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    Concord Veterinary Clinic

    2.9 (63 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mass or tumor removal

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    Jasmine K.

    I recently visited Concord Vet Clinic for my new pup Stormy. Dr chhina brought her in and examined her. The pup had parasites and worms as she was a rescue but with 2 weeks of meds, she is back to normal. Stormy does not get anxious about coming into this office and everyone is quite helpful with her. Pricing is up front and they tell you what they think the pet needs with rates. Some of the other reviewers on here seem questionable (especially the ones without a photo) and those who claim to have been "overcharged?". I don't think the staff took their credit card and ran it on their behalf. If you don't want a service based on the price, you can say no... For instance, there were some services that were more expensive and I decided to wait on those. Dr Chhina had no issue with this. Stormy will be going back soon to be spayed! I'd highly recommend Dr Chhina, I can't speak for the other doctors as I have not had the opportunity to work with them.

    Tyson
    J. K.

    I visited the clinic and saw Dr Chhina for my dog, Tyson. When Tyson was hit by a car, we had visited an emergency clinic that attempted to charge us $1000+ for x-rays. I understand veterinary care is expensive but that sounded quite high. Thankfully, our experience at Concord Veterinary Clinic was a breath of fresh air. Dr. Chhina's approach was both thorough and compassionate. Not only did she conduct a comprehensive examination and x-rays for Tyson, but she also took the time to explain the process. Although his healing process would be long, Dr Chhina kept checking in to ensure Tyson was able to walk again. We were given a quote before any treatment so that there would be no surprises which I appreciated. In our moment of need, Dr. Chhina's expertise and genuine care truly shone. It's a relief to have found a veterinary clinic that aligns with our values of empathy.

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    It's okay spot. But they don't care to take care of client, sincerely out of care. You don't receive the best service if you're not spending a lot. That's my experience while being my dog here. I don't recommend giving this company your business...... also information missing on your receipt

    Rari O.

    You always do a great job with Bella. She is difficult. Surprisingly, I have not had any complaints from your staff about having any problems with her. Everyone is very friendly there. Thank you for your services.

    Amanda D.

    This was my first time at this building since I worked there when it was Alpine Vet Hospital.... I have diagnosed PTSD from what the previous doctor / owner did to me so I was very... on edge and nervous. All I have to say is from the moment I stepped in to the second I left I had nothing but a pleasant and welcoming experiance . Dr Vaynberg was very kind and made my dog feel comfortable during the exam. She didn't pressure any sales, and also cared about my questions and concerns. The staff members Julia, Bob and Guadalupe were nothing but on top of their A-Game and their smiles were just added rays of sunshine. Would definitely recommend this place as a Vet for your animals. I will return with the rest of my Zoo.

    RIP my sweet boy
    Holly L.

    I must say having to put my sweet boy down, the staff was so Compassionate. We had our appointment 30 min before they closed and quickly realized there was nothing we could do to save our sweet baby. They told us to take as much time before and after. They didn't rush us and we took 2.5 hours after they closed. They never tried to rush us. They even help with the payment. They took what we paid for the vet visit and took it off the price to put him down. I was so thankful that they loved him with us to the end. I went here one other time when he was healthy and they where so sweet with him then too. I don't remember anyone's names. Too sad. But I just want to tell the staff that we there to help my Juno, thank you!

    Shaved both front paws.
    Mikaela B.

    Horrible experience, brought my dog in for a check up since he wasn't feeling well. It was my first experience with them. Total bill was $700 for blood work and a half assed diagnosis. They also sent me home with a pee cup, shaved partially his neck and tried to withdrawal blood from his front paw which is a big NO NO. They wouldn't refund me for the pee cup which was an additional $60 and the blood work they tested for assured me he would get a proper panel screening but instead referred me else where and gave me a possible "this could be wrong with him but not sure" type of answer. Took my dog back to his original vet and they were horrified to see his neck shaved and front paw withdrawal. Never going back and don't recommend under any circumstances!

    Joss V.

    After a bad experience where my cat chipped one of her fangs on the metal table and almost ran away at a different vet office due to the roughness and negligence of the staff, my boyfriend and I decided to look for a different vet, and we were shocked after our first visit of how attentive, thorough, and kind the staff was with our pets and understanding with our budget needs and provided detailed estimate and breakdown of cost. Overall the staff are very compassionate animals lovers such as Bob and Monica who have been very kind with my anxious dog and my very shy cat. Both Dr. Chhina and Dr. Vaynberg are absolutely amazing, very informative and compassionate. This is the first vet experience I've had where they actually show they care for your pet, they make a point to follow up and ask about your pet and give you so much detail compared to past vets I've been to. I am so glad I found this place. Much love to the staff from my babies Miranda, Layka, and Pelusa!

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    Cady C.

    I really appreciate how Concord Veterinary Clinic is able to accommodate my boys on short notice, and everyone here is so friendly and seems to truly care about your pets. I don't feel like the doctors are recommending unnecessary services, like I have before at other vet hospitals. This hospital is quite a drive for me as I live in Richmond, but I'd rather go to a reasonable vet that cares.

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    Although his healing process would be long, Dr Chhina kept checking in to ensure Tyson was able to walk again.

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    Today I brought in a small wild bird that had been attacked by my neighborhood cat . It was very…read moreseriously injured, and I was heartbroken. When I arrived and called from the parking lot, someone came out immediately to help. The veterinarian carefully examined the bird, patiently explained its condition, and told me the kindest thing was to let it go peacefully. I was devastated, but the doctor reassured me that the little bird would not suffer anymore and that euthanasia would relieve its pain. The veterinarian was incredibly patient and compassionate. RIP, little bird. I hope you have a peaceful and happy next life.

    I cannot thank the team here enough for the incredible care they provided for my dog, Duke…read more Emergency vet visits are always stressful, but Tiana, Zoey, Dr. Molly, and Dr. Rudin were all absolutely fantastic. From the moment I called and then when we arrived shortly after, they were caring, understanding, and genuinely invested in Duke's well-being. The clinic itself was pristine, and even though there were a lot of animals being triaged when we were there, the environment did not seem chaotic at all. They ran everything so efficiently. The team reallt went above and beyond to help ease my nerves, explaining everything in a very calm, thorough, and easy-to-understand way. Having that level of clear communication and compassion during a scary moment made all the difference. I am so grateful to everyone there and would highly, highly recommend them. Thank you!

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    I took my little loyal in because she had been sick. I called ahead so they were ready for me when…read moreI got there. We met with the tech, Veronica, and the doctor. They worked up an estimate that was quite large. The estimate had a low end and high end numbers. Veronica sat with me and explained each charge along with how and when it may apply. We played around with the numbers to help us fit it within an easier budget. Veronica was very thorough, patient and informative. My baby was sick so we had to do something. I left my pet with them to be treated while hospitalized. Unfortunately, I did not know exactly how sick she was. Within a matter of a short period, diagnostics came in with not so good news that left us with two options. Neither of which I was prepared for. After hearing the extent of my babies sickness, it was evident we needed to set her free. As painful as those words and that decision was, it had to be done. We drove back to that hospital to be with our baby. Sage has a special room just for the letting go process. Although we were not ready to say goodbye, we appreciated the quick return on labs and such, that gave us the answers needed to make the right decision for our girl. If you have been trying and struggling to piecemeal answers for your ill pet, I'd suggest going to this one stop shop. They have the doctors, staff, equipment and specialists on hand to get you the answers your pet and your family deserves. We love you Tabitha and miss you greatly. You were a very special, sweet, loving pup that contributed so much to everyone you met.

    I am incredibly disappointed and disgusted by the lack of empathy and urgency at this location. I…read morebrought in 4 rescued kittens that had been accidentally trapped under a client's crawlspace for over 5 days without food or water. This was an absolute medical emergency. Instead of acting quickly, the receptionist was incredibly rude and told me to wait for a nurse just to decide "if they could stay or not." I ended up waiting for over 40 minutes. While I was waiting, three other clients walked in, and all of their animals were taken back to see a nurse immediately. When I questioned the staff about this, they claimed the other animals were emergencies. How are 4 starved and dehydrated kittens not considered an emergency? What makes this worse is that this place is supposed to work with local animal shelters, yet they couldn't care less about these rescue animals when it actually mattered. It felt like because these were rescues and I wasn't a standard high-paying client, they didn't want to bother helping them. A veterinary hospital should care about saving animal lives, regardless of where they came from. The lack of care, terrible communication, and rude behavior at the front desk are completely unacceptable. Avoid this place if you actually have a real emergency.

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    I took my dog in due to an eye issue. We couldn't get in to see her regular vet for several days…read more When I arrived it was explained to me how the process would work. While my dog's issue was considered an emergency, if something of a higher priority would come in then our wait could be much longer. Totally understandable. We were brought to the back almost immediately where they began doing some necessary tests to get to the bottom of my girls issue. My dog was brought back to me and I was told a critical animal came in and the doctor would have to try to stabilize that pet before she could come talk to me. I appreciated being kept informed. When Dr. Lenz came into the room she apologized for the delay which was nice but not expected at all, I totally understand these things happen. It's just like being in the human ER. We were treated with kindness the whole time. I was never pressured to agree to extra testing. Dr. Lenz told me what was suggested and let me decide. Thank you Dr. Lenz and the whole staff for your kindness and compassion that you show your patients, human and furry!

    I've spent a lot of time and money over the past 10 years at VCA with all of my loved pets. This…read morepast experience is in no way a negative against the staff as far as their customer service, but more of an "educational" review. I sent this email to them on 1/3, and I haven't received a response yet. Even when this incident occurred, the staff was attentive and went above and beyond to try to resolve the situation. I'm posting this for education to anyone who has a cat. This is a copy of my email on 1/3: Good morning, I wanted to personally write instead of posting a review on Yelp, about our experience when we brought Maple in on Sunday, December 28th. Our family has a long history of pets that we have brought in over the years, and we have never had a negative experience in any way, in fact, I have always spoke highly of the entire staff there when recommending to friends and family. I want to start off by staying that our experience on 12/28 was not a negative one with regards to the staff, but I am writing this email to bring something to your attention in hopes of educating staff to prevent this from happening in the future (and yes, it's not a matter of "if" but a matter of "when" when cats are involved!). Maple has been very sick and multiple visits to her regular vet and your emergency, have happened the past month. We brought her to emergency on 12/28 in hopes of finding out what was wrong and finding a solution. Maple is a very nervous cat and doesn't like strangers, and she really did not like having anything shoved up her butt when she has been in a lot of discomfort due to the diarrhea. Maple was examined, then taken to the room for further testing. I wish I would have objected, but I trusted that staff would do their very best with regard to safety. Unfortunately, Maple escaped their hold and tried to find a place to hide, which was inside an open cabinet where there was an opening to the underside of the steel exam table. I'm sure I don't need to state how dangerous this is and could have been if the outcome was different. Cats are very unpredictable creatures, and after we were invited to go back to the room to try to coax her out, I was surprised at the lack of secure spaces for cats. I want to add that this ordeal ended up being just short of 9 hours at. We tried everything to get her out. This was an extremely stressful and upsetting time for my daughter and I and resulted in my being awake for 24 hours. My daughter ended up calling in sick for work since we left the vet around 6am. I was doing my best not to be upset at staff, but I feel like looking back, there is a bit of negligence on their part. My request is that staff is educated, more careful, and that there is some type of plan in place to mitigate any future occurrences. Maple was lucky. We were lucky that she didn't have a serious health condition and that she was healthy enough to be in that hole for that length of time. My ask is that you also find out from the manufacturer if there is a cover for the inside of that exam table, so that in the off-chance staff leaves that door open, that another cat will not have the same experience as Maple did. I look forward to your response.

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    My cat had blood in his urine so even though I had an appointment already scheduled with my primary…read morevet a few days out I knew I had to bring my cat in (to check for anything fatal/immediately serious). Of course since it was an emergency/not planned I had to bring my 9 and 2 year old in also which I was dreading. Right away when walking in I felt immediately better. 1) Clean open space - I thought I might have to be stuck in a small space with my kids and cat but instead loved how there were vets/techs treating pets in different well-prepared areas of the room. There are rooms available if needed but thankfully my cat was able to be seen right away on a portable space. 2) Fast service - we were seen right away and even though the testing took 3+ hours (my cat's bladder was really really small and I opted to do the urinalysis even when it didn't work the first time) i appreciated how we were given a space right away 3) Staff professionalism and friendliness - all the staff seemed warm, approachable, friendly and I didn't get the feeling that anyone was trying to "upsell" me...I know going to any vet is expensive. That's just the way it is! I didn't feel pressured or guilted into making more expensive decisions though. 4) The BIGGEST reason for a 5+ star review is the waiting area/entertainment available for the kids!!! After my phone almost ran out of batteries a staff member told me there was a play area/waiting room for the kids and that saved the day!! I was able to focus on being there for my cat and my kids were hanging fun! They really thought of everything to make their patient-parents-family feel welcome. Cookies, hot water, coffee, tea was available in the waiting room along with toys! And since my phone DID completely die when my daughter tried to call me they even had a phone charger available (different chargers for different phones). In the end my cat ended up being fine and just needed a prescription so I'm very thankful for the whole experience!!

    I would like to compliment the young woman at the front desk who was working the afternoon of…read more6/27/26. My pup was clearly very agitated, and I noticed there were several patients in the waiting room. I thought it would be best for everyone if I stayed by the entrance. She was incredibly understanding and immediately offered to triage my pup right where we were, which I truly appreciated. Once they discovered what was wrong, everything moved very quickly, and I was understandably very distraught and emotional. During that stressful moment, she showed such kindness and compassion--she even offered us bottled water. It may seem like a small gesture, but it meant so much to us and made a difficult situation a little more manageable. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. To and Nurse Mei for their swift action as soon as they identified what was wrong with my pup, Mia. Their urgency, professionalism, and compassion made all the difference during such a frightening time. They also allowed my partner and me to remain by Mia's side throughout her treatment, which meant so much to us. Dr. To continually reassured us that Mia was going to be okay, answering all of our questions with patience and kindness. We truly felt heard and supported every step of the way. I would also like to thank the entire team involved in Mia's care. From the day shift staff who worked hard to start her IV, to Nurse Mei for making sure Mia was kept warm and comfortable, to the night shift team led by Dr. Wong for seamlessly taking over her care--everyone showed incredible dedication. A special thank you as well to the gentleman nurse who assisted with Mia's discharge this morning. He was gentle, kind, and so thoughtful while removing her IV and EKG stickers, making the process much less stressful for Mia (and for us). From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for saving Mia's life. We are forever grateful.

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    *First time experience* Review for a Cat…read more Believe the reviews, this place is phenomenal! While I hope all of our fur babies will never need to come here, sometimes things happen and unexpectedly. I want to be transparent that I was at SAGE earlier in the day-- let's just say I don't like the route they wanted to go and I went to VEG few hours later. As we know, cats are masters at hiding pain and discomfort. The below review was from July 15, 9pm at night. My 5 1/2 cat Bebe's symptoms: 1. Not eating or drinking and it was 95 degrees 2. No potty at all (I have a litter robot, plus two other cats) I brought her in after 15 hours of these symptoms. A bit "quickly" but as I mentioned it was hot out and my girl LOVES food. About the vet: I called beforehand, very nice gentleman answered, didn't rush me, didn't treat me like another number in the queue. I also want to call out, no AI crap! A real human answered when I called I didn't have to select "press 7" etc. I arrived about 20 mins after the call and was greeted warmly by the front desk. Extremely clean place, coffee and tea bar, freshly baked cookies! We were promptly given a room and Dr Molly came in within 15 mins of our arrival after the nurse took vitals. Dr Molly is a pure assets to this vet. Before she started talking, she sat down on the ground to not overwhelm my cat. Her voice is very sweet, she understood my concern and gently got Bebe comfortable. Treated her like a little scared child vs just some animal with no feelings. She got to Bebe's level vs throwing her on the metal table. Dr Molly listened to every little trivial thing I said about the past 24 hours because I wanted to be transparent and she determined we should do an x ray and blood work. I was promptly given the link via phone to pay + outline of costs, clear! I did have to wait about 2 hours for results of the xray due to the hour I was there (9pm to midnight), the results were sent out for review. I received them back and they are the clearest x rays I've ever seen, better than a human hospital, seriously. They send you a live link to download them too. Diagnosis: she came back in, same calm voice vs the chaos she had in the vet (few emergencies popped up with dogs) while I was waiting. She gave Bebe fluids and anti nausea injection and an antibiotic injection. I got home 1am and she started eating! I couldn't believe it. Her red blood cells were a bit high (inflammation), thank god no blockages. What I think was wrong: we had a little stress when I got home with a big box and she ran between my legs and got stressed running into them + the door slammed same time she got freaked out running into my legs hard.

    Brought my dog in at 11pm since this was the only available vet that open. She had CHF and we…read morenoticed her breathing was getting muddy and panting. They kept my dog in an oxygen tank overnight and the next day advised us that she would not make it. I understand that vets advise humane euthanasia but they shouldn't guilt trip the patient's owners into it. Also please know how your pets act because vets and vet techs don't know them as much as you do! Our dog usually pants heavily and gets really anxious and the vets perceived it as her struggling to breathe and even kept advising us that euthanasia was the only way. We opted to bring her home and get a second opinion with her primary vet (who advised us that she was still bright and alert and needed treatment, not euthanasia!) Her primary vet also saw red flags with all the different medication she was given and obviously would cause her body to react negatively. We could have lost her that day to euthanasia but thank goodness we followed our instinct and brought her home. It's been 5 days now and she's starting to eat and drink and get her strength back. When it's time - they will let you know. Humane euthanasia is beneficial, yes. But know how your pets are and always get a second opinion if you're not sure!

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    VEG was beyond amazing. We arrived scared, worried and anxious and after a few hours we left…read morerelieved and happy. The staff was amazing, Dr. Savino came in immediately to assess my cat Socks. Cassidy, Jelani and Christine were also so helpful and friendly. The best part is...if you are struggling financially, they will not hesitate to still help your fur baby and work something out with you. It was well worth the 40 minute drive from SF. You never want to take your pet to the emergency vet, but if you do please take them here. You will not regret it! Honestly, I feel like my words don't do this place justice for how truly wonderful they actually are. P.S. - they have snacks, coffee and freshly baked cookies!

    Wow, I had only ever been to the Emergency place on E. Francisco, off the freeway in San Rafael…read more Being in So.Ma(rin) VEG was closer (old Tower records spot that is now Trader Joe's off the Freeway to the right- before Sir Francis Drake/Larkspur Landing Exit w/BEVMo -next to TJs and World Market) and although seems small from the front was spacious and modern and fully staffed & equipped for an emergency. I had spent the night debating if I should take my Pug in or not- for potential Aspiration Pneumonia- (wet loud barking sound) and how they can go from better to bad at day 3-7! Anyways, I tried my vet first in the AM and she had explained that they needed X-rays and to hold her - would maybe need to be put under- and for a brachiocephalious dog- if she took a turn while under(wet lungs) they would NOT have what they need to save her- ie oxygen etc to intubate her. So, my Doc made notes and sent over to them, while I headed over. Was greeted by very friendly staff in a clean tidy spacious space. It was probably 8:30am. I was the only customer. Saw Dr Anderson who went over her history of the many recent things that got us to this moment. She did a quick Sonogram? To look at her lungs to see if she could see foreign matter in her lungs. Yes. They were able to do X-rays and not put her under. They were able to discover this GI issue we have been trying to solve- which put her on rice and cottage cheese which led to it in her lungs- and then this Xray. They prescribed Amoxicillin and cans of a Hill's Rx diet. She just finished all that and really has been doing better each day that passes. I just really appreciated the Doctor's thoughtful process and everything we needed for success. She was luckily on the upswing. *This is the Modern ER for your pets. Totally would recommend to everyone. Call ahead or just go- they are helpful either way. They are 24hours open.

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    SAGE Veterinary Centers - Dublin

    (610 reviews)

    My dog, Peaches, was referred to SAGE by her veterinarian in Fresno after she began experiencing…read morebloody discharge from her vulva. Despite their best efforts, her veterinarian was unable to determine the cause because they didn't have the specialized equipment needed to perform an endoscopy and take a closer look. Unfortunately, the earliest appointment available at SAGE was a week away, which I completely understood given the demand for specialty care. In the meantime, Peaches needed immediate attention, so I took her to an emergency veterinary hospital in Fresno. There, they sedated her and discovered a foxtail deeply embedded in her vaginal wall. Although they removed it, they couldn't say with certainty that it was the sole cause of her symptoms and strongly recommended that we keep our appointment with the internist at SAGE. I'll admit that after reading some of the reviews online, I was worried that I might be pressured into unnecessary procedures or expensive treatments. I couldn't have been more wrong. From the moment we arrived, I was impressed. SAGE truly operates like a full-service hospital, with the equipment and specialists needed to address complex medical issues all under one roof. Most importantly, the care and professionalism we received were exceptional. Dr. Miller was absolutely amazing. He came into the room already familiar with Peaches' medical history and had clearly taken the time to thoroughly review her records before meeting us. That level of preparation immediately put me at ease. After examining Peaches, Dr. Miller explained that she appeared to be in very good health. He discussed the option of performing additional diagnostic procedures to investigate further and provided a detailed cost estimate. While the procedure was expensive, it was understandable given its complexity. What I appreciated most was his honesty. He told us that, based on her exam and improvement, he didn't feel additional procedures were necessary at that time. Instead, he recommended monitoring her closely and reassured us that if the bleeding returned, we could contact him directly and he would make himself available. His honesty, transparency, and genuine concern for Peaches meant so much to me. Rather than pushing unnecessary testing, he helped us make an informed decision that was truly in our dog's best interest. We also discussed some ongoing digestive issues Peaches has experienced over the years. Dr. Miller offered helpful recommendations, sent us home with food samples to try, and even offered to write a prescription should we decide to switch her diet. As pet parents, we all want veterinarians who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and honest. Dr. Miller and the entire team at SAGE exceeded my expectations in every way. I am incredibly grateful for the care they provided to my sweet Peaches. Thank you, Dr. Miller and the entire SAGE team!

    * We rushed our dog to Sage Emergency in Dublin after he choked on a dental treat that got stuck…read more The X-rays showed that it was lodged at the junction between his esophagus and stomach. Dr. Beth Lieblick assessed everything quickly and chose the least invasive option first. After anesthesia, she was able to push the blockage down into his stomach so he could digest it naturally instead of going straight to a major surgery. Our dog stayed overnight for monitoring and came home the next morning safe and stable. Communication was clear the entire time, and the team was professional, calm, and genuinely kind during a very stressful situation. * In terms of cost, this is emergency care, so it is expensive. The initial diagnostic alone was around 1300 dollars. With bloodwork, X rays, anesthesia, the procedure, overnight monitoring, and medications, the estimate initially went up to 14000 dollars. The final total ended up being about 6600 dollars after adjustments. Even knowing emergency care costs more, it is still a financial shock when you are facing a possible life threatening situation for a family member. * We are giving 4 stars. The doctor and team absolutely deserve recognition for their professionalism and friendliness. The only reason we are taking off one star is the price. While we understand emergency care is costly, the numbers can feel overwhelming. Our advice is to get pet insurance if possible. If a bill in the thousands or potentially over ten thousand would be difficult, it is worth researching emergency options ahead of time. For us, what mattered most is that our family member came home safe.

    Concord Veterinary Clinic - vet - Updated July 2026

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