Dr. Nayara Pataro and Dr. Sam Amirshahi founded Bliss Animal Hospital because they believe veterinary medicine works best when it’s built on actual relationships. They take time to understand their clients and their dogs as individuals, listening to your specific questions, concerns, and beliefs rather than treating every visit the same way. By getting to know your dog’s health and behavioral baseline, they can quickly recognize when something is off. This approach leads to better medicine, happier people, and healthier dogs.

The hospital is conveniently located at the Home Depot Plaza in Foothill Ranch, less than a 10-minute drive from Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, and Irvine’s Great Park and Portola Springs neighborhoods. If you’re coming from any of those areas, it’s easy to fit a vet visit into an afternoon without a ton of driving.

Bliss Animal Hospital is Fear Free certified, which means they’ve shifted their entire approach to reduce the anxiety dogs naturally feel at the vet. They understand that the sights, sounds, and sensations of a typical exam room can stress out even the most easygoing dog. Instead of just accepting that as normal, they’ve restructured their environment and handling techniques to create something genuinely calming. Details matter here—from the way they move and speak to the physical setup of the exam rooms. It’s not about giving dogs treats and calling it a day; it’s about reimagining the whole experience so your dog actually feels safe.

When you call to schedule an appointment, mention if your dog has had anxiety at vet visits before. They can give you specific prep advice tailored to your dog’s personality.