Disappointed by the cost and care. I came in twice and was improperly diagnosed each time for my kitty who has an anxiety issue. The exam fee is also 40% higher than most local vets. Finally went to another vet and got a proper diagnosis. I ended up wasting time and $100s of dollars here. read more

Kind staff that truly cares about you and uour pet. They show great empathy at end of life care read more

Dr Adrian Wood is a great vet. She helped my dear dog Magdalena to lose weight, healthy medication to be more healthy. She started to act like a puppy although she was 17 years old. read more

Unfortunately our first experience with the clinic resulted in our beloved 14 year old golden retriever Lucy needing to be euthanized. We had moved to Sonoma this year from our longtime home in Seattle and had scheduled an appointment with SVPC to renew meds and a check up. We knew Lucy had been declining in health in the last few years, including g a noticeable loss of weight. Stepping on The scale at the office confirmed an alarming weight loss. Dr Mercado, who I believe is a visiting vet, gently examined Lucy. Upon completion, she noted possible internal issues, as well as her inability to raise and lower herself without great effort. She indicated she could prescribe pain meds to help and also compassionately suggested that euthanasia could also be considered. While agonizing, my wife and I agreed that the time was right to move forward with letting Lucy go. We were allowed to grieve with her for awhile before Dr Mercado came into to administer the drugs. She explained fully what was to occur and exhibited such wonderful empathy and compassion. Dr Mercado and the staff at SVPC made a very painful process as easy as possible for us. We are truly grateful for their concerns for both Lucy and us. read more

It was a Saturday,my dog was having breathing issues. My Vet was away, plus not open on weekends. I was in route to Animal Hospital on Silverado Trail, saw there sign AND open. It was lunch break, and filled up with appointments for the day,,, But! Walked my dog around, listened to his breathing and thought it may be a foxtail in his nose! He was very uncomfortable. They took him in, checked him out, called me when ready for pickup. The staff, office, and compassion they left me with was amazing. If I wasn't so far away, I'd make them my full time Vet. Highly recommended, 10 star read more

I've been taking my cat to SVPC for over a decade. This place was 5 Stars plus when Dr Palermo was running the show. I always felt my cat was in the best of hands. Prices were always reasonable and I never felt rushed. All my questions were always addressed. I was pretty devastated when Dr. Palermo announced that she had sold her practice and was exiting the clinic. She set a high bar that would be difficult for any vet to match. A few months ago, I noticed two things that were cause for concern: 1) subcutaneous bumps on my cat's torso. 2) a cough which I recorded on video. I immediately made an appointment to take her to SVPC in spite of the fact that someone had told me that they weren't as good since Dr. Palermo left. Worth mentioning that I had to leave multiple messages before someone got back to me to set the appointment with Dr Wood. When I took my cat in, it was evident that Dr Wood didn't take the time to review my cat's records. The new tech interviewed me for a few minutes, talked to Dr. Wood in a separate room, who came out and examined my cat. I referenced previous issues she had and chronic allergies which seemed to fall on deaf ears. It was evident she had only gone by what the new tech had told her. The 2 techs who worked with Dr. Palermo and who at least had better understanding of my cat's history were there but were not involved in the exam. I wanted Dr. Wood to look at bumps. One she said was "too small" to sample. She said it was "hard" and cause for concern but I should watch it to see if it grew. The second lump which was larger, she said was a lipoma which she wasn't concerned about. She didn't think it was necessary to sample it. There were other bumps but the doctor seemed rushed and I was unable to find the other ones to show her. As for the cough, Dr. Wood had said if it got worse, I should contact them as it could be "feline asthma" (something Dr. Palermo had ruled out and Dr. Wood would have known had she reviewed the records). The cough got worse, the bump got worse. I called the clinic, left a voicemail but didn't get a call back which seems to have become a pattern with them even towards the end of Dr. Palermo's run there. I decided to send an email. That was not responded to. I decided it was time to find a new vet. Unfortunately, wait times are bad and the soonest I could get an appointment with Totem was 4 weeks out. I tried getting her in other places and everyplace is booked very far out. Today my cat had labored breathing so I decided to take her to VCA. It turns out she had cancer. And the right lump that Dr. Wood dismissed as a "lipoma" was not a lipoma. I had to euthanize my best friend today. This could have been caught 5 weeks ago had Dr. Wood done her due diligence but she gave a half-ass "exam". Instead she rushed through it, dismissed my concerns and my cat is now dead. Dr. Wood failed my cat. Dr. Wood failed me. Most of these reviews are from Dr. Palermo's SVPC, not from the new one. Do not trust this place with your pet. I will forever be haunted by the fact that I took my cat there on April 28th with signs that she might have cancer. I expressed my concern about the lumps I was seeing. Had Dr. Wood been more thorough, sampled what she perceived to be a 'lipoma", she would have discovered it was actually not a lipoma but a cancerous tumor and we could have had a chance to save my girl or at least make her more comfortable. I found out on June 10th because she couldn't breathe and I had to take her to the ER and euthanize her in a strange place with strange people. That's 44 days that we could have done something had we known. RIP my beautiful Magic. I loved you more than I have ever loved any animal in my life. read more

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Wonderful vets. Knowledgeable, caring and kind. They are thorough in their exams. My dog and I are so lucky to have found them!

This place is extremely unprofessional. I called and made an appointment for my puppy to have her final round of vaccinations here. My husband brought the puppy today to the clinic and was told that no appointment was ever scheduled for our dog. I told them I could show them screenshots of the phone call time to prove that an appointment was made, and they still wouldn't see our puppy for her appointment. Was told a manager would call me back, but still waiting on that read more

I have been going to Sonoma Valley Pet clinic for about 2.5 yrs now. First my dog Rio was a patient of Dr Palermo and since she sold the practice we are extremely happy with Dr Wood. She is extremely caring and takes her time with you and your furry family member. Shelley, Aly and Angela (Angela no longer there) have always been so kind and loving to my sweet and "overly excited" mini aussiedoodle Rio. I really love this practice and they are top notch! I feel so comfortable knowing that we have such a caring Dr and staff just 5 minutes from home for any concern I may have!! Thank you!!! read more

Not really a rating. Just a notification that Dr. Bethann Palermo has sold the clinic and is no longer practicing veterinary medicine there. New vets have not really publicized the change of ownership so fyi to everyone who loved Bethann and the way she went about her work. She once called me at home one night to discuss the health of my senior labrador and even waived a fee or two along the way. What vet does that today??? I, along with countless others, will miss her and her understanding, supportive ways. read more

I just moved to Sonoma & was told that Dr Wood took over this practice. She is excellent & so are all of the staff. Competent, courteous & efficient. I feel confident that my 2 dogs are going to be cared for by Dr Wood & her team read more

Kind and compassionate with pets and people. I've been bringing my pets here almost my whole pet parent life, and I love them.

We just moved to the Sonoma area and needed to establish Tanner with a new Doc. I did my google research and as usual Yelp is a useful tool , but many times can give poor reviews when they aren't warranted . Being a small business owner myself I've learned to not take every low review to heart. Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic is a wonderful choice and I left our COVID safe visit feeling vert pleases with my choice . read more

Dr. Palermo actually TALKS to you. My wonderful dog could not be in better hands.

This vet, Palermo, gave me Metacam for my cat. She told me to give him two syringes a day until it was all gone. I went online to see about it as she told me it is made for dogs and she prescribed it off label for cats. On the Metacam website, in bold black letters, it states that Metacam causes acute renal failure in cats and causes death. It says do NOT give to cats as they can die. What's more, I'm sure they have a medication for the same thing but made for cats. That she would prescribe a medication that causes renal failure in cats to cat owners is very disturbing. I'm quite sure she knows about what the website says. She told me she prescribed it off label all the time. I sure hope other cat owners haven't ended up losing their fur baby because this person gave what is basically poison to their pet. Not everyone checks online about medications prescribed by someone that should be trustworthy enough to know what Not to give to cats. I will never put any pet of mine in her care again. I strongly recommend that you don't, either. read more

I don't what to say about Sonoma valley pet clinic. Dr Palermo is an excellent vet. We have had Show dogs for years. Have dealt with vets for over 40 years. Dr Palermo cares very much for the animals. Her and the office staff are the best in the valley. Dr. Palermo also takes care of our cats for years. read more

This office is the BEST! Dr. Palermo is so kind and knowledgeable she puts all at ease--pets and people. Her staff is the same way: kind and professional and very helpful. Her prices are the most reasonable,too! I have had furry friends for over 50years, and this Dr. and staff are the best I've encountered! I also worked at a hospital for many years and really appreciate being given the information and treatments available so I can make an informed decision. The entire office really loves animals, and it shows the minute you arrive with your pet(s). Thank you Dr. Palermo and staff for giving my guys the best care ever!!!! read more

This clinic is very compassionately and expertly run. The doctors and assistants were extremely adept at calming my cat during his examination; I was shocked at how well my he was behaving with them. He is not usually that comfortable with new people. A bonus: the clinic itself Is cozy and charming. This clinic seems to be well known; I am new in town and asked several people for suggestions on a veterinarian, and this clinic was mentioned quite a few times. I found our vet! read more

Dr. Palermo is caring, kind, and does not try to take advantage like most vets now days. She has helped me with my dogs multiple times and I will always take my fur babies to her! read more

Dt. Palermo is kind and realistic. She cares and love animals. Highly suggest this veterinary. read more

If I could leave -10 stars I would. This vet gave me a large bottle of Metacam, a product made for dogs, and told me to give two syringes a day to my cat until gone. I went to check out what metcam is and found that it causes acute renal failure in cats. Right on their site in large bold letters" DO NOT GIVE TO CATS. CAUSES ACUTE RENAL FAILURE." She also refused to give my cat pain medication for his broken shoulder. That's what she gave me the Metacam for. It is not a painkiller. She shouldn't be a vet. read more

Not a good place to take your pet if your Mexican. I tried making an appointment with them in person and over the phone and they kept trying to avoid my business and kept insisting to take my pet elsewhere. When I called and noticed I was a Latino, they put me on hold for literary 30 min and then hung up on me. I called again, the second lady told me the they didn't have anything available for me and to take my pet elsewhere. read more

No words can express the gratitude we have for BethAnn and the staff at Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic! They continue to take great care of both our dogs! We highly recommend taking your pets here for great care! read more

We were adopted by a kitten a few months ago and have been fortunate to get the 1st round of vaccines and spaying from the free clinics at Pet's Lifleline...but then our kitty got sick. Thankfully, Pets Lifeline suggested Dr. Palermo. She was able to see my sick kitten right away, once I decided to bring her in. Dr. Palermo gave our kitty fluids and meds immediately. She examined her thoroughly and gave us advice, special food, and antibiotics. She even asked me to call her to let her know how our kitten is doing. AND her prices are super reasonable. My kitty could not be in better hands than these folks. Bethann gave our kitten hugs and kisses and made our her feel really safe. The assistants were very kind and knowledgeable as well. P.S. The office staff also gave me great advice, with no rush or annoyance, during the 48 hours it took me to decide to bring her in; great people. read more

Wonderful Vet. WE had an amazing experience with Dr. Beth Ann Palermo she is kind, compassionate and gentle. Our dog Nico had been hit by a car and we had been to the ER in Rohnert Park the night before. The ER suggested very expensive surgery or leg amputation BEFORE taking x-rays. We took Nico home overnight and brought him to Beth Ann after a night full of whimpering and hardship. She examined him and x-rayed him and found no fractures. He has a very serious flesh wound that will take months to heal but he will be OK and likely will keep all his legs. Thank you to a wonderful, highly recommended vet! The update on our dog is that he is as nutty (high energy) as ever and is walking without a limp. He did have a cut ligament that was very serious but ultimately it healed on its own (he had a splinted soft cast for quite a while.) read more

5 stars all around | Thank You! I needed emergency surgery care for our 5 year old blue tick hound. Bethann Palermo provided her knowledge & efficiency to remedy the wound, in a timely & cost effective manner. Our hound is healing well from her care. I drove to Sonoma from Berkeley, CA to find a great animal veterinarian. read more

I love our Vet. She is so caring and you can tell that she is passionate about the animals she treats. It is a very small office where you can watch her work as you are waiting in the reception area. read more

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Went to drop my dog off for her first day of doggy daycare a few weeks ago only to discover that our normal vet didnt give her the canine influenza that was previously discussed. I was panicked and had to bring my dog to work while calling clinics around Sonoma. They got me in within 20 minutes to vaccinate my dog and I was in and out in less than 10. I'm really grateful they helped me out! read more

Noting is better than a caring thoughtful Veterinarian! Dr. BethAnn Palermo did a fantastic job sewing up a nasty wound on my cat, Pyewacket. The bill itself was the most reasonable I have ever received in all my years of owning animals=^..^= I highly suggest choosing her over any other Vet in Sonoma! read more

They are extremely kind and accommodating. Dr. Palermo and her kind staff are very thorough and always follow up to see how our pets are doing. Their prices are reasonable too. Highly recommend them. read more

A vet with a BIG heart! Dr. Bethann Palermo is an amazing woman. She's focused and intuitive. She works with Nanny, our 16 year old Dachshund, and Joey, our 12 year old Australian Shepherd, as if they were individual people with individual needs, not just different breeds according to statistics. While she has an examining table like most vets, we love the fact she drops down on the floor with our pets to make theim feel comfortable and safe as she examines them. We're holistic in our approach to life in general and she knows we aren't just looking for a drug so WE feel better. She takes the time to make sure we understand our options and what to expect. Oh, and Shelly and Alley are the best! read more

Rather disappointing. Start by saying. Please find another doctor for your four legged family member. This doctor does not have good bedside. You wait 45 plus minutes and get his 2 minute attention. He didn't do a thorough checkup on what brought us in. Our dog was scheduled for a emergency tooth extraction so we followed Dr. Sleeps instructions, rescheduled my clients for the next morning so I could bring our dog in for surgery. As I sat for 30 minutes the front desk asks me more questions that should of been asked day prior to surgery. She then talks to the doctor and the want to send us off to urgent care. All which could of been relaid to me the day prior. Wasting time. Think twice before going here. He's no Dr. Sutton! Poor poor communication, very disappointing doctor experience. read more

Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic was the worst experience I have ever had in Sonoma or Glen Ellen with my beloved pets. The staff just ignored me for over 35 minutes with my beautiful sheltie by my side. I was so mortified by the lack of warmth and support for dog lovers I left without anybody acknowledgement me or my beautiful, warm, friendly pet. The staff just stared at me without saying hello, welcome me, anything would've been better than being absolutely ignored by doctor and staff. You couldn't even use the excuse they were really busy! The good news was almost 40 minutes of being ignored I left my horrible experience behind me at Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic via I-Phone and doggie park I found Dr Rozner who was absolutely amazing. The staff was warm and engaging immediately when I walked into the clinic. They demonstrated to me how to clean ears, brush teeth, etc. I have lived in Sonoma Valley since 2002 and Dr. Howard Rosner (Sonoma Veterinary Clinic) and staffs are the types of people I am use to interacting with and they are the reason I love living in Sonoma Valley. The positive side of my really horrible experience at Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic is that there is an angel right around the corner waiting to provide love and support to you and your pet. That angel was Dr. Rosner and Staff. I actually don't send out many reviews and usually the reviews are based on a positive experience but since this experience was so horrible I felt compelled to communicate to others about how poorly I was treated at the Sonoma Valley Pet Clinic. Based on other review it appears that my experience wasn't the case with others? This vet was recommended to me by a friend who also will seek out another vet after my encounter. read more

I recently found this clinic here on Yelp. I unfortunately had to put down my best friend for the last 11 years a couple days later. After this devastating event I now realize why Dr. Palermo and her staff have such high ratings here in Yelp. They did a wonderful job making me feel very comfortable. Sonoma Valley pet clinic has the best of both worlds. All the staff are very professional, while remaining very personal and genuine. I have the feeling they actually care about the patients and clients. In the future my dogs will always go here. read more

We have a senior pup and we're fairly new to town. We were referred to Dr. Palermo by Michelle from Casey's Place Grooming and our experience was stress free for our old girl. Other then the occasional poke or prod she felt like she was visiting friends with a lot of cookies :o ) Definitely recommend her. read more

My dog is not a regular patient of Dr. Palermo, but had an accident at a nearby dog park and needed urgent care. After seeing her clinic's high review on Yelp, I called her office. The kind staff who answered the phone listened to my story, and although they were fully booked that day she checked with Dr. Palermo, and we were told to come in right away. My dog ended up needing sedation and a procedure. Dr. Palermo tried to take care of my dog without sedation with just local anesthetics first, but when it was clear that my dog would be in too much pain, she recommended sedation, and I agreed. All the clinic members were very kind to me, and more importantly, were very caring and kind to my injured dog, and provided excellent and speedy medical care. The clinic price was also very reasonable. Even though we were seen as "urgent care/emergency" type care, we were charged for "regular brief visit", and her sedation/procedure cost was very reasonable as well. While my dog was under sedation, she also offered to take a look at her ear canals and ended up removing an old foxtail. We would be a regular if we lived nearby the clinic. I definitely recommend Dr. Palermo's clinic and kudos for the clinic staff as well. read more

I just had a great experience at the vet! My regular vet was closing at noon on Friday and recommended Dr. Palermo as a local alternative to the emergency clinic (30 minutes away) in Santa Rosa. Kitties always pick the BEST times to get health issues. This time, it was what appeared to be an abscessed canine. I called around 11:45 am and was given an appointment for 2 pm. We were a little concerned about visiting any new vet, since this one (of our 5) cats is *very* uncooperative about procedures. Even at our regular doctor's office, who have treated her since birth, she tried to bite a tech who attempted to pill her, while another tech was holding her. She usually manages to get those front claws free and swipe before anyone notices. Needless to say, we were forthcoming with the doctor about the cat's likely reaction. We needn't have worried. Dr. Palermo was wonderful. She took a very firm, but non-aggressive approach. She took her time and was very patient and thorough. The cat, while not enjoying herself by any means, was as stress free as I have ever seen her after a stranger-handling. As we suspected, the tooth was abscessed and loose, so it needed to be extracted. We were sent home with antibiotics and given a next day appointment to drop her off for surgery. Dr. Palermo came in at 8:30 am on Saturday, an hour before her first appointment, in order to perform the surgery. We got a call by noon that our girl was ready to come home. She needed to have two addition teeth removed, but got an overall good report, and a little plaque scraped off, too. At twice the price, I would recommend Dr. Palermo for anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled veterinarian who is just plain good with animals. But the second best part of this story, after the great care we received, was that for the three extractions, IV, anesthesia, antibiotic and pre-op office visit we paid around $200. If your pets are your children, you can't go wrong with Dr. BethAnn Palermo. read more

Dr. Palermo is well educated; she and her staff are obvious animal lovers. The clinic is no-frills. No fancy anything, a "just come in and let us take care of your animal" kind of attitude, which I find refreshing. The rates are very resonable, too. Hey, and guess what? they are nice to people too :) read more

Winston, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's chief complaints have been either ear infections, heart murmur, dental implications or ongoing pain due to a congenital condition. Dr. Palermo has been wonderful to him and her treatments have yielded positive results every time. Furthermore, Winston always looks forward to his appointments because Beth Ann and her staff provide such a caring and professional environment. She is truly a wonderful veterinarian ! read more

We discovered BethAnn Palermo a year and a half ago when our little girl poodle became very ill. Over the past 18+ months we have had many occasions to visit the Vet with our pets and can honestly say that in all of my years as a pet guardian, Iwe have never been as please or as comfortable with a vet. BethAnn is gentle, compassionate, realistic and reasonable in both her management of our pets as well as in her billing. We refer her to every one we meet who has a pet. Both she and her staff are high on our list of special folks and we are very greatful to them. M & M read more