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Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic

Serving Laguna Beach & Surrounding Communities Since 1965

Experience Traditional Quality, Care, Service, & Value

Our Mission

Our mission is to be the best holistic veterinary hospital Orange County, California. We have been serving Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Corona Del Mar, Irvine, and Newport Beach areas for over 50 years! We strive to educate our clients to enable informed health care decisions, whether they be holistic or traditional. We will accomplish this with compassion, respect, and integrity for our patients and their families. Since we are a holistic and traditional veterinary practice, we are able to offer the best of both worlds. Our goal is to help all types of pet owners with a variety of veterinary medical options. We offer Pet Acupuncture, Pet Chiropractic and Holistic Cancer Therapy. Pet Surgery is always our last option. To that end we offer alternatives to Pet TPLO with Stem Cell Therapy and other Pet Holistic options, including Pet Cancer Alternative Care. We think of our facility as a place of healing, warmth and goodwill. We will always try to work within your budget to give your pet the best care that you feel comfortable with.

We will pet, cuddle, laugh, and cry together, treating all pets like our own because we understand they are family.

Proudly serving: Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, and Newport Beach

Hear what our clients are saying about us

★★★★★

My young pup Skye and I visited Dr. Gordon after not seeing him since my dear Golden Retrievers years ago. Skye was nervous but doctor and staff were gentle and accommodating. The new location is beautiful and we'll be returning in the future.

Cindie W.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon and his staff care so much for our pets! You can always trust them, they are friendly and kind! Never a bad experience with them!I had an emergency in the middle of the night and Dr Gordon got us in at 6am! You can reach him when you need him th4e most. He is the best!

Lov G.

★★★★★

appt taken in on time !

Lorna F.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is amazing as well as the staff.

The R.

★★★★★

Dr Brower is an outstanding veterinarian. She always has great suggestions and is very prompt in getting back to me. The staff is great as well

barb P.

★★★★★

Found Dr. Gordon through my in-laws, who owned Hokie. Hokie was given 2 months to live (bladder cancer) via a different vet, and Dr. Gordon and his staff helped keep her alive for 2 more, high quality of living, years.Now we drive up from Vista to take our new pup there. Love the place and Dr. Gordon is wonderful.

Josh B.

★★★★★

Our first visit with Arch Beach Vet and the service, care and professionalism all exceeded our expectations. Dr. Gordon and Team has constantly communicated with us regarding our King Charles. Thank you.

Ralph S.

★★★★★

Your staff was very gentle and caring to my nervous Aussie , and I thank you for that! Thanks for your thorough exam too.

Carol S B.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and staff were extremely responsive and provided a calming experience in an emergent situation. Deep thanks!

Dena R.

★★★★★

I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Gordon. We have been taking our dog to him for the past several years and she has received nothing but exceptional care. Everyone in his office I have found to be very friendly and helpful.

Jo G.

★★★★★

We had two cats that were sneezing quite a bit. We saw good reviews for this location which is very near to our home and gave them a try. We are so pleased with our decision. The location is close, the staff is all very friendly and helpful through the process of becoming a new patient as well as showing genuine care for our cats. We arrived for our appointment on time and were placed in a room very quickly. Dr Cruz came in very quickly and took her time examining each pet. The care and thoroughness were fantastic. The room was clean and comfortable and the exam process was so comfortable that the cats weren't even stressed.We had blood panels done for both pets and Dr. Gordon sent us results and commentary the next morning.We had a great experience and will happily be returning to this clinic for any additional care that our pets need.

Doug W.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon is a gem and a rare find. He's not an alarmist but approaches issues w logic (both scientific and holistic). He is one of a kind and it is because of his recommendations and guidance that our CKD cat is living and thriving passed his time. Thank you Dr Gordon.

M C.

★★★★★

Been taking my fur babies here since 2021. My mutt is a nervous boy at the vet and the Arch Beach team and Dr Gordon always do an incredible job putting him at ease. We love Arch Beach!

Sabrina S.

★★★★★

I have full trust in Dr. Gordon.

Kathleen S.

★★★★★

For anyone who’s interested in holistic healthcare for their pet I highly recommend Arch Beach. Dr Gordon, Dr Brower and the entire staff from front desk to vet techs have are fantastic to work with. Relative to other vets, we’ve found Arch Beach provides a higher level of personal care, and Dr Gordon, Dr Brower and the techs are more professional and in-tune with our dog's well being. Here are some examples:They performed acupuncture which helped her recover quickly from an issue.They identified a vitamin D deficiency and prescribed the right supplement to fix it.Our dog was spayed last week. Prior to the procedure Dr Gordon ordered a blood test to ensure she was in good shape since she was getting over a recent infection, then after the surgery he was in touch each day to check on her recovery and offer advice.

Joe L.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon, the vet techs and staff are incredible. It took me 6 vets over a 4 year period of time to correctly diagnose my dog. One visit with Dr Gordon and his diet change recommendation and I have a healthy dog.

Nan S.

★★★★★

I love this Veterinary Clinic. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. I would never take my dog to any other vet office.

Jennie V.

★★★★★

Every Veternarian in this staff are beyond caring, loving, and knowlegable. I have been a client of theirs for years. Today I had to put my beloved Peanut to rest. After this experience, I can highly recommend their compassion for what they do with their lives. I am grateful for all of the staff at Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic.

DeLynn

★★★★★

Dr Gordon is one of the best Vets I have been to. I have been a dog owner for 40 years and have experienced many over the years. His staff is so very friendly and caring and Dr Gordon is kind and compassionate. He responds immediately if emailed and is so loving and caring with your animal.

Susan D.

★★★★★

My dog Jax had recently been diagnosed with lymphoma and had a couple of bad days over the holidays. I had recently moved back to Laguna Beach and his oncologist was in LA. I started calling around for a vet to help me here and I stumbled onto Arch Beach Veterinary.I explained the situation to Arlena the lovely gal that answered the phone and Dr. David Gordon took him right away.Dr. Gordon and his entire staff were amazing, Jaxson was due for his monthly bloodwork and he had to have x rays, they worked with my dog’s oncologist in Los Angeles to smoothly insure I was comfortable with all that was happening. Dr. Gordon checked on Jax every day, even Christmas morning!! I feel so good to have Dr. Gordon and his staff on Jaxson and my team as we both go through this journey to keep him happy and comfortable.

Donna B.

★★★★★

Simply the best, kindest, most innovative and thorough veterinary practice I have experienced.

Susan B.

★★★★★

Amazing vets and friendly staff with great customer service! So glad we switched our dogs to Dr. Gordon and Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic!

cindi g

★★★★★

Dr Gordon is a very compassionate caring Vet. His followup is amazing. Always feel comfortable knowing Dr Gordon really cares!

Carla B.

★★★★★

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The doctor explained everything to me in detail on Sadie's condition and the steps to resolve the problem. He was very easy to work with and I felt very comfortable working with him.

Estelle P.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon and his staff are the best ever! We've been going to Dr Gordon for over 30 years and he always goes above and beyond. There is no better anywhere.Sharon Roberts

Sharon R.

★★★★★

I have followed Dr. Gordon for more than 12 years and drive an hour to see him with all my dogs. He is a great diagnostician, is wonderful with the pets and honestly wants what is best for the animal. I don't ever want to go anywhere else.

David H.

★★★★★

I was so appreciative that you were able to change our appt. to get in to see Dr. Brower due to my Lily's foot being red and swollen. As always everyone is so kind and caring. I feel lucky to have Arch Beach and my vet!

Patti L.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and team are amazing! It's such a blessing to have a care team for the pup that I trust both for the little guy's health and my financial well-being. Love the holistic approach providing options such as explaining different vaccines and treatments to help choose only what's really necessary based on our lifestyle/exposures. Dr. Gordon and team respond personally and timely via email after normal office hours with practical and helpful advice. Had tried a couple other local vets and finally found the right one where both dog and I feel respected, cared for, and that we truly trust for excellent care. Highly recommend!!

Lisa R

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his entire staff are 100% professional, reliable, honest, and safe. I cannot say enough good things about this entire practice and how well their customer service and animal care is. They go above and beyond to give the best care possible to both the animals and owners. Our dog was born there via c-section, and they've cared for her since birth. Arch Beach Veterinary is awesome at all veterinary care and we wouldn't take our little girl anywhere else! Thank you to the entire staff that keeps this place amazing.

Michael K.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is absolutely amazing. He saved my dog's life. He performed a very difficult surgical operation to remove a bladder tumor through the abdomen. This type of operation is so difficult and complex that most veterinarians flatly refuse to perform it. Additionally, Dr. Gordon offered holistic and cutting-edge immunotherapies for my dog's cancer that most veterinarians would not offer. Also, he is always amiable and available to discuss my dog's condition, even after hours, which is almost unheard of. I would highly recommend Dr. Gordon to everyone who is seeking out veterinary care.

Assistant TO Colleen O.

★★★★★

We recently traveled from Palm Springs to have our 15 y.o. pup receive specialized treatments for her arthritis from Doctor Gordon and his team at Arch Beach. We really appreciated his willingness to do the consult and procedure in the same day given our geographic challenges.In speaking with others in the reception area, we weren't the only ones who made the drive for the outstanding care here. Without exception, everyone we encountered in two visits was compassionate, gracious, and conscientious. I only wished we lived closer and this could be our full-time vet.We took note of how present Dr. Gordon is with each of his patients and their families, making it a point to check in with you, even if you're just there for a moment. Sadly, encountering folks who still really care about what they do is too rare these days; it was deeply appreciated. Thank you to the entire Arch Beach team, with love from Scout!

Brooke B.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and the team at Arch Beach are wonderful! Definitely our forever vet!

Genna C.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and the staff at Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic continue to provide excellent care for our aging Australian shepherd! We brought her in recently after noticing stiffness and discomfort in her movements. Dr. Gordon diagnosed the issue and explained the treatment options available. He followed up with a personal email the next day. She’s already showing signs of improvement!

Susan R.

★★★★★

This veterinary clinic is the best around. They care about all the pets they treat!

Jennifer Elisabeth R.

★★★★★

After following Dr Gordon around for over 24 years, I couldn’t be happier he’s at his home in Arch Beach. Dr Gordon’s expertise is best in class. I am beyond lucky to have him and his team treat my Fur Babies. Their Knowledge, compassion, and communication is comforting exactly when you need it as they seek the best alternative for the Pets health.

Nancy H.

★★★★★

Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Gordon and his staff are always welcoming, friendly, compassionate and caring.

Lesley M.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and the entire team at Arch Beach Vet are amazing! Riley loves the whole team. It’s really great to have such confidence in their capabilities.

Anthony G.

★★★★★

Always very caring and responsive to questions and concerns. Dr. Gordon is the best and he has a great team. Thanks for all your help and care.

Bonnie M.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon is the best. My older dog has been struggling with frequent ear infections over the last few years and I would be at the vet bi-monthly. My coworker recommended Dr Gordon and my dogs ears have never looked better. He is very knowledgeable and very responsive on email to all my questions. One thing I love, is that he examines my dog with me and is present throughout the visit. He also reaches out to check in on my dog the following day. Other vets have taken him into the back and I don't see the vet again after the first 5min of being there. Love this clinic.

Brittany C.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is the best vet of all time!!!

Bri

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon was, as he always has been, a thorough vet with my older dog today. I can always rest assured that we have reviewed all of the latest treatments and meds for my older dog. Keeping up with the latest information on pet health is one of the many reasons I have been going to Dr. Gordon for 25 years. He makes sure we review any current issues, and what the treatment is. He also has holistic experience and I highly recommend acupuncture for older pets. It does make a big difference for my older dog and his ease of movement. I highly recommend him, and do so with my friends and their pets.

D K.

★★★★★

We've seen Dr. Gordon and his team for the last 3 years, and we feel lucky to be in his care, especially after trying other local vets.Dr. Gordon is so knowledgeable and kind. Our 4 year old golden retriever actually gets excited to go into the vet -- she tries to pull me through the door to get in! Very different than the experience we've had at other vets.I trust Dr. Gordon completely. He is responsive via email, and has a busy clinic (for good reason -- he's the best!), but will always try to accommodate us if our dog is having an acute issue. If you want the best possible care for your pet, Dr. Gordon is the best in town (or anywhere, really). I can't recommend his compassionate care highly enough! Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Gordon and team!

Rob R.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon has been our vet for many years and has taken great care of my girls. He and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, caring, and they always take time to give the utmost best care. They have state of the art equipment, and the friendliest staff. Dr. Gordon is always available 24/7 to answer any questions I have, or to fill any prescriptions I need for my girls. When we have an emergency situation, they will do everything possible to see us right away. I can't recommend Dr. Gordon enough! You definitely won't be disappointed with Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic!

Noriko U.

★★★★★

My husband and I are medical professionals and we have been using Dr Gordon since we got our rescue puppy Jan of 2022. I’m from NY and am very picky about medical care, both for humans and for our fur child. I was worried that I wouldn’t have access to same excellent care that I had back in NYC. When our new puppy turned into a medical nightmare, not eating and wasting away for the first 10 months of his life, Dr Gordon walked with us through every step of his intensive testing, which involved specialized blood tests, diagnostic imaging and an eventual surgical biopsy, until we reached a diagnosis. He reached out to appropriate specialists on his own in order to better understand and discuss our pups clinical picture and his prognosis. This wonderful care included evening and weekend discussions that we at first thought was part of professional Dr to Dr courtesy, but later came to realize was just how Dr Gordon treated all of his patients. Dr G always presented all of the care options and then gave his professional opinion on what he felt was medically necessary and what we could hold off on. Very helpful when you have a medically complex dog. When he finally recommended a surgical biopsy he explained that we could try a less invasive diagnostic exam first, but that in his opinion it would be low yield and we’d wind up needing to do the surgery anyway. My radiologist husband fully agreed with his assessment. Now that our pup is more stable, Dr G still makes himself available to answer questions about more normal things like rashes, etc. For example, over this holiday weekend one of our pups developed an angry red rash on his belly. We sent Dr G a picture and he wrote back suggesting a way to treat it. I don’t know many vets that would be answering emails over holiday weekends much less recommend care without wanting to have the pet come in for an appointment. Just another indication that Dr G does his job for the love of the animals he serves. Care here might cost a little more but when you look at the total value of the service provided, it’s worth it to me to know that if something goes awry, Dr G is always there.

Erin C.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon,Thank you so much for everything you did for our beautiful and famous Blackberry. Everyone in the neighborhood knew her. We walked her off leash with all the trust in the world for the free spirited pack leader that she was. All dogs loved her. She was never aggressive to dogs or humans. She was so very intelligent and loving. A very peaceful dog. She is irreplaceable. I will miss her dearly. I know I fought so hard for her, doing as much as I could. I am thankful for the great deal that I learned from her and through this experience. She was the most loving and loyal dog. She gave us everything she had. From a 3 month old GS mix running around the streets of San Bernardino to the highest kill shelter in Devore, as a rescue, we saved her, but really, she saved us. My angel from heaven. I will never stop loving her. Thank you for giving me more precious time with her. It meant the world to me to give her dignity, love, and care during the end stages of her life. Thank you. I am forever grateful to you. RIP 6/16/2010-8/30/2024With love,

Sandra E.

★★★★★

We are so happy we found Arch Beach and Dr. Gordon! We recently moved to Orange County and have struggled to find a great Vet for our dogs and cats. Dr. Gordon and his staff were able to get us in, and cared for our 15 year old Golden with the best care! We are so thankful and will not go anywhere else now for vet care. Thank you to the whole staff for working us in on a busy holiday week and caring for our sweet girl. If you are in Orange County looking for a caring, kind and knowledgable Vet, this is your place! 🙂

Jennifer W.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his team are fantastic. We brought our toy poodle Milton in after he got into some trash. They took great care of him, communicated clearly with us and made the whole situation very manageable. Most importantly Milton is safe and healthy now. We are very happy to call Arch Beach our vet. I cannot recommend enough.

Joe F.

★★★★★

This was my puppies first vet visit, and from the moment we walked in the door everyone was kind, compassionate, gentle and welcoming. Jade and the new tech she was training were both great, and made sure to explain things thoroughly. Dr. Gordon was extremely gentle and thorough during the exam. I love this clinics holistic approach and that is one of the reasons I chose to take my baby here. ABVC definitely lives up to their outstanding online reviews! If you want the best care in SoCal for your fur baby, this is the place.

Trinity M.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his staff are top notch. The staff was helpful on the phone and extremely welcoming when we arrived. My pet felt surprisingly comfortable there. Dr. Gordon was very knowledgeable and reassuring. I'm so happy to have found an office where I feel confident and comfortable trusting my animals. I can't recommend them enough!!

Jessica H.

★★★★★

We were devastated when we learned our little Poodle boy of four had metastatic cancer. But with the support and empathy of Dr. Gordon and his team, we were able to release his suffering and give this gift of life back to where it had come.There are many great vets in South County, but none like Dr. Gordon.Thank you for making this difficult time more comforting for my husband and me.

Susan S.

★★★★★

Great experience. We recently moved to the area and noticed a lump on our dog and made an appointment to establish care and get it looked at. We noticed it growing (or maybe it was my imagination) so I sent an email at 9:30pm to Dr. Gordon's office asking if there were any cancellations to get us in earlier. He personally replied the next morning at 5am saying he could slot us before the other scheduled appointments.When we came in, he and all the staff were very patient and caring. He took his time, did some diagnostics that a different vet didn't do and when we decided to remove the lump he did the surgery; our girl is now recovering. After the surgery, he followed up after-hours and over the weekend to ensure she was doing well. The office was clearly very busy but somehow we never felt rushed.I'm not a medical professional so have no basis to evaluate the actual clinical work but to a layman observer all looks good. What I can say is that Dr. Gordon clearly cares about both his animal patients and their human owners. He has a wonderful "bedside manner" and professionalism and I'm very happy we found him.

Alex S.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon lived up to his impeccable reputation. He was very patient and thorough with us and really had the best intentions for the health of our puppy. I specifically appreciated that he spoke directly to my 11-year old (as the "owner* of the puppy). His staff was also very kind. Good doctors like this are so hard to find. 💕

LA C.

★★★★★

I am so glad I found Dr. Gordon. He’s literally the best veterinarian I’ve ever come across. His staff is so kind and polite. He truly cares about the well-being of my puppy. I highly recommend him to anyone with a new puppy or someone looking for a new vet. There are over 20 vets within 2 square miles of where I live but I gladly drive over a half hour to take Philip to see Dr. Gordon. And as a result Philip is a healthy happy pup!

Nima B.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is the best Vet ever!! Loves homeopathic remedies and really cares for your animal. Tons of experience. Removed a cancer tumor our dog had and another large tumor on the back of her leg which was causing sitting/walking problems, anesthesia was fine, she is all better and even better than before!! 12 year old Chihuahua-jack Russell mix. Thank you Dr. Gordon and Arch Beach!!

Danelle F.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is an exceptional doctor. When my puppy was bit, I emailed him late one evening. He answered my email within three minutes to ask if I could meet him at his office at 6:30am the next morning. That was just the first time I have been grateful for Dr. Gordon. Since then, he has proven to be the most knowledgeable, kind, trustworthy and communicative vet I have ever seen. I am a huge fan.

Kristin W.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon and the entire staff at Arch Beach are stellar. We took our dog in for an Ovary Sparing Spay. They were so communicative, kind and curious. Dr Gordon is an amazing Vet!! Truly feel so good about putting my fur babies in his care. The follow up post surgery is something you can only dream about these days. Can't say enough good things about Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic! You will be in good hands!

Cedar D.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon was such a blessing!! He and his team go over and beyond, being available at all hours to make sure that my dog Peaches was taken well care of! I highly recommend for stem cell therapy it’s only been 2 days and already notice a difference in her energy and wellbeing. So grateful for everything! Thank you!!

Vanessa L.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his staff are wonderful. They are caring and knowledgeable. For the 5 1/2 years we have had our cat, Dr. Gordon and his staff have taken excellent care and I know Bailey is always in the best hands when we visit. I'm grateful for Dr. Gordon's holistic approach to pet care and I would recommend Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic to anyone who wants excellent care for their pet without hesitation. Do yourself and your pet a favor and make an appointment with Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic!Audrey

Audrey

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his team are amazing! You could not ask for a kinder, more knowledgeable group of people to take care of your pet. I went on a search to find a new vet after a previous recommended vet left me feeling unsettled. Thank goodness I found Dr. Gordon! I wanted to find a place that felt comfortable to me where I knew my puppy would have the best care possible with a team I can trust for her health as she grows. Believe the great reviews, they are all true. Thank you Dr. Gordon and your sweet team at Arch Beach!

Nicole

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is a fantastic vet. He is caring and patient with questions and very knowledgable. I really appreciate the guidance he gave on when I should fix my female dog and backed it up by research specific for her breed. Every time I have seen him I know he will take the time to answer all of my questions and make sure my dog is healthy.

Ali G.

★★★★★

We were in Laguna Beach for a year and our neighbors immediately recommended Arch Beach for our 14 and 10 yr olds Marley and Edie.General care was great, never had to wait long, staff were always friendly and cheerful.After having an unsuccessful cryofreeze removal procedure in LA, Marley had an eye growth removed here and the surgery was successful.Highly recommend Dr. Gordon and his team!

Colin T.

★★★★★

Dr Gordon and his staff are wonderful. He was very responsive to my emails before I even walked through the door & followed up after our first appmt. His approach is very refreshing - he welcomed all my questions & his expertise/insight helped me feel comfortable about making decisions about which meds/shots to give my dog. (I love that he offers titer tests). It is clear he wants people to feel comfortable with the decision they make for their pets health, and because of this I felt empowered, rather than pressured (a RARE quality in a vet). The fact he is so responsive makes me feel like I can reach out if I have any emergencies or questions. Worth the drive down from LA! So happy to have found Dr Gordon!!

Emily L.

★★★★★

We cannot say enough great things about Dr. Gordon and his staff! Our beloved pup, Chuy, needed surgery to remove a large mass in his abdomen, and no other vets we called in the area we were able or willing to perform this surgery. Dr. Gordon and his team were not only able to successfully remove the mass, but it thankfully turned out to be a benign tumor. Dr. Gordon was incredibly professional, kind, patient, responsive, and honest, and without him, our dog wouldn't have survived. We are eternally grateful to him, and highly recommend him to all seeking quality veterinary care!

Krista O.

★★★★★

Our girl Sadie had been given two vaccines (rabies and DHPP) by a mobile vet on Thursday. That evening Sadie was shaking, wouldn't eat or drink and by the next day was practically lifeless - running a fever of 103.2. After calling 13 different vets to see if they had an appointment on Friday afternoon, Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic office confirmed they did. I could not be more thrilled that we were not only able to get Sadie treated for her reaction, but that we now have Dr. Gordon as our vet. Everyone in the office is personable, friendly, and you can tell they enjoy being around the fur babies. I have to say this is the first vet that Sadie wasn't pulling me towards the day which I believe says a lot. I also appreciate that Dr. Gordon is alternative and believes in thinking outside the box when it comes to caring for the fur babies.

Michelle K.

★★★★★

We recently moved into this area, and after about two months here our old dog had a few days where got very sick (extremely lethargic, looked uncomfortable, even vomited up some water), which was already scary but even worse we didn't have a vet here yet. And of course, he started getting sick right at the beginning of a three day labor day weekend.Both a neighbor and online reviews recommended Arch Beach Vet, so even though it was a Sunday morning, we decided we would email them so that maybe we'd get a reply on Tuesday and could make an appointment ASAP after that.Dr. Gordon replied that Sunday! And despite it being a holiday weekend, he went back and forth with me, a person who he never met before and wasn't even a patient yet, helping us understand how we should judge the severity of the condition, and making sure we knew that we could get an appointment at opening time on Tuesday. The peace of mind was immense!Thanks to his recommendation, we ended up watching our dog for a few more hours before deciding to take him into an ER in the evening for some initial blood work and fluids. At that point, we felt comfortable he could make it to Tuesday without succumbing to dehydration, and in fact on Monday he started doing a lot better. As for the ER, they were also happy to go with an outpatient strategy since we already had a Tuesday appointment set up with a regular vet. Otherwise, we might have had to leave our dog there overnight or even for a few days.We then met Dr. Gordon on Tuesday, and he was so kind. He did a quick yet thorough exam on Buster, spent time answering our questions, and helped us understand our situation better.He didn't oversell anything at all; in fact, he agreed with us that we should give some initial medication and then wait and see before thinking about followup work. And after that, when we contacted him to plan our next visit, he told us we probably *didn't* need an X-ray for our situation at this time.At this moment, our dog is on the mend and doing a lot better. We feel really great that we have a connection with Dr. Gordon and Arch Beach Vet, and based on our initial experience we highly recommend this location.UPDATE ONE MONTH LATER: Still 5 stars! Just wanted to post here how the last month ended up being incredibly scary for us, with seemingly our dog having one bad thing after another happen to them, but things are OK now as he has not only stabilized but is recovering rapidly. We are still so grateful for Dr. Gordon's (and his teams') support through all this. He helped us navigate uncertainty throughout our stressful month by after hours email correspondence. I started to feel bad about how much we were contacting him, at which point he started to ask us for updates so we wouldn't feel like a bother. Just an incredible drive for animal care by Dr. Gordon and the rest at Arch Beach Vet.

David H.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon is simply the best. My pups both adore him. One of the many things I love most about him is that he explains things as he’s doing them. I’ve had several vets over the years who would poke, prod, and rush through an exam without barely acknowledging I was even in the room. I appreciate that Dr. Gordon listens intently to every question I have, never makes me feel uninformed, and goes out of his way to talk to both myself and my dogs when he is examining them. They are also extremely responsive and organized. Anytime I need a document or a copy of something, I usually receive it via a quick email within the hour. Highly recommend this office!

Katelyn H.

★★★★★

The best vet ever! We love Dr Gordon and his team. We have 2 pomeranians and Dr Gordon always takes his time to answer any concerns we might have. He provides us with options and the education to let us make the right choice for our pets. He lets us have control over our pets well being and health. I don’t know any other vet who does that.When we got our Pomeranian puppy I was going back and forth about whether to take her to a local vet because my experience was that during the few months we’d have more vet appointments due to vaccinations and general health concerns for a tiny puppy. But after calling many local vets, we decided that we didn’t trust anyone other than Dr. Gordon. It’s worth it to travel 2 hrs from DTLA to laguna beach in peak rush hour and 2 hrs back to make sure our puppy receives the best care she can get.

Samantha C.

★★★★★

This is the best vet ever! We had an emergency with our dog who was having heat stroke…Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic took immediate and excellent care of our dog (two hours before closing on a Friday evening). The staff was kind and the doctor was so caring. Our dog thankfully was okay thanks to Dr Gordon and his teams quick response. Thank you!!!

Meagan S.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon has been taking care of our 3 fur kids for a few years now. We have been to several other vets in Orange County and he is by far the best. He genuinely cares for each one of his patients and personally checks in on them to make sure they are doing well after their visits. The staff is at Arch Beach is the best. We would highly recommend Arch Beach Veterinary clinic!!

Dean R.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his staff are nothing short of amazing! My most recent visit was for my lab puppy swallowing a ball and in less than an hour they were able to get us in and get the ball removed. Truly a vet you can always count on.

Annie S.

★★★★★

Took my dog for a first visit yesterday. Absolutely loved Dr Gordon. Worth the drive from Apple Valley.

Smile M.

★★★★★

Always a great experience when taking my dog to visit Dr. Gordon. He is super gentle and thorough when doing the examination and will take the time to discuss in detail about all the options we have.All the staff working there are friendly as well! If I can give a ten star review I will!

Cheryl S.

★★★★★

Dr. Gordon and his excellent staff at Arch Beach Veterinary Clinic were a treat to meet. Everyone there was just wonderful, very kind, and treated our pets, and us very compassionately. We especially appreciate how he and his team treated our pets like they're family - and did it without question - we don't take that for granted. They are our family, and sadly we have lived in places over the years where that isn't always understood or accepted.Dr. Gordon was thorough in searching for answers regarding what's going on with our dog, Truman, as well as the time he took to treat him with Acupuncture and Laser Therapy during the same visit - we are so grateful.It's tough finding a Veterinarian that 1) believes pets are part of the family, 2) doesn't break the bank by limiting what can be done during an appointment so you must come back... often, and 3) sincerely cares about the pets themselves, is really tough. Dr. Gordon and his staff are that awesome find!