About Animal Hospital
of Irvine

About Animal Hospital of Irvine

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Animal Hospital of Irvine is the culmination of an abiding friendship between two veterinarians who share a devotion to medical care that is compassionate, ethical, sound, and thorough. Dr. Lai received her Degree of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis and, after graduation, practiced as an associate veterinarian in Irvine. The experience exposed her to an array of issues pertinent to pet care today and profoundly shaped her view of what constitutes quality medicine.

In 2003 Dr. Lai founded the Animal Hospital of Irvine to promote her vision of a clean, modern facility that melds up-to-date medical treatment with old-fashioned virtues of honesty, integrity, and compassion. Dr. Joanne Hwang kicked off her veterinary career at the Animal Hospital of Irvine when she joined the Animal Hospital of Irvine staff as an undergraduate in 2006. She gained valuable mentorship as a technician assistant and technician before pursuing further studies at UCLA and ultimately earning her veterinary degree at THE Ohio State University. Her journey came full circle when she returned to the Animal Hospital of Irvine as a veterinarian and is now co-owner of the practice.

Together Dr. Lai, Dr. Hwang, and the staff of the Animal Hospital of Irvine provide the community with consistent and quality veterinary care and maintain the excellence and fine traditions that have defined Animal Hospital of Irvine since 2003.