Another 5 star visit this week, every visit is 5 stars, and I am sure we had hundreds of visits! My…read moreeldest (15 years in October) was suddenly rushed to the ER on 7/17. Doctor Brown immediately called me prior to leaving for the ER, he told me where to go. We walked in the er and Dr. Brown called to speak to the ER vet, my eldest has one of the worst cases of IMHA (he is now in remission), and he is only alive because of Dr. Brown. We were diagnosed with pneumonia in the ER. This week we had a follow up with Vesta and as usual they were amazing. Dr. Brown and Chelsea spent so much time with us, they viewed my dog playing at home, in his environment, instead of viewing him in a cold exam room. We did do more fluids, which did not bother my guy one bit, look at that smile! My dogs are my children, and will never trust anyone with them besides Dr. Brown and Chelsea. #parkour

Our dog is now 16.5 after working with Dr. Brown, Chelsea, and recently Ruby for 7 years (and…read moreongoing). Our dog has had many ups and downs, a couple ER scares, and Dr. Brown has patiently walked me through all of anxieties that come with loving a geriatric soul dog. In my mind, you're paying for time - his time, which he's generous with, and more time with your pet. It will always be worth it. I trust this team implicitly and hope they know what kind of impact they've had on our lives by giving us so much time with our dog and helping her live a good life.

We've been coming to El Cerrito Veterinary Care since our dog Mango was a tiny puppy doing her…read morefirst wellness exam. We've consistently had Dr. Fernandez as Mango's vet until most recently when Dr. Vi has been filling in the appointments. Both of them have been great. As they are both patient, kind, and really thorough about walking us through different concerns we've had as they arise. And aside from 1 vet tech whom we met very early on who seemed to exhibit zero bedside manner nor patience with Mango when she was very young, all the rest of the techs and staff here have been a pleasure to work with. And that one tech doesn't appear to work there anymore (not surprisingly) as we've never seen him in any visits since, so it all works out. One thing of note though, El Cerrito Veterinary Care now offers their own online pharmacy. So as a result, they will not accept phone/email requests from other pharmacies confirming prescriptions. Instead, you'll have to ask for a written prescription during your visit.

I love Dr. Li. She is the kind of vet any pet owner would want their pet to see: careful, humane, a…read moregreat listener, transparent, practical in terms of needed versus speculative care. I don't love how this clinic's business has changed since being bought by a larger corporation. I can no longer get a call back when I call for an appointment. This week I already called twice; no one called back (and receptionists don't answer the phone). They are booking several weeks out, so every day that passes means more time before my dog can receive care at a relatively affordable cost (taking her to urgent care would be crazy expensive for the same treatment). At this rate, the clinic's failure to provide timely help exacerbates illnesses and injuries. It is also nigh-impossible to get a copy of your pet's prescription so you can seek the most affordable options for prescription drugs. I would love to fill my prescriptions at Costo, so that my dog can get care at the best available price and I can spend the savings on the rest of the care she needs to keep her healthy. But this clinic now insists on MAILING prescriptions to outside pharmacies. Mailing? Really? If I wanted to pick it up, I had to wait for a vet to write the script for me, then expect a call. See above: no one calls back. How is this any way to run a business? Is the lack of responsiveness because this practice lacks adequate staffing or some other reason? Either way, it is no longer providing the quality of care for local animals that it used to. As much as I love Dr. Li, I can't recommend this clinic anymore.

I departed a while ago from another vet due to their repeatedly jostling my dog's MAST cancer sites…read more(this uniquecancer is triggered by histamines) and insisting on tests to confirm an obvious condition. My my, what a difference experience the BAnimalHospital staff and doctors. They listen. Carefully. They are courteous, efficient and kind. No having to pay for tests to confirm what is already known -- unnecessarily. I think they are stellar. They are also proactive. There's usually parking out front (metered). The wait times are reasonable. Recommended!

Quite the bummer today!…read more I was very much hoping to support this clinic however though I received text messages and messages in their app confirming my two cats appointment today, once I got there I was told that my appointment had been deleted and they didn't know why. So strange! They did kindly offer to see me later in the afternoon but my cats get so stressed leaving the house I didn't want to sit in a waiting room for 40 minutes with them. Will have to try again another day!

They were out primary care veterinarian for many years. The entire staff is outstanding! I would…read morehighly recommend them.

appt on March 18, 2026. The entire staff and very knowledgeable technicians performed a beautiful…read moreMane cut shave on my senior cat Duchess with patience, care, & professionalism.

Because of the pandemic, my puppy & I waited 7 months for a "new client" appointment at Codornices…read more Long before our first app't, Eric, their practice manager, went out of his way to be helpful via email, guiding me to a terrific trainer, a groomer, & eventually daycare -- providing thoughtful and compassionate customer service when I wasn't even yet a customer. When our interim vet facility forwarded my pup's vaccination records, Eric promptly caught and contacted them about a mistake they'd made and not noticed (in not giving a 2nd necessary f/u vac). This level of attentiveness & clinical responsibility is exactly what I'd hope for in a team entrusted with my dog's care and I'm so happy to have found it at Codornices. Drs. Gurley and Grant were wonderful in helping me think through the best options for a minimally invasive approach to my dog's surgery. Both took considerable time responding to my many questions, and it was clear to me that their priority throughout was my puppy's and my best interest and not their clinic's bottom-line. I'm incredibly grateful to have found vets and a clinic staff I can wholeheartedly trust. Very highest recommendation!

This is a review of AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, not of the front desk, tech, or veterinary staff…read moreof Codornices Clinic, who have cared for my animals for years and who all deserve 5 stars. Codornices Clinic is owned by AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, a privately held, private equity backed corporation located in San Antonio, Tx. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, AEA Investors, and Golub Capital are a few of the investors in AmeriVet Veterinary Partners. They do not care one iota about your pet or you. Private equity firms are targeting veterinary practices because of the opportunities for big profits from a growing and emotionally driven industry. AmeriVet has recently brought changes to Codornices, and they will cost you time and money. Prescriptions can no longer be quickly, easily and cheaply filled by the online pharmacy of your choice. In order to compel pet owners to use the on-site pharmacy (at more than 4x the cost) they require that you pick up a signed original prescription which then must be FedEx'd by you to the online pharmacy - further delaying the treatment of your animal. The relatively low cost on-line pharmacy directly associated with the clinic is - surprise! - out of stock of whatever medication you need. In addition, they have tacked on a new 2.8% (!!!) charge for payment with a credit card. PBS New Hour reported on the Private Equity - Veterinary practice problem: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/as-veterinary-costs-climb-private-equity-ownership-of-clinics-draws-scrutiny Stephen Dubner and other economists have done a number of podcasts discussing how private equity has taken over ownership of many vet practices ("Do you know who owns your Vet" 1/25/2023 Freakonomics podcast). https://privateequityvet.org/ can tell you which practices are owned by whom. Please let Codornices know you do not appreciate the changes implemented by their private equity owners.

I'd like to update my review on Modern Animal. When I posted the initial review, I had someone from…read moreMA contact me that same day and ask to speak on the phone. I will say that I do feel that my concerns and frustrations were heard and that they took appropriate actions to make it right. I have continued to go to MA and since have not had issues of my appointments being cancelled. I would also like to say, even with my original review, the staff at MA are ALWAYS very kind and attentive, and I feel that they have my dogs best interest at heart, from day one. I appreciate MA for contacting me and trying to make things right, and it makes me feel more confident in continuing using them in the future.

Huge thank you to Dr. Dianicia Valencia and the team for taking such good care of Ben today. I was…read morehonestly very stressed and worried when his dew claw injury suddenly became worse, especially after already bringing him in the week before. What I appreciated most was not only the care for Ben, but also the kindness and understanding toward my financial situation. The doctor took the time to explain every recommendation clearly, never pressured me, and helped work with me to find a treatment option that was still safe for Ben while being more affordable. As a pet owner, that level of compassion means a lot. Veterinary emergencies can be overwhelming, and being treated with patience and understanding made the entire experience so much less stressful. Ben may have been a little dramatic today but he came home safe, cared for, and already acting like himself again (especially after snacks). Thank you again for your kindness, honesty, and for truly caring about both your patients and their owners. We really appreciate you so much.

If you are in the need for an in-home euthanasia visit, I highly recommend Dr. Grant. We were…read morelooking for someone who would transition our adopted feral cat at home. Mer did NOT want to be in a carrier, his stress and anxiety levels were running high. Having the ability transition him in the comfort of our home was, for all of us, perfect on many levels. I called the clinic, explained what I what I wanted to do and they had me reach out to Dr. Grant via email. He was responsive, communicated all the pertinent details to me and we scheduled a date. My husband and I have "graduated" many furbabies in our lives so we are not strangers to the process, but when the day came, Dr. Grant arrived and went over the procedure one more time to make sure I would be at ease. He did not rush and Mer moved on peacefully. We still have four dogs who will eventually need help in moving on. It gives me great comfort to know I can reach out to Dr. Grant when it is their time.

Dr. Grant is wonderful and caring. He has helped us on three different occasions with end of life…read moredecisions for our dogs. The service he provides is invaluable. Highly recommend!

We love University Vet Hospital, but our first time seeing Dr. Schaffer exceeded every expectation!…read moreThe outstanding care we received with Nalu was truly next-level. I didn't realize a comprehensive eye exam was included in the wellness visit, which was an amazing, thorough surprise. Dr. Schaffer has such a gentle, patient, and calming energy that Nalu stayed completely relaxed the entire time. She walked us through all the results and never rushed us. It's rare to find someone with both incredible medical expertise and genuine compassion, and Dr. Schaffer treats your beloved pet like her own.

they are just insanely expensive. I have clarified before i am on a tight budget and to simply get…read morethe check that was necessary to get my medication refilled, they quoted a $130 quick 15 minute visual inspection. Ended up being $144 because they did not mention these were pre tax prices.

Dr. Kim literally saved our bulldog. She was so skinny,…read morecouldn't walk and had allergies that no one could figure out. We thought we'd have to put her down. But we took her to Dr. Kim as recommended by a friend and after a few months, she was like a puppy again. Running around and acting goofy again. The only thing we still can't figure out is her allergies but he has it managed to the point where she's comfortable. She still stinks though but that's just how she is lol Dr. Kim really cares so much about his patients. I was going to post this years ago... but I guess I didn't complete the post. It's a good thing I didn't. A few years have passed and now we bring our other dog too. Dr. Kim and his wife, Young are wonderful and we love going to them. You will too!

We had a horrible experience here. My dog who has never been scared with vets is now phobic. Dr…read more Kim did not take care to reassure my dog and had great difficulty with a blood draw. (He also told me to pick up my 65 pound dog and put him on the exam table. I've never had a vet not get down on pup's level.)

The moment Susan arrived at our apartment she was an instant source of comfort. We sat and talked…read morefor a long time about Tenoch's story, how we adopted her, her favorite things. We never felt rushed and were able to say goodbye in our own special way. The whole process felt very genuine and warm. Afterwards, Susan hand delivered Tenoch's ashes and paw imprint. But it didn't stop there. She sent a sweet handwritten card a few weeks later and made a donation to an animal organization in her honor. I highly recommend Susan to assist you and your beloved cat during a difficult time. Thank you, Susan!

Dr. Chew is the most amazing woman. As a death doula, there is no one I can recommend more highly…read more She is empathetic and kind. Her serenity accompanying me through one of the most difficult losses of my life was a gift.