It is an hour and 15 minute drive for meto get there but for surgery type of things it is a no brainer now. Had been to other "bulldog" known vets and hated them. Have used many local vets as well but for surgery, this is the only place I will ever go again. I wish I had gone there years before actually. And would even pay more to go there if I had to cuz too many smooshy faced pups die in surgery and that is just not worth risking for me.Thanks guys! I'm actually going to call Dr. Kraemer and see what he says. Santa Ana isn't too terrible of a distance, especially if I save 500 bucks!