What to Expect

What to Expect at a Veterinary Appointment

Knowing what to expect at your first appointment will help make the process more relaxed and pleasant for both you and your pet. Please arrive approximately 10 minutes early to check in and fill out our New Patient Form. We ask that you bring any prior medical history or vaccine records, they can be emailed before your appointment too.

Meet Your Veterinarian

A member of our team will review your pet's history and discuss their issues. You can ask any questions you want, and we'll dedicate time to answering them. 


Examination, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Once your pet has been assessed, we will provide you with a diagnosis and options for treatment. Your veterinarian will work with you to determine a treatment plan for your pet. 

After your visit, we will give you directions for a follow up plan and information on any medications you may have received, as well as your pet's future treatments or updates. We will keep this information on hand for whenever you need it.

Our team is passionate about preventative care, client education, and providing outstanding medical services to all of our four-legged patients and their proud owners.

If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer the space in our schedule to other pets in need.

Location

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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Animal Medical Center

Monday:

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Friday:

7:30 am-6:30 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

  • "We had a great experience at Animal Medical Center. It is easy to schedule appointments and the vet is very thorough. My dog ended up needing surgery and they were able to get her in quickly. They took good care of her, and really seemed to have genuine concern. They did not charge us for a re-check of the incision, and I felt their prices were fair. We moved to this vet because our previous vet was too expensive. All of the staff were helpful and professional."
    SUSIE CUTTER
  • "Great staff and fantastic doctors."
    Lisa Cheng
  • "We visited Animal Medical Center in Mission Viejo in an emergency and they exceeded our expectations. The staff was very understanding and accommodating. We were seen that afternoon quickly and by qualified and friendly technicians and a knowledgeable veterinarian. Dr. Richard was honest, explained our options and helped us navigate an optimal care plan. Our dog, who we feared had a stroke, ended up instead with a severe ear infection that is healing and improving. We fear what costs we might have endured at other facilities that may not have diagnosed her correctly. Thank you for the exceptional care and service."
    LAURA & MEL ROBBINS
  • "Always very thorough to find the source of the problem and offer solutions. They are able to provide appointments quickly when necessary. Their team seems very caring and I’m always comfortable leaving our dogs and cats in their care. We continue to be their patients for many years."
    WILL & PAM JOHNSTON
  • "We relocated from Ohio and needed a vet for our dogs. We really like the staff. The prices are affordable too."
    PAMELA WALTERS MAHON