Sora Animal Hospital

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14210 Culver Dr STE D, Irvine, CA 92604, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to Save Money at Sora Animal 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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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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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manny rahimi

I don’t usually write reviews unless it’s had a pretty big impact on me. With that, here we are. In the last 10 years I’ve been to many different vet clinics and I’m happy to announce I’ve found my forever vet. The clinic itself is very clean and well kept, the girl at the front desk is super friendly and goes the extra step to help out with anything. My dog isn’t the friendliest but it’s clear she’s taken a liking to them so that speaks for itself. Dealing with Dr. Doi honestly seems more like talking to an old friend than going to a vet visit. He takes all the anxiety out of the dog, as well as myself. He’s SUPER friendly and never puts any pressure to run tests when they aren’t needed. Other vets like VCA are constantly trying to push the most random things on us and customer service at VCA has always been pretty bad. I will be taking my other dog here as well once his shots are due. The helpful friendly staff at Dora Animal Hospital will continue to have my business for years to come! Thank you!

posted: 06/30/2023

Joy Gostin

I don’t usually take the time to post my opinion or review. Our experience at Sora Animal Hospital was so exceptional, that I must. Dr. Doi’s level of veterinary expertise, insight, kindess & compassion far and away exceeded all expectations! Upon scheduling our first appointment, Dr. took the time to introduce himself, get to know our fur babies, advised us in regard to the S & N of our kittens, their future care and patiently answered all of the questions and concerns. Both our kittens were spayed, neutered and microchipped. Their surgical experience & subsequent recovery could not have gone smoother! His medical assistant, Mirna, is incredibly kind, caring, attentive and informative. The cost of care is extremely reasonable (in comparison)-AND there is absolutely NO upsell, no mention of or pressure to purchase a membership or package-this office is totally ethical & transparent. We’ve since added our Jack Russel to the office. Once again, we were so appreciative of the level of care & attention she received. We definitely will be adding our sweet Husky, Rose, to the mix-for future vaccinations, check-ups etc. This office is a true gem! Thank you Dr. Doi & Mirna!✨ IG:husky_dbyrose

posted: 01/02/2024

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K A

Here is wonderful vet ever! I deeply trust them. They are very care of my dog or any animals. I believe this vet is the best in the world.

posted: 01/23/2024

bebechan

The best animal hospital!! People are very nice and Dr is kind and he explained so much details about my cat conditioning. I can trust him and I’ll definitely come back again. Thank you, Dr!!

posted: 03/26/2023

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Doctor Doi is such a caring professional we are so happy to have found a doctor for our canine daughter!! Our 15 yr-old yorkie developed a large inflamed cyst on her paw last week. The night before she was unable to sleep, tossing and turning many times due to pain. The cyst grew so big and swollen literally in one day that scared us. We called Sora Animal Hospital the first thing in the morning and luckily, the doctor made time to see her that very same morning. After he thoroughly examined her and made sure she was not in pain, he gave us a couple of treatment options that won't interfere her underlying medical conditions that also considered her age (she is fifteen.) He made sure she was going to be ok. The doctor was caring, honest and thoughtful throughout the visit he genuinely cared our fluffy daughter. Thank you so much Doctor Doi. We truly appreciate your help.

posted: 09/25/2023