Costa Mesa Animal Hospital

I have been there twice now with emergency situations with my Dog. Dr. Paladin saved her life the first time and removed a digit on her paw which was cancerous the second. I can not t say enough about him. I am very happy to know he is there in case another emergency arises. It is hard for me to understand the negative reviews they have gotten here when I can see nothing but positive and I have a healthy and happy dog. I am very grateful more

I just moved to Costa Mesa and a neighbor recommended I go to Costa Mesa Animal Hospital with my cat. The hospital is very close to me on 17th St. and Irvine Blvd. The staff was very nice and the lobby was very pretty and clean. My cat Striker didn't seem to mind it either. The doctor was very nice and explained everything to me. My cat was having some urinary issues, and they figured it out right away. He also found that Striker had fleas. I guess this is a big problem in Costa Mesa and I got some flea medication and they gave him a bath. I thought the prices were very reasonable. Thanks for your help! I'll be back next year. more

Missed obvious (looking back) early cancer on my pet, by the time I found a competent vet., localized cancer spread and is incurable. more

The Staff were nice- hence the one star. It looked alright in the waiting room, but when I took my kitty to the exam room there was fur all over the floor and ON THE EXAM TABLE. Not cleaning an exam table between 'patients' is just unacceptable. My kitty just went for a routine checkup & booster shots and the vet, while nice, seemed very hurried in examining her. She said she needed a teeth cleaning- so I said ok. I was told to leave her there and come back in 4 hours. Four hours later- I had to wait 30 minutes for them to find my cat. FINALLY they brought out a carrier and offered me 'pricilla'. I repeatedly told them NO- my cat is 'Amy' and described her white/gray coloring- yet they still handed me some strange black cat in a carrier similar to mine. Once I did get my Amy (who was predictably terrified) I was upset to notice that her nose was scratched in a couple of places. \r \r At home I noticed she was bleeding on my sheets where she had been lying. After much worriying and examination- I realized the problem: Whoever had taken her out of her carrier for the cleaning did not know how to handle a cat. She had apparently latched onto the cloth-covered bottom of the carrier when someone at the office had yanked her out and RIPPED OUT HER CLAW. I'm so upset! The bloody stain and the ripped-off claw inside her carrier are testaments to their hurried and harsh behavior once an owner leaves. This was a horrible experience for both me and my baby. I've even had a better experience once using Banfield (sadly)- and at least their bill didn't total $250. Pros: Nice Staff at front desk Cons: Staff is Hurried, Exam Room Unclean, Harsh Treatment of Animals Behind Closed Doors more

I found this clinic this week when my cat became ill. First, when I called their emergency after hours line, I received courteous and knowledgeable service, even though I was not a client and was calling at 10:30pm. \r \r When I brought my cat to the clinic, the vet, Dr. Paladin, listened carefully to my description of the problem and then spent a fair amount of time observing my pet as well as checking her vitals. He then recommended treatment that was effective and reasonably priced. While my bill ended up being fairly high, it was due to the overnight stay with iv, various tests, and x-rays. And the most important thing is, he talked to me twice personally today to give me a status on my cat and came out to check on us when I came to pick her up.\r \r The staff, while being busy (which is a good thing seeing as they are a business), are courteous and genuinely care about their clients... both the humans and the animals. I would recommend this clinic and will be returning for my cat's regular checkups. Pros: Knowledgeable staff Cons: It admittedly was busy, but this again is good for business. more

1st of all, they're short on staff, don't expect to come out the office within 2 hours. The worst thing is that all they cared about is making more $$, not your pet. I took my 8 months old yorkie to get spayed, and asked few questions about the microchip with the doctor. Few hours later, I went back to pick up my babe, and realized that they've put the microchip in her already. I was soooo p!ssed, the microchip was only $27, I was trying to get some info first, and haven't decided if I want my babe to go through the pain and get a metal placed in her body. On top of this, the vet give her extra 2 vaccines, ""because they suppose due very soon"". Wait a second, aren't you suppose to get my permission before you put the microchip in??? don?t you need to ask the owner first before you give her extra vaccine ??? I was really p!ssed off that day. Talked to the doctor, she said that "" oh, microchip is good for your dog, in case you lost her?..and she needs those vaccines"" . Yes, I've paid 1 year Puppy Vaccine Package at Petco, that's the reason I don?t want to get the shots from you!!! The point is you have to respect my pet, and respect the owner. What's a terrible service. Cons: Office is dirty, I can't imagine what the surgery room looks like... more

Don't normally do this but the bad review on CMAH made me upset. These people have taken excellent care of our bulldog (hardest pet to care for). Surgery, emergency consults, opening when closed,... We rely on CMAH and would recommend them to everyone. They are also very friendly, answer all our questions, and from what the women in my life tell me.....handsome. more

This animal clinic is O.K. but nothing outstanding. I originally took my dog to VCA Arroyo in Lake Forest and decided to switch to this clinic as it was closer to my home however the difference in service and attention by the staff and the vets resulted in going back to VCA Arroyo. And their prices are the same as VCA Arroyo and sometimes more yet the service doesn't match the price. more

Nice staff and very happy with Dr. Paladin. Many cat rescue groups use this clinic. Competive medium priced vet service in convenient location in Costa Mesa with convenient hours. more

Beautifully laid out vet hospital that seems to specialize in cats and dogs - the staff is very friendly and seems to really care about the animals and get to know them and their owners as individuals. Dr. Paladin was very clear and reasonable in his recommendations and our fussy Maine coon could not have been in better hands. We had him in to have an abscess on his back surgically removed and he was out of the clinic in 5 hours with clear instructions provided to us by the young staff. Hope they thrive and help lots of our four-legged (and other) friends. more

Dr. Paladin is the best vet i have been to. he saved my dog roxy and marley. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants there pet to be kept in good loving hands. He will save your pets life. and hes very handsome Pros: Perfect in everyway Cons: nothing more

Excellent Dr., very thorough with the right tests and medication...I highly recomend this Dr...and close to home...Thanks Dr. Paladin Pros: all good more

went the extra mole to save my cat, recognized and diagnosed a condition that had been missed by my regular vet. Pros: friendly, available, knowledgable Cons: thick accent more

Cases of negligence and violation of business and professional conduct were found. Be aware of those when bringing your pet to this clinic.\r \r Cons: inadequate care, negligence more

This hospital is good for your pets. They have all kind of facilities required for pet's treatments. I have taken my dog here as he got vommitings one day. Doctor have given some medicine for him and he recovered quickly. All Doctors here are really kind and caring.They will treat your pet with great patience and love. Hospital is very neat and clean. Their charges are also genuine. more

many people take there animals here because the animals are pampered. There health is taken seriously too. They do specialze in cats and dogs, but are still wonderful. They do keep the cats and dogs seperate which is very important because my cats get scared when they are in the same room as the dogs are. So i have alot of respect for this hospital, also they only charge for a full basic checkup 100.00. more