Canyon Animal Hospital

I've seen a lot of posts that people looking for a good veterinarian/animal hospital... we our selves were not happy with ours so today we tried out Canyon animal hospital... I cannot say how happy we were with the doctor the amount of time he spent with us the natural relationship he built with us and the whole staff was amazing. I feel that our dogs got the best care in years and I got questions answered that I had always been wondering about. I highly recommend this place.... One of my dogs is heavy and one of my dogs is very thin we learned how to balance the diet between both of them and what foods to what proteins to try for them. My heavier dog has always had heavy breathing with snorting and snoring. He basically sounds like a pig. The doctor right away could tell me that it was most likely a soft palate and what things to avoid or be cautious of. He also recommended something to improve his knee joints that I can't wait to try. — at Canyon Animal Hospital. See More Read Less

You will not find a more knowledgeable or compassionate veterinary office anywhere. My family has been coming here since my grandfather took my mother's dog sometime in the late 60s, and I will continue to bring my pets here until it's my children's turn to take over.Read Less

I worked there for almost five years, and Canyon Animal Hospital was my first taste of California living, being fresh out of Montana, Dr Hamil, Susan, and Kat made me feel like I belonged to their huge animal family practice and I could not recommend a better animal hospital in Laguna Beach than Canyon Animal Hospital. I remember when Dr G and their new laser surgery machine came into the practice and I could not have been more proud to be part of a professional group. I got my kitty Blossum from CAH, and we still have her. Read Less

Every one there is wonderful-we usually see dr. G but I've seen dr. Bower too on occasion. I can't say enough about how happy I am that we found them. I've been going there for at least 11 years and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. I'll second all the positive comments everyone else has left, too! Read Less

Been going to Dr G for years.. My girls love him and he is great with them.. He Spends time explaining things if I am not sure and gives me options to help me make the right decision for them.. The staff is very caring and supportive. Kat was wonderful with me when I have to let go of one of the years ago.. That's why I keep coming back, because I know they really care.. Read Less

I'm surprised at the 2 negative comments about Dr. G. He has taken exceptional care of our cavalier, Miss Penny. He has surgically removed bladder stones, changed her diet do an allergy that he detected and he always takes time with the pet owner to explain everything. We have found his prices below the costs that we paid for doc visits with our first cavalier. Read Less

We had heard that Dr. G was THE doc to take your Wheaten to. Yes, they were absolutely right on. Barkley came in out of sorts and listless with Gastrointestinal and skin ailments. He changed his diet and altered his medications. Now he bounds around and jumps on people (Wheaten Greetin) just like he used to. Heeeeeeez back! Thanks Dr G! Read Less

In my last animal hours, Dr G and the staff acted quickly, professionally, and competently. They did everything they could to save my dear dog and , when it was clear that it was not in the best interests of my dog, Dr. G told me that if it was his dog, he would not allow it to suffer by further treatment. I appreciate his honesty. Was wa Read Less

Canyon Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care for our animals for 30 years and they've always been professional and caring. We wouldn't consider going anywhere else unless it was for specialty care. Read Less

Dr. G saved my dog's life, he was sick, had parvo & numerous other things wrong...we didn't expect him to live! The beginning of his life was rough but he is my miracle man & he is in love with Dr. G & the entire staff, he still gets excited every time we go! I have referred many others, this is the best vet we have ever found! Thanks again for everything you have done this far, without you guys I wouldn't have my Bhodi man! Read Less

Dr G and all his staff are amazing! I had to put my min pin down after 14 years and even tho this was an extremely hard day for me and my family Dr G made sure we knew everything that was happening and put us all at ease. And the next day I received a beautiful edible arrangement from the whole staff. Can't thank them enough! Read Less

Dr. G and everyone at CAH are amazing. Wherever I am, whether Los Angeles or overseas, they are my go to veterinary team. I've taken numerous rescues to them and when there have been times that more attention and knowledgeability is needed than I could provide, there was someone to step up. When my dog fell ill and passed suddenly while I was out of the country, they were available after hours to take care of us to the end. Most importantly, all animals LOVE them! Hands down the best vet. Read Less

While I don't want to discredit anyone's reviews on here, I do want to say that Dr. "G" has been a delight! From the moment he met our dog and our family, he was wonderful! He does have the attitude of "Don't worry, I will take care of everything" and I like that! He went the extra mile and was extremely quick to follow up with us...even when he was at his daughters soccer game! Who does that?! Needless to say, we will be a loyal follower of Dr. G and his practice. Our dog is well taken care of with him and our family could not be happier!Read Less

I have taken our dogs to Canyon Animal Hospital for 30+ years. Our animals have seen all the doctors who are professional, knowledgeable and caring In fact, our current dog loves going to see the veterinarian as he always gets a treat. Nine years ago I had to put two animals to sleep within a short time of each other due to their old age and extremely poor health. Dr. Hamil counseled me lovingly and professionally as I had no experience in these type of matters.Read Less

When you walk into canyon animal hospital you feel welcomed the girls up front are always so sweet. We love Dr. G and his entire crew. Our pups consider them family. Would never take them anywhere else. Thanks for all the comfort Ryan and I received today. Happy New Year. Enzo, Austin and our newest Angel Stoli Read Less

We've been taking our girls (Lab and Bloodhound) there for several years now and can not say enough wonderful things about the clinical staff and front desk ladies. Dr. Alcala is one of our very favorite people on the planet!Read Less

Dr G is not the most sensitive Vet around...Avoid him if you don't like the idea of profits over concern for your pet. Profits aren't the problem, he could use a customer sensitivity training session Read Less

We just left Canyon after our first visit and are still smiling from ear to ear!! Everyone at the front desk was amazing; they welcomed us as soon as soon we walked in the door and we felt comfortable right away. Dr. Kelly Acala was extra through and incredibly knowledgable about Shelby's (our bloodhound) kidney disease. She is going to review her records and help us develop a long term plan for care based on current levels- a courtesy our Newport vet didn't go in to. We left an incredible animal practice when we moved to SoCal from Atlanta and have been through several but now we will stop looking Thank you Canyon Animal Hospital!! Read Less

Dr. G is the new owner of the practice as of late 2009 and since he has taken over, it has become a very different place to bring pets. While sitting in the lobby a man was waiting for his records telling me that Dr. G never returned calls after hours and his dog died. Separately, there is a $12 cost on top of any prescriptions filled - ridiculous. Dr. G is one of these doctors that says "leave everything to me" - next thing you know you have a bill for hundreds of dollars for tests that have been performed without your consent. This has happened on multiple occasions. Each time his diagnosis has been incorrect. Other vets who are more conservative in their approach seem to be able to find the problem/cause without it costing hundreds of hundreds of dollars in unnecessary tests. This used to be a great place to take pets for care. With this new ownership and lack of sensitivity, I highly recommend a new vet. Read Less