It's been two months since Gabby's surgery, and I thought it was time to write a review…read more I did a lot of research before choosing the right doctor for her ACL surgery. I lost my first dog on the operating table when I was much younger. Back then, I was young ,trusting, and I believed that any licensed vet could do the job. That experience was deeply traumatic. for Gabby, I looked into almost every clinic that performs this kind of surgery in the bay area--read every review on Google and Yelp, sometimes multiple times. It came down to three options. The first one was close to where I live. We went to check it out. It felt more like an emergency room--very professional, but also very clinical. The doctors reviewed Gabby's case like it was a project. Not necessarily bad, just not very personal, at all. The second one was more budget-friendly, but had mixed reviews. The doctor said there'd be no pre-check or consultation--just bring Gabby in on the day of surgery. That didn't sit right with me. Then there was Dr. Sam's clinic. It's not the closest, and while not the cheapest, the price seemed reasonable--and now I could see why. When we went in for the first visit, Dr. Sam sat across from me. Gabby was lying next to me at first, then got up, walked over to him, and laid down by his side. I almost cried--it felt like Gabby made the choice for us. The consultation was very thorough. They even followed up on an old heart murmur diagnosis just to be safe. We tested her pee twice because fitst time the sample was small (i didn't manage to get much of her pee). Everything was explained clearly. The clinic was clean, everyone was kind, and organized, and the energy there just felt good. It felt like they really care. After surgery, I had questions, and they responded quickly every time. Today, we went in for the two-week checkup, and Gabby is doing great. They've been so cautious, so caring, and clearly experienced. I honestly feel lucky that Dr. Sam was the one to operate on Gabby. I'd recommend him and his team to anyone. He's an angel--and so is everyone who works there. Thank you!

Sam's clinic is supposed to be very good. My dog needed a CCL surgery. Way, way overpriced. It…read moreprobably would have been about $10,000. This is about 2 years ago. I ended up having it done in South Lake Tahoe. It cost $4,000. Marin county has become ridiculous with Care for animals. I think a lot of it has to do with pet insurance. A Vet recently told me that if you dog needs surgery just go about a hundred miles away from the Bay area. You can probably pay for a hotel and have a vacation in a place like Carson City or South Lake Tahoe and still have money left over after paying for your dogs surgery..

Honest, thoughtful, and caring veterinary clinic with reasonable pricing. Unlike the other…read morepractices I have been to they do not push unnecessary testing or treatments and are pragmatic when assessing the situation. This may be due to the fact that they are a private practice and have not been bought out by private equity firms like so many other veterinary practices, so they are not under the same pressure to increase profits. I live in SF and happily drive across the bridge to take both of my dogs here, my only regret is that we did not know about them sooner. Highly recommend.

In a short span of time (10 months) I have received care for both beginning and end of life with…read moreMill Valley Pet Clinic. I have been to a few other vets in Marin, and none hold a candle to MVPC. They are warm, clean, accommodating, and gracious caretakers of our (mostly) fur-clad family members. Our puppy has been in wonderful care of the team here and they have been upfront and proactive with scheduling and pricing which we really appreciate. Pets are an investment and this clinic is ran with compassion and integrity. They also helped me with my beloved senior kitty as I navigated her unfortunate decline. From guidance on next steps, estimates on needed procedures, and flexibility when it was time to say goodbye I am so grateful to have been able to put my girl in their care. Thank you Dr. Harding for all of your help with Mila, you are beyond wonderful and loving to even the spiciest of girls (and boys I'm sure). Take your pets here and find your vet home.

I had heard good things about Modern Animal in SF from a couple of friends, so we decided to check…read moreout the clinic here in Mill Valley. You pay a membership fee for Modern Animal, but that covers exam fees all year and also gives you 24/7 access to chat, call or message them through the app. The app gives you access to all the information you need ie lab results, and what screenings are due for your pet at any given time. We found the experience to be wonderful- it was easy to book an appointment through the app, easy to have questions answered, and the visit at the vet was great. The nurse and techs who helped us were so kind, skilled, and sweet to our dog. And Dr. Sindell was great- she is thoughtful, smart, and also was so gentle and loving to our dog! I also was thinking of buying her flea/tick/heart work meds online, but found that the price they charged was exactly the same price as the lowest that I had found online! So we got her meds there. Overall- a great experience, clean clinic, the app makes it all easy to navigate, and Dr. Sindell is wonderful!

We've been using Frontline for years, no issues and no fleas. They passed a brush through his fur…read moretwice and found fleas and flea dirt. Said he had a severe infestation, needed to flea bomb our house, and that Frontline just isn't dependable anymore. They then gave him a dose of flea meds without asking when his last dose was, which was about 2 weeks ago. They sold us $170 flea meds without disclosing the price. I have been brushing his fur every few days since that appointment. I've found maybe 3 fleas. No fleas. No eggs. We were told SEVERE infestation. I'm truly convinced they planted fleas to convince us to buy pricey flea meds.

When we first moved to Marin, I took our pup to this vet a few times. I was mortified by the…read moreunprofessional and gross behavior and attitude of the vet, Genevieve Manchester. Some of the issues we experienced at Redwood ... The staff is awful, as in they all roll their eyes at her when she has her back to them, and when they are in the room with her, she's training them as they go. She hires people that are totally unskilled as vet techs, and she probably pays them poorly. They all look miserable. Her office is also dark and like a weird version of "Get Out", vet edition. Our pup had a UTI, and Genevieve had us worried that something was seriously wrong with our pup, and she pushed $800 of tests on us. Then, she didn't bother to tell us that she was taking off on vacation for over a week, so we sat in misery waiting for her to get back and tell us the results, because no one else in her office could do that. Basically, we helped fund her stupid vaca, because there was nothing wrong with our dog. She then told me that our pup has a thyroid issue (despite her thyroid level being normal on the tests!!) and prescribed meds for her- she totally misdiagnosed her and was going to put her on meds for no reason. I did not get the meds, as I knew she was totally erroneous in her diagnosis. Finally, when I emailed her about my concerns and shared that we felt frustrated by her lack of care....about her freaking us out needlessly...running a bunch of unneeded tests, and subjecting our poor dog to unnecessary pokes and jabs, and about her not letting us know that we wouldn't have the test results as she was taking off on vaca (leaving us hanging for over a week)....she merely responded " do what you gotta do". As in, she could not care less if we left her practice. I'm not mincing my words here...she is total trash, and completely negligent and unethical. I think you really have to be a terrible person to run your business like this, and to treat pets and people this way. Absolutely avoid her and this place. **NOTE most of her 5 star reviews are fake profiles (with one review only). This is an indicator of false profiles to help boost her ratings. About our pup and her UTI, we found (via NextDoor) a wonderful vet practice in Fairfax, and we have been taking her there ever since. We learned that our sweet girl just needed the right antibiotic to clear up that UTI, that was all!

Dr. Manchester is an unbelievably caring vet who is one of the best in the business. She solved a…read moreterrible ear problem my Labrador was having, going above and beyond to care for my pet. Ginger is now healthier than ever! She and her staff made the experience so comfortable, and she is incredibly easy to get along with. She is so kind to animals. My dog loves going to see her. I think that is the best recommendation of all. Ps, She is back open for business now after the flood. Definitely worth the visit for a caring, attentive vet!

Such a sweet team! I just had my first visit at Cat Clinic the other day. My cat has always been…read moreupset at the vet with growling, hissing, and hiding. He was already upset before the doctor came into the room. Dr. Innes was able to handle him and examine him with control and care, and no harm was done to anyone in the room! I was so pleased with how well the exam went! I will be coming back!

I've been taking my cats to see Dr. david since 1977. He's treated all five of my kitties with…read moreloving care. It's tough when they get old, but his manner is calming. I now drive from Oakland to Mill Valley just because he's the only vet I would trust with my babies, and he never lets me down.

I was met with a smile and shown compassion about my sick kitty. They were efficient and thorough.read more

I was scammed by this hospital. I came in to get my puppy his second round of shots and was told…read morethis and this only. They charged me for an examination and this was not disclosed and it's almost $200. when I talked to the manager, Kate, about receiving a refund she basically told me that I should've known that this was going to happen, but how am I supposed to know that when all was disclosed was the shots? they over charge, up charge, and have hidden charges, terrible practice and I am very disappointed.

My kitty Elliot has been a patient of Dr. V for over a year now and he has received the best care…read morepossible. Dr. V is very thorough, explains everything with great detail and takes the time to answer all your questions. My kitty is very sweet but shy and she is always very calm and gentle with him while performing an exam. All I can say is that thanks to Dr. V and the CAVH team, Elliot is happy, healthy and well taken care of. I would not hesitate to bring your baby here. He/She will be in great hands!

My experience with Camino Alto Vet is close to Larry M. Dr V. did not use nasty words to me. I…read moretook my dog to her and there were many test done, and not once did she offer to give my dog meds for her UTI. My dog suffered for over 40 days. I did contact my Discover Card and they sided with me after seeing the paper work from another Vet that I went to. I don't want to mentioned their name. Dr V called me a fraud through my Discover Card back and forth notes. I feel this is malpractice. Dr. V diagnosis is "Your dog is old and should be euthanize." Dr V. also shaved my dog's neck and drew blood from her carotid artery. How barbaric. Thank God I went to another Vet. My dog would not be with me today if I trusted her. This makes me sad and in tears.

A heartfelt thank you to Mary Press and the incredible team at Twin City Vet Hospital for caring…read morefor our Bella for 11 wonderful years, since she was just a puppy. Mary always treated Bella with such kindness, love, and compassion, and we always knew she was in the very best hands. From the "swallowed sock" days and routine checkups to more serious health issues and ultimately Bella's final days, Mary and her team were there for us every step of the way. We'll never forget the compassion they showed Bella and our family during the hardest moment of our lives. The beautiful condolence card with Bella's paw prints meant the world to us and is something we will always cherish. Having a great vet is one of the greatest gifts you can give a dog -- and we were so fortunate to have Mary and the Twin City Vet Hospital team caring for Bella throughout her entire life. We will always be grateful.

Dr. Press and her entire team have been taking loving care of my dog Ruby for over 10 years…read more Recently Ruby hit a rough patch battling spinal issues and cancer at the same time. It's been a pet owners worst nightmare. The only silver lining has been the brilliant and loving care provided by this wonderful team of professionals, led by Dr. Mary Press who treats you precious animals like the family members they are. So many of my neighbors also go to Twin Cities and they all rave about the care they receive. Words can't express my gratitude for what they've done to treat Ruby- from complex diagnosis to tests/referrals, and simply going above and beyond in every way. The definition of excellence- thank you!!!

I've had nothing but great medical care from Dr. Dowell and wonderful customer service from the…read morestaff for my pets (two geriatric sweeties). I've been to other vet clinics where they just give you some antibiotics and that's it and the real issue isn't dealt with. I have never posted on Yelp before because some of the posts are just nuts and pretty hard to take seriously and I didn't want to engage, but I had to note that I have had nothing but good experiences with Alto.

I do not trust this vet. The front desk person is lovely. Absolutely lovely. The vets are suspect…read more I switched here for the convenience--closer to home. Multiple odd experiences, but the final one that sent me packing was when my cat was acting odd (clearly something was wrong). He was sensitive on his tail and hiding, cowering, and avoiding us. The vet did some poking around manually--maybe 2 minutes total. When he couldn't determine the cause, he suggested all the tests--blood, urine, x-rays--and left the room for his tech to present them to me. That was it. No more vet. $1200! Nope. He never said anything like, "Based on what you're telling me, I think it might be this." Or "When cats are in pain, they hide." Or "Here's what we can do, given you don't have $1200 to spend." Nope. I don't have $ 1,200 to run every test on my cat, who very likely was in a catfight. But I do have $200 to get a quality vet check-up and get a good opinion from an expert. I opted for the pain reliever. Days went by. No change. I called them back. Spoke to the lovely front desk person. I got that she couldn't do much--her hands are clearly tied, though her heart is all good. I transferred to my old vet. She did exactly what I would expect a vet to do: "Sounds like a fight. Even if I can't find the puncture wound, I can feel a bump, and I think an antibiotic injection is a good next step." $200 later, and my cat is feeling better (actually, $400, because I had the useless Alto visit). Finally, when Alto gave me a $50 pain reliever, they were out of the full prescription, so they cobbled together a mix of 1/4 feline, 1/4 human- or dog-sized, and the remaining 1/4 they asked me to return for when it came back in stock. I picked up the remaining 1/4. I asked if I could exchange (or simply get a replacement) for the large pills so I could have a full prescription of feline-sized pain reliever, but they offered to charge me for them. Nope! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CLINIC. I couldn't put my finger on it during the year I was with them, but I'm now sure it's just not the place for us (and maybe not for you). There are several 1-star reviews on Yelp. I suggest you read them

Steve marches to a different drum than most vets - - he obviously needs to pay bills too but not at…read morethe expense of your pet and your wallet... he saved my dogs life for one thing - first vet at a different clinic said I should put her down because of a car accident she was in - -i called Steve and told her the scenario and for the next 6 months (she was 15) she had a quality end to her life- no prolonged suffering but a vet who cared and wasn't into gouging me. he was practical and realistic - my dog totally made incredible strides towards a full recovery her age was a against her but we had a good last 6 months together and with Steve's help there was no suffering just practical steps towards recovery -- I've brought my cat and other 2 dogs here and always been happy -

Dr. Steve Egri is great vet. He is not into making money but he is more into what makes sense…read more While many vets like to shoot pets full of vaccines, again again, which they make their most money, Steve Egri care more if is it is needed, and if is beneficial and giving only what is needed avoiding giving too many. I know lot dogs who have got too many vaccines and they have got lot of inflammation and other health issues and who's skin and other issues get worst everytime they get new vaccines and their vet just keeps on giving more. Steve Egri is into helping pets and their owners and wanting pet's to be healthy. He is into what makes sense and not into what makes most money.