Fairview Pet Hospital

4.7 (80)
1175 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Fairview Pet Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Michael Nguyen

Nothing but good experiences here whenever we came. Dr. Kang, Yareli and all of the staff were always so nice to us and Cooper. They take the time to explain test results and will summarize in an email for you as well if you ask. It's a smaller office but we liked that because you're less of a number and more of a team with a shared goal. They remembered us/Cooper by name every time we came. If we get another pet, we'll be back here for sure.

posted: 08/13/2023

Isabel Correal

Very professional at an affordable price. I have 3 cats, I always have the best attention here.

posted: 03/24/2023

Mrs. Alicia Erlston

We were referred to Fairview by another friend that went there to have TPLO surgery on her pitbull, after our OEB was diagnosed with both her knees torn. I was so happy with the cost, the care, the attention to detail and the kindness and support of the staff and Dr. Kang. They made us feel very taken care of and not just another animal to be seen.

posted: 03/25/2023

Dustin

Compassionate, friendly, and helpful are the only ways to describe everyone at Fairview Pet Hostpital. Dr. Kang and his staff go out of their way to make sure you are well informed and your pet is taken care of, while being mindful of the expensive nature of vet care. They did so many thing to help me care for one of my cats with failing heath that I am not sure I can every truly repay them.

posted: 01/10/2023

Francesca Agrusa

This is a way overdue review about Fairview Pet Hospital and his wonderful staff of people and the kindest man my husband and I ever met Dr Kang. We have all our cats in Dr Kang's care and we couldn't be happier on how he treat us and our furry babies. Dr Kang is very knowledgeable and always upfront with explaining treatments when necessary. He's heart is there for the well being of our beloved pets. We found also his prices to be very reasonable without trying to push medications or procedures if they are not necessary. Last year our senior cat Major Tom developed a lump which Dr Kang removed but it turned out to be a very insidious form of cancer, fibrosarcoma to be precised. Dr Kang worned us that these kind of cancers do usually come back and to keep an eye on it. So we did. Few months later the tumor was back but grew in such a way Dr Kang adviced us to go to an oncologist because at this point do to the nature of this particular tumor and the location in Tom's body, he felt that a specialized oncologist would be more appropriate to take our case for a second opinion. At the oncologist visit we sadly learned that Tom's tumor was unoperable and that he probably had another 6 months more to live. We took him back to Dr Kang where he prescribed medication to allow Tom to live more comfortable for what ever time he had left on this earth. Recently Tom started to declined and visibly he was in a lot of pain. So my husband and I made the decision to let him go. We called Dr Kang for an in-home euthanasia. We felt our boy deserved to go in our home and in our arms. Dr Kang came on time at the set up appointment with his assitant Monica (God bless her!). The all experience was sad but beautiful. Dr Kang after assessing Tom's health, explained everything was going to happen first and he gave us time to make our final decision. So we signed and the process began. It was slow, humane and emotionally painful, but Dr Kang and Monica presence gave us strength in the process of saying goodbye. When Tom crossed over they gave us time to be with him in private. No for a moment we felt rushed or have a sense that these people where there for another euthanasia. Dr Kang and Monica were kind and compassionate all the way through. I can't imagine another way to part from our beloved one. I wish to all of you reader to consider also this service for the last day of your pet's life. I couldn't talk more highly of Dr Kang for everything he does for our pets and for how he runs his practice. A true gem of a person.

posted: 02/25/2019