Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Community Veterinary Hospital: Compassionate Pet Care Since 1956
Established in 1956, Community Veterinary Hospital has built a legacy of compassionate pet care rooted in community values. Our family-owned practice combines decades of experience with AAHA-accredited standards to deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for pets. With a team of seven licensed veterinarians and 33 dedicated staff members, we prioritize personalized care while maintaining rigorous professional accountability through regular staff training and evaluations. Our facility features advanced diagnostic tools, including digital radiography and in-house ultrasounds performed by board-certified specialists.We operate six days a week with flexible appointment scheduling and provide emergency referrals through Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic after hours. Our commitment to excellence extends to Animal Friends Pet Hotel, offering year-round boarding with specialized amenities like professional pet photography. Through consistent service since our founding, we continue to treat pets as valued family members while upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
Services
Wellness Exams
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgical Procedures
Dentistry
Pet Boarding
Vaccinations
Heartworm Prevention
Echocardiograms
End-of-Life Care
Flea & Tick Control
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 68 years of continuous veterinary service in the community
- AAHA-accredited facility with rigorous quality standards
- Emergency care referrals through Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic
- Seven licensed veterinarians with specialized diagnostic capabilities
- Year-round pet boarding with personalized amenities
Associations and certifications
- AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical examinations ensure pet health through vaccines, parasite prevention, and nutritional guidance. Our veterinarians develop customized wellness plans while monitoring for early disease detection. Services include annual checkups and sick pet evaluations with diagnostic testing when needed.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography and ultrasound examinations performed by board-certified specialists. In-house labwork combined with mobile specialist consultations enables accurate diagnosis of internal conditions, supporting timely treatment decisions for complex cases.
Surgical Procedures
We perform various surgical interventions including spays/neuters, dental cleanings, mass removals, and emergency procedures. Pre-surgical diagnostics ensure patient safety while specialized equipment supports complex operations like bladder stone removal and gastrointestinal surgeries with post-operative care.
Pet Boarding
Animal Friends Pet Hotel provides 365-day boarding with personalized care and enrichment activities. Our facility features climate-controlled accommodations, play areas, and professional photography services. Special attention to medical needs ensures pets receive medication administration and health monitoring during stays.
End-of-Life Care
Compassionate end-of-life support includes euthanasia services with private consultation rooms and memorial options. Our team provides emotional support while respecting family wishes for pet remains handling, offering guidance through this difficult decision-making process.
People
William Grant II
Chief of Staff
Leading our veterinary team with decades of experience in companion animal care, Dr. Grant upholds the hospital's founding commitment to compassionate treatment and community service.
Dayna Wiedenkeller
Internal Medicine Specialist
Board-certified in veterinary internal medicine, Dr. Wiedenkeller provides advanced diagnostic and treatment options for complex medical conditions using specialized equipment and collaborative care approaches.
Glenn Ericson
Veterinarian
With extensive surgical expertise, Dr. Ericson performs various procedures while emphasizing client education about pet health and treatment options through clear communication and follow-up care.
Lily Au
Veterinarian
Dr. Au focuses on preventive care and early disease detection, developing long-term wellness plans while maintaining strong relationships with pet owners through attentive listening and personalized recommendations.
Thomas Kim
Veterinarian
Specializing in dental care and soft tissue surgery, Dr. Kim combines technical skill with gentle patient handling to ensure positive treatment outcomes and minimal stress for animal patients.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and end-of-life care. Animal Friends Pet Hotel offers boarding and grooming services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 714-537-5390 during business hours or request same-day appointments for urgent needs. Check-in 10-15 minutes early for scheduled visits.
What emergency care options exist?
For after-hours emergencies, contact Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic at 714-462-1829. We provide emergency referrals during regular business hours.
What boarding requirements should I know?
Pets need current vaccination records including rabies, distemper, and bordetella. Feline guests require rabies and FVRCP vaccines documented by your veterinarian.
How do prescription refills work?
Allow 24 hours for medication requests. Veterinarians require recent exam records (within one year) to dispense prescriptions, ensuring safe and appropriate treatment.
Reviews (6)
D. D.
Jun 16, 2022
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No appointments. Walk ins only. Waiting room is the parking lot because this place still has covid policies in place.bring a mask otherwise the kool-aid haired staff won't let you in.
Lesly Beltran
May 25, 2022
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I've found out about this place back in 2020 when I got my frenchie. The staff here are so supportive and you can see they care about there guest and pets. They show a lot of emotional support and even educated me about great dog insurances available to help me save money. I genuinely love it here thank you guys!
Gerald Stutz
May 15, 2022
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It's insane how long you have to wait at this place. The service itself is good but it takes basically a whole day to see a vet. Currently waited over an hour when I was the second person to check in after their lunch break. Coming here is extremely inconvenient. They treat my dog well it just takes way too dang long to go to this place.
Dinorah Valenzuela
Mar 26, 2022
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So blessed with all the vet doctors and their assistants I've had the greatest care for my babies I definitely recommend this place they're quick accurate and straightforward for my babies care. Any questions I've had they will answer me right away or have the main Dr call me back Thanks Gaby, Kaitlin, patty and all the other behind that desk and back office.
Stephanie Larcome
Mar 17, 2022
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They took amazing care of a dog and a cat I loved over the years and handled end of life care beautifully. I'll always be grateful for the quality care they gave my fur babies.
Bruce Gladish
Jan 24, 2022
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Very caring family owned and operated veterinary clinic and surgery. Very reasonable pricing. No unnecessary tests or charges. I have been taking my cats and dogs here for 20 years. I love them.
