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Adobe Animal Hospital

4470 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022 650-948-9661

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We have used them for Urgent Care as well as a major dental with extractions... - Mar 16, 2023

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Claremont Veterinary Hospital

5331 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618 510-652-5835

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Vet care has always been good - efficiency and pleasantness of staff is much... - Mar 23, 2023

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VCA Albany Animal Hospital

1550 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94707 510-526-2053

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I do not love the National corporate approach to veterinary care, but have... - Mar 10, 2023

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Kirkwood Animal Hospital

1820 W Campbell Ave #A
Campbell, CA 95008 408-374-5850

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We cannot say enough good things about this practice. Dr. Ueno is everything... - Dec 28, 2022

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Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care

2000 Bishop Dr
San Ramon, CA 94583 925-866-8387

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I’ve been taking my dogs to Bishop Ranch Vet for over 25 years and have... - Feb 24, 2022

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Arguello Pet Hospital

530 Arguello Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-751-3242

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Vet was kind, knowledgeable and provided good advice without forcing us to... - Oct 29, 2022

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Codornices Veterinary Clinic

944 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706 510-524-3062

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Excellent care. I have had four dogs and all of them were well cared for here.... - Oct 24, 2022

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San Francisco SPCA Veterinary Hospital Mission Campus

201 Alabama St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-554-3030

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They have always taken good care of my doggies! I trust them - Oct 26, 2022

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Abbey Pet Hospital

11070 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-233-1003

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Dr Judd used to be great Vet moderately priced but it wasn’t about money.... - Jun 27, 2022

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Arroyo Animal Clinic

1211 Sycamore Terr
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-241-4450

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Have been using them for years for different cats and always receive great... - Oct 18, 2022

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Geary Veterinary Hospital

1514 Palos Verdes Mall
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-938-8010

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We have had a few years with multiple vet visits, and the staff at Geary Veterinary... - Oct 18, 2022

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The Cat Hospital

137 E Hamilton Ave
Campbell, CA 95008 408-866-6188

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I've been taking my cats to the Cat Hospital for over 10 years and I trust... - Oct 30, 2022

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Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital

2126 Haste St
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-848-5041

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While waiting, we overheard a customer come in at 11:02. Apparently her... - Oct 25, 2022

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Broadway Pet Hospital

4920 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611 510-653-0212

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Quick, friendly service - Oct 25, 2022

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Mission Pet Hospital

720 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110 415-552-1969

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services seem fine - but really that it's "fine" nothing super... - May 16, 2023

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Richmond Veterinary Hospital

4704 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94805 510-232-3465

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Not a corporate feel by trying to upsell me on services, products. As a former... - Jul 10, 2020

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Orinda Veterinary Clinic

23 Orinda Way #M
Orinda, CA 94563 925-254-0211

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Dr Gerry has treated our dogs and cats for over 25 years. He is the best. I... - Jan 11, 2023

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VCA Holly Street Pet Hospital

501 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-631-7400

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Our vet (Dr. Christiansen) is terrific. If not for him, we'd... - May 28, 2023

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Montecito Animal Clinic

5280 Pacheco Blvd
Pacheco, CA 94553 925-686-0683

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My recommendation is for Dr. March only. I cannot recommend anyone else... - Jan 31, 2022

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Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital

985 Linda Mar Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044 650-359-6471

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Our dog recently needed some very expensive oral surgery. We chose Linda Mar... - May 11, 2023

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