Request Appointment Better care. Better medicine. When your pet looks into your eyes, they see a hero.
We just help you care for them like one.
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Request Appointment Better care. Better medicine. When your pet looks into your eyes, they see a hero.
We just help you care for them like one.
Get Directions (949) 354-5201
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We live at a time where pets have become true members of the family, while veterinary medicine has felt less and less personal. We are changing that.

Dr. Nayara Pataro and Dr. Sam Amirshahi founded Bliss Animal Hospital because they passionately believe that veterinary medicine works best when we focus on relationships—taking the time to understand you and your pet as individuals. We listen to your unique questions, concerns, needs, and beliefs. By getting to know your pet’s health and behavioral baseline, we can quickly recognize when something is amiss. This approach leads to better medicine, happier people, and healthier pets.
It starts with relationships
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We live at a time where pets have become true members of the family, while veterinary medicine has felt less and less personal. We are changing that.

Dr. Nayara Pataro and Dr. Sam Amirshahi founded Bliss Animal Hospital because they passionately believe that veterinary medicine works best when we focus on relationships—taking the time to understand you and your pet as individuals. We listen to your unique questions, concerns, needs, and beliefs. By getting to know your pet’s health and behavioral baseline, we can quickly recognize when something is amiss. This approach leads to better medicine, happier people, and healthier pets.
It starts with relationships
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Reception Area A warm welcome from our team—where you and your pet are treated like family from the moment you walk in. Reception Area Expert care with advanced technology-ensuring your pet's health is in compassionate, capable hands. Reception Area United in our mission to provide exceptional care—because your pet deserves the best, just like family. A smiling receptionist at Bliss Animal Hospital greets a black and white dog at the front desk. The desk, adorned with potted plants, sets a welcoming scene as the veterinarian's logo shines in the background. Three veterinary professionals in scrubs and lab coats examine a cat lying on its back on a padded blue table. One vet holds the cat's paws, another uses an instrument on its abdomen, and the third is focused on the cat's head. Blue cabinets are in the background. A group of seven veterinarians in blue scrubs stands behind a reception desk at Bliss Animal Hospital. They are smiling and looking at the camera, exuding warmth and professionalism. The hospital logo is visible on the wall behind them.

Affordable Vet Care

At Bliss Animal Hospital, we understand the importance of caring for your beloved pets without breaking the bank. That’s why we’re committed to providing transparent, upfront pricing for common spay and neuter surgeries, dental procedures, vaccinations, and office visits.

Affordable Vet Care

At Bliss Animal Hospital, we understand the importance of caring for your beloved pets without breaking the bank. That’s why we’re committed to providing transparent, upfront pricing for common spay and neuter surgeries, dental procedures, vaccinations, and office visits.

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Meet Our Veterinarians

The blissful faces behind the care

Driven by compassion and purpose, here is the team who will work to make a difference in your pet’s life. Every single visit.

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Brian Yamada
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Compassionate, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff. I hope we found our new vet for our fur babies!
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Angela Thomas
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My dog got great care and we didn’t feel oversold a bunch of tests and other problems that needed to be solved for.
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Dana Groff
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Dr. Sam is so calming, gentle, loving, and professional to my sweet Maizie! I know he treats her like his own puppy and thinks about her future health!
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Cynthia Der Matoian
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Very knowledgeable & friendly staff across the board! We appreciate the next day follow-up phone call to check on how our pet was doing. Easy and fast scheduling and check -out. Well ran veterinary hospital, we will return when needed.
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Keith Pickard
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You couldn't find any better care, highly recommend them.
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Brian
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Amazing Vet and staff. Have been with Dr Sam since he first started and they have card for our dogs for over 15 years. Their love and compassion for animals are by far the best. The facilities are amazing and have almost everything on-site, including Xray and surgerical area.
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Allyson Chance
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I can’t say enough about the staff at Bliss Animal Hospital! They are all so kind and caring. They go the extra mile and never make me feel like I’m asking too many questions. I never feel like they are trying upsell me things/services I don’t need. I trust them with my babies (dogs).
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Melody garrison
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Best veterinary office around. You can tell they all truly care about our pets.
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Jacques P.
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We went to Bliss for the first time a couple of days ago. It was for a check up for our yellow lab Gracie. We found the staff to be excellent in every way. They were attentive and very caring. Gracie gets nervous going to the vet but not so here. The vet and staff took the time to make her feel comfortable. By the end of the visit she was licking their faces. The vet answered all our questions and was very patient. After our visit she sent us a detailed email letting us know what was needed to improve her diet. This was exceptional care. We will be back for sure
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Simona V.
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I can't recommend Bliss Animal Hospital enough, especially Dr. Nayara and the incredible team. My sphynx cat, Dobby, developed an anal gland abscess, and before goiing to Bliss, I took him to two other veterinary hospitals. Both recommended surgery under anesthesia. The problem is that Dobby has a heart condition and von Willebrand disease, so his specialists do not recommend anesthesia unless it is absolutely necessary because of the risks involved. At the other hospitals, I felt completely hopeless. I was essentially being told that if he had surgery there were significant risks because of his medical conditions, but if he didn't have surgery there were also risks if the abscess worsened or ruptured. Basically they said that this will not resolve on its own without surgical intervention and being put under anesthesia. As his mom, I felt like there was no good option and I was terrified of making the wrong decision. When I brought Dobby to Bliss Animal Hospital, everything changed. Dr. Nay took the time to carefully evaluate him instead of immediately recommending surgery. She was able to express more of the abscess, gave him a long-acting antibiotic injection, and even contacted Dobby's cardiologist to make sure the pain medication she wanted to prescribe would be safe for his heart. That level of thoroughness and teamwork meant everything to me. Because Dobby was having leakage from the abscess, he developed a severe skin burn around his rear end that looked incredibly painful. Dr. Nay recommended medical-grade Manuka honey, and it honestly worked like magic. The area healed so quickly, and it brought him so much relief. The results were incredible. The swelling continued to go down, the abscess completely resolved, and Dobby healed without needing surgery. I am beyond grateful that Dr. Nay looked at Dobby as an individual instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach. I also want to give a special thank you to Wilma. She was so kind and compassionate with Dobby and treated him with so much love. When I needed medication for him right away, she went out of her way to help me get it as quickly as possible. That level of kindness is something I'll never forget. I'm a total mama bear when it comes to my boys, and I know I ask a million questions because I want the very best for them. Not once did anyone at Bliss Animal Hospital make me feel like I was being difficult. Every single person was patient, understanding, and genuinely cared about Dobby as if he were their own. Thank you, Dr. Nay, Wilma, and the entire team at Bliss Animal Hospital. You didn't just treat Dobby, you treated him with extraordinary compassion, respected his unique medical needs, and gave me hope when I truly felt like there wasn't any. I will always be grateful for the care you gave my sweet boy.
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Absolutely love Bliss! We continue to have the best care. The doctors are caring and the staff is top notch! I can call with questions.. and I do that a lot.. and they always answer my questions and get back to me in a timely manner. I also love the app and I can also message on that. We are so glad that we found Bliss!
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Stacy C.
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The staff and Dr. Sam were absolutely amazing. I booked the wrong place for an appointment and showed up at their office an hour before they even open and Dr. Sam took Dozer and I in and helped us anyway. The staff was incredibly helpful with getting Dozers prior vet information. And helped us when Dozer wasn't feeling well they immediately had us come in and took a look at him and referred us to a great emergency vet. Unfortunately Dozer didn't make it, his cancer and bleed was to much, and even with as sad and heartbreaking it all is and was, the staff at Bliss were so helpful and supportive. I recommend anyone who has a dog or cat to take them to Bliss, you will feel very supported and well taken care of.
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I love the honest, family feeling I received. Which is why you're Moe's new veterinarian!!!
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If you are.looking for a vet this is the place for your pet. Excellent knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend them.
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Bliss, its doctors and staff are amazing! we had to get our little dog spayed and it went perfectly. she acted like she didn't even know she had a procedure. staff was so helpful and caring! The doctor did an excellent proc where Zoe was back to her normal self within 1 day (With all the care and precautions the staff advised us to do!)! Always a pleasant experience there! We highly recommend this office!
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Bliss Animal Hospital is the best! everyone who works there is kind and caring and we can feel the love they have for each pet.
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Kristin C.
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Dr. Sam and staff at Bliss Animal Hospital are always so kind, helpful and show so much care to my pup! I appreciate how much time Dr. Sam spends examining my pet and answering my questions. Bliss truly makes going to the vet a wonderful and calm experience! Appreciate you all!!

Areas we Serve at Bliss Animal Hospital:

Better Care. Better medicine.” This is our motto, and our veterinary staff stands behind it.

Bliss Animal Hospital is conveniently located at the Home Depot Plaza in Foothill Ranch, less than a 10-minute drive from the neighborhoods of Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, and Irvine (Great Park and Portola Springs). We also serve more distant regions like Tustin, Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Stonegate (Irvine), Woodbury (Irvine), and Cypress Village (Irvine).

Our vet hospital is ready to serve not only the communities of South Orange County but also anyone who truly believes that veterinary medicine starts with relationships.