Healthier Pet Veterinary Care

Santa Ana, CA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Urgent Care End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Modern Veterinary Care for Dogs & Cats. Integrative & Community-Focused. Your Partner in Smarter, Whole-Pet Care. Urgent Care • Same-Day Appointments. Hablamos Español

In 2020, Dr. Etchemendy and his wife, Cecilia, opened Healthier Pet Veterinary Care to bring a more compassionate and integrative approach to pet health

Mission — help pets live longer, healthier lives through smarter medicine, natural nutrition, and a fear-free experience that puts their comfort first

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Radiography (X-Rays)UltrasoundIn-house lab (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing)

Services in detail

Primary CareUrgent CarePet Virtual CareSurgeryHealth CertificatesVaccinesDental CareWellness examsParasite preventionNail TrimAnal gland careMicrochippingAllergiesSkin conditionsPain managementWeight managementRoutine labworkItchy earsEye issuesPharmacyUltrasoundX-RaysSpay & NeuterNutrition and weight management supportSenior pet careDiagnostic testing (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing)Management of chronic conditionsComprehensive wellness and sick examsPreventive care and vaccinationsParasite prevention and guidanceMedical guidance and care planningLaboratory Testing & imagingRadiography (X-Rays)Lab WorkUltrasoundQuality of Life servicesEnd-of-life care

Appointments & hours

Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 2:00pm, Sunday & Monday CLOSED

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Frequently asked

Does Healthier Pet Veterinary Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Healthier Pet Veterinary Care offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Healthier Pet Veterinary Care offer?+

Healthier Pet Veterinary Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Urgent Care, and more.

When was Healthier Pet Veterinary Care established?+

Healthier Pet Veterinary Care has served the Santa Ana, CA community since 2020.

What reviewers say

94% Positive sentiment
based on 120 reviews

Healthier Pet Veterinary Care provides exceptionally thorough, compassionate, and transparent veterinary services in an intimate, clean, and peaceful environment. The practice is widely appreciated for its knowledgeable veterinary team, conservative and holistic treatment philosophies, and excellent follow-up care that includes post-visit check-in calls. The staff is notably gentle and patient with anxious or fearful animals, ensuring minimal stress during exams. While scheduling is handled strictly by appointment, the facility offers fair pricing, detailed explanations of health plans, and a welcoming, family-owned atmosphere.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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