My family and I have gone here on more than one occasion to treat everything from a rabbit to a dog. They've helped guide us in the right direction for an ear infection and euthanasia. When we had to put Charlie down the doctor was there to help us do it in the most safe and compassionate way. read more

They are fantastic they did surgery on my foster, 9 y.o.dog and pulled half a mouth of teeth. She had a cancerous lump on one leg that hung from her body all the way brown the leg. After removing the Cancer and the teeth they kept her for 5 weeks. This was a slow growing Cancer that developed over a long period of time. The surgery and stay at the hospital was all taken care of by Pets Lifeline in Sonoma, CA. After they released her from the vet hospital I immediately adopted her. She is such a happy, healthy little girl. I have said all along someone was listing when I wanted such a baby. I couldn't love her more and I'm pretty sure she loves me. Her name is Cookie. read more

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My animals and I love the care and kindness. I have three dogs and they are all in good hands and well cared for by Sonoma Veterinary Clinic when we visit. read more

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This review is meant for anyone in need of an avian vet. Unfortunately in my opinion the negative outweighs the positive for avian services only, I'm sure the positive reviews for other pet services are correct. We have taken our macaw in to Dr. Rosner twice and both times he has been unable to identify the type of bird we have and has confused her for a conure or a different type of bird. The second time we took our bird in, only a beak and nail trim were request but in addition to the beak and nail trim (which was subpar) we ended up being charged for an initial visit charge, maybe due to unorganized paper filing? The staff is friendly and it's clear they love all the animals they see. I'm sure the services for other pets are great, but we do not plan to return for our bird's services. read more

Took our new puppy to the vet for her first puppy visit. Everyone was very friendly. You stay in the car they come get your pup and then the doctor calls. Dr. Rosner was super friendly, knowledgeable and explained everything so well. He also gave me lots of great tips about everything our puppy will need and why it's important. Great tips about what to feed her and how to train her. I'm very happy with our new vet read more

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Dr. Rossner & his staff, and his associate Dr. Newman were terrific when the family member's dog I was dog sitting for became suddenly very ill while the family was on vacation. I was so worried, but they got to the root of the problem and she quickly recovered. Thank you SVC! read more

Great vet. I had a small animal going through a severe respiratory infection and this was the only vet in town that was willing to see me on short notice. After a brief examination and being prescribed antibiotics my pet made a full recovery, and I am very grateful. Thank you for your service. read more

I was very displeased with the service and lack of care/compassion for my pet. When I went there the first time for swelling and discharge from my cats eye they gave me otc lysine that did nothing. Then when I confronted them after a month of no resolve they only offered to give him more lysine. Which didn't help anyways! They took the easy way out and offered no better solution or reevaluation of my pets condition. I AM SWITCHING VETS! For those who don't know you need records of the pets previous veterinary visits/diagnosis/medications for your new vet to be on the same page. The receptionist "Cathy" was rude and unprofessional. She refused to release my pets records to me after asking multiple times. She wouldn't even look up the name I gave her. I had to offer other ways and asked to be looked up by phone number or my pets DOB. Which I know she didn't look up because she gave me an immediate response of "Nope never heard the name or pets name." She's never HEARD of my pet or the last name I gave her. She was incredibly short and irritable when asked any question in regards to my pet. I know for a FACT this is the pet hospital I went to...I was there to bring my cat to his appointment but I guess I'm crazy. I will NOT be back and I would NOT recommend this place ever. Please hire someone more professional than "Cathy" because I will NOT be treated like garbage when asking simple questions about MY pet. read more

Nothing but good things to say about SVC. We have been taking our pups here for several years. Great staff, they care and are just Real. Our poodle had cancer and they helped us to provide him palliative care. When it was his time to go, they were very accommodating and compassionate. Dr Rosner and Dr Newman are the best! read more

TLDR: They gave me wrong info multiple times including reading me the wrong cat's blood test. They didn't listen when I said my cat was reacting badly to the med; they told me the meds didn't have side effects which resulted in taking my cat Yoko to an emergency vet. It ends up she's allergic to the med, was on double what she needed & it exacerbated her kidneys to a dangerous point. She was in a tremendous amount of pain & vomiting like I've never seen. I called the office to tell them about this. Cathy denied much of what she'd said & refused to address any of the egregious errors made. I was grateful I got my cat in to see any vet since they're slammed. Now I know why he had space. Yoko was losing weight rapidly. Rosner said the last blood test from my old vet months ago showed a mass infection & renal failure. I said that didn't sound right as she'd be dead by now. He insisted he was right, then realized he'd been reading me the wrong cat's results. Bad mistake, but since he had high reviews & I was desperate, I chalked it up to just being human & moved on. He did a new blood test. Half of it came back quick. Rosner suspected hyperthyroidism, but needed the other half which took over a week. While waiting, Yoko got dangerously thin. I insisted that something had to be done. He prescribed methimazole pills (hyperthyroid meds) & told me to use pill pockets. I did vet tech work for a bit- Cats won't do pill pockets. It's hell to pill cats, but I can do it. Days later, I'd just missed a call from them. I called right back & Cathy answered. The first thing she said was, "Well you're too late!" She said I'd have to get Yoko spayed another day. You can't spade an already spade cat. She realized her mistake but continued to be rude, interrupt me often & didn't answer my questions. After over a week of waiting with Yoko throwing up & acting sick, a receptionist called & said the other half of the test was fine. I asked about Rosner's hyperthyroidism suspicion. She was demeaning & reiterated the tests were fine, even defining for me what the word "fine" means. Rosner calls later saying the 2nd half of the tests came back showing hyperthyroidism & to put her on two pills a day instead of one. Yoko's reactions got worse. I called. Cathy said cats never have reactions to methimazole. Seriously? Every med has possible side effects. She said to try the liquid form because Yoko's likely throwing up due to stress from being pilled. Cathy kept reassuring me Yoko wasn't having a reaction & said if I stopped the meds, Yoko would go into a "thyroid storm." She didn't explain what that was, but it sounded scary. The receptionist said the liquid was $101. I'm shocked they didn't warn me, but I'm desperate. The receipt was for $171. They say I misheard, but given their pattern, I'm sure it was them. After a 2-3 days on liquid meds, Yoko threw up all morning into mid afternoon. Her eyelids & face were swollen. Scratching hard at her face. Yowling like I'd never heard her before. I took off to TruVet in Petaluma. I was right. Rosner screwed up big. At TruVet, Yoko saw Dr. India Macavoy. Turns out allergies to methimazole are common in cats & that's what Yoko was going through. Worse yet, she was on much too high a dose & it had aggravated her kidneys, which was why she was puking, dehydrated & very constipated. She would've died had I kept up with Rosner's treatment. Having thyroid issues, I can tell you a doc would NEVER start treatment w/a high dose. It is COMMON PRACTICE to start with a lesser dose because extreme high/low levels of thyroid hormones can be dangerous. Dr. M said it is common practice to use a transdermal (gel absorbed thru the skin) version of this med as everyone knows that pilling a cat is wild. Also safe for me if I use gloves. I called Rosner's. Cathy denied the office's errors. I haven't heard from Rosner. He should admit he and his staff messed up big, apologize, pay for the emergency visit & either get it together or sell his practice. read more

My husband and I have taken our animals to Dr. Rosner for many years. We like Dr. Rosner and would like him to continue treating our animals. For the most part, his staff have been pleasant. Unfortunately, Kathy his office manager is consistently rude, aggressive, and inappropriately and unnecessarily argumentative. We witnessed her being bossy and rude to the other employees as well. When I've called the clinic, I've dreaded it when she answers the phone. Our simplest questions will receive a seemingly angry response. Because of her, we are considering finding another veterinarian. We have kept giving Sonoma Veterinary Clinic second chances, however, our last visit a few months ago will probably be the last. read more

I don't know how Dr. Rosner keeps his business going with such rude and unprofessional employees. In all of my years, I've never been treated so badly. I sincerely believe Sonoma Veterinary Clinic employees hate their jobs. I wonder if Dr. Rosner is oblivious to their behavior, or maybe he just doesn't care. This makes me worry regarding how they treat and handle my animals. Additionally, his employees don't correctly relay information to him (or the other veterinarian), therefore serious communications problems have occurred. I like Dr. Rosner and believe he's a great veterinarian. However, my most recent experience with his staff was the final straw. They have horrifically bad communication. His office manager is the worst. I'm taking my 2 dogs to a different veterinarian whose staff are polite and professional, and where I don't have to worry about my animals' treatment by his staff. Dr. Rosner, please wake up! read more

Dr. Rosner and the entire staff were wonderful when it came time for our cat to be put down. Despite their office being very busy with clients, they were able to accommodate us right away. They were very caring through the difficult process and took the time to reassure us that it was the best decision. We are very grateful to Dr. Rosner and everyone at Sonoma Veterinary Clinic. read more

Glad I found this clinic for my kitties! Dr. Tiffany is awesome! She is so sweet and my cats felt comfortable with her. She got down on their level and normally my cats are afraid of the vet but she made them comfortable and they even wanted to play! Thanks Sonoma Veterinary Clinic! read more

My mini daschund had an abscessed tooth with swelling, pain and blood. This was during the blackout on the west side of Sonoma and no other veterinary offices were open or had available appointments. Dr. Rosner came highly recommended and once I explained my predicament, the office staff found me an appointment and I was able to bring Molly in to be seen. Dr. Rosner and his staff were wonderful with Molly. Her pain, swelling and infection were addressed immediately and medications were prescribed. This is a professional office with caring and friendly staff who go the extra mile to take care of their human and animal clients. Five star! read more

The staff at Sonoma Veterinary Clinic are awesome! Rachel, who I often speak with over the phone and at the front desk, is very friendly - even when I have to call numerous times in a single day to take care of our aging cat and three other fur babies. Everyone there was so compassionate to us when our Boston Terrier was in decline and have always been so professional and polite. Dr. Rosner is incredibly knowledgable and so helpful in making sure we find the right treatment options for our dogs and cats, and Dr. Newman has also helped us in his absence and was a delight. I honestly have nothing but positive feedback for this local business and am so grateful for their continued care. As a last note, I want to acknowledge that the entire staff has been SO careful throughout the spread of COVID19, which has made me so much more comfortable when going to pick up medications and such. Our pets have needed special attention during these scary times and it's nice to not have the added stress of possible virus transmission when attending to their needs, and it shows that the employees are being given the proper resources to stay safe as well - something even global corporations have failed to do. I seriously don't have a single critique and hope they are here in Sonoma as long as we are! :) read more

Yesterday while filing down our senior cockatiel's toenails he got squirmy and accidentally got nicked. Managed to get the bleeding stopped but last night it started again. I started calling vet after vet all the way down to San Francisco no one could see him or they didn't see birds. Started calling around this morning. One vet clinic emailed me a list of potential vets to call but half of them said they saw birds when they didn't. Finally got to Sonoma Vet Clinic on the list and by that time we were frustrated and this was our last hope. The receptionist put us on the phone with Dr Rosner and he was able to squeeze us in today! Hooray! We live in Santa Rosa so it was an hour drive. They took our Alfalfa in, put silver nitrate on his wound and gave him some antibiotics to prevent infection, and sent him home with extra padding for the bottom of his cage. We are so grateful to Dr Rosner to taking care of our little guy! He was the only vet we could get a hold of that took care of birds and could see him today. Thank you Dr Rosner and nurse Sabrina for everything! read more

We were sooooo impressed with the attention and time Howard gave to our four legged child during our little emergency. He is a loving, gentle and knowledgeable vet that truly does what he loves. Everyone at the office was fabulous. Thank you Howard for helping us. read more

Dr. Rosner and his staff are amazing, knowledgeable and compassionate. I highly recommend the Sonoma Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Rosner and his staff care as much about your baby as you do read more

We took our dog in for a checkup during Covid and the staff and Dr Rosner were knowledgeable and very helpful. A few days later our dog got a foxtail in his nose and the staff was able to fit us in to remove it. Great experience and care! read more

Cathy was awesome, so thankful for vet who actually care, my 10 month was in pain after a park visit, called her regular vet at Arroyo, even after explain that it was an emergency they refused to take her in cuz they were fully booked. Made a phone call to Sonoma Veterinary Clinic, explain the situation and took her in even tho they were about to close in 30 mins. Service was prompt, staff super nice and were actually really concerned for my pup. read more

I brought my dog 5 times for the same issue; they never figured it out! I am so glad I found another vet!! My poor dog suffered needlessly for months...and if you have to deal with the receptionist, keep your fingers crossed you get her on a 'good' day. read more

First time reviewer. Because of the pandemic and holiday season, it has been especially hard to find a vetrinarian who could examine our pet rat. Dr. Rosner and his staff have been so friendly and helpful when it came to me and my fiancee's multiple inquiries & sudden changes of plan. We have never recieved better service anywhere else. Everyone who works here is truly wonderful and exceptional. read more

This is the only vet in Sonoma that I take my rabbits. I've had 4 over the course of the last 10 years. Dr. Rosner and his team are professional, caring and friendly. They have always been there when I needed them. Melissa has made house calls when I had a sick rabbit that needed fluids. Great place for boarding, as well. read more

Dr. Rosner and his staff are the best! They cared for my cocker spaniel, Willie, until his death at age 19--and contributed to his longevity and health. The were good every step of the way, from his vigorous, get-in-trouble teens through his eventual decline as a blind but happy old dog. They were always gentle with him. In fact, he liked going to the vet much better than going to the groomer. Of course, that may have been because Uri, the "house cat" was the same color and size as Willie--he thought he'd found his soul mate, although Uri didn't share that feeling;-) For those reasons, Dr. Rosner, Uri, and Sonoma Vets will continue to care for my new little guy--Scamper, another cocker spaniel. They can handle almost any kind of small animal or bird. read more

I was on vacation in Sonoma when my dog took a fall on his skull. He seemed ok, but I called and Dr. Rosner and his staff welcomed me over right away. They were very accommodating, quick,and ran all of the necessary tests. Very friendly and i appreciated their help and reassurance. 5 Star!! read more

I recently met Dr. Rosner for the first time just a few weeks ago, when our Rotty suddenly started feeling ill... & my (at the time) current vet office was too busy and unable to see me and my important loved family member in a reasonable time. Dr. Rosner's staff got us in right away, and although pressed for time, as I was a last minute appointment with a new patient to him..... Dr. Rosner was able to spot my Rotties issue right away,... and a quick x-ray and rushed blood work confirmed his diagnoses. The Dr. even called me at home later that evening with the results of the rushed blood work and seeing my reluctance & grief at accepting the difficult nature of the outcome, he promised to explore all options and get back to me. Dr. Rosner did just that , keeping his promise,... he called me at home a few times more in the next several days to check on us and our failing family member. He kept me posted as he actually went out of his way to seek another opinion and had a colleague review the tests and confirm his diagnoses. Unfortunately the illness was terminal and our Rotty took a turn for the worse overnight the next week, ...and not wanting my beloved family member to suffer, I made another last minute appointment at Dr. Rosner's clinic. Dr. Rosner was out of town... but his partner, Dr. Butler was available. She and the staff were wonderful and Dr. Butler showed extraordinary professionalism, love and care in such a trying time. I was with my beloved Rotty to the end and I can confirm she passed peacefully without pain or stress, her head in my lap as I talked to her and stroked her head. I cannot ask for more, ... although I was a complete mess afterwards, losing a loved one is so hard even if it is only a (loved and cherished) family pet. I have waited a week to write this and it is still too painful,... but I feel it is important to write this and thank Dr. Rosner, Dr. Butler and the staff. Perhaps this will help others who are looking for the right match in a wonderful caring Vet's office, I know that if and when we decide to adopt another furry family member,.... this is where I will trust my pet's care ! read more

Great veterinary clinic, everyone is wonderful, I've always been in there under so much stress, the girls in front desk is so awesome, thank you all . Joan cardwell read more

We were visiting from out of town when our kitten Lulu developed yellow nasal discharge and decrease in appetite and energy. I called this clinic and an appointment was made for that afternoon, and staff there called Lulu's regular vet for medical records. As soon as we arrived, we were roomed with Lulu and Dr Rosner promptly evaluated her and figured out the problem. She had a fever and a sinus infection. She was treated with fever reducer and antibiotics, and we were advised to feed her baby food in case her throat was sore. Sure enough, within a few hours Lulu was much better. Her appetite returned and she now loves baby food. Since then, she has been more energetic than ever. I was very happy with her care at this clinic, and the cost was very reasonable. I would definitely trust my pets in Dr Rosner's care. read more

What a fabulous doctor with an amazing staff. They have cared for my animals with all the care and concern as if they were their own. After four years of treatment for my aging and very ill Westie, Dr. Rosner met me in the middle of the night to compassionately ease his transistion with the grace he deserved. I have sent numerous Sonomans and their four legged friends to Dr. Rosner's practice, and each and every one of them have thanked me for recommending such a capable and joyful practice. And my new Westie thinks they are all very special, too! How often does your dog run INTO your Vet's Office? They will here! read more

Dr Rosner and the whole crew are just the best. Our 3 cats have come in regularly for their routine visits since we moved to Sonoma 5 years ago (my calamity jane cat comes in more often, sigh ....). My chicken was in good hands, with a broken beak. Everyone here is so friendly, accommodates last minute (calamity jane) visits, are super sweet to the critters, and just get to the bottom of getting them well. read more

We love our vet! We got a Beagle puppy and this is the only place we've ever taken him. The service is great, the prices are great, and it's location is perfect. read more

We have used Dr. Rosner for several years now and he is a great vet! We have big dogs and both he and the staff is great with them. I would recommend Dr. Rosner and his office to my friends and family. read more

I took my small dog into this clinic because he had lost control of his back legs. After 2 visits, and 2 different vets, I was told he would need emergency back surgery or he could become paralysed at a cost of 7000 to $8000. Not being able to afford that amount of money, I started researching other alternatives and found chiropractic for animals. After locating a doctor who answered her cell phone early on a saturday morning, and speaking with her, she told me I would need authorization from my vet. I called as soon as they opened, and was told by the receptionist that the vet, after looking at x ray, would in no way authorise this, it would make the dog worse, he needed back surgery. that was that! not even a conversation about it. I searched for a new vet. Found one, and got an appointment the following Monday. I took my dog in to see Sue, along with a copy of x ray and records. She looked at everything and came into exam room and examend my dog. A bit confused she asked what was going on. After telling her the whole story, she said there was absolutly nothing on the x ray that showed anything! Let alone a reason for surgery!And yes!, absolutly see a chiropractor for the dog. Which we did, and our dog is doing much, much better! I appreciate persons who are able to look past their own nose, and open their mind to possible alternatives to mainstream medical practices, or any practice, and offer help. The moral to this story is..... always get a second opinion!, and look at all your options. I want to say a heart felt thank you to Sue at Laguna veterinary, and Gannelle at life chiropractic! read more

If you're looking for a clinic with heart and soul, this is the one--Dr. Rozner and his staff are so genuine and caring. They send email updates when they learn of products (like dog treats) that might actually have ingredients that are health adverse (e.g. produced in heavily polluted places). My neighbor recently had to say goodbye to her cat and Dr. Rozner handled it with such great honesty and care and kindness. To give you an idea of how much this clinic loves animals of all kinds, recently a little Cedar Waxwing bird crashed into our backyard after hitting something, and it had a major laceration. If I had tried to drive it to the nearest Bird Rescue Center it would not have made it or the time delay would have made things much worse. But Sonoma Veterinary Clinic is partnered with the Sonoma Bird Rescue Center and allows people to take injured birds there for treatment. I was able to take it there and Dr. Rozner stitched up the injured bird and fed it blueberries afterwards to provide extra TLC. Wonderful, all around! read more