Laguna Beach Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

4.7 (71 reviews)
460 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

Hours

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 Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Laguna Beach Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Laguna Beach Animal Hospital, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,227
4.9 Embrace 19,970
4.9 Fetch 5,909
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,371
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,221
4.8 Nationwide 25,693
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,328
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,865
4.7 Pumpkin 3,539
4.6 Spot 11,570
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.7

71 reviews

This is our family's 3rd rescue kitten in the last 17 years. The staff at LBAH has always been super personable, and caring, actually engaging with us and all our kitties! I believe they adore them and care about them almost as much as we do! When My 1st cat died-in my arms at the clinic, they were there to support me and were so gracious to let me sit there and grieve (ok be hysterical) for as long as I needed. The next day, I received a HUGE beautiful bouquet of flowers and a lovely card. I will never forget that experience. Thank you so much, all of you at LBAH!

Jun 26, 2020

We have been going to this Vet/Animal Hospital for over 20 years. We love them. They could not be more kind and loving to their animal patients and the families that own them. They go above and beyond. Highly recommend for vet/vaccine services.

Nov 14, 2022

I hadn’t been to Long Beach Animal Hosp in a while. They are my primary vet and I hadn’t gone in a while. Dr. Colladay is the medical director now and she not only provided great care for my dogs, but was very kind, understanding and I just plain liked her. Thanks for the great care, LBAH. See you very soon.

May 28, 2022

Everyone at Laguna Beach Animal Hospital is really great! They always make me feel very comfortable, and calm, when I am having medical issues with my kitties, or even just having their shots updated. They will always give me all my options and work with me to get the best care for my animals. I wont take my fur babies anywhere else.

May 25, 2021

Our flower shop dog who is our love got small emergency, I called this hospital and the most kind and compassionate guy answer the phone, and asked me what happen makes me feel confident and welcome to go to this hospital, also is not an emergency room but they take care of my dog with love. I really recommend this hospital for ours special members of the families.

Sep 26, 2022