Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Lake Forest Veterinary Hospital
Foothill Animal Hospital has served Lake Forest, CA since 2005 as a full-service veterinary practice committed to animal welfare and client satisfaction. Our team of experienced veterinarians, certified technicians, and compassionate staff deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. We maintain partnerships with local specialists and advanced diagnostic facilities while upholding the highest veterinary medicine standards in every patient interaction. Our wellness rewards membership promotes preventative care through financial incentives and philanthropy, donating 1% of member purchases to the Veterinary Care Foundation.Our state-licensed veterinary professionals combine technical expertise with genuine compassion, offering urgent care during business hours and referring after-hours emergencies to trusted partners. Through continuous staff development and facility upgrades, including digital radiology and therapeutic laser technology, we ensure modern medical capabilities alongside personalized service. Our boarding and grooming services provide safe, supervised environments with veterinary oversight, reflecting our 'pets treated like our own' philosophy. Transparent communication, financial responsibility, and community engagement remain core to our practice philosophy.
Services
Wellness Care
Emergency Medicine
Dental Services
Boarding Facilities
Grooming
Exotic Care
Surgical Treatments
Pharmacy Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of veterinary expertise since 2005
- Our doctors maintain specialist partnerships for advanced care
- We provide urgent care during regular business hours
- Our certified technicians ensure consistent treatment quality
- We operate with full treatment transparency
What people say
Wonderful staff
Very caring
Exceptional vets
Kind professionals
Relaxed pets
Services
Wellness and Preventative Care
Comprehensive health maintenance programs include vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional guidance, and early disease detection through routine examinations. Our customized wellness plans address age-specific needs for puppies/kittens, adult, and senior pets. This proactive approach helps identify potential health issues before they become serious problems while establishing baseline health metrics.
Emergency and Critical Care
Immediate veterinary attention available for pressing medical concerns during business hours. Our trained emergency team handles trauma cases, toxic ingestions, and acute illnesses with diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and stabilization treatments. While we refer after-hours emergencies to specialized facilities, our daytime urgent care provides prompt intervention for conditions requiring immediate attention.
Dental Care
Complete dental services from routine cleanings to advanced periodontal treatments and oral surgery. We utilize digital radiography for accurate diagnosis and employ pain management protocols to ensure patient comfort. Preventative dental care helps avoid systemic infections and maintains overall health for companion animals.
Boarding Services
Veterinary-supervised boarding facilities provide safe, comfortable accommodations for dogs and cats. Our climate-controlled environment includes regular exercise areas for dogs and quiet spaces for cats. Continuous staff monitoring ensures medication administration and immediate medical response if needed during pets' stays.
Surgical Treatments
Routine and complex surgical procedures performed using modern equipment with continuous patient monitoring. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and tailored pain management plans ensure surgical safety. Our surgical services include spaying/neutering, mass removals, orthopedic procedures, and selected soft tissue surgeries.
People
Dr. Jeffrey Reagan
Practice Owner/Veterinarian
Graduated Royal Veterinary College London 2004. Completed internship at Southern California Vet Referral Group. Special interest in general practice with experience in emergency medicine and exotic pet care. Lives locally with family.
Dr. Heidi Watkins
Veterinarian
Career began as veterinary technician before earning DVM from Ross University 2006. Feline medicine specialist and AAFP member. Published author on pet care topics with clinical experience in emergency and specialty practices.
Sara Botts
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
CVPM since 2013 with responsibility for hospital operations. Coordinates staff training and client services while maintaining practice standards. Active in professional veterinary management associations.
Beth
Registered Veterinary Technician
Veterinary technician with multiple years clinical experience supporting doctors during procedures. Handles patient care coordination and client education about treatment plans and home care instructions.
Christa
Lead Client Care Representative
15-year veteran of animal healthcare with nutrition specialization. Coordinates client interactions and appointment scheduling while providing compassionate support to pet owners.
Questions
What types of pets do you treat?
We care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other small pocket pets.
Do you offer emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we treat urgent cases during regular business hours. After-hours emergencies should contact Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. We also offer Scratch Pay financing options.
Are boarding services available for pets?
Yes, we provide supervised boarding with veterinary oversight for dogs and cats in climate-controlled facilities.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us directly at 949-380-1255 or request appointments online through our website portal.
Do you have wellness programs for pets?
Our Wellness Rewards Membership offers discounted exams and 5% cashback on purchases while supporting local animal charities.
