Testimonials

Everyone there is always so caring and helpful. I love that everyone works together as a team and always so willing to help. From the moment you call to make an appointment to checking out, the staff are all so wonderful. Dr. Makoto Sakamoto is the BEST!! He is so patient and kind and genuinely cares. Everyone I have referred loves him and tells me how wonderful he is. He has such a nice way to describe even my difficult golden when she comes there. Dr. Onaga is really great too!! I am truly grateful for everyone there!

Brought my pup Nutella in for an appointment with Dr. Onaga. Everyone from the front door to back rooms were so kind and helpful to us.

Nutella is a shelter rescue with some nervous reactive behaviors at times, but Dr. Onaga and the team still helped us out and made Nutella as comfortable as possible.

A big thank you to everyone at the office. You guys are amazing and I am very grateful for everything you guys do!

I truly appreciate your kind and immediate assistance with this urgent situation.
Thanks to your kind and friendly support, I can look forward to this trip with peace of mind.

Many, many thanks to you!!

Tiffany and Fumiko Otsuka

Dr. Onuma was excellent at addressing our
concerns for Sumi and providing thoughtful solutions to understand and address Sumi’s health care plan. The entire staff was kind and accommodating too! The waiting room—clean and inviting. We really appreciated the emailed after-visit summary.

Dr. Onaga was very patient and explained everything to us..from the different options and the treatment plan for Max. Max loves Faye and she was so patient and kind to Max also. We felt like they heard our concerns and answered all our questions. Love the staff!!! Appreciate that they take such good care of Max!!!

Everyone is kind and welcoming. Mei and Dr. Onaga were so attentive to Kai and listened to al we had to say. Dr. Onaga gave us options as well as being mindful of cost. We really like coming to Aina Haina Vet Clinic.

Our eight year old cavalier/maultese stays happy and healthy under the care of the Aina Heina Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Sakamoto and Jeramy are truly
exceptional. From the moment we walked in, I felt that my cat was in the best possible hands. Dr. Sakamoto is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything clearly and patiently.
Jeramy was just as wonderful - kind, attentive, and genuinely caring.
The communication throughout the entire visit was outstanding. They not only cared for my cat with such compassion, but they also made sure I felt supported and understood every step of the way.
You can tell they both truly love what they do.
I'm beyond grateful to have found Dr. Sakamoto and the Aina Haina Veterinary Clinic.

We had such a wonderful experience at Aina Haina Veterinary. We brought in both of our senior cats and were genuinely impressed by how thorough, considerate, and loving the entire team was. We never felt rushed, which is so important, especially with older pets who need extra care and attention.

When the lab results came in, the doctor personally called me and spent about 30 minutes on the phone walking through everything in detail. They consistently checked in to make sure I understood and asked if I had any questions, which made the whole experience feel incredibly supportive and reassuring.

We have been to many veterinary clinics across Oahu trying to find the right fit for our senior kitties, and this was by far the best experience we have had. Truly compassionate, patient, and thoughtful care. We are so grateful to have found Aina Haina Veterinary and highly recommend them to anyone, especially those with senior pets.

Fantastic facility with amazing people. Dr. Sakamoto took the time to thoroughly answer every single one of my questions.

Always a great experience with the staff and Dr. Sakamoto. They were able see my dog last minute in their busy schedule and diagnosed the problem fast. Definitely would recommend.

We felt you were very good with Ginger. We really appreciated your assessments and care for her.

All the staff were very friendly and very efficient. I got to my appointment 10 minutes late but as soon as I walked in everything was ready for us. They handled my cats very well! The cats felt comfortable enough to roam the room even while the tech and doctor were with us. Doctor Sakamoto was very friendly and very experienced with everything I needed for the cats! Definitely would bring my cats back!

So glad I chose Aina Haina Vet to take my cat to!! Everyone I encountered was very kind! The office was pristinely clean and they only take a few patients at a time so the waiting room was not crowded at all and my girl was no stressed. No waiting at all, they were extremely prompt at every point, we were in and out in 30 minutes but never felt rushed at all. Our tech Kaelyn was very sweet and knowledgeable and Dr. Onuma was amazing, both very sweet and my very anxious cat was very comfortable with them so you know they had a good energy! They also had my cats name on a board in the room which I thought was so cute and shows they truly care about each appointment not just getting you in and out. Definitely going to become our regular vet clinic!!!

So glad I chose Aina Haina Vet to take my cat to!! Everyone I encountered was very kind! The office was pristinely clean and they only take a few patients at a time so the waiting room was not crowded at all and my girl was no stressed. No waiting at all, they were extremely prompt at every point, we were in and out in 30 minutes but never felt rushed at all. Our tech Kaelyn was very sweet and knowledgeable and Dr. Onuma was amazing, both very sweet and my very anxious cat was very comfortable with them so you know they had a good energy! They also had my cats name on a board in the room which I thought was so cute and shows they truly care about each appointment not just getting you in and out. Definitely going to become our regular vet clinic!!!

Dr. Park and Dr. Onaga are outstanding (I am sure all the doctors are, we have only worked with these 2)! You have a wonderful team and we appreciate your care of our pet very much. From reception to technicians, everyone clearly loves what they do and loves our fur babies!

Thank you!

We are fairly new to the clinic but each time we visit, it’s a positive experience for our pet Zoe & us. Zoe is very pensive with vets. Dr Onaga is friendly & compassionate & appears to be very competent. The staff is another plus. We’re quite impressed thus far & are thankful we found a good place for Zoe.

Dozer, Mahina, Saja and Tofu love going to see Dr. Onaga and ALL the Aina Haina Vet aunties and uncles. We are well taken care of, spoiled with affection and the ladies upfront always have patience with our mom who is normally frazzled taking us in 2 at a time. I would highly recommend bringing your fur kids here.

The team at Aina Haina Veterinary Clinic have taken excellent care for our cats and communicated very clearly to us about their health issues, all with a warm, caring attitude. They are the best!

We love Dr. Takayama's care during all these years from Charley's 15 years going back to his brothers and sisters!
Thank you, Dr. Takayama!

I appreciate the welcoming environment. And it is so cute how they write a welcome message in the exam room.

Great courteous and professional staff. Doctor John Onaga is our choice. Our dog Lili is a little skiddish and Dr. Onaga is very patient, compassionate and very informative. Love these guys!

Love to work with all the staff and Dr. Takayama, very kind and professional approach to my little kitten. Highly recommended!

Everyone was amazing, from Annalise (?) who answered the phone, to the young man working the front desk, and Dr. Sakamoto was exceptional. He was patient, explained everything clearly, and went through each option and the estimated cost so there were no surprises. This was a sort of emergency visit as my cat wasn’t eating, and I very much appreciate the quick appointment and the empathy I experienced. Thank you!!!

Aina Haina Veterinary Clinic are guardian angels to my dog! If not for the staff there my beautiful dog would be dead today! Dr. Makoto is the best Vet on this planet!!

Dr Sakamoto is always so kind and very gentle with my dog. He knows that she has anxiety issues and he makes her feel comfortable. He takes the time to answer questions and does not make us feel rushed. You can tell that he really cares and wants to ensure your pet stays healthy. He is the BEST!!!

I can’t say enough good things about Aina Haina Veterinary Clinic and their amazing staff. I have been going to Dr. Kaya for many years and Dr. Sakamoto for a few years now. They are both so awesome to work with. The front desk team is always friendly and efficient, making the check-in and check-out process smooth and stress-free. Both Dr. Kaya and Dr. Sakamoto always take the time to listen my concerns, thoroughly explain everything, answer all our questions with patience, and treat my babies with genuine care and compassion. You can tell everyone here truly loves what they do. We feel confident in the level of care we receive and never worried that they are trying to upsell us by doing unnecessary tests and procedures. I Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate veterinary team!

Being a retired military family, we’ve been to a lot of different vets over the years but Dr. Onaga is by far our favorite vet we’ve ever brought our kitty to. He is so kind and thorough in his explanations and doesn’t make you feel rushed like so many others do. Also, the rest of the staff we’ve interacted with is great and the office is clean—we love Aina Haina Vet!

I cannot say enough good things about this vet clinic! From the wonderful vet techs to Dr. Sakamoto and Dr. Onaga, they run an amazing team here. Our Amstaff Nigel isn't the easiest dog, really sweet but full of energy and getting himself in trouble. Through out all of his mishaps and allergies, they are able to address and resolve them all with a lot of care. Definitely outstanding in every aspect!

The front office staff, especially Emily, are always so friendly and helpful. Dr. Takayama has been my vet for decades. I am overall very satisfied with the service.

The front desk of any company sets the experience of the client and the front desk girls are friendly and efficient. Love Dr. Allen Takeyama! He's the best!

Dr. Karen Park showed exceptional attention during anesthetized dental cleaning recently. Delighted with our new veterinarian!

We used Dr. Sakamoto for our move to Japan, he was excellent in preparing all the documents. Extremely friendly and professional! The staff are all awesome and are truly welcoming to you and your pet.

this was Sam's semi-annual checkup. Dr Takayama briefed me on several recommendations and the results of testing. We're in good shape for a 12-year-old dog. The Aina Haina Clinic is a welcome place to visit and their office staff are helpful.

AHVC has great, competent, warm staff! The vets and techs actually encourage and then answer my questions and have never made me feel belittled for any concern I've ever had. But the real stars are the front desk staff - such delightful people! They always see me coming and run to the door to open it for me; always greet with a real, warm smile; are always kind and willing to help with anything from splitting payments to scanning something so I can have a digital copy to rescheduling. Having lived on the mainland for most of my life, I'm used to vet staff who scoff or sigh or frown or roll their eyes or say they'll get back to me and then never do. It truly is wonderful to get to work with AHVC!

Brooke was so kind & helpful. She offered other services which was greatly appreciated. Dr. Onaga continues to be the very best vet ever.

A beautiful clinic, friendly staff and a veterinarian who is thorough with his examinations. He is fluent in both Japanese and English.

I cannot say enough good things about this practice. They are wonderful. Very compassionate, and very very fair prices. They do not over test, over treat, or over prescribe. You can tell that everyone who works there deeply cares about animals. I had to put my senior rescue dog down today on an emergency basis, and they took me in within 15 minutes, let me hold her during IV insertion and medication insertion, and created a special experience for me and my girl with a quiet room with a couch so I could hold her and comfort her. Shout out to Dr. Onaga who patiently checked her more than once at my request to be sure her heart had stopped after the injection. They even had a separate exit for me and my husband to bypass the waiting room in our grief. They have my loyalty and trust for all my pets and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

We have been with Aina Haina Vet Clinic since my pup was just 10 weeks old. Every visit to Aina Haina Vet Clinic is pleasant and I feel 100% supported. The doctors are confident, take their time, and are very thorough with their diagnosis. I appreciate how Dr. Sakamoto asks, "Do you have any other questions?" before ending the appointment--it's such a relief because I have a thousand questions as a new dog mom! The front desk staff are professional, courteous, and very helpful. Free coffee and tea is a plus! My only feedback for improvement is that I wish the point of sale system would allow me to review the charges before I swipe my card.

We visited this vet for our dogs international health check . Dr. Sakamoto was very friendly and helpful. Also all staff were friendly. We are going to fly next week! Thank you so much!!