Privately owned in Costa Mesa since 2012
1870 Placentia Avenue, Costa MesaClosed

Exceptional Care. Meaningful Relationships. Personal Touch.

Mesa West Animal Hospital has been independently owned by Dr. Lethicia Lepera since 2012. We've gotten to know our clients' families along the way, and there's room here for yours too.

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Dr. Lethicia Lepera, owner and veterinarian at Mesa West Pet Hospital, with a patient

Meet Dr. Lepera

Our practice is small, on purpose.

Our veterinary practice is small, on purpose. Owner Dr. Lethicia Lepera isn't trying to see a hundred patients a day. She's trying to give the clients she does see the most attention she can while they're with her.

Dr. Lepera built Mesa West for the kind of pet owner who wants their vet to know them, the time to ask questions, and a plan that fits the life they actually live. If that sounds like you, come see us. Bring your dog or cat, your questions, and whichever language (English, Spanish, or Portuguese) is easiest for you.

Adoraríamos te conhecer. Nos encantaría conocerte.

Veterinary services for dogs and cats in Costa Mesa

Mesa West Animal Hospital is a general-practice veterinary clinic. We're here for everything from the first puppy and kitten visits, to celebrating the golden years, to peacefully saying goodbye.

Wellness

Annual exams, vaccines, parasite prevention, nutrition. The visits where nothing's wrong yet, and the goal is to catch what isn't obvious.

Dental Care

Dental disease is one of the most common health issues we see, and most of it stays hidden under the gum line until it's already painful. We offer anesthetic and non-anesthetic dental cleanings, depending on what's right for your pet.

Surgery

We offer soft-tissue surgery in-house, including spay and neuter, mass removals, and other common procedures. Every patient is closely monitored under anesthesia and through recovery.

Diagnostics

In-house bloodwork, digital radiology, and ultrasound with our visiting specialist. We have the tools to help get you answers, and the time to walk you through them.

End-of-Life Care

We offer both in-hospital and at-home euthanasia to help this moment feel as peaceful and low-stress as possible. If you choose at-home care, Dr. Lepera will come to your home so your pet can be in a familiar place, surrounded by the family who loves them.

Euthanasia

At-home and in-hospital euthanasia in Costa Mesa.

We offer both at-home and in-hospital euthanasia because we believe the goodbye deserves the same thoughtfulness as the rest of your pet's life. Whether your pet is most comfortable at home or you prefer the support and privacy of our hospital, we'll help you choose the setting that feels right for your family.

For at-home visits, Dr. Lepera will come to your house, take the time to walk you through what to expect, and stay with you and your pet throughout the entire appointment. If you choose an in-hospital appointment, you'll receive that same compassionate, unrushed care in a quiet, comfortable space at Mesa West. The same attention we bring to every visit at Mesa West, we bring to this one.

When you're ready, please call us.

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What to expect

The decisions get made here.

Mesa West is privately owned by Dr. Lepera, so guidance about your pet's care is made by the doctor and team who know them. That's how we've invested in this community for over a decade: by knowing our clients by name, watching their pets grow up, and staying.

The Mesa West team caring for a patient in Costa Mesa

The plan fits your life.

The perfect treatment plan and the plan that actually works for your family are not always the same plan. We talk through both. If once-a-day medication is what you can do, we'll find a once-a-day option. We're not on a quota, and we won't make you feel guilty about your budget.

The conversation is in your language.

Dr. Lepera speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Multiple team members also speak Spanish fluently.

We'd love to meet you.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about our pet hospital in Costa Mesa

What vet will I be seeing?+

At Mesa West Animal Hospital, you'll see Dr. Lethicia Lepera, the owner-veterinarian who has run the practice since 2012. Mesa West is a single-doctor-owned, privately operated veterinary practice in Costa Mesa, so the doctor you see is invested in your pet over time, not just for one visit.

Do you offer at-home pet euthanasia in Orange County?+

Yes. Dr. Lepera offers at-home pet euthanasia for clients throughout Orange County. She'll come to your home, walk you through what to expect, and stay with you and your pet through the whole appointment. We've seen how peaceful the goodbye can be when a pet is in their own space, surrounded by the friends and family who love them. We believe the end of your pet's life deserves the same thoughtfulness as the rest of it. The same attention and time we bring to every visit at Mesa West, we bring to this one.

Will you take my older dog or cat with a heart or kidney condition?+

In most cases, yes. Dr. Lepera has been working in veterinary medicine since 2003 and routinely takes dental and surgical cases other practices turn away, including older dogs and cats with heart disease, kidney disease, or other complex anesthetic risks. Many of our patients come to us after another clinic told them their pet was "too old" or "too high-risk" for the procedure they need. Dr. Lepera will review your pet's full history and recent bloodwork with you first, walk through the anesthetic plan she'd recommend, and tell you what she sees. If she doesn't think anesthesia is safe, she'll tell you that too. We won't take a case we don't believe we can do well.

What languages do your staff speak?+

Mesa West Animal Hospital is a multilingual veterinary practice in Costa Mesa. Dr. Lethicia Lepera speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish fluently. Three of our team members are also fluent in Spanish, including the people you'll talk to when you call to make an appointment or check in for your visit. We believe communication is part of good medicine, and we'd rather slow down to make sure we understand each other than rush through an appointment with anyone. Adoraríamos te conhecer. Nos encantaría conocerte. We'd love to meet you.

How do I make an appointment?+

Call us at 949-642-9142 or send us a text to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lepera at Mesa West Animal Hospital. We don't use a web request form because a phone call lets us pull up your pet's record, look at the schedule, and answer any quick questions in the same five minutes. Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. We're closed on weekends.

Are you taking new clients?+

Yes. Mesa West Animal Hospital is welcoming new clients in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, and the rest of Orange County. Call us at 949-642-9142 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM) and we'll get your pet on the schedule. If your dog or cat has been seen at another veterinary clinic, please bring or email over their medical records before the appointment so Dr. Lepera can review their history beforehand. We'd love to meet you both.

What happens if I can't afford everything?+

If our original treatment plan isn't possible for your family right now, we'll work with you to find an option that fits what you can actually do. We're a privately owned practice with flexibility in how we structure care plans. We can sometimes break treatment into stages, prioritize what matters most for your pet's quality of life, or connect you with payment options. We won't pressure you and we won't make you feel guilty about a budget.

Come see us in Costa Mesa.

Mesa West Animal Hospital is on Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa, serving dogs, cats, and their people across Orange County. Esperamos verte pronto. We hope to see you soon.

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