Newport Harbor Animal Hospital

I was referred here over 20 years ago when I had a Chow that three other vet offices were clearly afraid of him. Wouldn’t even come in the room to meet him without throwing a muzzle on him and one vet had known him from puppyhood. Happily Newport Harbor had no issue accepting an adult Chow as a new patient and after his first visit got marks in his chart as a good dog! Now on my third dog, a rescue Akita, still drive from Long Beach to Costa Mesa to see these vets, specifically Dr. Ashbran. They are all wonderful though!! My experience has always been good with thorough explanations of any treatments and/or options that are available to me and why one would be recommended over another. I never feel that they are trying to pad the bill at all. Everything I am charged for is worth it! I could go on and on about my 20+ years with this office and how wonderful they are!! Read Less

First time that I visit the Hospital and gotta day that it was a wonderful experience, the staff is INCREDIBLE, the attention was great and the way they explained everything and treated my puppy is beyond words! My only one place for my Princess Cookie! Read Less

The best veterinarian services in the area hands down! They go above and beyond by providing information not just in terms of aftercare but also preventative care. Everyone there is compassionate and it's clear they enjoy working there and they genuinely care about you and your pet. Read Less

Dr. Ashbran has been Cowboy and Chester's vet for 14 years now and we just love him. He has accurately diagnosed every problem they had and at one time, I thought I would have to put one of my dogs down because of his bleeding skin problems and Dr. Ashbran figured it out and my little dog Cowboy thrived and came back to his nasty little self. He has been a god send. These are the best vets ever. Read Less

Do yourself and your pet a favor and avoid this place. I adopted a 1 year old terrier mix about 6 weeks ago. This is my first dog, so I'm a little paranoid about doing everything just right.  We went to NHAH for our first checkup, then back again for a flu shot and flea & heartworm meds and had positive experiences both times. A couple of days ago, I brought my dog home from daycare and she started to act strange. She then began vomiting and eventually threw up what I believe to be the end of a bully stick. After it was out, her behavior seemed close to back to normal.  I called Newport Harbor Animal Hospital to be safe and they recommended I bring her into emergency services- so I did. The doctor evaluated her, and then recommended a series of tests- totaling $716.05. I suggested that maybe my dog was okay since the bully stick was out and she was acting normal. The doctor made a condescending remark, implying not getting these done would be a bad decision. Keep in mind- new dog owner- I want to make sure I am doing what's best for my dog.  I trusted the professional. They don't do any of the treatments with you in the room.  After about 2 hours a vet tech brought her out to me (not the doctor) and did not say a word. No feedback on these outrageously expensive tests, no feedback on her care the next couple of days, nothing.  I had to ask these questions myself- and the vet tech did not have any answers. She did say the doctor would meet with me "if I wanted".  I was shocked and felt completely taken advantage of. At that point I was too frustrated to waste any more time here.  I made it clear to the vet tech and the receptionist that the lack of communication on this doctor's end was unacceptable. I was not surprised to receive a voicemail the next night that stated all of the tests came back normal.  It's not about the money. My insurance will cover almost all of this- but some people don't have that luxury. The treatments were overkill, I felt pressured to do them, and there was no communication on the back end. The worst part of this all is I think they put my poor dog through a stressful event for their own financial gain.  Will not return. Read Less

I've been coming here since I moved to Costa Mesa in 2014 as it was recommended by multiple people in my neighborhood, friends included, that had both dogs and cats.  I'm mostly writing this review due to the compassion and understanding that the vets and staff provided to me through the process of eventually putting my dog, Hazel, down to rest.  It was Dr. Mary Sebzda, who was not even our vet at the time, nor had we ever seen her for any emergencies that extended to me the most comforting and reassuring hug while she saw me agonizing over the decision to euthanize Hazel.  That was over a year ago and today, we choose Dr. Mary Sebzda as our vet (Dr. Corum moved away).  I highly recommend this hospital.  The staff are just as wonderful! Read Less

Vaccinations are a necessity for your dog, and this vet WILL give your dog the CHEAPEST brand of vaccinations on the market. The company they chose has had many adverse effects on fur babies, yet this vet insist on the cheaper BRAND of vaccinations in the name of profit at your fur babies expense. I even went out of my way to ask for the better quality vaccination (and I'll pay the extra cost) and they said no because they have to "buy their shots in bulk".... ...and its also unusual that when they give a shot, they WILL NOT let you be along side you fur baby, unless you pay extra for the vet and not a technician. In the name of profit, go to this vet, in the name of your fur baby, plenty of other options. Read Less

I am so thankful to have found NHAH after adopting 2 Siamese Ragdoll mix (we think) kittens! We took them to another vet for their first appointment (they had really runny eyes) and HATED it. The office was dirty, disorganized, and to top it off we noticed a few weeks later that our beautiful kittens were COVERED in fleas!Enter NHAH. When they needed their final shots I knew we were NOT going back to the other vet (even before we discovered the fleas...). We called around and ultimately found NHAH. We loved that we were able to schedule an appointment the next day without taking time off work because NHAH allows you to drop your animals off for day-boarding. So I dropped the fur-babies off before work and left with confidence that they were in good hands with how much everyone was ohh-ing and awe-ing over them when we dropped them off. When the vet had time to see them she checked them out and gave me a call to tell me how the appointment went, and then I picked them up and paid when I got off work.SO EASY!Little did I know what a lifesaver the day-boarding would be! Our apartment complex has started doing renovations and we are constantly getting notices to enter. Since day boarding is only $10 per cat, or free with a service from the vet, we simply schedule to drop them off and get their nails trimmed. Every time I call to schedule I get great customer service. Every drop-off and pick-up is quick and efficient. When I see the way everyone wants to come talk to my kitties I am confident that they are taken care of while I am away. They never come home afraid or acting weird like they were neglected.I couldn't be happier to have found NHAH for the little guys and do not hesitate to recommend them to other pet-owners I know. Read Less

best place to bring your dog. my siberian husky Siku run away and got hit on the Costa Mesa freeway, nothing too bad, but they instantly took her in for examination and observation. a big thank you to all the doctors and staffRead Less

best place to bring your dog. my siberian husky Siku run away and got hit on the Costa Mesa freeway, nothing too bad, but they instantly took her in for examination and observation. a big thank you to all the doctors and staffRead Less

Doctor Cindy Wade and her amazing staff were everything a d more that I could ask for! None judgmental, friendly, caring. Didn't force anything i couldn't afford and got me in right away as for appointments go and i didn't have to wait more than 3 minutes to be seen. I WILL NOT TAKE DUKE ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN. They are my primary for life. Read Less

I have taken all of my fur babies to this vet since 1980 and have never been dissatisfied. Every doctor is caring for both my pets and myself. Through new puppy and kitten care to senior care, boarding, emergencies, terminal illness and in between, the entire staff is thoughtful and helpful. Even though I don't live as close as I used to when I started there, I continue to entrust my fur babies to them.Read Less

Dr. Millian and the staff at NHAH were very comforting, accommodating, patient, and caring when I had to say goodbye to my kitty boy! They provided me with detailed explanations of all treatment and quality of life options. They were professional yet compassionate and understood the difficulties I faced within my personal decisions. Dr. Millian provided exemplary guidance and counsel in the challenging decisions I was faced with. He let me know and helped me to understand it is okay to let go. I sincerely appreciated the devotion and caring NHAH provided me. I highly recommend taking your furry, feathery, scaly, etc. family members to NHAH. Also, they are open on weekends, which wonderful.Read Less

Renee Herrera,D.V.M and the staff has taken great care of my senior dog OSCAR. they explain in great detail if you have any questions and explain the cost and talk about what they can offer your pet if expense is an issue. After a procedure that required stitches Dr.Herrera called the next day to ask how my dog Oscar was doing personally instead of one of the staff. I have been taking my dog here for the last 3 and a half years and would never think of changing. I have also boarded my dog without worrying about him staff for boarding is there 24 hours and can call for check ups any time. I would without a doubt recommend them for your pet. Read Less