Irvine Pet Hospital

I recently had to euthanize my soul dog here at Irvine Pet Hospital. It was a devastating loss, but the doctors and staff here were so kind and compassionate throughout the entire process. I have been coming here for a few years now and was never compelled to write a review, but this experience has driven me to do so. My dog was seemingly healthy and in great condition for her age, but sadly she had some form of cancer brewing inside and we had no clue because there were no obvious signs or symptoms. She suddenly started declining so I brought her in and received the devastating news that not only did she have cancer, but it had spread throughout her body and lungs and there was nothing we could do at that point. A few days later I made the difficult decision to euthanize because she was deteriorating at a very rapid pace and it was simply unfair and cruel to let her continue to suffer. The day of our euthanasia appointment, the staff was so kind and compassionate. They allowed me to bring my dog’s bed and blanket so she would be comfortable in her final moments. They were respectful and allowed me to take as much time as I needed with her without rushing me one bit during each step of the process. The room itself was set up thoughtfully and respectfully. In contrast, I’ve heard other people’s experiences that have not been as compassionate and caring, and for that I am extremely grateful. While I am still devastated because of this huge loss, I left the clinic feeling a little bit at peace knowing they helped her pass as peacefully and respectfully as possible. While I would never wish for anyone to have to go through this with their own beloved pet, I realize it is a reality of life and hope you have as peaceful of an experience as I did with the amazing staff at this clinic. I look forward to continuing our journey with my other dog.

posted: 06/15/2023

The receptionist is always so kind, helpful, and welcoming. After taking both my cats to see Dr. K, I can say it was one of the most positive vet experiences I have had. He was supportive, non-judgemental & his treatment plan was exactly what we were looking for without pushing unnecessary additional tests / services.

posted: 08/08/2023

We had an emergency situation with one of our cats that had an anaphylactic response to a vaccine, so we took her to them and they did a good job of diagnosing her issues, were quick in going through the admission process and treated her quickly. When they brought her back to us after treatment, she was back to normal, and they explained exactly what they had done and how to proceed with her through the upcoming 24 hours. Of course, they charged urgent care prices, but the cost wasn't unreasonable at all. I would recommend them to anyone with a pet emergency.

posted: 07/29/2023

The staff is so welcoming and happy. I won’t take my baby boy anywhere else. They really care about giving the proper care to all pets.

posted: 06/27/2023

Ive been to many different vets who do their job in a hurry and rush you out as fast as they can… this is not one of them. Dr Chang took the time to understand my concerns and administer good treatment and good advice. I did not feel rushed at any point, and felt like Dr Chang cared about my pet and its wellbeing. Front of house staff were also friendly and organized.

posted: 05/10/2023