The Animal Doctors of Mission Viejo (formerly Family Member Vet)

4.8 (82 reviews)
27855 Santa Margarita Pkwy suite g, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at The Animal Doctors of Mission Viejo (formerly Family Member Vet)

Preventive care

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

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Experience

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Emergency Care Procedures

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Reviews from Google

4.8

82 reviews

I love this place! Very reasonable prices, wonderful doctors/staff, incredibly responsive, and they never make you wait for appointments. I was taking the pups to another highly recommended vet in Mission Viejo off Marguerite But it was always a challenge getting an appointment. They would not respond to emails and if you called, they put you on hold for a long time. I decided to switch to this place and my only regret is not finding them sooner. My female Yorkie was spayed here and healed within the first day. I didn’t even have to use a cone (picture is from the following day). Marybeth is wonderful. Whether I email her at night or call during the day, she is always there and ready to fit me in. And Angela is very understanding when it comes to last minute cancellations. I definitely recommend this office for your animals.

Jul 26, 2024

Dr Angelo is amazing, I am very grateful to him for his great job that he did for my dog. I came to FMV hospital for the third opinion - two previous veterinarians (across the street) were not really interested in a proper diagnostic of the problem, but wanted to present me an estimate for the surgery. I didn’t mind the surgery but I wanted to find out what is going on first before proceeding with it. Dr Angelo took his time and really, I mean REALLY examined my dog, did all the tests including FNA and then gave me the options. We decided on the surgery under sedation and local anesthesia (opposite from the other vet) and he did great job on the surgery. Addressed each of my concerns, squeezed me in right away once I called, the office is super clean and new, the stuff is professional and friendly. I highly recommend dr Angelo!

Dec 29, 2024

Great staff and we were in and out fairly quickly, without a lot of upselling that you might experience at other vets.

Jan 19, 2025

Decided to go here as they had more of a family vibe that I'm used to going. And no, not because they have family in their name, although that is kind of interesting and unique too. Unless things are really dire, which they usually aren't, the Vets here take on a more conservative approach. Just like at your human doctor, even tho it seems unsure, not everything is an emergency, and if it is, your pet belongs at the emergency hospital, not your regular vet. You could choose to go a different route and order excessive tests for your peace of mind, despite the Vets here not seeing the urgency. And mind you, they've had education, they've gone thru training, they've had trials. They've seen so much worse... and so I appreciate that they have a cool head on and can be realistic and logistical. 14 years of cat ownership with hundreds in-between for tnr and cat rescue with 2 handfuls at home now. And with this vet and the one prior in anaheim, not one lost from negligence. No intentional delusion or malice. Good honest people who will suggest this and that and reinforce a necessity here and there but aren't pushy or black and white with all or nothing attitude.

Sep 28, 2024

My wife and I felt the dedication/ courteous and knowledgeable staff.. Drs approach was “Holistically assessment “ followed by a batter of lab test..Cost aside we knew Bogey was getting great treatment… 24 hour response was greatly appreciated of test results and recommended further test to confirm his diagnosis.. Thank you

Jul 15, 2022