Saddleback Animal Hospital

1082 Bryan Ave, Tustin, CA, 92780

A full-service hospital on Bryan Avenue in Tustin owned by Mike Kavanagh, DVM, who spent over a decade there as technician and hospital manager before buying the practice from his mentor Dr. Tim Metzger; he graduated in the inaugural class of Western University's veterinary school in 2007. The team page also lists Christopher Eich, DVM, a board-certified veterinary surgeon, and full-service boarding is offered alongside the medicine.

Call (714) 832-8686
Closed today · closed Sunday
8 servicesDogs, Cats
EmergenciesThe site says the facility accepts cases requiring immediate veterinary attention in an emergency while it is open. No after-hours arrangement is described.
HoursClosed
Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SundayClosed
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Wellness Exams Designed To Catch Conditions Common To Your Pet's Age, Breed And LifestyleVaccinationsPet Dental CarePet Surgery, With Clients Fully Informed Of Procedures, Risks And BenefitsMicrochippingFlea And Tick PreventionFull-Service Boarding With Comfortable Accommodations And Daily ExerciseEmergency Care While The Facility Is Open

What Saddleback Animal Hospital says

In their own words, from saddlebackanimal.com, read October 10, 2026.

  • DentistryPet Dental Care
  • SurgeryPet Surgery
  • BoardingOur full-service boarding includes comfortable accommodations and daily exercise and a lot more.
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The team

4 people, one front desk.

MK
Mike KavanaghOwner and Veterinarian
PC
Patrick CampbellVeterinarian
CE
Christopher EichSurgeon
GV
Gilbert VelasquezPractice Manager
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2 species under this roof

DogsCats
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