Dr. Arthur Bass with '#1 son'.

Immediately after graduation from the Veterinary School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1978, Dr. Bass moved to California to practice in Newport Beach and Irvine. Orange County California has been home ever since and Art has been a resident of the East Orange / Orange Park Acres area since 1984... along with a family of dogs, cats and birds. After operating small animal clinics in Corona del Mar, Villa Park and Orange, Art opened a pet clinic in East Orange, CA. The concept was simple.... 'treat the patients as though they were part of our own family and provide personalized attention to the concerns and questions of our clients'. This same concept and philosophy provides the basis upon which the Newport Pet Clinic was founded.

Bonnie Gracia

Mrs. Gracia has been involved with veterinary practice operations and management for 26 years. Most recently, Bonnie has managed 2 very busy small animal practices in Irvine, CA. A true native Californian, Bonnie has lived in Orange County all of her life and now resides in Old Town Orange along with her husband and a large breed Terrier mix. Bonnie is well known for her compassion, attention to detail and a true love for  her job. You may wish to avoid feeding your pets prior to your visit since Bonnie is guaranteed to offer some 'treats du jour'.  She loves animals and it shows! Clients with whom Bonnie has interacted, during her many years in the Veterinary 'World', will attest to the fact that she truly embraces the concept of Customer Service. You will appreciate her smile and enthusiasm as well as her knowledgeable answers to your questions. Be sure to ask her about her vegetable garden.  She may just share her photos of her 7 lb turnip or a 'bowling ball size' avocado!