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Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach

15021 Edwards St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

4.7
522 Google reviews
Medication adminGroomingClimate controlled

Overview

Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach is a full-service AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital established in 1978 that also offers indoor climate-controlled boarding kennels for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. While primarily a veterinary medical facility, they provide boarding services with medication administration capabilities and grooming services, but do not appear to offer traditional dog daycare or outdoor play areas.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

522 reviews analyzed

Animal Hospital of Huntington Beach receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (approximately 85% are 5-star) with particular praise for their caring, thorough doctors (especially Dr. Glineberg, Dr. Gross, and Dr. Fynaardt), friendly staff, clean facility, and comprehensive services. However, significant concerns exist around pricing (considered expensive by many), alleged upselling practices, and multiple complaints about rude manager behavior. The clinic excels in compassionate end-of-life care and offers convenient 7-day availability. While most customers are loyal long-term clients, the value for money score is notably lower due to cost concerns, and some negative reviews cite feeling pressured into unnecessary treatments.

Cleanliness
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.7
Staff
4.5
Communication
4.3
Safety
4.2
Value
3.2

People love

Caring and knowledgeable doctors(180)Friendly staff(120)Clean facility(45)Good communication/explanations(40)Compassionate end-of-life care(25)Multiple services (boarding, grooming, vet)(35)Open 7 days a week(20)

Staff shoutouts

Glineberg(28 mentions)Gross(22 mentions)Fynaardt(18 mentions)Ann(15 mentions)Osbrink(8 mentions)Whisler(8 mentions)Celinder(6 mentions)Burpo(5 mentions)Manny(4 mentions)Joanna(4 mentions)Toni(3 mentions)Nicole(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Rude manager behavior (multiple complaints about 'Hannah', 'Leslie', and 'red-haired woman manager')

โ€œThe manager comes over and I tell her what happened. She scoffs at me and says, 'It's not free!'โ€

Price gouging/unnecessary upselling allegations

โ€œThey charged me $700 for basic blood work and fecal tests, originally quoting $1200. Despite finding nothing wrong with my dog, they pushed for unnecessary X-rays, costing an extra $300.โ€

Poor follow-up on sick pets

โ€œI expected them to call me for the lab results and medical solutions on Monday, but no call from AHHB.โ€

Unauthorized charges/billing discrepancies

โ€œI noticed that I was charged for three line items including a flu shot and two shots he'd already had a month prior at another location and were not needed.โ€

Unnecessary muzzle on well-behaved dog

โ€œThe only reason I am giving this place two stars is because of one of the female veterinarians who put a muzzle on my dog while examining him. He is considered a 'dangerous breed' but was in no way being aggressive.โ€

Poor grooming results

โ€œWhen I picked him up after grooming he was almost unrecognizable. They basically shaved him poorly.โ€

High prices/cost concerns(25 mentions)

โ€œVery pricey compared to my last vet, but again the service is better.โ€

Upselling/unnecessary treatments(15 mentions)

โ€œWe were given over $800.00 in choices of things we could do. Some of the choices totally rolled over each other and made no sense why we would choose both.โ€

Long wait times(10 mentions)

โ€œMy only reason for not giving 5 stars is the wait.....everytime I'm there it's a 2 to 3 hr process.โ€

Front desk issues(8 mentions)

โ€œI would've liked to have given this place 5 stars but I could only give them 3 stars because of the front desk.โ€

Manager rudeness(6 mentions)

โ€œHorrible management. Horrible pricing. Horrible people... And my pets still sick... I had an appointment today.. was chastized for calling the emergency line on accident and Hannah 'the manager' started to tell me she was too busy with other things than to take my call in a horrible horrible tone which was rude to me.โ€

Owner replies to 12% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone85 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review scoreInsufficient topic coverage
Amenities3 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.85

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