown no signs of protectiveness at this level before, and Dr. J insisted that there was an inherent problem with our dog based on this meeting (where Dr. J, again, greeted our dog by wrapping her hands around her throat). We began to doubt ourselves and our dog, and would've continued to unless we had gone to another vet (more experienced with dogs) elsewhere, Dr. K (Kirollos Abdelmalek), who introduced himself much more calmly to our dog and assured us that our dog was not behaviorally volatile (see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for more on this experience). The icing on the cake was the $1,000 estimate for our visit. They waived the examination fee because our dog was a rescue, leading to a grand total of $977.80. The itemized receipt is attached to this review, but they don't tell the full story. We were strong-armed into the influenza vaccine (they said they wouldn't give anesthesia without it... which is not standard practice from AVMA guidelines by our understanding), and told that our dog had an ear infection despite the vet saying she was unable to "get a look at her ears." The cytology for the ear infection and treatment being given at the same time also made us raise an eyebrow. Fortunately, we opted to decline all services and see another vet for our dog instead (again, see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for the much better experience). Overall, I would have given Northwood Animal Hospital one star, if it hadn't been for the vet tech who assured us that we were not crazy, despite clear efforts of the business to charge us a ridiculous amount and misrepresent our dog's behavior. It is odd that they would market services for large dogs given that their practice seems--from personnel to facilities--ill-prepared to care for them.

I've never seen a vet scared of dogs before, but here we are…read more We took our husky/shepherd mix in for an exam and Dr. Ramos came in looking and acting like someone who suffers from legitimate PTSD of dogs. (If this is actually the case and she was attacked by a different dog, I can empathize with her, but treating my dog poorly because of it is unacceptable to me.) My dog showed ZERO signs of aggression, and was gently eating the treats offered. Dr. Ramos didn't even try touching him, but within 90 seconds said she needed to take him to the back to MUZZLE him. I replied by saying, "whatever you need to do to be comfortable". However, EVERY other vet/vet tech my dog has ever met has loved him for how sweet he is. He was doing great with IVVH's vet tech as well. 2 minutes later I hear my dog scream like he's never screamed before, and after they brought him into the exam room for our help I'd never seen him so scared, or heard him breath so hard out of fear. I've also never heard him growl the way he did while Dr Ramos was squeezing anal glands. I've seen groomers do a better job of doing this. She should NOT be around large dogs WHATSOEVER. Shout out to the front desk woman and the vet tech on duty though. They're the only reason I gave 2 stars. Whoever owns this place needs to give them both a raise. They handled my irate attitude with empathy, and I tried to make sure they understood that I was not mad at them.

I've been here about three times. I normally take both my cats here. I needed a vet that was…read morefriendly, certified, and most of all, full of empathy - my babies are my babies. This vet place totally gets it! I love how welcoming they are to my fur babies - they address them as Ms. karma and Mr. Nico. They're very up front about cost and they do take Pumpkin insurance and have payment plan's available. Friendly vets, calming environment for cats.