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4.7 (65 reviews)
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The first day after the vet visit.
Hong N.

I had to take my girl to the emergency vet because she wasn't eating, drinking and seemed very lethargic for a while after nibbling on half of a of monstera leaf when I wasn't watching. Mostly importantly, my lil poop machine is also not pooping! Everyone was kind and welcoming, esp. nurse Shawndell, which helped ease the tension of the situation---it is an emergency vet, after all. Dr. Walker explained and provided the options and procedures to check her health. I opted for everything on the list: bloodwork, radiographs, and IV fluids under sedation, and etc. Afterwards, she strongly recommended overnight hospitalization with more fluids, monitoring, and further testing, with the possibility of surgery if things didn't improve. TBH, the overnight option felt a bit pushy. But I understand that she wanted to provide the best possible care, but it also prepped me for the worst if I didn't agree. Honestly, I don't regret taking her back home with me. She seemed slightly better the next day and even better the day after. I feel like the combination of spending more time with her, the fluid IV injection and force-feed her Critical Oxbow Care food really helped. That being said, I really appreciate the follow-up calls. They provided more updates about her liver, since lop bunnies are more prone to have liver lobe torsion. Still, it's clear that they don't have much information on rabbit liver lobe torsion bc there just aren't enough case studies.

Tatum & Ruby
Britta C.

Our dog had an ear infection and we needed to go to the ER as we are not full time in Marin. We were recommended VEG by my mother and it was a wonderful recommendation. The location is convenient, clean, joyful, bright and everyone was so accommodating and low key. Though many dogs are seen in the large open area, our dog suffers from anxiety, so they put us in a room and allowed us to bring our golden as she is her "emotional support dog". No judgements, no negotiations, just treated us like a guest and everyone was welcome and happy. They took good care of us all and in no time we were out with drops. I do not know everyone's name at VEG, but Billy Anderson the ER vet was very kind and knowledgeable. I wish our regular vet was this easy. Thank you again!

Lola starting to finally relax after some anti nausea medicine

UMMMM where do I start?!? I left in TEARS..but GOOD tears! VEG is literally the best Vet I have ever walked into ...(and unfortunately iv been to over 20 in the past 9 years with my other 2 dogs. (Mom and daughter) that have the most horrible allergies. My little Chihuahua Lola unfortunately got a gastritis flareup last week and had severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and started getting extremely lethargic. In the 2 1/2 years I've had her she's been through this once before and it was extremely scary and we ended up at an emergency vet in Berkeley. After that experience, I was horrified, it was the worst experience ever and so knowing I had to bring her to an emergency, but it was so emotional and scary for me. They want it over $6500 just to keep her eight hours and do an ultrasound and x-ray back then so I was scared.. when I called VEG I explained my situation and my financial situation and they said bring her in.. didn't hesitate.. just bring her on in now. I was with my 10-year-old daughter and they made her so comfortable and made sure she had everything she needed. My little Lola received the best care and made her feel so comfortable. I wish I remembered the veterinarian's name. She was a younger girl with brown hair. She was so sweet and caring. I also can't thank the vet assistant enough either. He helped us with the financial application side of it and explained everything so detailed and was so caring about our dog. The thing about veg is they truly care about your animal! It never feels about money or finances to them. Most emergency vets iv gone to it's all about finances and it doesn't feel they are really concerned about your pet. At VEG it's completely Opposite. I had first heard about VEG through Petsmart as they told me that's where they're guinea pigs get care if they have to go to the vet before or during the sales process at the store. I am so grateful that I learned about VEG and they have gained a customer for life!! I honestly cannot recommend them enough!!!

The hair blockage from my rabbit's lower digestive tract
Rachel A.

As a bunny mom, it's rare to have a pleasant and thorough experience at an emergency vet--but after our visit to VEG Larkspur, a new standard has been set. My rabbit, Vincent, started showing signs of GI stasis early on Sunday morning. As a long-haired breed, this can happen from time to time, but after refusing food for more than four hours we knew it was time to seek help. I had been to VEG's San Ramon location a year ago for the same issue, where they were able to give sub-q fluids until we could see a specialist the next day. But since this episode started on a Sunday morning, we couldn't risk waiting without a more aggressive treatment. We arrived at VEG around 1 PM. The waiting room was full of dogs--a familiar feeling for most rabbit parents, who often feel overlooked in non-specialist settings. But from the moment we walked in, the staff immediately attended to us. From the front desk to the techs, assistants, and doctors, everyone was unbelievably kind. While we waited, staff checked in multiple times, offering refreshments and comforting words. Our primary doctor was Dr. Tracy Spiegelman, who had the perfect balance of intelligence, compassion, and humility. She was upfront about not being an exotics vet but shared that she had experience with rabbits and a network of exotics specialists she could consult, including colleagues from Chabot in San Leandro. She reviewed Vinny's results with her network before recommending next steps. Ultimately, the team suggested a decompression procedure for his dry blockage. Though Dr. Spiegelman had never performed the procedure herself, she was coached by her colleagues, felt fully confident, and empowered us to make the decision. That decision saved my rabbit's life. Dr. Spiegelman successfully extracted a large mass of hair and debris along with 150 ml of fluid that had painfully distended his stomach. Afterward, we were able to hold him as he recovered from anesthesia. We left VEG at 11 PM, exhausted but hopeful. The next morning at 7 AM, we returned to pick him up and met Dr. Anna Walker, who had kept a close eye on him overnight. To our surprise, his cage was adorned with lovely photos of bunny paintings (a la Vincent Van Gogh, his namesake)--a small but incredibly touching detail that warmed our tired hearts. After another day and a half at his regular vet, Vinny was finally discharged and is now recovering at home. There are very few times when such a frightening ordeal can leave you with so much gratitude. Any rabbit parent knows how rare it is to have a good ER experience, but if I could shout it from the rooftops I would: your rabbit is safe with the team at VEG. If you're facing an emergency and can't wait for a specialist, bring them here. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Spiegelman, Dr. Walker, and the entire staff for saving Vinny's life.

Post Hot Spot treatment. Incredible team and facility. Wonderful to know this place is there for us when an emergency occurs.
Julia A.

My pup and I were greeted within five minutes by four members of the staff and one of two veterinarians that I could see on duty came up to check on us as well. This facility is so clean, hi tech with an open concept so nooo secrets behind the treatment rooms. My pup didn't have a fox tail thank goodness but a terrible inflamed hot spot. They washed his paw, treated it so carefully and wrapped him up so nice. They went above and beyond to ensure he was not distressed in any way. And they checked in with me so that I wasn't worried or thirsty or hungry while I was watching all the cats dogs and many birds come in and get great care and attention . The prices were fair. The place is fascinating. It's nice to know when things go wrong and it's an emergency, we have a fantastic team at VEG to go to 24 /7. Thank you Henry, Susie and Dr Drexler. Plus all the other staff who helped us.

If I could give VEG a 10, I would. The facility is very open and you can see what is going on. From the minute I came in with my dog I was treated with kindness and respect. They even brought me coffee! I did not have to wait long before the Vet looked at Sierra. She explained everything thoroughly to me. Sierra had had a slight limp the night before. When he woke up in the morning the limp was gone but I decided to bring him to the VEG does because he had had CCL surgery in the past. The good news was that he was fine. She gave me two prescriptions that I could feel anywhere that I wanted to. Everyone, everyone at VEG was so kind. I have been to another animal emergency place in Marin. I sat there for hours. Was fee for the exam was was $230. I did not even ask but they gave me a senior discount of 10%. I live in Marin county which is a very expensive area. The average vet fee is $190... This is just to go to the vet. Sometimes when you go to a vet they cannot help you and you end up going to another vet that they refer you to. As you can see I'm so pleased and happy with VEG.

Buster, Kelly and our friend and dog trainer Tavi. Thank you VEG!
Kelly C.

My 1st visit to the Veterinary Emergency Group in Larkspur. What a wonderful team and veterinarian. Compassionate, understanding and kind. I needed to unexpectedly euthanize my older dog after bringing him into VEG for an emergency visit. I wanted a home euthanasia and the team helped me with a list of providers. I couldn't find a home vet quickly on a Sunday. The team allowed me to go home to get my other dogs and waited with my boy until we returned. They helped to make a stressful and sad situation as calm and peaceful as possible for all of us. Very thankful. Highly recommend.

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Outstanding, professional, first class service. Prompt, timely, sensitive and caring treatment for our dog in an emergency situation.

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Review Highlights - Veterinary Emergency Group

We saw some more serious cases come in, and the VEG Team acted calmly and with such kindness and compassion.

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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.

I would not recommend Dr Press. She seems to be on the edge, probably overworked or having…read moreproblems. I called the day before my appointment to confirm it and was told there was no appointment for me on their books. I was given an appointment for the following week. I brought my dog in then and was told again that I didn't have an appointment. This was my first time there and very frustrating, The receptionist checked and came out and said they would squeeze me in. I should have said no and left. Instead my dog had a very rushed appointment with Dr Press. She was brusque, answering my questions as briefly as possible. Very unfriendly. I thought she might want to know that whomever was answering the phone was not making appointments correctly . But no, she spent time lecturing me on how I shouldn't be rude to her staff. I was not rude. I was shocked at the way she spoke to me and will never go back. Very unwelcoming to a new client.

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VCA Madera Pet Hospital

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Dr. Giampaoli is fantastic; she genuinely cares. There's plenty of parking shared with Toscalito…read moretires location. Amy's Drive-thru is nearby formerly known as Denny's, so I like coming here. They refer competent surgeons they work with, and all kinds of specialists in Marin County. Dr. Kallet is a good person as well. The front office is super busy, but they communicate effectively and tries to fit everybody in. My fur baby is 13 years old, and she's having all kinds of issues. Her UTI was cured and labs were done. She also comes here for nail trims aka pawdicure. I highly recommend getting pet insurance, such a lifesaver. These four-legged babies are more costly than kids in College. 'Til we meet again - happy pets and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

I hate to pile on to my negative reviews but people need to be informed consumers: 1) if you have…read morepet insurance, don't count on getting doctors' notes to submit with your claims; 2) prescriptions they sent to a compounding pharmacy are up to you to pick up and figure out how to administer, whereas other vets will retrieve the medications from the compounding pharmacy and cut pills into the proper dosage so that you don't have to cut a pill into eights or whatever is required; 3) if your animal requires regular testing or monitoring, VCA will charge you as if each test or exam is a whole big deal, whereas other vets will charge you a minimal charge. Saving the best for last, most vets will find a way to get your very sick dog or cat worked into their schedule on a priority basis. Not VCA. Doesn't matter if you've been with them a day or 25 years, if you have a sick pet, take it someplace else, and that's actually the best advice you can get from them. Lastly, VCA won't cooperate with other vets. If you are working with UC Davis or another veterinary provider, VCA won't recognize that.

Redwood Pet Clinic - Redwood Pet Clinic

Redwood Pet Clinic

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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!

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