I've been going to Codornices for about a year now and I'm completely fed up. Though the vets are ok, there is never availability. I call to tell them about my dog's issue and there response is "He needs to be seen today, but we have no availability". This has happened several times over the last year. Have you ever heard that from your doctor? My experience with the vets: Dr Hack is wonderful very knowledgeable and a skilled surgeon. Dr Grant is very personable but I felt that he never listened to me and ordered unnecessary procedures. He also did not chart my dogs issues properly. Dr Yoo is also nice and knowledgeable and listened to my concerns. Bottom line: Stop taking on new patients if you can't accommodate the existing ones. I expect the same level of care for my dog that I would for myself. read more

Dr. Hack, Dr. Grant, and the people who work here are wonderful. It's a popular place - the waiting room is usually bustling with people and their pets, but there is method to the madness, and the wait is never long (and you end up meeting terrifically friendly people and their funny sidekicks while you're waiting). Dr. Hack and Dr. Grant both have very serene sensibilities about them. They are thorough, take the time to explain things, and care for your pet as if their own. You will NOT get a sales push here, as you do at some other vets' offices, to buy a certain type of food, or get unnecessary vaccinations or procedures. You WILL get top notch veterinary care by a skilled, passionate, and caring staff. I won't take my cats anywhere else. read more

.Rich Hack DVM. is considered for Sainthood by many...I met him back in 1980, and he's still the most amazingly warm skillful Vet in the bay area...(I know, we all have our fav's)...but seriously...he has a huge following and deserves it. The staff are fondly (by me) known as the Hack'n'folks. Anyone who sees the drawing of the "Local 17" in the first exam room, those were my cats...yeah, I was a cat lady for a while. Now I'm a dog guy. read more

Once upon a time, long ago and far away, I was a licensed veterinary technician so my cat hasn't seen a veterinarian in many many years. He's getting old and has put on a couple pounds so I thought I'd bring him in for an exam and maybe bloodwork. I didn't feel a strong connection with Dr Yoo but she was friendly and gave my cat a nice thorough exam. She convinced me that kitty isn't TOO old and could probably stand to wait on bloodwork. I appreciated her honesty. Definitely no extra charges or recommendations which is always reassuring. With my limited experience, I would recommend Codornices Vet and would feel comfortable bringing my feline back in the future. read more

I recently relocated my vet care to the Codornices Clinic and was happy with my first regular check up. Front office staff is nice and the facilities, though outdated, were okay. Then I needed to bring my dog in for an urgent care appointment as she had a front paw injury that was making her limp. The vet on duty was nice but did not seem very competent. She misdiagnosed the limp- stating it was an allergic reaction and a small cut. When I got home and washed her paw, with the $40 shampoo, I found a marble sized cyst between her toes- the real reason why she was limping. I called the clinic the next day and demanded a recheck at no cost. The person on the phone took my information and told me the office manager would call me back. Two weeks later, after following up with the office three times, the office manager finally called me back. She was very unfriendly and said no way would they do a no-cost recheck. She said some other passive aggressive comments and said she hoped we'd reconsider continuing care with them- NO WAY. It's too bad that money trumps quality care here. I'd recommend taking your pet somewhere where the management respects the customers too! read more

Great continuing care -- they know the history, supply products like dental kibble, give helpful advice for keeping my cat healthy at home. I have appointments and never wait long. read more

I called at the right time in mid-afternoon. The gent answered quickly and I wasn't placed on hold. There was a cancellation the next morning and I agreed to take it for my cat's swollen lip. I arrived shortly after 8 and the front desk was BUSY. Phone calls, getting charts, checking in patients. I quickly learned that calling in the morning is not a good time for them. Many were placed on hold while the front desk handled other things. It's not that they were taking their time; just lots going on. They seemed to know what needed to be done. A third person would make a big difference. This is my third vet visit in the 10 years I've had my cat as he's really healthy. The vet nurse was great. Handled my cat sweetly and expertly while taking his temperature. Answered all of my questions and gave me his Avid micro chip number and instructions on how to update my address and such. Dr. Frank was lovely. She also handled my cat well and is definitely a cat person. We chatted about a number of important things including what was wrong with my little fur ball and what he needs to have done now that he's 12. I really appreciated the kindness in answering all of my various questions. I felt talking WITH, not talked down to. I wasn't shamed for not keeping shots up to date or not cleaning his teeth. But we have an appointment for my cat to get that handled on a couple of weeks. My cat handled the whole thing in stride and the staff all remarked how confident and handsome and soft he is. Not a meow or a whimper out of him and he's a talker! read more

An earlier review said it best: :BOTTOM LINE AT THE TOP: Time has not been kind to this vet clinic" I've had erratic experiences here. When my dog was put down (16+), the vet (Dr. Hack) couldn't have been any kinder. The entire experience, while heart-wrenching, was made easier by the caring approach of Dr. Hack and the vet techs. HOWEVER, with most of my recent experiences there, the time spent with the vet was minimal and was far outweighed by the cold, rude, impatient front desk staff. I'd give them more stars if the people working the front desk were at all personable. read more

My family has been coming here since 1990 and I have to say that I left as a very disappointed pet parent. Dr. Hack is an amazing vet, and since he has semi-retired, the clinic is just not the same. I felt that I was overcharged for most routine visits and tests. I love my 2 dogs and want the best care for them, but I hate feeling ripped off. I experienced a terribly rude front desk person who scolded me numerous times for not calling sooner, not bringing my dog in sooner and when he asked me what was wrong with my dog who I didn't think would eat as much of the prescription food as they wanted to give her- I was done. I took my 2 dogs to Berkeley Dog and Cat hospital, for a same day appt for health certificates for flying. They were gracious, I wasn't scolded and they charged reasonable rates. My husband and I were very happy with the vet that took care of our family and we will not be returning to Codornices. The only reason I didn't give them 1 star is that they were very kind to my dogs and I do appreciate that they care about animals. I just felt like the customer service was horrendous and I pay the bills, not my dogs. read more

Took our golden retriever here once, and the doctors were great. However, my second time, the man at the front desk was so rude, we will never return. Our dog had a problem after hours, and my wife left a message on the voicemail that picks up after hours. We didn't get a call back, so she called the next morning. The man very very rudely scolded my wife telling her that she should be smart enough not to leave a message on that voicemail box. In reality, if they don't want people leaving voicemail on the box that answers automatically when they aren't there, they should be smart enough to set it up right so it doesn't answer that way. Too bad, it's close to home, doctors were nice, but will never go back. The guy was a jerk. read more

The upside: We took our beloved cocker Sam there for the last two years of his life. The doctors were always knowledgeable and kind. We always felt 100% satisfied with the care they provided, down to our dog's last day. The vet techs are fabulous, one in particular was so caring and compassionate when we had to put our dog to sleep. The downsides: - This place is ALWAYS packed. It is extremely difficult to get an appointment, and when one has a dog with lots of health problems, as well as a full work schedule, that's not cool. - Because the place is so busy, the front desk staff is often stressed out and not as patient or polite as they could be...which is problematic because... - One ends up waiting ages to be seen for appointments, to process payment after appointments, to pick up animals that have been left for procedures for the day, etc... So, for now, with our new dog, we've decided to go to Richmond Veterinary Hospital so we don't have to fight the throngs to get appointments or to be seen. read more

After our dear Mr.Puss became ill and was rushed to the emergency vet, we were introduced to folks at Codornices. Dr. Hack is wonderful, he goes above and beyond, in fact, all of the staff is wonderful! After many weeks of intensive treatment, Mr. Puss passed away (liver failure). The Doctor's at Codornices did everything in their power to make our beloved pet more comfortable during his time of need. When he passed, Dr. Hack and the staff wrote us the most heartfelt condolence card, with personal reflections of how special Mr. Puss was. They really get to know your pets and actually care for them, in this time of computerized service, it is nice to have a friendly face and a family Doctor. You would be foolish NOT to bring you pets here! read more

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Both Staff & Doctors are marvelous!!! We started to take my precious Kimberly (may she continue to Rest In Peace), a couple of years ago. The ratings and reviews about Codornices on Yelp helped us tremendously in deciding what Vet we should go with. We used to take her to awful and uncaring Lammers and it was such a change of care when we started coming to Codornices. The doctors and staff took their time and did not try to rush us, nor sell us ridiculous amounts of pills that had nothing to do with any of illnesses at the time. Dr. Yoo, Dr. Grant are both wonder wonderful doctors! They go out of their way to speak with you and answer any questions you may have regarding your pet. Dr. Hack was able to see Kimberly once, and he did a marvelous job as well! My Precious Angel was unfortunately put down on February 11, 2009, just a few months short of her 7th Birthday. She was not eating well and was extremely lethargic. Not to mention that her nose was bleeding for no reason. When she was taken in to be seen, Dr. Hack did a blood test and sent it to the lab. He kept me up to date and gave me a run through of possibly outcomes, procedures and pricing. When I voiced out to him that I didn't think I would have enough money to pay up front, he was very gracious enough to set up a payment plan, if it did happen that all those procedures were needed. The lab results returned the next day and it was Dr. Hack's day off. Dr. Grant had to make the dreaded phone call to me, which shattered my world. My Kimberly was diagnosed with Leukemia. He stayed on the phone with me (even through my uncontrollable sobbing) explaining what Leukemia is, what it will do with Kimberly's white and red blood cells, our options, and also urged for us not to put her down yet. He did say that we could go through Chemo, but it would only prolong her life for an estimated 4 months. I always promised Kimberly that I would never put her through any suffering, and so we refused Chemo. He did say that we can give her pain medication, just to make her comfortable until she passes. The Leukemia got to her fast and she told us it was time to go on February the 11th. It was a sad sad day, not to mention that it was raining outside. Dr. Yoo and a wonderful assistant helped with the euthanasia and it was the hardest Goodbye that I had to do in my lifetime! Dr. Yoo talked to us and told us to we can stay for as long as we like to spend our last moment with her before and after the procedure. As the sedative was given to her, she feel into deep sleep and was no longer having a hard time breathing, and looked so peaceful. When the second dose (the shot that would stopped her heart) was given, the rain poured outside a lot harder. Much like the world was crying with us for our loss. When it was done, Dr. Yoo each gave us a hug and told us she was very sorry. Her assistant did the same. I have never seen such caring doctors and assistants do that, ever! It has been 2 weeks and 2 days since we lost her and each day has not been an easy road. But I am ever so grateful for the care, the compassion and the love that they gave to Kimberly, while she was in their care. Our family just received a heartfelt condolence card from Codornices, with a personal message from Dr. Yoo and Dr. Grant! I will definitely bring my future dogs here with no doubt, because I know they will be in wonder wonderful care =) read more

I brought my one year old dog to Cordonices with a case of demodectic, or "puppy" mange. He had lost tiny patches of fur near his collar and had been scratching at his chest. My appointment was at 11. We waited to see the vet for over an hour. The vet took a skin scraping and confirmed the diagnosis, then prescribed Pyoben medicated shampoo and a round of antibiotics to take care of any underlying infection. The vet mentioned that some dogs with white paws (which my dog has) have a reaction to Ivermectin, another potential treatment for mange. She recommended genetic testing. The cost was an additional $179. I reluctantly agreed, but she pressed on, saying that if the shampoo didn't work after a month we could start immediately with the Ivermectin this way. A few hours after the appointment the front desk called and left me a message asking to call them back. They needed my permission to charge my card an additional $63 for fedexing the test, plus four dollars for the cardboard box they had to ship it in. I called back THAT DAY to tell them not send the fedex, and to cancel the test. I told her that I thought more about it and I'd like to see how the shampoo and antibiotics work before paying $246 for a test that we might not need. The desk clerk was extremely irritated, and told me that they had already fedexed the test because I didn't pick up the phone when she first called. She told me I needed to pick up the phone when they called. She gave me an earful about how they hardly ever administer this test, and that she had to figure out the procedure. She did, however, say I could cancel the test. They have not charged me for the fedexing or for the box, but they did NOT refund me the $179 for the genetic testing. Apparently canceling the test only meant I would not see the results - I would still need to pay for it. So I waited for over an hour to see the vet, spent twenty minutes with her, walked out with shampoo and antibiotics and paid $374 all together. The mange has improved quite a bit with the just the shampoo and antibiotics, my puppy no longer scratches and he has light, feathery hair growing back over the little patches that were bare. I also think that his condition might just be improving with age. The front desk at this place is rude, the clinic is expensive and they won't bat an eye at charging you for costly, perhaps unnecessary tests. read more

I've had TWO very negative experiences here, tried to resolve them off-Yelp directly with the clinic ... Nearly one year later = no resolution. I also noticed that they have made no replies to any if the negative reviews here on Yelp, so they generally seem unwilling or unable to address customer service. Also, some of the front desk are needlessly curt. read more

Our cat Thomas was dying of tongue cancer and my husband had Dr. Grant come to our home to put him down. I had never heard of this option and didn't know what to expect. Dr. Grant was very caring and there were so many nuances to how he handled things from start to finish. With that, I was sure to take my cat Ninja to him. He told me a sonogram was in order to better identify what was ailing my cat. I made the difficult decision of putting her down rather than give surgery try when he told me she had a tumor in her intestine. Again, he was helpful and kind and made it clear that as a vet, he is prone to be pro treatment but also understood and supported my decision. The front staff is AMAZING. These are empathetic folks who really seem to be all about the pets and good timing than anything else. read more

We love Codornices who treated our dog not only for routine vaccinations but also through broken legs as a puppy and diagnosing things as bizarre as ingesting a MJ laced brownie. The service is always personal with multiple personnel just petting and loving Tenaya who aren't directly treating her! read more

Codornices Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Albany, California

When I lived in El Cerrito, I tried out several different vets, because the Coop-dog had a bunch of medical issues (freakin' inbred backyard breeders -- to hell with you!). Dr. Foor is the standard El Cerrito recommendation, but he consistently failed to diagnose a problem with Cooper's eyes. So, I shopped around. I landed on Dr. Hack at Cordonices, and he's probably the best vet I've ever had. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough, and he just loves my dog. I had to switch vets when I moved to Hayward, but when Cooper was hit by a car recently, I took him back to Cordonices for yet another stellar experience. The front desk staff are also incredibly nice - they even helped me find an address for my credit union (since I had to clear my savings for the emergency vet care). If you live in a 20-mile radius, this place is worth the drive. read more

BOTTOM LINE AT THE TOP: Time has not been kind to this vet clinic I've been coming here with my pets since I was a kindergartner. I remembered them as being friendly, helpful, and always willing go the extra mile. Times have changed. The front desk people are cold, unhelpful, and downright rude. The vets are never available and they only do what they need to. I found another vet clinic, and although it's 20 miles further down the road, I, and my dog, are much happier at the end of the day. It's a shame too, cause Dr. Hack is a get vet, stuck in a bad clinic. read more

I brought in our 65 lb. 8 year old Guatemalan street dog who has had digestion issues from the time we got him (almost 8 years) to see Dr. Grant, who recommended to my surprise a high fiber diet. I was worried Luca would not like the food Dr. Grant recommended( Hills Science WD) since we tried on of the Hills products before with no success, but he loves it and within a week, solid poops! Very friendly office staff, we are now officially moving to this vet practice! read more

Codornices Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Albany, California

I visited Codornices based on Yelp reviews when, one morning, my sweet elderly cat seemed to bee off balance. An hour later, I was devastated to be told that she had a terminal liver tumour and only had 1-2 weeks left to live. Dr. Grant immediately realized that I hadn't even known she was ill and was compassionate in the way that he talked me through things, understanding that I was trying to process factual information and a lot of emotion simultaneously. The staff kindly left me alone until I was ready to make my way out of the clinic. The next morning, she was unable to walk and I called again, thankful for the morphine-analogue I'd been given and shown how to administer the day before. The front desk staff member was also wonderful and could tell I was struggling asking for who to contact for an in-home euthanasia. Again - Dr. Grant - who makes house calls. I called to set up an apointment for him to come that evening, but Lola passed away that afternoon. Dr. Grant was gracious and kind in the calls we had to make arrangements, as well as the cancellation. I received a card from the clinic afterwards in sympathy, which meant the world, given that people often don't understand what a hole the loss of an animal can leave. I am very thankful to have lucked upon a veterinarian who gave me everything I didn't know I was going to need in this transition. Thank you so much Dr. Grant and the kind staff at Corndices. read more

Our 11 Year old Pekingese, Brigitte had severe periodontal disease. We took her to see Dr. Grant for treatment. We were worried about putting her under anesthesia and concerned that at her age she was not a good candidate for surgery. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. He was very caring in his approach in explaining the procedure he needed to perform and also very knowledgeable. She had to have 20 teeth extracted and with Dr. Grant's gentle and caring hands her recovery was amazing. We are very thankful to Dr. Grant and five stars are not enough. The Staff at Codornices Vet Clinic are all very professional and take time to making your pet feel special. We highly recommend their services and will be taking our Pomeranian LJ for his checkups very soon!!! Adriana M. and Gary A. (Richmond CA) read more

I am a big fan of Codornices. While they are a busy clinic, if you have a sick pet and call early in the morning (9am) they have same-day appointments. The first vet I took my female dog to told me she was "too loud" and that I should return her to the Milo Foundation. I immediately started looking for a new vet, and I found it in Dr. Grant and the other Codornices vets. They have always been wonderful with my two hyperactive border collies, and when one of my dogs had to have a paw injury re-sutured due to a dehiscence Dr. Yelland called us personally a week later to check in on us. Super staff, reasonable prices, lovely clinic. read more

I took both my cats in a couple weeks ago and so far I'm a fan of this vet. My older cat has a hyper-thyroid problem and Dr. Yo was able to diagnose with one blood test and get her on the right medication. She also called me during the day and spent a good 20 minutes on the phone explaining the condition and all of my treatment options along with possible side effects and costs. I've been to vets in the past where they'll do $800 worth of tests when the could have easily done one or two a based on an educated guess. This place was not like that. I really appreciated the friendly staff and Dr.s. It's not the cheapest place to take your cat but it's not out of range either. I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" so I feel like I got my moneys worth out of this vet. read more

I am super protective about my yorkshire terrier (she is not quite 2 lbs) and was terrified about getting a bad vet. I came to the clinic after multiple reviews from both yelp and outside sources at the small dog park. The staff is super friendly, helpful both on the phone and in person. They all gave love and treats to miss peanut, and peanut actually does not mind going to the vet! Most of the time they can give even her a shot without even a squeel from her. They also took care of her wonderfully when she had a throwing up emergency. Overall, I'm glad to call them Peanut's vet. I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

The front desk staff is infuriating and frustrating. I made an appointment to bring my mature cat in for a long-overdue checkup and met with a vet who was apparently a floater there for the day. Fine. Whatever. I was told that the cat's teeth were rotting and falling out and that it would be about $1000 --rough estimate. My teeth don't cost that much. But you don't want your animal in pain...so you agree to take a financial bullet for your pet's sake. I'm told to to the front desk for a breakdown of costs... There a seemingly overwhelmed, frustrated fellow gives me what's described as, "the bottom line." But it really isn't...because. The story and the documents to support it seem to morph with each review. As does my understanding of the "bottom line." He explains that he's the only one who knows what's going one because there are so many "moving parts." I explain, "Math is math." Trying to get some realistic number to fit into my budget. By now I'm angry and trying to explain why to the three people at the front desk. They instead made it clear that it was all so confusing for me and invited me to be quiet. I tried to get contact information to discuss my experience with one of the vets, but apparently that's a closely guarded secret. The front desk. vets their email. So now I'm taking my cat in for dental surgery costing approx $1,200 from a vet I haven't even met and have the inability to contact ahead of time -- only the abhorrent front desk to act as go-betweens. Although I found the vet staff congenial and competent, it's not worth it if the support staff leaves you shaking with rage. read more

I would stay far away from this clinic. Unfortunately, I was not able to take my dog to the vet when I needed to, but my girlfriend was. Because of that, I never even got to see how the actual vets were. The only person I had the misfortune of dealing with was the office manager. She was rude, short, and very unaccommodating. Our dog only went to visit the vet once, but about 3 weeks after that I had to get Heartguard for my dog and that is where I apparently went wrong. This vet does not carry Heartguard, but they are more than happy to try and pass off another medication as the same thing to get you to order a product they do sell. Not only that, they make you call in your prescriptions and cannot get them by just walking into the vet like any normal clinic. They were however willing to fax a prescription to me telling me I could go to another vet to get it filled. I went to a bunch, but none would take a prescription from another vet. I went to 1800petmeds and apparently, that is a big no no from their standpoint. They do not support 1800petmeds so they will not confirm that your dog has a prescription for medication either over the phone or by ax. The office manager was completely unaccommodating and continued to try and sell the different medication although I told her several times I did not want it. Not to mention, the day before, she told us that we can go to 1800petmeds to get our prescription filled, however did not tell us that they would not verify the prescription when they were called. In the best interest of the animals that need medication, they really should verify the prescription so people can get the medication to their dog, but they are more interested in selling a product they support than working in the best interest of the animal. I was very unhappy having to deal with the office manager at this clinic and have since gone to a better vet who is able to provide Heartguard at the vet clinic read more

update review: Customer service is improving!! Eric has made a huge difference - plus I now understand folks up front are sometimes waiting for info from the back before they complile your bill. I still feel like they try to serve too many and can't really meet the demand. Sorta wish they'd stop taking new clients if old clients have to work pretty hard to get appointments sometimes. read more

I always loved Cordonices. Yes, one or two of the receptionists can be unfriendly now and then, but the care is really great. Dr. Gurley is fabulous. She has spent so much time with my dog, Berry, and then with me on the phone. Dr. Woo, also, is wonderful. The techs are exceptional, too. I knocked off 2 stars because I tried to bring 14 year-old Berry in on 24 June 2013, telling the receptionist that "I did not know if this was something that would pass or the end." She still could not fit me in! As a result I had to drag Berry to the emergency vet in such bad shape and he had to deal with strangers and a cold vet. See the scenario here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/berkeley-dog-and-cat-hospital-berkeley#query:berkeley%20dog%20%26%20cat He was very fragile, could hardly walk, and it was a horrible trip. Cordonices did not help me when I needed them most, and when Berry was in the worst shape of his life. If I get another dog, I don't think I will go there if they turn people away when you tell them your dog may be dying. read more

This is the kindest most thorough vet office of any I have ever been too. They are not the cheapest but I always come back for the compassionate bed side and knowledge. Although not the cheapest they are upfront with costs and never try to guilt trip you into care and are flexible with payment plans. I will never leave this practice again! read more

We really like Dr. Olson and she's an excellent vet, but unfortunately, the minuses exceed the pluses so we are making a change. - It is difficult to get an appointment and if it's urgent they charge you extra - The waiting area is small and gets crowded quickly. When you are waiting with a traumatized animal, and you yourself are anxious and worrisome, this adds a lot of stress. - You spend too much time waiting: waiting for a room, waiting for a nurse, waiting for a doctor, waiting for your bill. I spent over an hour waiting for these things, and this was an "urgent" visit that I paid an extra fee for. - Pricing seems a bit high I have seen similar comments from other reviewers so hopefully they can fix some of these issues. Like I said, their doctors are excellent so it's a shame they are losing business because of other factors. read more

They are so good, professional, courteous and HONEST! My doggie Bacon has been seen by multiple people there (vet lady, vet man, tech assistants ect,) and I always get the random questions I have answered and they recommend brands that they may not sell, thus being there for my dog and not scamming people for their money....They have amazing products there too but they give great advise and service and are welcoming and my doggie loves it! I've seen multiple vets in Berkeley and Oakland and Richmond and the one that is theeeee best is Cordonices!! Fast, organized, and they keep your animals paper work filed should I ever need copies for your pet. The staff is great and the people are hella chill! read more

Update: While I still think prices at Codornices are very high, the fact seems to be that prices at every vet clinic are high these days. I suspect this is due to the fact that (1) advances in veterinary medicine over the years have made a LOT of treatments and medicines available that weren't earlier, and they cost a lot of money, and (2) veterinary education is light years more expensive than it used to be, which means that younger vets are presumably dealing with student loans, and God knows what else. That said, I continue to agree with the folks who say Codornices is the best clinic around. I go back to 1979 with Dr. Hack, and I have had great experiences with Drs. Grant, Allen (moved away, alas), Gurley, Cox, and others. One major improvement: unlike much earlier years, these days absolutely everybody on the front office staff is personable pleasant, helpful, and competent. On the very rare occasion that Codornices hasn't been able to see me as quickly as was needed, they've sent me down to the PETS ER in Berkeley (another great place, if you need it.) So--I continue to be clear that, if I needed an appendectomy, I'd be perfectly confident to get it done at Codornices, if only I had more legs. read more

My search for a good vet for my dogs finally ended at Codornices. Their prices made sense and both the front desk and the vets are friendly and patient. I worked with Drs. Gurley, Bentley and Grant, and they were all great. Dr. Grant is the kind of vet you'd cast in a movie, if you wanted to fulfill a Hollywood-ideal of how a kind, experienced vet should look and act. After 5 years with them, I just moved to Hawaii, and they were *extremely* helpful and patient in assisting me with the *endless* forms required to bring pets into Hawaii. The dogs made it through with no problems, thanks in part to the diligence of the staff at Codornices. Thank you!!!! read more

Great service. !! Thank you. My precious kitty passed away at home. Dr. Grant was so kind and through with my kitty. He made the final decision very comforting. I am so glad I found Dr. Grant. Thank-you again. YOU are doing a great service to the animals ~ every patient !!! read more

We have taken our two poodles and two cats to Cordonices for the past two years. We adore Dr. Hack and Dr. Grant and also Dr. Knobel who works there part-time. They are a loving group of people who give fantastic care to our family. We have never received anything less than fantastic care and service. They also referred us to Bay Area Vet Specialists for our oldest dog who has a tumor on his heart. Dr. Knobel would call us on Sundays to check in on him. It was really touching. I know everyone can have a different experience but ours has been phenomenal. Their pricing is extremely fair. We lived in SF for 20 years and we are saving about 25% on a regular vet visit. read more

I've brought my dog in to be seen by Dr Grant and Dr Yoo. Both were courteous and professional, and I recommend both. I don't know how Dr Yoo did it, but she got my wildly scared dog calm within seconds after entering the exam room. The only downside is the waiting area is small and can get crowded. If you've got a reactive or nervous dog, best to have him or her wait in the car until the doc's ready. read more

We have been going to Coordonices for all our pets for many years. The doctors and staff are wonderful and are incredibly caring to pets and humans. We recently brought in our dog who got a foxtail in her ear and they were able to remove it without sedation which was amazing given how far in it had gone! We cannot recommend them enough! read more

We love Codornices Clinic. Dr. Grant has cared for our two rescue kitties since they were young. Now our oldest cat Herman has developed Stage 3 kidney disease and chronic inflammatory bowel syndrome. Dr. Grant painstakingly did several diagnostic tests to figure out what was going on. After significant weight loss Herman has stabilized thanks to Dr. Grant's care. Dr. Grant is very skilled, compassionate, caring and he is a good communicator. The vet techs are wonderful too. Hilary spent quite some time on the phone with me while I was trying unsuccessfully to load up a syringe with two different meds. She also showed us very patiently how to give Herman sub-cutaneous fluid injections. The only reason I am not giving the Clinic five stars is the crowded waiting room where both dogs and cats come for their appointments. Herman hates dogs and I think it really stresses him out hearing and seeing all the dogs while he waits to see the vet. Otherwise ... two paws up! read more

We loved our vet here, Dr. Gurley. What a shame we will have to find a new one. Jessica at the front desk practically ate my head off after she couldn't find the prescription that we had called in for. I no longer suffer fools and pay for the privilege. We all have bad days but since she seemed neither contrite and certainly didn't apologize I can only assume this attitude is accepted here. read more