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Berkeley Animal Hospital

4.2 (118 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Services - Berkeley Animal Hospital

Pet acupuncture

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Dental extraction

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Pet physical or wellness exam

Spay or neuter

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Loella D.

The staff at BAH were so sweet to my Izzie! We recently established care after reading all of the great reviews and my experienced aligned. They were patient, gentle, and took their time. From the kind receptionist to the clean office, I could feel they wanted the best for us through their transparency and didn't push any recommendations. We also got an appt very quickly! I'm happy to have my cat under such great care. I've already recommended to my other pet parents.

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Jacquelyn Z.

Helpful, friendly, and overall very loving. Will bring all of my pets there! They treated Judah as their own.

Long story short-- Dr. Holliday and the team at BAH saved my cats life after she was diagnosed with an aggressive carcinoma on her breast. They jumped straight into action and got her the care she needed. She's happy, healthy, and so loved by the folks here. Everyday we are thankful.

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Awesome staff I felt they genuinely cared and were very attentive thanks for taking care of the little kitty I found a few months ag

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Very caring staff, incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. Transparent on costs. Parking relatively easy as well.

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The receptionists and doctors are very friendly and competent. I like how the place smells nice and you Dan t hear panicked barking dogs.

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Ask the Community - Berkeley Animal Hospital

Hi, I need to get my 9 lb 9 mo old dog spayed. I need to know how much it will cost. Can you send me an Estimate?

Parking in Berkeley has always been a issue. What is the street parking situation lke?

Metered parking in the front, seems like a get lucky situation and free parking on the side streets.

How much is a spaying procedure for a Yorkshire terrier?

Hi, thank you for reaching out! Please give us a call for an accurate estimate for exams or procedures! Our number is 510-455-2226

What would be the typical cost for a general wellness check? How about for booster shots or a routine dental?

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Review Highlights - Berkeley Animal Hospital

Holliday was incredibly dedicated to trying to figure it out, consulting with many colleagues in the field.

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Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital

(760 reviews)

Downtown Berkeley

My dog overdosed on his med in the middle of the night (yes, it was my fault ). Took him to the…read moreEmergency service within 30 minutes and the really nice night vet had his stomach empty in no time. He's doing great and the experience was really smooth. And pretty affordable, all things considered. I have one complaint, though. I called twice to the front desk to ask a couple questions about a prescription for my dog. The woman on the phone was not very helpful at all. She couldn't answer my questions and kept referring me to their website, not knowing where on the website I could find what I was looking for.

I'm embarrassed that I don't know how to spell her name, but Naia, Niya, the person who runs the…read morefront desk, she's the most calming person on the planet sometimes. I have really bad anxiety. And my shrink has a real sense of humor telling me to get a dog for it. I've been in this ER for some real shit, but also some just me being anxious shit. No matter what it is, she's never dismissive. She's never condescending. I'm always relieved to see her face. My dog is also obsessed with her. Everyone else here is great too. Also, the nurses are great. The one tonight gave me pee pee pads because my very high dog is leaving a trail. They've been very useful as my entire apartment smells like pee, but that can all be mopped up off the floor and thankfully thrown away off the couch and bed.

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PETS Referral Center

(848 reviews)

West Berkeley

Back in March ... the way our 1-1/2 year old kitty, Thomas, was crying and favoring his left front…read moreleg, we thought he had broken a bone. We brought him to PETS Referral Center after our regular veterinary clinic referred him over. Long story short ... after a couple of x-rays, they showed his leg to be fine but his heart was abnormal and likely had congenital CHF which poses more complications. The limping was likely from a blood clot that had broken loose. They gave him an injection for pain and he eventually settled down. We talked about his quality of life and taking him to UC Davis for further tests. They gave us some medication to reduce the chance of his heart developing more blood clots and minimizing further issues. The staff was great with us, even when we forgot to bring the CC we wanted to pay with. Hubby left me in the lobby as "collateral" while Thomas was in the back being taken care of. We were about 3-4 hours there before we all went home. Btw, he's doing great!

Had to update my rating because this place needs MORE DOCTORS on call. I've been in the waiting…read moreroom for 6+ hours, and it's ridiculous that they don't have more staff on hand to meet the need. So many dogs in this lobby are sick, in pain, and uncomfortable. It seems irresponsible to keep all of us in close quarters and waiting. They came out to recheck my pup's vitals a second time because "so much time had passed." Uh, you think? Do better. And for clarity, my dog is here for a potential foxtail in his eye ... which is fairly serious. So make it make sense.

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Modern Animal Berkeley

(108 reviews)

West Berkeley

Huge thank you to Dr. Dianicia Valencia and the team for taking such good care of Ben today. I was…read morehonestly very stressed and worried when his dew claw injury suddenly became worse, especially after already bringing him in the week before. What I appreciated most was not only the care for Ben, but also the kindness and understanding toward my financial situation. The doctor took the time to explain every recommendation clearly, never pressured me, and helped work with me to find a treatment option that was still safe for Ben while being more affordable. As a pet owner, that level of compassion means a lot. Veterinary emergencies can be overwhelming, and being treated with patience and understanding made the entire experience so much less stressful. Ben may have been a little dramatic today but he came home safe, cared for, and already acting like himself again (especially after snacks). Thank you again for your kindness, honesty, and for truly caring about both your patients and their owners. We really appreciate you so much.

My primary reason for booking an exam here was for wellness and to get a Simparica trio…read moreprescription for my dog. We visited in June 9th 2026 and it is now June 20th and we still have not been able to get the prescription filled after a visit that cost well over $1000 for a checkup, vaccines and labwork. We got HWT results the day after the visit and I made the doctor and staff aware that Momo had an active flea infestation at the time of the visit. They approved a prescription for regular Simparica after we discussed getting the Trio at my visit. I was told we need heartworm test results. I get that. We got them. So why has it been impossible for me to get ahold of someone who works at this actual location for a simparica trio prescription to be sent to Costco when I was told multiple time it would happen. I have sent multiple messages to their corporate, to this location, and to the doctor who saw him. Why haven't you given me a prescription when my dog had an active flea infestation when we were there two weeks ago? So frustrated when we agreed to do everything they suggested without batting an eye. We got an estimate for more expensive diagnostics but my dog still has fleas because no preventative.

University Vet Hospital

University Vet Hospital

(317 reviews)

West Berkeley

University Veterinary Hospital in West Berkeley is a fantastic clinic with a really nice, clean,…read moreand well-organized facility. They have a small parking lot, but there's usually decent street parking nearby. They're open Monday through Saturday by appointment only. I saw Dr. Schaffer for my cat Sophie and she was amazing. She was incredibly thorough, compassionate, and clearly very good with animals. The entire staff was great--professional, friendly, and attentive. I felt very comfortable here, and I think my cat, despite it being a new environment, felt relatively at ease as well. They're very transparent about pricing and never pressured me into getting any specific tests. They answered all my questions clearly and made sure I understood everything. The clinic gives out free treats for both cats and dogs, which was a nice touch. Their prices do lean a little on the higher side compared to some other clinics I looked at nearby but they provided close estimates over the phone beforehand. They offer basic blood/urine work and have an in-house pharmacy for some medications. They also do basic bladder ultrasounds, but for more advanced imaging, they refer out to other nearby clinics they trust. Overall, I highly recommend this clinic. The level of care and professionalism is excellent, and Dr. Schaffer especially was wonderful with my cat.

Best.vet.ever! Dana Schaffer was the most patient, competent and caring vet we've ever had - and…read morethere have been many! She took her time making Genesis, my German Shepherd, calm and comfortable before doing a very thorough exam. She explained her thinking clearly, gave background literature and was also very cost conscious in her treatment recommendations. So grateful that she's just around the corner! A++

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Vesta Veterinary

(39 reviews)

Berkeley Hills

Our dog is now 16.5 after working with Dr. Brown, Chelsea, and recently Ruby for 7 years (and…read moreongoing). Our dog has had many ups and downs, a couple ER scares, and Dr. Brown has patiently walked me through all of anxieties that come with loving a geriatric soul dog. In my mind, you're paying for time - his time, which he's generous with, and more time with your pet. It will always be worth it. I trust this team implicitly and hope they know what kind of impact they've had on our lives by giving us so much time with our dog and helping her live a good life.

No one picks up the phone during business hours. Called at least 5 times on different days…read more It is a real struggle to communicate with the vet tech. Common sense is not her strength; for appointments (can only be booked by email), she only gives days of availability not times. She rarely responds to emails in a timely manner, even when it involves medications for example that need to be received in a timely way. It is very stressful playing phone tag with her or reminding her to respond to emails. I really like Dr. Brown, but I cannot imagine how I can rely on this clinic when my pet is having an emergency and there is no one to speak to. Voicemail directs emergencies to a third party. It would be terrible to be unable to reach your veterinarians during an emergency. Their physical address maps to a UPS or a rug store so you can't go in person for an emergency either.

VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital

VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital

(436 reviews)

Temescal, North Oakland

Great initial visit. Was able to ask questions to ensure my guy stays healthy for a long time. Very…read morecaring and adaptive to the animal (my pup has a lot of energy) ensuring the animal is comfortable and well treated. I wish my doctor's office exhibited the level of care they provided. Front desk could be better. In my multiple experiences with them, it's felt more like checking boxes than providing customer service (over phone and in office). Won't get into the nitty gritty (because all other staff was great) but I was able to notice differential service between me and other owners. Everyone should be treated with equal respect and care, would not want this to be mistaken as bias. My pup had such a good time, I dont think he will associate the vet with something to be scared of. Considering my pups story, this speaks volumes of the dedicated staff and the environment they cultivated

Although I've had one generally positive experiences here, the last one was so poor, I've moved to…read moreanother vet. My pup had a mild ear irritation (no infection) a couple of months ago, plus it was time for his yearly visit, so I had him seen and he was deemed well enough for his vaccinations. No other issues. I felt a nudge of upselling as they suggested treatments he didn't need but dismissed that at the time. He had 4 shots due, so I had 2 only of them done (due to cost) and asked if I could come back for the other 2 shots in a couple of months. I was told that was fine. Fast forward 3 months later and I make my appointment, for a vet tech appt. only, to administer the shots. They say fine but call back and ask if I'd like to see the doctor. They said they are in training and mistakingly set me up with a vet tech. I declined needing a doctor's exam and said a vet tech would be fine. They say ok, see you next week. When I show up for my appt, 10 minutes early as requested, I was addressed after 10 minutes and told they were setting things up. 20 minutes later they said they were working on the estimate. 30 minutes later I asked what was going on, politely, and they said, they were almost ready. 45 minutes later I'm told "actually we can't administer the shots without a doctor." This was a totally unacceptable and entirely preventable experience. Even if it's policy (albeit rooted in upselling) to require a doc there for a vaccine, that was not the agreement/what I was told and my time was utterly wasted. I don't blame the personnel there. This felt like exactly how the system was supposed to work to upsell more services my dog doesn't need. I look forward to finding a place with better communication and service closer to my home.

Berkeley Animal Hospital - vet - Updated June 2026

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