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We now have PetDesk! 

Effortlessly manage your pet’s health in one place with these indispensable features:

MEDICATION REQUESTS

Easily request medication refills for your pets.

APPOINTMENTS

With our 24/7 appointment request tool, your favorite pet care providers are always just a few taps away.

PROVIDERS

Add and quickly view your pet care professionals in one place (veterinary clinics, grooming facilities, boarding, pet daycare, and more!).

REMINDERS, MESSAGES, AND TO-DO’S

Sync reminders and add custom to-do’s to your calendar.

Quality Pet Care for Life

Our knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional Doctors, management and staff are committed to ensuring your pets’ well-being while providing you with a pleasant experience. Our goal is always clear; provide each patient with the best care possible while practicing veterinary medicine with the highest possible standards and absolute integrity..

Welcome Dr. Renee McCarthy to the Team!

Dr. Renee McCarthy is a native of Southern California and grew up on property that has been in her family since the 1700’s. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian as far back as she can remember. Growing up, she had a variety of pets that she oversaw caring for, including dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, lambs and a horse. After graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, she spent most of her time working as a general practitioner, although in her early years, she enjoyed filling in at the local urgent care working overnight shifts.

She spent 4 1/2 years living and working on Oahu but returned home to be close to her family. She is passionate about shelter/rescue medicine and is a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. She spent many years helping both the cats and the dogs at Mission Viejo Animal Services. She is a member of the AVMA, Feline VMA (formerly the AAFP), CVMA, and SCVMA, and still enjoys taking care of your fur babies after over 25 years in the field.

She lives with her husband, David, and a variety of small rescue dogs and cats, and occasionally other critters in need. When not at the hospital, she enjoys traveling (usually somewhere to see exotic animal species), walking on the numerous nature trails in the area, and scary books and movies (the scarier the better!)

TEAMWORK

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Foothill Animal Hospital in Lake Forest, CA! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at 949-380-1255 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

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Boarding & Bathing

Ease your concerns about leaving your pet behind while you’re away and let our staff take care.

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Testimonials

Hands down the only place I will take my pets. Every time I walk in whomever I am helped by is beyond friendly, provides solid advice, and will treat your pet as if it were their own.

Kris V.

Great experience every single time.
Caring. Knowledgeable. Wonderful

Linda P.

My husband and I brought our dog in because she was sick and we were greeted and treated with such care at Foothill Animal Hospital! Everyone we interacted with made us feel like our sick pup was the only thing they were worried about. We were respected and taken well care of. They gave us a lot of options to choose from for her care and didn’t try to “sell” us on anything. They just wanted what was best for her. We really appreciated them being there for us at first time clients and will be back! Thank you!

Lauren N.

First time visiting this vet. Although my dog doesn't like going to the vet, I thought it was nice place. The lobby was clean and has a nice layout. The technician and doctor were very inquisitive and seemed concerned and not "let's try a couple things, give him some pills, and get him out the door'". We'll be back in the future.

Michael S.

I absolutely LOVE this hospital. Dr. Reagan is amazing. The entire staff treats you and your pets as if they are personally invested in their care emotionally. They have been extremely compassionate with me and the recent passing of Harvey, my miniature American Eskimo. Thank you, Dr. Reagan and thank you to the entire Foothill Ranch Animal Hospital. I cannot recommend them enough!

Jennifer B.

Helping the Community

We work closely with the Veterinary Care Foundation to help local pets and their families in need. If you are a Wellness Rewards Member, 1% of every purchase you make will automatically be donated to the foundation. Click Here to make a donation.