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Seal Beach Animal Hospital

Animal hospital · Long Beach, CA

4.9 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
71%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Seal Beach Animal Hospital at a glance

Customers frequently praise the veterinary team for their friendly demeanor, clear communication, and willingness to take time with anxious pets. Reviewers note that the practice offers fair pricing for services like dental work and routine exams, and appointments are often available within a day or two. However, some low-rated excerpts describe instances where patients felt unconsulted before procedures or were billed for services not explicitly agreed upon.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 262 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 262 Google reviews (204 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 71% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 14, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinarian serving Long Beach, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Star ratings

262 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars24694%
  • 4 stars73%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star62%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 204 written reviews

  • Praise22897%
  • Complaints73%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude10846%
  • Would recommend3013%
  • Speed & response2310%
  • Honesty & trust229%
  • Quality & results209%
  • Communication198%
  • Price & value136%

What customers talk about

We read 204 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The entire staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful.”
  • “I truly appreciate everything they do and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy veterinarian.”
    “Do not recommend anymore.”
  • “They usually have appointments within a day or two.”
    “Her tumor was late stage and they didn’t know if it would spread.”
  • “Finding a veterinarian you truly trust with your pet means everything, and I’ve always felt that my pet is genuinely cared for here.”
  • “Dr Polk is very thorough and explains all procedures and results.”
  • “Polk always take such good care of my dog, and explains his care is terms I can understand.”
  • “my dog needed a bunch of dental work And their prices were very fair and the process was very easy”

People customers mention

  • Hooykaas 15 reviews
  • Polk 14 reviews
  • Vet 7 reviews
  • Bennington 6 reviews
  • Hooykas 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 262 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Steve HooperLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great staff. Very knowledgeable and friendly

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Mr. Hooper, thank you for the amazing review! We appreciate you and Rose. She's adorable and Seal Beach Animal Hospital hopes we can be of further service to you in the near future.

Kat Alvarado5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Polk always take such good care of my dog, and explains his care is terms I can understand. My dog is really anxious, but he LOVES her and calms down when she walks in. The entire staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. I have been bringing my dog here for years and have never had a bad experience. I could not recommend them more.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you Ms. Alvarado and Tani for the amazing review! Seal Beach Animal Hospital appreciates you and Tani. Tani is always such a sweetheart! Please let us know if we can be of any service for you in the future! Tell Tani to stick to her diet....lol

Chloe Johnsen11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chloe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best vet ever! I have been taking my pets here for years. I recommend them to everyone! The best bedside manner and pet care around! These guys are my heros 💜

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you Chloe for being an amazing client and giving all your fur babies the best care possible throughout the years. Seal Beach Animal Hospital appreciates your awesome review! Please let us know if we cando anything for you and your fur babies in the future! All the best!

Curtis Masumiya3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Curtis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service every time !!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thanks, Mr. Masumiya! Your two girls were perfect as usual!

Max Norris6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Max has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Hooykaas, the techs and the front desk team are the best.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks, Mr. Norris! The team at Seal Beach Animal Hospital appreciates your kind review! Let us know if we can be of service to you and your pets in the future. As always, referrals are appreciated.

Mindy FreedLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m so grateful for Seal Beach Veterinary Hospital. Finding a veterinarian you truly trust with your pet means everything, and I’ve always felt that my pet is genuinely cared for here. What stands out to me most is how much compassion and attention they give. They take the time to listen, answer my questions, and make sure I understand what’s going on. I never feel rushed, and I always leave feeling like my pet was treated with the same kindness and care they would give their own. When your pet is part of your family, you want someone who understands just how important they are to you. That’s exactly how I feel at Seal Beach Veterinary Hospital. I truly appreciate everything they do and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy veterinarian. Five stars from me and my fur baby! ❤️🐾

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Seal Beach Animal Hospital appreciates you and your awesome review. We appreciate you and look forward to assisting you in the future.

Rose Prochnow7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I appreciate the overall care and love all of the people at Seal Beach Animal Hospital give my two dogs. THey always take the time to listen to you and they do not rush you at all. Their professionalism is apparent and they do really take care of our animals like they were their own!

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thanks for the kind words! We think your two pups are pretty special too!

Beverly Campadona7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beverly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Your animal will be in wonderful hands but with the his dr!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Ms. Campadona. Seal Beach Animal Hospital appreciates the kind words and look forward to providing you and Edgar with any services in the future.

Jason Fox2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Polk and the staff were amazing. My dog got plenty of attention and great care! Nice having a Vet that doesn’t try to upsell. Very happy with our choice.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks, Mr. Fox. Bailey was adorable as ever and deserved all the attention she received. She was such a great patient! Please let Seal Beach Animal Hospital know if we can be of any service to you in the future.

Mary Wakefield5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great care, great staff, highly recommend! Very caring with your furry family♥️

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thanks, Ms. Wakefield! Your furbabies are amazing!

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