It took me some processing time to get to writing this review, but I think it's time now. I took my…read moreShiba pup to this vet about 11 years ago, and then switched vets because I moved further away. In June 2026, I was frantically calling vet offices after receiving an unforeseen and distressing diagnosis for my (then-senior) Shiba at the emergency VCA in Fountain Valley. The receptionist was very attentive and nice, and was able to get us seen straight away in the morning when they opened. Aside from the really great customer/patient service, the lobby was small, but very clean. The atmosphere isn't dreary, which I really appreciated at the time. We were seen by Dr. Acevedo, who was very professional and warm. I explained what was happening to my 11.5 year old boy--he was diagnosed with pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade with ascites--and she explained very thoroughly what they were going to do that day. I did have to drop him off for most of the day and pick him up at the end of it, which I didn't love, but I understand it's because I was basically a very last-minute appointment, and the procedure they were going to do was a drain plus radiographs along with other tests. Unfortunately, as his symptoms progressed aggressively and Dr. Acevedo had results to talk about with me, she let me know over the phone that the prognosis was not good. I then went in, where she showed me the radiographs and gave me a detailed explanation of what she was seeing, and even compared my dog's x-ray to a healthy dog's x-ray to help me understand better what was happening. Dr. Acevedo was very sincere, she told me she's seen this several times before, and the outlook based on what she saw would mean my boy would be in a constant state of recovery. Eventually, I made the very painful decision to lay him to rest with an at-home service with a different practice the next week. Overall, Dr. Acevedo was incredible. Because his decline was so rapid, I was constantly blowing up the phone at her office asking about everything ranging from treatments, to what I should look out for so that I don't wait too long to lay him to rest. Every time, she was very informative and tried to help me with what I was going through with my best friend. Thank you to everyone at Lincoln Animal Hospital. When the time comes, I will be glad to bring my next pup back here. It's worth the drive.

We've been coming here ever since we had Jinnie. Jessica C always take care of Jinnie since she was…read morea baby. And I love how excited Jessica is everytime she sees Jinnie. Not just for my Jinnie, I see the way she takes care of other dogs. She's very sweet to all the dogs that she sees.

The experience at this office is the best I've received at any vet. The staff is so friendly and…read morefamily like. The technicians are the gentlest you've ever seen. The wait is almost non existent. You are the only client they are focusing on when you are there. Their costs are also not exorbitant. I love going to this place. When it comes to really complex medical situations, requiring cutting edge equipment, they're not my first choice, but they did get my super sick kitten well when it looked like he may not pull through. They just dug in and aggressively, day after day, worked to get his high fever down before it caused any brain or system damage. You can trust them to let you know if you need to go to a specialist. They want the best for your pet. One of my cats cannot take the stress of other people so close and handling him. They helped me with the right kind of carrier (even loaned me one!) and the right amount of sedation at home combined with the super calm techniques to make his visits just fine. For the usual problems that arise with our animals, this place is the place to go!

Good customer service. I feel like the current staff is always super nice and the attendants are so…read morefriendly! They handled my pup really well despite how much energy he has. The vet is also very compassionate and thorough when he was talking to us. They remembered my 4 year old pit bull immediately. We have had only two visits here. One to get a referral for a TPLO surgery and recently for allergy shots. He's all recovered now so I'm really happy with our care!

I am so glad that I found this spot. I'm sad it's walk in only because I'd love for the vet to be…read morethe primary for my cat. I arrived at 8:50 and wait after putting name on sign up sheet. There were a handful of people waiting or already in a room. Went into the room around 9:30 and wait 15 minutes for the doctor to come in. My cat is very anxious and is scared of the vet and lucky the vet had a net to safely give him a shot to get sedated. They took him back to get bloodwork and do a check up. The doctor called me the very next day to provide blood work results. He's very direct and honest. After my experience here, the good reviews are deserved.

I've been going here for years. Their walk-in approach works best for me given that usually I don't…read morewant to wait to bring my dog to the vet if there is an immediate issue. I drive there from Long Beach because Dr. Leung and everyone that works with him are so compassionate and good natured people. They also know how to work with reactive pets as well. I recommend them to everyone I know. No upsells, always trying to suggest the most affordable and least invasive options. He's great at laying out your options and suggesting to go elsewhere if needed. He's available in the phone and will take his time to speak with you personally. This place was suggested by a coworker after I was almost taken advantage of by another vet for my dogs UTI that turned out to be bladder stones. The other vet wanted over $1,500 just to diagnose her with tons of invasive tests. Meanwhile at Alamitos they tested her pee and did an X-ray for a fraction of the cost and suggested doctors to have the procedure done. They've really helped me trusts vet offices again. They even took the staples out for me after the procedure even though it was done elsewhere. Recently my dog tore her CCL, and they're the ones who I trusted to do the procedure. I felt so comfortable taking my dog there any they let me hold my dog while the sedative worked through her body for X-rays and the surgery. Those little details matter that I know they are animal people. Usually they'll just take your dog in the back and they're probably scared and don't know what's happening. Anyway, can't recommend enough!! Thank you Dr. Leung and everyone who works at Alamitos Animal Hospital.

Dr Grove and crew are awesome. I have never experienced when a dog LOVES to visit a vet. No…read moreapprehension by my girl, Maggie. Greeted by front desk including Maggie's name on a WELCOME whiteboard on the counter. Large waiting area - although I have NEVER had to use it to wait for our appointment. Welcomed and moved into exam room. Maggie so comfortable she just stretches out on the floor while waiting for Dr Grove. Dr Grove arrives and joins her in the floor (Maggie weighs 78lbs). Thank you everyone at VCA COLLEGE PARK .

We have been going here for about 6 years now…read more Our boy is usually very timid and anxious. But he relaxes once he sees the ladies that work here. Upon checkin in they will have your pet step on a scale in the waiting room then you're assigned a room for them to assess them. Once the condition is discussed and treatment agreed upon, they will give you an estimate for those services before proceeding. Once all of that is agreed upon, they take them to the back to perform the treatment (if they're getting shots, etc). You pay on your way out. Bonus: they have a welcome sign where they write the animals names that's coming in that day. Our dog can't read . But it makes us smile to know he's welcome.

This is one of the most affordable place to see a veterinarian. The veterinarians are knowledgable…read moreand love animals. The staff is great with both my dog and cats. I brought my first cat to be neutered in about 2012. You have to call to schedule. He was in at 8am and by the afternoon. The wait times to see a veterinarian can be very long depending on how many patients show up. Appointments can also be backed up because of emergencies. I have an aggressive dog and they are very understanding about her needs. They also help pets having emergencies. Nobody is turned away. It was really hard to find any practice like this when the location was closed temporarily. I'm glad this location is open and I hope they stay open.

It was busy when I got there at 7:45am to get a feral cat spayed but the check in was fast and they…read moredid a good job on the procedure. It was 6 month old kitten and she healed fast and very well.

I have been coming here for 4 1/2 years. The office is…read morealways clean. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I been bring my French Bull dog here since I got him. Dr Kim always takes the time to explain everything and treatment plans with us. He is really good with making sure all my questions and concerns are addressed. I can always call and leave a message with any of my concerns and his staff is so wonderful at calling me back. His staff is so welcoming and wonderful with my boy. I just wish they could be open just a little later. I recommend this vet office to my family and friends. I truly trust Dr Kim and his staff. 10/10 recommend.

Valley view animal hospital is a place I trust and feel very comfortable to bring my cats to. They…read moreare very caring and transparent with the care that is provided and or needed with your pets! Dr. Kim and his team are very attentive and passionate about the care they give and make sure you understand what is going on as well as explaining things with much detail. They are very patient with my sweet yet sassy Maple and my little anxious guy Canelito and for that I'm so thankful!

I can't give enough compliments to this vet. Been here for years and I just realize I haven't wrote…read morea review for this vet because it deserve many many stars. First off thank you Dr. Ash for being informative and especially he always kind and treat animals with care and passion. He never recommend anything that's unnecessary and we - clients appreciate it so much! Neemo has been spayed here and did see Dr many times and been cured here many times. She has good experiences here as well as Ozzy ( though Ozzy is scared of everything, she managed to overcome her fear here so yk the staff are very gentle) If you're curious, prices here are affordable/ reasonable to me. They never push you to do things that not needed atm. 10000% recommend you to come

If I could give Dr. Ash 10 stars, I would!…read more After many years of sharing my life with cats (including some wonderfully opinionated and very shy ones), I can honestly say Dr. Ash is the best veterinarian I've ever had. Around our house, he's simply known as The Cat Whisperer. Somehow he has this magical "Dr. Ash method" that can calm even my most nervous, difficult cats. Cats that normally hide, hiss, or make everyone work for it seem to trust him. I still haven't figured out his secret! What really sets Dr. Ash apart is the time he gives every patient and every pet parent. He never makes you feel rushed. He explains blood work and treatment options in incredible detail, answers every question, and has even called me in the evening to personally discuss test results. That level of care and dedication is almost unheard of. I also want to recognize his amazing staff. Raquel, Andrea, and everyone at the clinic are always so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Whether they're drawing blood, collecting urine samples, trimming nails, or giving one of my cats a sanitary trim, they handle each cat with such compassion and professionalism. You can tell they truly love what they do. I've trusted Dr. Ash and his team with my cats for many years, and I wouldn't trust anyone more. They treat every one of my cats as if they were their own, and that means the world to me. And here's the highest compliment I can give him: if Dr. Ash ever moved to Timbuktu... I'd be pricing moving trucks the same day. That's how much I trust him. Thank you, Dr. Ash, Raquel, Andrea, and the entire team for the exceptional care you've given my furry family over the years. You are all simply the best.

I have been going to this place for many years with all my precious family pets and have been happy…read morewith the service and attention my pets have been getting. There was a period of time where the customer service was not good, rude and impatient from just a few Vet assistants. WELL I'm happy to say they were spoken to I was told and now I have the old good customer service back and the vets are great and I'm happy now. So if you went somewhere else come on back it is a breath of fresh air!

We take our 2 dogs here for the past 2 years for checkups shots and the like. Both our dogs are…read moreolder, one is 12 and the other is 13. Generally I am able to make appointments for them within 48 hours of needing to be seen which is good. However their hours and appointments might be limited sometimes so YMMV. Recently our older dog was having issues and we brought him in. Our first appointment did not go well as he was never seen, they told me to come back the next day which I did. We came back the following day and he was seen for his lack of appetite and urinary issues. In the past everything was fairly expensive but this time took the cake. It cost $700 for an exam, two lab tests and a small medication to increase his appetite for a few days. The worst part is, we did not get any diagnosis since they didn't find anything wrong. They also checked his ears which he is often scratching daily and they said were totally normal also. The next day he was worse so now we are forced to take him to an emergency room and pay double the cost, at a minimum. They also gave me about using our Carecredit card for the payment, which is in my wife's name, even though they know both of us and our dogs for the last two years. They also didn't give us any discount for the trouble of rescheduling on us or being a repeat customer. Imagine going to a mechanic for your car paying $700 and it's worse than when you brought it in? That is the situation as of not.

Haiku: A Acacia Animal Hospital…read more Takes care of my dog Staff sweet and professional Still curbside drop-off. --- My neighbor recommended me to Dr Adams at A Acacia Animal Hospital and I've been pretty happy with them. In the past year, I've had to bring my aging dog in several times for various issues. Usually, when something happens, I call for an appointment and they've been able to squeeze us in either that day or in the next couple of days. There have been times they've been fully booked and not able to immediately accommodate us and I respect that. One of our major visits last year was for my dog to get surgery and remove some skin tags from his body. He had to be sedated for a couple of hours. During that time, Dr. Adams did a fine job removing his skin masses and also did a deep teeth cleaning. Our pup came home and recovered well. The office even called the next day to check up on him. They are doing curbside meet and greet. Just park in a numbered spot and call the office upon arrival. Since they are still doing curbside drop-off, I've never been able to see inside the office and how Dr. Adams and the staff interact with my dog. For the most part, when Dr. Adams comes out to talk to me about how my pup is doing, he is professional, kind, and answers all my questions. The only downside is their billing and record-keeping system seem to be archaic. They haven't transferred to a digital system. It'd be much more convenient to receive printed receipts (vs handwritten receipts), an electronic log of his vaccinations (as well as a list of upcoming shots), and digital reminders of future appointments.

Staff here are always so friendly and treats my dog with care. The vet is nice, although blunt and…read morestraightforward. He really explains everything so well and leaves it open to asking questions.

We recently had to say goodbye to our beloved 12-year-old Rottweiler. Because the circumstances…read morebecame an emergency, we took him to a local emergency veterinary hospital, where we made the heartbreaking decision to let him go peacefully. Even though Dr. Berka and the Happy Tails team were not the ones who handled his final visit, a condolence gift arrived at our home the very next day. They did not have to do that, but their kindness and compassion made a lasting impression on our family during an incredibly painful time. This thoughtful gesture perfectly reflects why we have trusted Dr. Berka with our dogs for so many years. In a time when veterinary care can sometimes feel increasingly corporate and impersonal, Happy Tails remains a place where our pets are known by name, their medical histories are remembered, and they are treated as members of the family. Dr. Berka is not only an exceptional veterinarian--she is a genuinely caring person who understands how deeply we love our animals. That kind of compassion cannot be measured by an invoice or replaced by convenience. We will continue driving from Long Beach to Garden Grove because our furry family members deserve a veterinarian who combines outstanding medical care with genuine humanity. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Berka and everyone at Happy Tails Animal Hospital for the care and kindness they have shown our family, especially when we needed it most.

I made an appointment for a wellness visit specifically to renew my dog's flea and anxiety…read moremedications. Despite knowing the reason for the appointment, Dr. Berka refused to refill his anxiety medication because she had not originally prescribed it. When I asked why, she responded in a very rude and dismissive tone, saying, "I didn't write the original prescription, so go back to that doctor and get it." There was no discussion about whether my dog still needed the medication, no alternative meds offered, and no attempt to help us find a solution. All she did was pout that we went elsewhere and that we order our meds on Chewy and not from her. What makes this even more frustrating is that the "other vet" was actually the veterinarian her own office sent us to when Dr. Berka was on vacation. The visit lasted approximately 5 minutes and all she did was look in his ears, yet I was charged $121 and left WITHOUT the medication we specifically scheduled the appointment for. Now I have to schedule and pay another $100 for another wellness exam at the "other" vet just to get my dog the medication he needs. Dr. Berka came across as rude and unprofessional and she didn't show any affection or gentleness towards my dog. She behaves like she doesn't like animals which is so odd! If you're looking for a veterinarian, I strongly recommend finding someone who doesn't get jealous and petty when you see another vet when she is on vacation. Very disappointing experience.