Very responsive. Clean facilities. Nice staff and great guidance. Oatmeal is pretty impatient and they are very nice when handling him. read more

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Knowledgeable, caring staff and great with animal parents! Dr. Dorsey has a straightforward approach and gives great suggestions.

Thank you to Dr Dorsey and the staff here for taking good care of my dog. It's a low stress environment and that relaxation helped keep my dog comfortable. There's no fluff, no hidden fees, no extra stress. I loved our first visit. Just really straightforward and the vet seems very knowledgeable. I like that there is plenty of seating for the humans, and it's very clean. Oh, and free parking! read more

This place is great! Both the vet techs and the vets seem to really care about our wee cat, which is awesome! Definitely recommend!

It has been 4 years, but I've just gotten into the habit of posting reviews and was reminded of the horrible experience I had here. I lost my fur baby shortly after our visit in October 2019, so I would like to share my feedback so that other pet owners can be aware. In October of 2019, I bought my 10 year old cat in because she had been sneezing and whatnot, like a cold or allergies. The doctor came in and checked her out and declared her generally healthy. She looked in her mouth and noticed a lot of plaque on her teeth. She proceeded to use her fingernail to work on the plaque and pushed very hard to remove the plaque. It was visibly painful to the cat and a huge piece came off after a great deal of effort by the doctor. The way the cat winced in pain and the way she worked so hard to get it off, I actually thought the tooth had been broken. From that day forward, my cat never chewed again. She went straight to her bowl when she got home, took one bit, ran away from the bowl, and never chewed another bite of food. I called the vet a couple of days later to discuss this, because the cat's appetite was not the problem. My overweight cat had a voracious appetite prior to that visit. And as I said, we went in for sneezing and allergies. The vet denied that she had done anything that could have caused any harm. She didn't even remember scraping the tooth and wouldn't acknowledge that she could have contributed to her pain. She refused to take any responsibility for the fact that perhaps her overzealous obsession with the plaque may have been harmful to my cat's mouth. Even worse,she didn't acknowledge the concern I had about my cat not eating food. Nor did she make any professional recommendation about how to proceed. She remained firm in her defensive stance. There was no point at which she said, "I'm sorry to hear that your cat isn't feeling well." From there, the cat's health continued to decline. She never chewed again and passed away at the beginning of 2020. It was a really crappy way to see our cat's life come to an end. I read more

I highly recommend this veterinarian hospital. they're affordable, reasonable and very professional. Everyone that works there shows you and your pet compassion, kindness and respect. They understand that some people animals are like family, That we love are pets like we love our children/family. my 5 month old yorkie was sick I had no idea what was wrong with her, the emergency hospitals I went to before them, weren't Reasonable and Had no compassion. they just want to keep charging you for test after test, instead of taking blood an urine samples first. I was able to take coco in right away they fitted her in while they're in between appointments. she was able to get a blood, urine and kidney test plus 3 medication for $120 that included the visit fee. read more

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Quick and easy!! Look closely because you just might miss it! Very small location which sits back from the street. Office is very clean and staff have staff have always been amazing!! Dr. Hart is excellent. Provides excellent care for our fur- babies. read more

The Vet at this clinic gives the best experience for those seeking care for their pets. She has been here for many years and the staff is amazing.o read more

This review is long overdue, Thank you Oakland Vet Hospital for taking care of my puppy when he was struck by a car. I was distraught and turned away from my own vet (East bay vet by lake merrit) and luckily found Oakland Vet. They took my puppy in, but unfortunately found out he died upon impact and helped us prep for his passing. They were compassionate, gave me the time I needed to grieve and when I was finally able to let go, they helped me through the process to help him find his best eternal resting place. I am forever thankful for everything they do and truly grateful for their kindness and help during time of grief. read more

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I've been taking my pets here since 2007 and they are simply top notch. Whether it is routine work or seriously mysterious and debilitating illnesses, they've always have given great advice, referrals and are persistent in trying to make my dogs healthier and happier. Prices are fair and they don't do email. You have to call and they are very responsive. Highly recommend. read more

I love my vet Maureen Dorsey at Oakland Vet Hospital on macarthur. I'm not sure if they're taking new patients but I've had multiple dogs cared for by them through present, including a dog who had cancer that they enrolled in a clinical chemo study that saved me 1000s. They are a competent, responsive group that I enjoy interacting with and I feel you'd be lucky to have the care of Dr. Dorsey or one of her colleagues. read more

There is a Veterinarian there that has absolutely no manners. She didnt introduce herself, she just "slid" in the door, asked me a few questions and then took the animal in my care (I was cat sitting) and left the room. She didnt go over the treatment options or costs for any treatments so I could call the owner so she could have the opportunity to say yes or no. I dont care how good her veterinary skills are but her people skills, quite literally, are atrocious. I will say that the staff were very nice. I told the owner what happened and she knew which Vet I had "met". Apparently it is well known how rude this woman is. The parking is terrible, there is about 3-4 spots including on the street. I had to park next door at a market with tow-away signs warning me (there was no other place to park!). read more

I love this animal hospital! I've been taking my cats here for close to 10 years. One of my cats started vomiting over the weekend, not eating and hiding under the bed. I took him to an Emergency vet in Walnut Creek. I was charged $1,000.00 and exploratory surgery was recommended. My cat's condition was unchanged. I called my vets at Oakland Vet Hospital on Monday morning and Dr. Dorsey saw us within an hour. She recommended antibiotics, an injection and subcutaneous fluids. I was charged $200 total and my cat is quickly recovering. I have always had positive experiences with both vets and I trust their judgement. read more

This is a very nuts and bolts kind of Vet hospital. I have had a situation where they did not catch the real issue with my pet. I had to go to a specialist. My pet passed eventually, and for the fact that I had been seeing them for 10 years, they do not even have the courtesy of complimentary euthanasia. Very business like about the weight and disposal etc. Sad and disappointing! read more

Fantastic community veterinarian. Dr. Harte and Dr. Dorsey do a wonderful service at affordable prices. I am super grateful to them.

I have had many cats in the last 20yrs. I did rescues in oakland in my hood. I loved them all and they were very well taken care of. Dr. Dorsey was very workmanlike and very thourogh. and very kind and compassionate when one of my friends needed a way out. I will always think kindly and thankfully about this place. cheers&aloha read more

We've had nothing but good experiences here with both of our dogs and both Dr. Dorsey and Dr. Hart over the last few years. I'm mystified why people would leave 1-star reviews because they're not taking new patients or because they can't act as an emergency vet. Frustrating to see poor reviews for things like that (emergency vets are a totally different type of hospital, folks, OVH can't be faulted for not being an emergency vet, any pet owner should know this). The care from the team at OVH has always been provided with compassion and warmth. We always get follow-up calls to see how the dogs are doing after we've been in for something and both doctors have been knowledgeable and thorough when we've come in. I would absolutely recommend OVH. read more

I've had a couple of emergencies and Dr Hart is really wonderful (kind, friendly, skilled)n and they're often able to take us last minute. One time it was a major bee sting (see photo) and they team got the sting out and brought down the swelling! read more

Oakland Veterinary Hospital - Bee sting!!! OAVH helped remove it and bring down the swelling! - Veterinarians Near Me - Oakland, California

Very antiquated clinic unable to address complex issues and no referrals to appropriate veterinarians. Regular office staff unprofessional and inept to deal with clients who advocate for their pets. read more

They're no nonsense, practical, kind and efficient. No upsells or condescension - but when you're going through something difficult, they are so incredibly kind and just... life saving! Dr. Dorsey and the entire team at Oakland Vet guided us through an incredibly difficult time when our dog was diagnosed with cancer. They helped us find a great place for treatment and very realistically talked us through the decisions we would have to make. I am forever grateful that they were there for us and while a diagnosis like that absolutely sucks, having a care team you trust makes it so, so much better. read more

I have high confidence in the dr.s here. They are thorough and friendly to deal with.

The receptionist was kind but unfortunately this vet won't take new clients if the pets have seen a different vet. My cat has a skin condition and my regular vet didn't have any availability and asked me to go elsewhere. I called here but their policy is firm. Really sucks since they are less than a mile away. I guess don't tell them you are responsible pet owner and have taken your pets for check ups in the past. read more

Dr. Hart and Dr. Dorsey have been seeing our succession of cats since 2003. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They treat pets and owners with respect. When our first cat had to be put down due to old age and illness, they were so kind. They made a donation in her name. I can't say enough about the clinic. read more

I 100% recommend Oakland Vet and will be a customer for life. I've been taking my dogs here for a few years now and have been very pleased with the quality of service and speed in which they get back to you as well as a very fair price. Recently my little chihuahua had been acting strange so I called but they were totally full and suggested a few other places. When I couldn't get in anywhere without selling my house the prices were so inflated I called once more begging for them to see her but the only thing that they could do was say call in the morning to see if anyone has canceled. I called back in the morning but nobody had canceled. So I proceeded to take her somewhere else but just when I was talking her somewhere else they called and said that there was a cancelation and I could bring her in. My poor baby was in kidney failure and they diagnosed it by blood work done in house. My baby didn't make it but the Dr. helped my with her transition and I was with her until the end. Thank you so much for caring enough to call back as soon as the 1st person canceled that morning. Very caring staff read more

New patient experience: I just took my senior dog to remove a skin growth and Dr. Dorsey and her tech took care of it quickly and so much more affordably than I had anticipated. All staff was very friendly. I highly recommend this office. read more

Oakland Veterinary Hospital - Oliver after his first visit with Dr. Dorsey. - Veterinarians Near Me - Oakland, California

Over the years, the Oakland Veterinary Hospital has cared for 5 of our dogs. We have always found them to be friendly and responsible --with us and with our dogs -- and they provide consistent followup and appointment reminders. Last week they called me on Christmas Day to remind me of an appointment the next day. We also appreciate their direct, no-frills approach, and their attempts to keep fees reasonable. But they also feel like friends. Friends with boundaries, friends who are clear about what they can and cannot do for us, but I like friends like that. Clearly they are doing something right if they have a full roster of clients. They are certainly doing things right for us! read more

We have been coming to Oakland Veterinary Hospital for close to 30 years. Over those years we've had many cats in our family. These cats have always shown up on our doorstep from the neighborhood and said, "Take me in. Feed me for the rest of my life." We have trusted their care to Drs. Hart and Dorsey for years and have always known them to provide the best of care and advice. Everybody who works at Oakland Veterinary Hospital who we have known through the years has been caring and compassionate. read more

The hospital neutered my dog without mentioning she was in heat and was suppose to call before the procedure after she was checked if pregnant or not. They didn't even bother to call to let us know her situation and that she was still in heat and that would've made her surgery more dangerous and we could've waited. My pet is pure bred and we had planned to have puppies and breed her and continue her lineage. She has a boyfriend but the hospital keep trying to coerce us to spray her and won't let us just check if she is just pregnant and tried to tie the surgery procedure with the pregnancy checkup. Careless and indifferent hospital. It's not just about neuter and spray all dogs even if statistically it may help them live longer. Whether to neuter the dog should be a clear process with all parents and details of her condition to make the right decision not rushed. We tried to call them several times to find updates on our baby but no one picked up and by that time they already did the surgery. After the surgery was done the doctor came out and said she didn't think to call and said it's good for my dog in the long run. It is ridiculous. Who are you to decide after your clinic messed up and didn't bother to notify us and you did the surgery without our permission especially while she was still in heat?! We can't turn back time but be very careful about going to this place. This is one of the regrets of my life and one of our family saddest days. A different vet told us she's ok to breed up to age 5 but it's too late. read more

After over 2 years of my periodically calling this vet clinic to see if they were taking new patients and being told no, I considered myself lucky this morning when they called me back and said they were accepting new patients. I had chosen this vet because this is the closest vet to where I live and because, though I heard the doctor had a terrible bedside manner and was a bit prickly, I heard she was a decent vet. Well, forget all that. The receptionist told me she couldn't schedule me because I had an established vet. Yes, I have a 13-year old dog, of course I have a vet. But I am looking to change vets! It'd be nice to have one closer to where we live and one who can look into the health issues my little old dog is having that my current vet doesn't seem to be addressing. But no, because my dog currently has a vet (because we haven't found a new one yet), this vet will not see us. What sort of logic is that? She only takes pets who have never seen a vet before??? I'm beyond mystified. Exactly what sort of business practice is this? Beyond terrible! Stay away! read more

Excellent service, fair prices and good Doctors. I'm so happy I gave a place close by to get my dogs mail trimmed or vaccines. They also clean dogs teeth and do extractions. I highly recommend this place. read more

I've been their patience over 7 years, all my cats & dogs being helped by them. They are very patience & love animals you can tell.

I walk in and ask politely "Can I make an appointment to have a checkup for my dog?" The response "We're not taking new patients." WTF? You turn someone away for wanting a checkup?? What makes you think I'd automatically want to being my dog back after a checkup anyway and make this place my primary medical facility for my dog?? What a joke...like the majority of vet clinics and hospitals in the Bay Area. read more

I'd just gotten a kitten for my daughter from the SPCA (https://eastbayspca.org) so, this whole pet thing is new to me. I woke up this morning and found poop on the floor and I thought, "this as odd because the kitten has been extremely consistent with using his litter box." So, I go out and look for more poop and wouldn't you know it, I find exactly what I was looking for. So, I begin looking for the kitten, and I find him and he has this big red "thing" (see pic) on his butt! Now I'm Hella concerned and I know I gotta get him to a vet TODAY! To make a long story short, I come back from work, my daughter and I hop in the car take him to http://oaklandvet.com. Now, I'll own not knowing to at least to call before heading in and to see if they accept walk ins or is it by appointment only. That's my bad, for real. With that being said, In my defense I was like, "Damn let's get him to the Vet's office ASAP!" So now that the framework has been set. The receptionist greeted me and asked "How can I be helped"? I explained what the issue was and she just looked at me...asked the animals name, looked at some files and said "I'm sorry, but the animal doesn't have an appointment and this is by appointment only." And, immediately went back to doing what ever it was she was doing. No concern with the wellbeing of the kitten: she didn't ask to see him, didn't offer any suggestions for other clinics or at least call the vet over just to make sure it wasn't fatal or ANYTHING! There was no empathy for my daughter who was present and no sympathy for the kitten. What agitated me was the fact that I had to ask if she knew of a clinic that accepted walkins?" That was deplorable customer service! Especially in this field where caring/concern for the animal/family member should come first. It's a shame that I must give a negative review w/o knowing whether the Veterinarian(s) were good or not. read more

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My 7 yr old male cat starting screaming in pain. Called my vet, directed to this emergency hospital. They checked vitals right away - all ok. Then I waited, wait was terrible 5 hours, but understandable - emergency hospital, they triage, take the critical first. You wait! Finally, vet Dr Li talked to me - very patient, very compassionate, very clear how to proceed. Another 3 hours and again clear explanation what was done and why. Cat better right away. Followup calls responded to quickly and helpfully. Busy, busy place and expensive (as you'd expect with emergency); staff very kind, responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend when you need emergency care. Just be prepared to wait. Oh, they have snacks and drinks - nice touch. And, outside a consulting room is an altar with candles reminding people that someone may be saying goodbye to a loved pet if candles are lit. Very, very sweet and thoughtful. read more

I continued to use this vet clinic for my three not-so-shy rescue-society kitties for the six years that I lived in Oakland. One of my kitties is [probably] a purebred Norwegian Forest cat, which is a long-haired cat breed, and thus this particular kitty needed, err, "sanitary clippings" (i.e. butt-hair trimmings, because otherwise poop would stick to her butt fur); the vet techs were so awesome that I would just call and find out how busy things were on a day I happened to be home, and if it wasn't busy I would scoop up kitty Leonora and bring her in. Butt fur trimming cost me $15, and was infinitely better than trying to comb out her fur-dreadlocks. Both Leonora and another of my rescue cats had pretty serious gum disease and tooth issues, so over the course of two years both cats had pretty major dental surgery resulting in the removal of most of their teeth. Leonora (age 14-ish, rescued around age 11) was the first one to have the dental surgery; I dropped her off in the morning, and when I came back in the afternoon I was pretty shocked and upset to learn that 16 of her teeth needed to be removed. But both Dr. Hart and Dr. Dorsey were really nice, and all of the vet techs were very supportive, and at the end of the ordeal I felt like I had made a good choice by entrusting the wellbeing of my kitty child to the care of this clinic. I always felt like they knew my name and they knew my cats, and I wasn't just a random client. read more

Just brought my pup in for an initial visit yesterday and was so happy with the experience. My 9 month old pup who I rescued a month ago is very afraid (terrified) of people and new indoor spaces. Debbie the receptionist was so sweet and accommodating, diverting the other dogs to another exit so as not to get everyone all riled up. Dr. Dorsey was great with my pup very gentle and thorough in checking him out. She was a wealth of information and advice so I'd recommend coming with a list of questions. Vet visits, like human doctor visits, are what you make of them. I was also very pleased with the cost. $48 initial visit ($37 for future visits) $29 stool screen $51 heartworm 6pk Felt silly at first driving past other vet offices to get to this one, but now I can definitely say it was worth it! read more

Having worked here for ~ a year for my vet school admissions clinical practice requirement I can say that Dr. D is the among the best vets I've found. She's passionate about her work as evidenced her work with the all too frequent cases of parvo virus infected pit bull puppies. When people couldn't pay for treatment (or the vaccinations that would have prevented the problem in the first place) she would offer to provide the days of supportive care as long as the people would let her find a better home for the animal. Less dedicated vets would set up shop in Beverly Hills. In subsequent years I learned that it was always worth the extra driving time to OVH rather than going to substandard vets near my house. read more

Dr. Dorsey and Dr. Hart are both fabulous... and the entire staff is friendly and helpful. We have three dogs and two cats, so we typically take them to PetVet for regular ol vaccinations, and Oakland Vet Hospital for everything else. When the kids have been sick or injured, we come here. Oakland Vet doesn't get pissy when we say we take them elsewhere for vaccines. This the only vet I've ever been to that seems to understand that some of us are on a budget!! My cat was attacked by a friend's dog a few years ago... and we rushed her to Oakland Vet and just showed up, and they treated her immediately and repeatedly over the next few days. When my rottweiler was very ill when he was about 5 months old... they treated us with care and concern. And gave us a realistic treatment plan. When I asked about testing to figure out what kind of virus he had contracted... the vet explained that, it wouldn't really matter what KIND of virus it was... and that the treatment plan was the same. That honesty probably saved me $125.00. As other reviewers mentioned. This place isn't fancy. It doesn't necessarily seem "high tech". But, they have all the tools they need to properly treat your beloved pet. And, both Doctors are to the point and matter of fact. They won't hold your hand and aren't overly lovey dovey with you...... but, I still find them both friendly and extremely competent. I won't ever use another "regular" vet. read more

I saw in a single day the difference between these folks and another veterinary practice in the area and there was no comparison in terms of: - communication: they didn't have time to explain to us...the other place took their time explaining everything despite being incredibly busy and taking us late Friday as a walk-in; I also had to raise hell in order to get a copy of the cat's lab report - clinical skill: they completely missed a huge red flag on the lab report, which the other place caught instantly, and which turned out to be closely related to our cat's illness - compassion: they doctor and receptionist were complete a-holes; the other place couldn't have been more patient and understanding At least they're cheap...but you get what you pay for. read more

We are first time dog owners as adults, and have only had Doc for about 7 months. We came here first for stitches removal, we boarded him here on our first trip and have brought him back due to rashes/allergies, and other testing. I love the way the staff interacts with both Doc and myself. They are polite, explain everything. And reassure me that I am not crazy and that my dog isn't ether. read more