Camino Pet Hospital: Vet Care & Contact

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Veterinary Guide · Irvine CA · Pet Care & Contact

Camino Pet Hospital address, phone, hours, services, appointment help, emergency routing, and pet-owner contact guide

Camino Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic in Irvine, California, serving Orange County pet owners from 5408 Walnut Avenue #C, Irvine, CA 92604. The clinic’s main phone number is 949-559-1404.

This guide helps pet owners quickly find the right contact path for appointments, vaccines, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, grooming, medical records, after-hours emergency planning, and Irvine pet licensing or lost-pet questions.

Main: 949-559-1404 Fax: 949-559-4034 5408 Walnut Ave #C Irvine, CA 92604
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Pet emergency? Call Camino Pet Hospital first at 949-559-1404 during open hours. For after-hours emergencies, use a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital and call before driving when possible.
Clinic address 5408 Walnut Ave #C

Irvine, CA 92604.

Main phone 949-559-1404

Use for appointments, records, refills, and urgent same-day questions.

Office hours Mon-Fri 7-6

Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday closed. Confirm holiday changes before visiting.

Patients listed Dogs, cats & small pets

The clinic lists care for dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs.

Core care Medical + surgical

Wellness, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, boarding, baths, haircuts, and rescue support.

Best first step Call ahead

Use the phone before walking in, especially for sick pets, exotics, urgent care, and boarding.

About Camino Pet Hospital in Irvine

A practical overview for pet owners deciding whether this clinic fits their appointment, routine-care, or urgent-care needs.

Camino Pet Hospital describes itself as a full-service veterinary clinic that has served the people and pets of Orange County for decades. Its official site emphasizes a traditional, relationship-based approach: treating patients like pets and clients like friends.

The clinic’s published services focus mainly on dogs and cats, while also listing medical care for rabbits, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Because small-pet and exotic-pet availability can depend on the veterinarian scheduled that day, call before booking for pocket pets.

Good fit for: annual exams, vaccines, puppy and kitten visits, senior-pet checks, dental cleanings, growth checks, X-rays, ultrasound questions, routine surgeries, boarding, baths, and grooming-style services.

Camino Pet Hospital contact information and hours

Use this directory to contact the right place quickly for routine appointments, urgent symptoms, refills, records, and after-hours planning.

Contact item Verified detail Use it for
Clinic name Camino Pet Hospital General veterinary care in Irvine and Orange County.
Address 5408 Walnut Avenue #C, Irvine, CA 92604 Appointments, drop-offs, pickup, boarding check-in, and map directions.
Main phone 949-559-1404 Appointments, urgent questions, records, refills, boarding, and service confirmation.
Fax 949-559-4034 Medical-record transfers, referral records, specialist documents, and prior-vet records when requested.
Email caminopethospital@gmail.com Non-urgent questions, records coordination, forms, and written follow-up. Call for urgent needs.
Weekday hours Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Routine exams, surgeries, drop-offs, pickup, lab follow-up, and phone questions.
Saturday hours Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Limited weekend appointments and pickups. Call early because weekend availability can fill quickly.
Sunday Closed Use after-hours emergency routing if your pet cannot wait.
Hours can change: Always call before driving for holiday weeks, staff training days, surgery drop-off windows, boarding pickup times, and same-day sick visits.

How to schedule an appointment at Camino Pet Hospital

Most visits should start by phone so the staff can choose the right visit type and tell you what to bring.

Call the clinic first. Use 949-559-1404. Tell the receptionist whether the visit is wellness, vaccine-only, sick-pet, injury, dental, surgery consult, boarding, bath, haircut, or small-pet care.
Describe symptoms clearly. Mention appetite changes, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, breathing trouble, urination problems, pain, trauma, toxin exposure, seizure activity, or behavior changes.
Ask whether the pet should be fasted. Fasting may be needed for bloodwork, sedation, surgery, dental procedures, or some diagnostic testing, but never withhold food or medication unless the clinic instructs you.
Send previous records before the visit. Ask your prior veterinarian to send vaccine history, labwork, X-rays, medication list, surgery notes, and chronic-condition records.
Confirm estimate and timing. Ask about exam fees, likely diagnostic costs, drop-off timing, pickup timing, prescription turnaround, and whether same-day results are expected.
Arrive safely. Dogs should be leashed and cats or small pets should be in secure carriers. If your pet may be contagious, call from the parking area before entering.
Appointment script: “I’d like to schedule a visit for my pet. Species/breed is ____. Age is ____. Main concern is ____. Symptoms started ____. Is this routine, urgent, or should we go to emergency care?”

Emergency and urgent-care guidance near Camino Pet Hospital

Camino Pet Hospital is not listed as a 24-hour hospital. Use an emergency hospital when your pet cannot safely wait.

Situation Best action Why it matters
Emergency during Camino’s open hours Call 949-559-1404 immediately. The clinic can tell you whether to come in, wait for triage, or go straight to an emergency hospital.
After-hours emergency message Follow the clinic’s after-hours voicemail instructions carefully and leave a detailed message if directed. The official site says a doctor may be notified through the after-hours message process, but critical pets should not wait for a callback.
Life-threatening signs Go to a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. Breathing distress, collapse, toxin exposure, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, bloat signs, severe trauma, or inability to urinate need immediate care.
Nearby 24/7 ER option BluePearl Pet Hospital Irvine, 1371 Reynolds Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, phone 949-833-9020. BluePearl lists its Irvine hospital as 24-hour emergency and specialty care.
Irvine Valley emergency option Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital, 14980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618. Call the current number listed on its site before driving. Camino’s site names Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital for after-hours emergencies, but phone numbers can change across emergency providers.
Go now for: trouble breathing, pale gums, severe weakness, heatstroke, repeated seizures, eye injury, toxin ingestion, blocked male cat, severe pain, major trauma, nonstop vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or pregnancy/labor distress.

Veterinary services listed by Camino Pet Hospital

The clinic’s official website lists wellness, diagnostics, surgery, dental health care, boarding, baths, haircuts, rescue support, and medical care for common companion pets.

Wellness and prevention

Routine exams, vaccination planning, puppy and kitten checks, senior-pet exams, parasite prevention, microchip discussions, nutrition guidance, and early disease detection.

Diagnostics

The official site references X-rays and ultrasound. Ask whether bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, ear cytology, skin testing, or imaging is recommended for your pet’s symptoms.

Surgery

Camino lists spays, neuters, growth removals, and surgical care. Ask for an estimate, fasting instructions, anesthesia plan, pickup timing, and post-op medication details.

Dental health care

Use for dental exams, cleanings, oral-health concerns, bad breath, tooth pain, gum disease, extractions when needed, and home-care guidance.

Small-pet care

The clinic lists medical care for rabbits, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Confirm the species, problem, and veterinarian availability before booking.

Rescue support

Camino’s site states the clinic works with rescues. Ask the clinic directly about current rescue relationships, foster-care documentation, and adoption-health paperwork.

Doctors and care team listed by Camino Pet Hospital

The clinic’s official navigation lists doctor and care-team pages. Call the front desk if you need a specific veterinarian or appointment type.

Team listing How to use it Question to ask
Dr. Aaron Shoolman Official site lists a doctor page for Dr. Aaron Shoolman. “Is Dr. Shoolman available for this appointment type or follow-up?”
Dr. Cedric J. Koch Official site lists a doctor page for Dr. Cedric J. Koch. “Is Dr. Koch seeing routine, urgent, surgery, or small-pet appointments this week?”
Dr. Taylor Vance Official site lists a doctor page for Dr. Taylor Vance. “Can I schedule with Dr. Vance for my pet’s visit or recheck?”
Care team Technicians and front-desk staff help with intake, records, estimates, medication refills, boarding forms, and discharge instructions. “Who should receive my previous records, photos, lab results, or specialist report?”
Best practice: If your pet has a chronic condition, surgery follow-up, behavior issue, or repeated symptoms, ask whether you can see the same veterinarian for continuity.

Boarding, baths, haircuts, and pet-care add-ons

Camino Pet Hospital lists boarding plus baths and haircuts among its service categories. These services usually require advance planning.

Service What to confirm before booking Helpful preparation
Boarding Availability, drop-off time, pickup time, vaccination requirements, medication handling, diet instructions, and holiday capacity. Bring food instructions, medication labels, emergency contacts, vaccine records, and behavior notes.
Baths Whether the bath is standard, medicated, flea-related, post-surgery restricted, or tied to a skin condition. Mention allergies, skin irritation, ear issues, anxiety, and preferred products if relevant.
Haircuts Coat condition, matting, sedation need, estimate, breed pattern, appointment length, and pickup timing. Send photos or describe the desired haircut before drop-off.
Medical boarding concern Whether the clinic can monitor insulin, seizure medication, heart medication, eye drops, post-op restrictions, or geriatric needs. Bring written medication schedule and emergency authorization details.
Boarding reminder: Requirements can change during holidays, outbreaks, or local public-health concerns. Confirm vaccine requirements and drop-off rules before arrival.

Medical records, vaccine proof, referral records, and forms

Good records help with boarding, grooming, travel, rescue adoption, emergency care, specialist referral, and insurance claims.

Vaccine proof
Ask for rabies, DHPP, bordetella, feline vaccines, and any boarding-required vaccine documentation.
Specialist transfer
Ask Camino to send exam notes, labs, imaging, medication history, and referral details to the specialist or emergency hospital.
Previous vet records
Ask your former veterinarian to email or fax records before the appointment so Camino can avoid duplicate vaccines or tests.
Downloadable forms
The official website includes a downloadable-forms section. Check the site or ask the front desk which forms apply to new clients, boarding, surgery, or records release.
Insurance claim documents
Request itemized invoices, diagnosis notes, doctor signatures, and medical notes if your insurer requires them.
Records request script: “Please send my pet’s full medical record, vaccine history, labwork, medications, imaging reports, and invoices to ____ by email or fax. My pet’s name is ____ and my last name is ____.”

Costs, estimates, CareCredit, and pet insurance questions

Camino’s public site does not publish a complete price list. Ask for estimates before approving diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, or hospitalization.

Cost question What to ask Why it helps
Exam fee “What is the current exam fee for a wellness visit, sick visit, or small-pet visit?” Different visit types can require different time and staffing.
Diagnostics “What is the estimate for bloodwork, X-rays, ultrasound, fecal testing, urinalysis, or cytology?” Diagnostic costs can vary by symptoms and urgency.
Surgery or dental “Can I get a written estimate including anesthesia, monitoring, pain medication, extractions if needed, and recheck fees?” Surgery and dental procedures can change after exam findings.
CareCredit “Do you currently accept CareCredit, and are any promotional financing terms available?” A CareCredit provider listing identifies Camino Pet Hospital, but terms and acceptance should be confirmed at checkout.
Pet insurance “Can you provide an itemized invoice and medical notes for my insurance claim?” Many pet insurance plans reimburse the pet owner after the clinic is paid.
Payment planning: Do not wait until checkout to discuss budget limits. Ask for a treatment plan, estimate range, and which items are urgent versus optional or deferrable.

What to bring to your first Camino Pet Hospital visit

Arriving prepared helps the veterinarian make safer decisions and prevents repeat vaccines, duplicate tests, or missed medication details.

For all pets

  • Previous veterinary records
  • Vaccine history
  • Medication and supplement list
  • Food brand and feeding schedule
  • Known allergies or reactions

For sick visits

  • Symptom start date
  • Photos or videos of symptoms
  • Vomiting, stool, coughing, limping, or seizure notes
  • Any toxin or foreign-object concern
  • Recent travel, boarding, grooming, or dog-park exposure

For surgery or dental consults

  • Questions about anesthesia
  • Pre-op labwork history
  • Current medications
  • Fasting instructions
  • Recovery space at home

For boarding or grooming

  • Vaccine proof
  • Emergency contact
  • Food and medication instructions
  • Behavior notes
  • Pickup authorization

Irvine pet licensing, lost pets, found pets, and animal services

Veterinary care and city animal services are different. Use Camino for medical care; use City of Irvine resources for licensing, lost/found pets, and municipal animal-service questions.

Need Best local route What to do next
Dog licensing in Irvine City of Irvine Animal Care Center licensing The City says dogs four months and older must be licensed and current on rabies vaccination. Keep your rabies certificate ready.
Lost pet Irvine Animal Care Center lost-pet resources Check reported pets, file a lost-pet notice, contact the shelter, and call nearby vets in case a microchip scan was done.
Found pet Irvine Animal Care Center found-pet resources Check ID tags, scan for microchip, report the pet, and contact Animal Care Center if help is needed.
Injured or unsafe stray animal Irvine Police / Animal Services route If the animal is sick, injured, or a safety concern, use official Animal Services or police-dispatch guidance instead of transporting unsafely.
Low-cost vaccine or microchip clinic Irvine Animal Care Center events Check the city events page and confirm date, location, cost, eligibility, and whether appointments are required.
City contact: Irvine Animal Care Center, 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618. Phone: 949-724-7740. Animal Services phone listed by the city: 949-724-7092.

Camino Pet Hospital map, parking, and arrival tips

Use the map for directions to Walnut Avenue in Irvine and call before arriving for urgent or same-day needs.

Camino Pet Hospital

5408 Walnut Avenue #C
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: 949-559-1404
Fax: 949-559-4034

Call before driving if your pet is sick, injured, anxious, potentially contagious, or needs same-day care.

Irvine Animal Care Center

6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-724-7740
Email: animalcare@cityofirvine.org

Use city resources for licensing, adoptions, lost pets, found pets, and animal-service questions.

Arrival safety rules

  • Dogs: Use a secure leash and keep distance from unfamiliar animals in the parking area and lobby.
  • Cats: Use a secure carrier. Do not carry cats loose in your arms.
  • Small pets: Use a sturdy, ventilated carrier with bedding and protection from heat, cold, and noise.
  • Contagious symptoms: If your pet has coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, discharge, or parvo-like symptoms, call before entering.

Official source checklist for Camino Pet Hospital information

Use these sources to verify details before making a medical, travel, licensing, or appointment decision.

Source What it verifies When to use it
Camino Pet Hospital official website Address, phone, fax, email, hours, service categories, doctors, appointment link, after-hours note, and emergency referral mention. Use first for clinic-specific details and appointment planning.
Irvine Animal Care Center City animal-care programs, adoptions, licensing, lost/found pet help, events, address, and contact information. Use for city pet licensing, lost pets, found pets, and municipal animal-service questions.
City of Irvine pet licensing Dog licensing requirement, rabies-vaccination connection, and online/in-person licensing route. Use after rabies vaccination or when updating Irvine dog-license records.
Irvine Animal Care Center contact, hours, and location Animal Care Center address, phone, fax, email, Animal Services phone, operating hours, and adoption hours. Use before visiting the shelter or calling city animal services.
BluePearl Pet Hospital Irvine 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in Irvine, phone, address, and emergency-visit guidance. Use for after-hours or life-threatening emergencies when your primary clinic is closed or unavailable.
Independent guide notice: USHospitalGuides.com is not Camino Pet Hospital, the City of Irvine, Irvine Animal Care Center, BluePearl, an emergency hospital, a veterinary provider, or a pet-insurance company. Always confirm time-sensitive information directly with the clinic, emergency hospital, city office, or veterinarian.

Camino Pet Hospital FAQs

Common questions pet owners ask before calling, booking, transferring records, arranging boarding, or planning emergency care.

1. What is the address of Camino Pet Hospital?
Camino Pet Hospital is located at 5408 Walnut Avenue #C, Irvine, CA 92604.
2. What is Camino Pet Hospital’s phone number?
The main phone number is 949-559-1404. Use it for appointments, urgent questions, records, refills, boarding, and service confirmation.
3. What are Camino Pet Hospital’s office hours?
The official site lists Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday closed. Call before visiting because holiday or staff schedules may change.
4. Does Camino Pet Hospital treat dogs and cats?
Yes. The clinic describes itself as a full-service veterinary clinic serving primarily dogs and cats, with wellness, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and other services.
5. Does Camino Pet Hospital treat rabbits, rats, hamsters, or guinea pigs?
The official site says the clinic offers medical care for rabbits, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. Call before booking small-pet care to confirm the right veterinarian and appointment availability.
6. Is Camino Pet Hospital a 24-hour emergency vet?
No. Camino Pet Hospital lists regular weekday and Saturday hours and is closed Sunday. For after-hours emergencies, use a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital and call before driving when possible.
7. How do I request medical records from Camino Pet Hospital?
Call or email the clinic with your pet’s name, your last name, the records needed, and where the records should be sent. Ask for vaccine history, exam notes, labs, imaging reports, medications, and invoices if needed.
8. Does Camino Pet Hospital offer boarding or grooming?
The official site lists boarding plus baths and haircuts. Call ahead to confirm availability, vaccine requirements, medication handling, drop-off times, pickup times, and holiday capacity.
9. Does Camino Pet Hospital accept CareCredit?
A CareCredit provider listing identifies Camino Pet Hospital, but payment policies and promotional financing terms should be confirmed directly with the clinic before the visit.
10. Where do Irvine pet owners handle dog licensing or lost-pet issues?
Use the City of Irvine Animal Care Center for Irvine pet licensing, lost pets, found pets, animal-care programs, and city animal-service questions. The center is at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618.