Brookhurst Animal Medical Center

4.1 (225)
1301 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Save Money at Brookhurst Animal Medical Center

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 891
4.5 ASPCA 11,713
4.9 Embrace 16,627
4.9 Fetch 10,616
4.2 Figo 2,598
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 9,975
4.9 Lemonade 805
4.6 ManyPets 2,332
4.0 MetLife 625
4.8 Nationwide 21,404
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.5 PetPartners 112
4.3 Pets Best 12,053
4.6 Pumpkin 1,425
4.6 Spot 6,829
4.9 Trupanion 67,550
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

Get Quotes & Compare

Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

hand swipe
Cristina Mendoza

I first started coming here during pandemic when my dog was in exc pain, they happened to be open on the weekend past 2pm. They were able to get her in within the hour and take care of her, since it was during the pandemic, they would come to my vehicle and take her. Dr. López removed a huge tumor she had when her primary mentioned to me it was high risk. At the time I only had verbal communication with him and the staff. He removed not only one tumor, but 2. Explained the entire procedure with detailed, gave me the assurance Mimi was going to be okay. He was honest and sympathetic. She’s had multiple visits since. I recently took her to her primary veterinarian hospital and had them do the full medical analysis on her, my dog is a 14yr old small poodle mix. Since I noticed her prescribed medication wasn’t fully taking care of her cough, I called Brookhurst Animal Medical. I was able to get an appointment on a Sunday which is my normal day off. For the first time I experienced being inside the center, my visit was to get a second evaluation/medical opinions on her health condition I was told she had. I’m so thankful I did, Dr. Lopez was able to evaluate her recent blood work and explain to me her recent X-rays my last vet failed to do. He found the problem that was more serious then what I was originally told. Everyone here was so kind and treated Mimi with kindness and professionalism. I highly recommend this medical center. I’ve referred friends and family because every time we’ve been here, Mimi has left in better condition. He’s honestly allowed me to have my child for more years, allowing her to stay as healthy as she can at her age.

posted: 08/27/2023

Jess (ilylafkl_Cakes)

Dr. Lopez is knowledgeable and trustworthy. Over the years he has completed several successful yet difficult surgeries on my pets. He was able to remove a tumor from the mouth of our elderly pitbull. I recently saw him for an eye infection affecting one of my cats. He immediately identified and diagnosed him with entropion (google it) and was able to perform surgery to correct my boys eyelids. While he was under he also performed a dental cleaning. I decided to bring another cat to Dr. Lopez for a dental cleaning, but after checking his teeth, he felt he did not require the procedure and sent me home with a cleanser for me to use at home to improve his bad breath. I appreciate his honesty and dedication to providing the best care to our animal friends. Thank you, Dr. Lopez.

posted: 09/15/2023

Nadine Gomez

Our first visit with Dr. Lopez with amazing staff. We took both of our pets. It was a bit overwhelming. But the dr and workers helped us. Very attentive, friendly and supportive with our pets (2 doggies). I highly recommend. It’s hard finding a good reasonable vet that cares. We already have a follow up on two weeks.

posted: 06/24/2023

Bianca Vega

Doctor was awesome took care of all my dogs needs. He was very knowledgeable and the staff was great. Making an appointment was quick and easy, I got in right away. Prices are extremely reasonable. Thank you so much for your kind care. We will definitely go back

posted: 05/06/2023

Janet Giglio

This doctor Lopez has never let me down. Ive been going to him for years. This doctor helped my vomiting cat. Without having to go to the extreme battery of tests and ultra sounds. He covered all bases with medication, diet change and suggesting I keep my cat on a leash for ten days. ( so he will quit eating the grass that is making him puke) it is such a relief to see my cat comfortable and not in distress.anymore. I’m going to stay on the recommended food for awhile. And once again thank you Dr. Lopez. PS. If you ever need pet surgery you can feel blessed knowing doctor Lopez he’s the best.!

posted: 04/28/2023