Reviews of Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic (Veterinarian)

Lola Lorraine Carroll

I can't recommend Dr. Gauthier enough. He and his awesome staff have been caring for my two six year old rescue pups since day one and I totally trust him with their health.

B Real

I am forever grateful to the Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Gordon is an amazing veterinarian! He saved my cat's life after two other veterinarians were unsuccessful. He is professional, compassionate, attentive and fully explains the diagnosis, treatment protocol and what to expect in the recovery stages. Dr. Gordon took the time to personally email me, even over the weekend to receive a daily update on my cat's condition. My cat recovered 100%. Thank you Dr. Gordon.

joanna Eliel

Dr. Gordon & his team are so helpful, compassionate, knowledgable, supportive, professional ... the list goes on. I couldn't ask for a better Vet for my dogs. Any issue I've had, Dr. Gordon has been available for me be it in person, over the phone or email. I'm so grateful for them!

Jon Marble

My dog needed minor surgery so I took her to Dr. Gordon and from start to finish he and his team were great. They really offer personalized service and their follow ups were impeccable. Before I decided to go with them for her surgery I got a second opinion at my usual vet in Newport Coast. I waited forever in their waiting room and never received a follow up with a quote on the procedure, as they had promised. I will not be taking my dog there again. Customer service is important! Dr. Gordon will be my go to Vet from now on! Thank you Dr. Gordon, Tyler and the rest of his staff!

Elizabeth Pearson

As a 30+ year resident and dog owner, I have frequented several vets. My little Lucy is a long haired dachshund who has the typical breed back problems. I was delighted to find Dr. Gordon as his services also include holistic medicine. Dog chiropractic, acupuncture and cold laser therapies for healing were just what the doctor ordered for my Lucy. I love his style and pricing too. I highly recommend him. (He is located right by Black Iris, south of Nyes Place. Best to pass his place, make a u turn and park on Coast Hwy.)

Gary Huff

Dr. Gordon is an excellent, state of the art, Holistic veterinarian!

Rachel Peiffer

Honestly, I don’t know where to begin. Dr.Gordon saved my dog ,of 11 years, life. She went into shock in the middle of the night-as a nurse I was able to keep her stable and by the grace of God she made it 3 hours until the office opened at 0730. I called immediately and they made time for her. Dr. Gordon was caring, quick to diagnose, how to proceed, and explain the rational for all of them. I didn’t feel pressured in any way. Upon x-day we discovered she had a splenic mass. We had to do a few labs and a work up to determine how to proceed. With the blood work, they always let me hold my 70lb pit bull in my lap so she would more comfortable on the floor while procedures were being done. He really understood the personality of me and my dog; which, attest to a truly holistic perspective of care. Upon much discussion we proceeded with surgery to remove he mass. He offered other vets to compare but I didn’t trust anyone but him to perform the procedure. My instincts were spot on. My 11 y/o dog is like a puppy again. Healthier than ever! After the surgery Dr. Gordon e-mailed and text to check in with her and was always there to answer any on my computer concerns. Amazing staff as well and so understanding. Techs, front desk, and everyone are experienced and professional. Thank you much to all of you!

Ariana Gordon

When my dog was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor that was too large to be removed, I sought out alternative treatment options to shrink it rather than going straight down the chemo route. I started bringing my dog to Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic for the high dose IV vitamin C treatments they offer, but throughout the past several months Dr. Gordon has become the point person for my dog's care (and no, we are not related despite having the same last name). He and his staff have been so sweet to my pup and I trust them wholeheartedly. We drive over 2 hours to come to them in Laguna Beach, but it is well worth it and my dog actually likes going. He usually hates vet visits, but when we arrive he wags his tail and tries to bull his way through the gate that sections off the lobby from the exam rooms. Dr. Gordon has also followed up with me after every single treatment to make sure my dog didn't have any adverse reactions and is doing well. I honestly can't recommend the team here highly enough. They are absolutely amazing!

J McD

Dr. Gordon & the staff at Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic are definitely 5-star! From the receptionists, to the Vet Techs to Dr. Gordon himself, my German Shepherd Dog & myself were treated with the utmost professionalism. I brought my dog in as Dr. Gordon is one of the very few DVM's in Orange County that offer an Ovary-Saving spay. Dr. Gordon did not try to upsell me any procedures & more importantly he listened to my concerns & answered my questions. My original intent was to only have the surgery done & then return to my regular Veterinarian. However after receiving excellent attention, education, & follow-up care with obvious interest in my dogs well-being, I am making Arch Beach my permanent Veterinary Clinic.

Delaney Wahl

I recently moved to Laguna Beach with my dog and cat. I needed to find a veterinarian to take my dog to because she was not feeling well and had started vomiting. My neighbor recommended Dr. Gauthier at Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic. When I called, they asked if I could come right in which I did. The staff was very sweet and concerned about my dog and Dr. Gauthier saw me as soon as he was finished with the appointment he was working on. He spent at least 45 minutes talking to me about my dogs history and did a very thorough examination. He recommended that we do some blood tests which I agreed to and gave my dog some fluids under the skin and a shot to stop the vomiting. He said he would call me as soon as he had the results of the blood tests. He called me the same day at about 6:30 pm to tell me that my dog had a mild case of pancreatitis and waited for me to come back to the hospital so I could pick up some medication and prescription food. My dog is doing great now. I was so thankful that they were able to see me so soon and spend so much time with me and quickly diagnose and treat the problem. I am lucky to have found Dr. Gauthier and know he will be our veterinarian for a long time.

Finnigan Jones

My sweet cat Bams has been under the care of Dr. Gordon and his team at Arch Beach Vet for a little over a month now and I could not be happier with every single member of that clinic. They became family over the last month, helping me in every way with Bams' care. We came in when Bams had severe liver issues, then kidney issues, and then anemia. The team worked so incredibly hard to ensure Bams recovery and never gave up on him, even when I was feeling helpless. We ended up putting a feeding tube in Bams and days after he started to turn around and become his normal self again. I was so afraid of the feeding tube at first, but could not be more thankful for the decision because it saved his life, along with all the love and care from Dr. Gordon and his team. I could not be more grateful to each person who works at Arch Beach Vet Clinic for saving the life of my sweet Bams, its the only place anyone should go in Orange County, in my opinion. I drove 30 minutes everyday 4x a day for probably 3 weeks and now I am moving 3 hours north of them and probably will still drive down to see them care for all my fur children. I am so happy Bams is on the mend now, but truly sad I will not get to see all those wonderful human beings every single day. They care, they listen, and you can trust them and sometimes thats all you need. Thank you! Bams + I love you all so much!

Ellen Williams

Dr. Gordon has been our family's vet since the late eighties. He has helped us with our cat with diabetes, a dog with leukemia and our 98 year old (dog years) geriatric schnauzer with her various ailments. Dr Gordon is the most amazing, compassionate man, and he truly understands how much fur baby parents worry about their pets. We come all the way from Rancho Santa Margarita to visit because of the way he listens, gives practical advice, and is genuinely interested in the well being of out pets. His staff is friendly and efficient too. Love the homey ambiance of the new Laguna Beach location. Thank you Dr Gordon-you're the best!

Ivanka Burgess

I brought my Bailey to Dr. Gordon after months of paying for bloodwork, ultrasounds, xrays, blood pressure tests, and probably a dozen other things I can’t recall with multiple vets and yet my senior puppy mysteriously continued to loose weight. He was skin and bones. He couldn’t walk. He was eating normal but unable to gain weight. Oh and he couldn’t go #2 so add constipation to it all. He was a train wreck! I honestly thought at 14 yrs old maybe we had reached the end. When I brought Bailey to Dr. Gordon everything changed. Even during the initial exam he identified some of Baileys issues before I said anything. He not only told me but showed me that Bailey had back pain. For years previous vets told us he has neurological issues impacting his walking. Apparently he has been in pain which could have easily been treated with medication. I felt guilty that I didn’t know. Dr Gordon was thoughtful and carefully prioritized Baileys issues. He addressed the weight first and after one blood and urine test knew the why of the weight loss. With some trial and error of meds Bailey’s weight stabilized. We switched his diet and added some naturals to his food. The combination of the pharmaceuticals (not a fan but sometimes necessary) and natural diet changes Bailey has stabilized. He even stands up and walks around. Yes he’s wobbly but he seems to enjoy his new found independence. Dr Gordon accomplished in a few short weeks what puzzled other vets for months. If you are still reading this its because you are looking for the best care your pet can have and you found him. As for cost Dr Gordon is very reasonable and some of the costs are actually significantly lower than my previous vet. Your pet will be in the best of hands possible. You have a holistic and traditional vet in one and one that genuinely cares. He seems to have that connection with animals that not many do. I only wish I had met Dr Gordon sooner.

Shannon WIthers

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr.Gordon and his incredible and loving staff. We initially brought our sweet Romeo here post cancer treatment for some holistic approaches to a really rare cancer. Although we are still battling a nasty cancer, Dr.Gordon is always optimistic about the life of our little guy and there at all times of the day to answer any and all of our questions. I honestly couldn't think of a better place to be when facing such hardship with an animal. This place REALLY cares. Like to the depths of their hearts. Don't question for a second going anywhere else. Your animal is in truly the best care here!

Laurence Wahl

I have nothing but great things to say about the care my pets have received from Dr. Gauthier. He has been always available for my dogs and cats needs through the years. He has tremendous medical knowledge and skills and seems to have a special connection to the animals. The staff is always sweet, compassionate and attentive. I would not take my animals anywhere else.

Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist

We have been bringing our pets to Dr. David Gordon for over 15 years. We can't say enough great things about him and the care he has provided to us. Dr. Gordon is a WONDERFUL veterinarian---very caring, very smart and tells the facts the way they are. We have gone to a lot of of other veterinarians who weren't nearly as thorough. He treats every pet as if it were his own. I will never forget how he contacted us via email at 5:30 in the morning to alert us about how our dog needed to go to emergency after he saw her test results. He is dedicated, honest and an excellent veterinarian. His staff provides great care and if you ever have a problem, he will fix it. Dr. Gordon provides both conventional and holistic veterinary care. Recently we discussed with Dr. Gordon that our 9 year old husky was having difficulty getting around and couldn't get on the bed or couch any longer due to his hip dysplasia. Dr. Gordon suggested a chiropractic adjustment. We were skeptical because we had tried other types of treatments that didn't help. To our amazement, two days later, our dog was jumping up on the couch again. He hadn't been able to do that in over a year. My husband and I both highly recommend him!

Marjorie Margel

I came because my former Vet found that Carmelita, my rescue kitty had heart issues. I was told previously that it was inadvisable for teeth cleaning due to her “arrhythmia's plus a noticeable heart murmur” They advised to keep her tranquilized ( she was very fearful ) when I brought her in, which I complied with. So, this is obviously not a good situation for either my cat or myself. I found Dr. Gordon, a local longtime vet of something like 30 years or more. I was shocked to learn Carmelita had none of these heart issues! No heart problems of any sort! She was “very shy” My gosh, I hate to think what would have happened if I stayed with that vet group! Now, Miss C is fine , happy and very healthy! I give this kind patient, and quiet Vet a 100% thumbs up from this owner. Thank you Dr Gordon!

Amber

I recently had my first appt with Dr. Gordon. I was there for over an hour with Dr. Gordon closely examining my cat, and earnestly listened to everything I said without dismissing any concerns I had. He was very calm and patient and the next day he emailed the results of the senior panel blood test, and followed up the email with a phone call and reviewed every line of the blood test with me. Dr. Gordon has been easily accessible and easy to reach. I am also a volunteer with a local animal rescue and reached out to Dr. Gordon with a challenging issue with a stressed cat in our system. Dr. Gordon was able to help us successfully transition this cat into a new foster home for us. The volunteer who took the foster cat to the appt came back and told me she liked Dr. Gordon so much, she will be switching vets for her personal animals to Dr. Gordon, and she does NOT live close by!

George Kent

Over 40 years in Corona del Mar I used several veterinerians in the area for my dogs with mixed results. Recently got referred by a veterinary surgeon to Dr. Gordon and so far like him and his staff best. A nice aservice available is to communicate with him by email when his office is closed instead of going to an emergency dept. of a veterinary hospital.

stefanie dolas

Dr Gordon is amazing. He is knowledgeable and compassionate. My 20 yrs old Pomeranian has syncope since her partner passed away. He helped her in minimizing her anxiety attack, her cough and restoring her well being. Thank you soo much Dr Gordon.

Joseph Ruth

Dr. Gordon and his staff are the best! You can always be sure that you are getting the best quality care with a genuine concern for your pet's health and well-being. I highly recommend Dr. Gordon for his expertise including his approach to holistic care. We appreciate his caring and calm nature. Most importantly, our dogs love him too!

Allison Mullens

I would give them TEN stars if I could. I went to Dr. Gordon just for accunpunture for my dog. He examined her so thoroughly and was amazing so I happily dumped my old vet and would never go anywhere else. I have been to so many doctors and have never experienced the level of care and knowledge that Dr. Gordon provides. He truly is so compassionate and so communicative it makes me so happy that I found him.

Julie H

Highly recommended ☆☆☆☆☆ So lucky to have chosen Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic for our #Kitty. Dr. Gordon is compassionate and caring. It's obvious he loves what he does. The bonus....... his staff is wonderful too :-)

Kianaz Etemadi

Dr. Gordon and the staff at Arch Beach Veterinary clinic is the best. I noticed my 3 year old Maltese mix coco has bad breath and I checked her mouth and noticed something wasn't right. I called and the receptionist was so sweet and gave me a same day appointment on Thursday and they looked at her and said she needs dental work and Friday morning I took her in and we had to remove 7 teeth it was a bit of shock. But how fast they worked and how compassionate they are and Dr. Gordon was so sweet and so gentle with coco. And now she's home and I can actually get kisses now without holding my nose hehe. To be honest the prices were a lot better than I expected I believe if I went some where else I wouldn't be able to afford it. But this clinic was the best I will be forever a patient here for coco.

sheryl richardson

I was reading another review by Aerial and I thought... that's exactly how I feel about Dr. Gordon..he is a thoughtful caring, talented and an extremely gifted Veterinarian. He literally saved my doggie Sonny when no one else could diagnose him. We are so blessed to have him take care of my two fur babes. His staff is always polite and caring too! Thank you!

missbethyface .

We drive 3 hours round trip, passing tons of other vets to go see Doctor Gordon. I have never felt so confident in a health care professional (even in my own human doctors) as I do with Doctor Gordon. We are never rushed in our appoints he and his staff thoroughly, patiently, and fully listen to everything we have to say or ask. He has always gone above and beyond in my little Ping Pong's care, even by answering emails late at night and when Ping Pong had to have teeth extracted, Dr. Gordon checked in with us every day in the morning and again at night, following Ping Pongs progress and answering any questions we had. All of the staff at Arch Beach are excellent. Any staff who has picked up our dog has held him supporting his chest and bottom, which having an older dog with athritis is important to me. Previous offices, I've seen staff let his back half dangle as they just squeeze him under their arms, it makes me cringe. I am so happy to have found a vet office where I can feel confident in everyone there and have the peace of mind that my little boy is in good care. We especially love that not only is Doctor Gordon well versed in standard veterinary care, he also offers an array of holistic approaches. I reccomend reading their very informative website about all the services they offer and how they work.