Dover Shores Pet Care Center

Dover Shores is one of my favorite veterinary clinics around. It’s in a run down looking part of Costa Mesa so it looks a little shabby from outside, but once you get inside it’s totally different. The office staff are so nice and attentive. I brought my kitten here with a coupon I got in the mail and have gotten her groomed and treated here ever since. After my cat was neutered, she had an allergic reaction to the stitches and Dr. B was so quick and great with removing them and getting her an antibiotic. He’s a very mild mannered, laid back kind of guy that truly cares for animals.

I have been going to Dr. B for quite some time. He was great with our older dog and helped us as he prepared to die. But our younger dog has a skin condition and I have begun to feel that we are just a quick cash cow. After spending over $ 800 and getting little attention, we are leaving the practice. He was charging too much for visits, for unnecessary tests and when the $ 80 prescriptions cost us $ 15 at Costco, that was the last straw.

Dr. B is a fantastic vet. Very thorough and really helped this doggie parent to understand the finer points of owning an adopted 4.5 pound, 11 year old Chi. The facility is older, but very clean and the staff very accommodating. I like the grooming products they use and Charlie came back looking and smelling great! Best of all, I didn’t leave feeling ripped off like I have at other vet practices. I only wish Dr. B could bring back the shelter — Newport doesn’t have one anymore and that breaks my heart. Humane Society in HB is the closest to us now. Thanks Dr. B and staff for keeping my darling girl happy and healthy.

Anyone who’s looking for a vet, this guys awesome (Bruce Bauersfeld D.V.M.). Incredibly knowledgable, amazing with the animals, and very personable. At other places I feel like they try to rush you out and it feels like they’re trying to get you in and out and make a quick buck. Bruce patiently answers all your questions and makes you feel taken care of. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

I just moved to the area and got a kitten. I saw the coupon in my mailbox for a free exam and discounted shots so I took her in. It was easy to get her in the day of and easy to find the place. The staff was excellent; super friendly and informative and they handled my kitten with such care. Dr. B was also excellent. I’ve had vets that are very rushed and rough with my animals but this was definitely not the case. He stood and played with her until she got comfortable enough to come out of her carrier. He was petting her and being very gentle which made me really happy. I also really appreciated how thorough he was. He mapped out all of the vaccines and procedures that need to be done. He also recommended products that he personally uses on his animals which was very helpful. All in all, I really recommend them to anyone!

Our dog, Bradley, has been going to see Dr. B for many years. He sits down on the floor with the dogs and takes the time necessary to hear all of your concerns. His course of action is typically conservative always looking out for what is best for the animal not his pocket book like many vets.
I think he is the best in Orange County.

I too found Dover Shores through ValPak
but also read some really good reviews. The Dr. B there was soooo gentle and kind with my dog who’d been really ill for days. They fixed her right up! The staff was very friendly and great as well. I’m so happy I found this Vet for the future medical needs for my dog.

I originally came to Dover Shores because I found a ValPack coupon and I’m so glad I did. My new kitten has been to Dr. B two times now. Prices are very reasonable. Dr. B takes his time getting to know both you and your pet. You never feel rushed. His front office staff are very friendly. They also called to follow up a day after our first appointment. Dr. B also personally called with her test results, which was really nice. Added bonus: boarding your pet for one day is only $ 10! (Apartment being fumigated and needed a place for the kitten to stay while I was at work). Love this place!

I was going through the valpak coupons and had come across this center that was offering a great deal on exam and shots so I decided to keep it in my wallet and last week, as I was cleaning it out… i found it. I called in and got an appointment that week.
I think they are currently remodeling or painting so it’s a bit plain but the staff was extremely nice and the vet was great. My dog was so scared but the way he handled her and spoke around her really calmed her down a lot. He asked a lot of background information like how I feed her, her walking, eating habits, etc and he gave me plenty of time to ask questions and talk to him.
With the coupon, my dog got a free exam and rabies, corona, dhpp, bordetella, and parvo shot including boosters if needed for 39 dollars. That’s a really really good price. I’m super glad I saw and found the coupon. They gave me an estimate for teeth cleaning with a discount as well. It’s steep but I called around and they have the best prices.

i am very happy with them. they take very good care of gingerbread latte.

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Brought our lil’ man here for a check up and his shots. Doc B is awesome. He is very caring and spent about 10 mins with our dog — feeling him up (don’t even go there!). The staff nice and helpful. I used a Valpak coupon which helped with the cost. Not too bad at $ 114 for vaccines, check up, itching shots AND a prescription. AND, the office called the next day to see how the lil’ guy was doing. Great customer service!

My wife and I just adopted our first dog, Homie, from Dover Shores. The girl behind the front counter has been very helpful and enthusiastic the past two times I’ve been to Dover Shores, and I was happy to see that Dr Bruce is very personable and caring towards pets. I would highly recommend that anyone seeking to adopt a pet stop by the vet/​shelter first, because we were able to take Homie home with a microchip, neutered and with his shots for $ 86.
Thank you, to the staff of Dover Shores. I will be back in a few weeks for Homie’s next appointment.

Very friendly and attentive staff. Have always given great care to our various cats and dogs over the last 20 years. Just one DVM, however, so he’s very busy.
This facility also houses the Newport Beach Animal Shelter, so get down there and adopt a pet instead of buying one!