Banfield Pet Hospital

Lake Forest, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Caring for dogs and cats across Lake Forest, California, our pet hospital is conveniently located inside PetSmart on El Toro Road, just minutes from Mission Viejo. As a trusted partner in your pet's health, we provide quality care in a welcoming environment where dogs, cats, and their owners feel right at home

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Technology & equipment

Dental digital x-rayDigital radiologyIn-house laboratoryWisdom Panel DNA test

Services in detail

Behavior evaluationCat and dog skin and coat careComprehensive wellness examsDog and cat vaccinationsNutrition recommendationsOrthopedic evaluation and treatmentParasite prevention and treatmentPet gastrointestinal diagnosis and treatmentPet surgery servicesGeneral surgerySpaying and neuteringPet diagnostics and imagingDental digital x-rayDigital radiology (Pet X-Rays)In-house laboratory diagnosticsDrop-off servicesEnd-of-life careForeign language and ASL interpretation servicesIn-house veterinary pharmacyMedical groomingMicrochippingOnline pharmacyWisdom Panel™ Canine DNA testPet health products available for purchaseDental suppliesJoint health supplementsParasite control productsSkin and coat care products

Appointments & hours

Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm

Frequently asked

Is Banfield Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Banfield Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Banfield Pet Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 104 reviews

The practice offers comprehensive pet wellness plans and routine medical care with many team members noted for being caring, polite, and thorough in explaining procedures. However, visitors frequently encounter scheduling discrepancies, lengthy appointment delays, communication barriers with phone accessibility, and billing disputes regarding membership plans. While routine visits satisfy many pet owners, urgent care handling and front desk professionalism show inconsistent experiences.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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Now hiring

3 open roles
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3 Technician

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