Camino Pet Hospital

Irvine, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Boarding Grooming

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

For 40 years, Camino Pet Hospital has been providing the best in quality and affordable veterinary medicine and client care to the people and pets of Orange County and beyond. We take a traditional approach to service by treating our patients like our pets and our clients like our friends. We are a full service veterinary clinic serving the animal health care and surgical needs of primarily dogs and cats; however, we also offer medical care to rabbits, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. From vaccinations to spays and neuters, from teeth cleanings to growth removals, from geriatric exams to new puppy and kitten checks, to x-rays and even ultrasounds... we are here for you. We invite you and your pets to join our family and experience the outstanding level of service we have to offer. We also work with many rescues. If you are looking to foster, adopt, donate or grow your family in a furry way, click here. We just might be able to help you connect with meaningful ways to make a difference

When Dr. Shoolman first opened the doors to Camino Pet Hospital in 1980, much of the surrounding areas were still orange groves. Over the years, he and his staff have witnessed a lot of change but one thing has stayed the same — their dedication to practicing state of the art veterinary medicine with "state of the heart" care. With over 135 years of combined experience, the staff at Camino Pet Hospital is not only passionate about pet health care, they are competent and efficient. Dr. Shoolman opened the doors of Camino Pet Hospital in 1980 and we have several staff members that have been with us since the 1990's!

Mission — It is our hospital philosophy to devote to you and your pet the ultimate in pet care and treatment with the friendliest, most qualified of staffs. We are here to provide you with expert advice and to answer your questions anytime, day or night. We feel it is important to educate you, our concerned, compassionate clients. Because our pets cannot be questioned about a suspected illness, we help you to become familiar with many of the common animal medical problems. Since you know your pets best, the more we can help you understand about their health the better. It is our goal to give individual personalized attention to each of our clients and the pets they entrust to us for care. We believe that as long as we continue to seek excellence in our services to you, our clients and patients, and neither accept or give anything less, we feel we are accomplishing our purpose. It is to this end that we dedicate our services and facilities. At Camino, we treat our patients like our pets and our clients like our friends

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Support staff
11
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasoundLaboratorySterile surgery suiteTreatment roomsPrivate kennels where our patients can be monitored while convalescing or boardingMost modern surgical and diagnostic equipment available

Services in detail

Wellness CareVaccinationsDentistryDigital RadiologyUltrasoundLaboratoryDermatologyNutritional CounselingWeight ManagementMedicationsMicrochippingSurgical Procedures
Show all 21 services
BoardingGrooming, Baths and Nail TrimsSpays and neutersTeeth cleaningsGrowth removalsGeriatric examsNew puppy and kitten checksX-raysUltrasounds

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday 7am-6pm; Saturday 7am-3pm; Sunday closed

Frequently asked

Does Camino Pet Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Camino Pet Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Camino Pet Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Camino Pet Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Camino Pet Hospital offer?+

Camino Pet Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Camino Pet Hospital established?+

Camino Pet Hospital has served the Irvine, CA community since 1980.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 213 reviews

Camino Pet Hospital is a long-standing independent veterinary practice that delivers compassionate and reliable animal care. The facility is widely appreciated for its knowledgeable veterinary team and exceptionally warm front desk staff who treat pets and owners with kindness. The practice is known for offering reasonably priced wellness care, dental cleanings, and strong community ties with local rescue organizations. While the clinic is frequently busy and wait times can occasionally be long, patients and families consistently highlight the thorough explanations, attentive follow-up calls, and genuine dedication shown by the staff and doctors.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.