the veterinarian was very kind and fair. My American Bulldogs nails were out of control. my regular bat and the others around Clayton and concord were not willing to give general anesthesia. i tried to cut the nails myself because I couldn't find anyone who would deals with his nails. Alpine agreed to have cut Chances nail under sedation. I got him back and paid for the service but they had only cut a few nails. I went back after a few weeks because of my own issues and explained that he absolutely needed the all cut under sedation. They only cut 4 nails. I asked to speak to the doctors. He listened and said Chance had to be completely under to cut his nails. He did the procedure again and cut all of his nails without charge. I'm impressed and I know that he is exceptionally fair and cares about the animals more than his wallet. bratty these days. read more

JUSTICE FOR BABY! VIRK lied about cancer, killed my dog without permission. Necropsy proves it! On March 3, 2025, I brought my dog, Baby, to Alpine Hospital because she was unable to urinate and had a full bladder. Dr. Virk examined her and without presenting any diagnostic evidence, insisted that she had a tumor. He told me the tumor he seen on the x-ray was the size of a grapefruit. He said it could be cancer or pyometria but wouldn't know until he got in there to see. Despite my clear instructions not to proceed with euthanasia even if it was cancer, he euthanized her without my consent and without notifying me afterwards. I told him I wanted a second opinion and we were going to do a home euthanasia. He told me approximately six times to say goodbye to her and I refused because even if it was cancer, I was going to pick her back up.. I also have a video of me in the office talking to him I felt so uneasy with how many times he insisted to say goodbye. I have a video telling her I was picking her back up, I promised her. Before he walked out the office he told me "her surgery is tomorrow, if it is bad I'll let you know and we'll make a decision on the table." He knew the answer would have still been NO! I never signed any papers agreeing to euthanasia. Virk didn't even call me to ask and he didn't even call me to tell me she was gone. He offered a free cremation and I refused because that drew a red flag. I picked her body up and A necropsy was performed by a specialist, a very known and respected Doctor, Dr Evans. The results confirmed that Baby did NOT HAVE CANCER. Additionally, her X-rays showed NO tumors, and her bloodwork was normal. Dr. Virk never showed me these results prior to the procedure. Instead, he repeatedly pressured me to euthanize her, falsely claiming that she had a tumor. When she only had an enlarged bladder from not urinating. He even insisted that I take her home that night to say goodbye to her before the procedure, despite my explicit instructions. I left her because I was picking her up REGARDLESS. it wasn't goodbye. Furthermore, Dr. Virk attempted to spay Baby without my consent and left the procedure unfinished. The necropsy revealed a 1-inch hole in her bladder with 3 inches of stitches under it from his work. Which was never in his notes of his findings after surgery nor was ever mentioned to me when I called and demanded answers. There is no explanation for why he would begin an unauthorized spay procedure on a dog that was brought in for urinary issues. Adding to the severity of this case, Dr. Virk falsified medical records by documenting that I agreed to euthanasia, which I absolutely did not. Multiple people, including myself, explicitly told him that if cancer was suspected, he should close her up so we could seek a second opinion before considering euthanasia. He ignored these instructions. After Baby's death, Dr. Virk attempted to shift blame onto me, stating that her condition was due to "neglect" because she hadn't urinated for two days--the very reason I brought her in for urgent medical care. His failure to diagnose and treat her appropriately, his unauthorized medical procedures, and his ultimate decision to euthanize her without consent amount to serious misconduct. I just recently rescued Baby a few weeks ago, as I'm crying on the phone with VIRK demanding answers after I found out he euthanized her, Dr VIRK said "didn't you just rescue her 3 weeks ago?". I'm sorry WHAT!? What does that matter!? That was my baby! I am already requesting a formal investigation into Dr. Virk's conduct and appropriate disciplinary action, including revocation of his veterinary license. I'm taking Legal action and pressing charges. This was not an isolated mistake; it was a deliberate act of medical malpractice, deception, and unauthorized euthanasia. I have supporting evidence, including: * Necropsy report and live video confirming no cancer and unfinished spay attempt. * X-rays and bloodwork showing no tumor or signs of cancer. * Medical records falsely stating that I consented to euthanasia and she in fact never had a tumor. * Witnesses to explicit instructions not to euthanize regardless. * Voicemail from Dr VIRK letting me know she was gone due to bladder cancer that spread. And much more. MANY falsified records from both Alpine and jelly's place. Dr. Virk's actions were unethical, unlawful, and deeply traumatizing. I trusted this hospital with my dogs life, and instead, my dog was wrongfully killed under his care. I urge the Veterinary Medical Board to hold him accountable and prevent him from harming other animals and pet owners. read more

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Me again. lol. As a reminder I have 9 pets. All go to Alpine. Today was Figaro's turn, tummy ache and loose stools for a few days that never let up or got better. Today we saw Dr. Virk. Historically I've always seen Dr. Freeman, unless he's out. Mostly because of the reptile/small critter specialty we've needed, and the trust we've built all these years. Ive had some great experiences with Dr. Virk lately, and he's done a great job for my animals and has earned my trust too. Figaro got some antibiotics, some fluids and a dewormer. I asked if I could please purchase liquid dewormer for my other cats so I can do them all at the same time when I get home. Dr. Virk approved this, which I really appreciated. Made my life much so much easier considering it's a real MF trying to give my cats the dewormer tablets I have. A REAL MF. When the tech was returning Figaro back to me, I heard him singing "Figaro! Figaro!" in the hallway and that made my day. Totally made me laugh. It's the little things . read more

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Excelence through and through . From the caring and kind Staff ,a very clean environment and most of all ,Dr. VIRKs kind and compassionate care. Thank you read more

Alpine veterinary hospital is the best in the area ! We brought our 17 year old cat in to be seen by Dr. Freeman. He ended up having conjunctivitis in his left eye & Dr. Freeman was straight to the point, didn't pressure us into any other treatments, vaccinations etc. which is amazing especially with how expensive it is to even live nowadays. Will definitely be returning if my kitty ever needs the doctor again ! read more

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Dr. Virk is amazing. His attention to detail to all his patients is unmatched. Very thorough and he actually cares for the animals. Hard to find a Vet that takes his time with all my babies. Such a great team! Thank you! read more

I've been going to Alpine for 10+ years. Not sure what's happened in the last week, but I can't get a phone call back (I've left at least 4 voice mails since 5/27). Two of my pets were scheduled for tooth extractions, but no one ever called to give me feedback on preparations for surgery (which is usually important, when pets go under). Worst part is, I now have to take my pets to another vet, and pay ANOTHER consultation fee (2x, since it's 2 pets). I am concerned they're under staffed if they can't bother to call for surgery instructions or to return one phone call. read more

I absolutely love this vet clinic! The doctors here are incredibly kind, humble, and always so gentle and caring with my three dogs. The level of patient care and customer service is truly outstanding. Dr. Virk is an exceptional veterinarian--very attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about taking great care of his patients. I always feel confident and at ease knowing my dogs are in such good hands. I highly recommend Alpine to anyone looking for quality veterinary care. If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would! On top of everything, their pricing is very fair and affordable, which makes such a difference. Thank you for consistently taking such great care of my dogs! read more

Alpine veterinary in concord is a reputable establishment. Dr Virk and his staff are very compassionate to people and their pets. He has helped me and all my neighbors pets for years here in Concord. read more

Which pet actually likes going to the vet? Somehow, ours does -- and he's been coming here for years. Our Boston terrier has always been anxious at other clinics, but this hospital truly feels like home to him. The care, patience, and comfort they provide are unmatched. We've had unforeseen situations come up, and the staff consistently goes above and beyond to meet our needs. Their compassion and reliability mean everything to our family. Dr. Freeman takes the time to explain every detail, shows genuine love for our dog, and treats him as if he were his own. After all these years, we still wouldn't trust his care with anyone else. If you're looking for a vet who makes your pet feel safe, understood, and truly cared for, this is the place. Highly recommended! read more

Dr V and Dr F are great ! I'm currently going to Alpine Vet and have taken approximately 12 different fur babies over the past 30 years to Alpine Vet... my experiences with Dr V and Dr F have been good... over the years Dr V has helped me in many ways with some very serious situations I have encountered... I would recommend Alpine Vet read more

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I am grateful to Dr Virk and staff for saving my girls life. She had a horrible condition call rectal prolapse. I wasn't able to find a veterinarian who would see her in my local area. A friend suggested Alpine and mentioned Dr. Virk would see urgent care patients. They took her in had me sign a bunch of papers. She had an emergency surgery that day. She was on fluids and great pain management. I wish I lived closer but I will be coming here again. When I came to get Shelby , Dr Virk said she should be a therapy dog. I warmed my heart how much they love her . Very special place read more

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I trusted Dr. Virk until I took my 2year old cat to him for vomiting and lethargy, he ran tests and said he was dehydrated, gave him fluids and sent him home. no testing to see the cause of dehydration (I have 4 cats, how is it only he is dehydrated). Instead of finding the cause he kept prescribing different medications, which also caused dehydration. 2 weeks later my Joey died of kidney failure due to dehydration. Please don't take your pet to his office. He is also being investigated for this. read more

I've only ever taken my pets to one vet in the Bay Area but since I moved, I took a gamble & called the closest vet to me w/ the best reviews. Alpine honestly exceeded my expectations w/ my first visit. From the very first phone call, they've been so incredibly accommodating & kind. I took in some feral cats, one unfortunately missing an eye due to unknown causes. I took him in after getting a same day appointment. I regretfully can't recall the name of the woman that got us checked in(she's blonde & super nice), but once she got us checked in, the vet tech Jesse brought us back to an exam room. I believe he was in training but I didn't realize that until later bc he was so great in the initial consult/exam. The Dr. came in & went over my concerns & took time to explain all the different scenarios of what the cause of concern might be. I've experienced visits where everything seemed so clinical & that was it, but this office rlly takes the time to be personable & I could feel the love that they have for animals based on how they treated my boy. I'm so thankful that I found this place & I look forward to our visits in the future !! (Scheduled for a neuter tm & I'm super confident that it will go well!) read more

I received both a phone call and a message from Alpine Veterinary Hospital. BryBear had a bath with his favorite groomer yesterday. I am grateful that this has been resolved. read more

My wife and I rescued a dog from China. They scheduled an appointment for her spayed at this veterinary. Once my dog and I arrived at the office. The staff at the front desk were chatting while I was just standing there waiting. I thought it was unprofessional with no greeting at all. Once checked in, we had to wait about 15-20 mins until our appointment. They took so long because the lady told me they were having trouble verifying our dog's adoption company. The tech arrived and took us in the room to explain the treatment. My dog is a people person and very lovable, but there was no emotion from the tech or any of the staff. I've been to other vets where they actually pet dogs and are very affectionate. The stitches were supposed to be removed after 2 weeks, but was delayed a few days because Dr. Virk had COVID. I don't understand they don't even have another veterinarian to remove the stiches? We had no choice but to come here, but it was the very last time. read more

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Alpine Vet is the best vet ever! They have treated my lab and my Frenchie! Both doctors are very attentive and have helped my Frenchie multiple times! So kind and caring! Really making me feel like they care about my baby and helping her get well! I have tried other vets in Concord and have not gotten this care anywhere! They are also very affordable! All of the staff have been amazing also! Treating me like my dogs matter listening to my cries and getting me in for an appt when needed! I can't thank the entire staff of this office for all the hard professional work they do! If they put you on hold they always come back on and let you know why the hold is taking long or if you are waiting in the room they also keep you updated on when the doctor will be in! Thanks again Alpine vet! We love you! Lilly says thank you too! read more

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I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Virk. He has been caring for our animals since the early 2000s and has always been kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. We are involved in animal rescue, and he has helped us tremendously over the years with the many animals we've brought in. I truly can't thank him enough for his compassion and dedication. He genuinely cares about the well-being of every animal he treats. I highly recommend Alpine Veterinary Hospital in Concord for anyone looking for exceptional care for their pets. From Pattie A and family read more

STAY AWAY - Dr. Freeman's incompetence killed my dog Molly. - Dr. Virk was put on probation in 2020 for 3 years and in Nov 2025 another complaint has been filed by the California medical board and attorney general to remove his license. Please find a different doctor or if you have to go here, please research every single medication and procedure they recommend. I brought Molly in due to acute physical pain in her kidney abdomen area - Her blood tests results showed problems in her kidneys (high BUN creatinine, phosphorus, etc) He prescribed - Rimadyl (non-steroid anti inflammatory) - this medication will critically impair a dog with kidney problems. 2 days later when I took her to sage emergency - the doctor was shocked that she would be prescribed this medicine as it makes kidneys much worse and is counter-indicated for dogs with kidney problems - this is common knowledge among vets - even the receptionist at sage knew this medication shouldn't be prescribed. Please research this medicine if it prescribed to your dog Rimadyl works fast to destroy the kidneys and I had to put Molly to sleep due to internal bleeding in kidneys. and severe loss of blood. This medicine also caused Molly to vomit, lose her appetite, sleep constantly and not go to the bathroom. read more

This is the worst veterinarian clinic I have ever been to. They never followed through with the care and medication for my pet causing me to go somewhere else to get the medicine before it ran out. Very rude and uncaring. Will never go back. Dont like being lied to and promised that things would get taken care of and medication delivered and then they didn't have the courtesy to call and let me know they were not coming at all. read more

I have been going to this vet for approx 25 yrs. Dr Virk and Dr Freeman are great. Linda (manager) really helped me understand the ins and outs of owning a small business in these tough times. It's nice to still have a place you can depend on that will care for your pet and treat them like you do. It's not about the corporate mighty dollar here, it's about care and compassion. Their patience with clients in scheduling is amazing in these indecisive times. read more

We will always be grateful for Dr Virk and Dr Freeman. We have brought our fur family to Alpine through Alpine's three address changes. It must be close to 30 years and we have always had a large fur family. We will ALWAYS respect and trust Dr Virk and Dr Freeman. Thank you Alpine read more

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I'm have being going to Dr Verk for over 13 yrs ! He is very attentive to all my fur baby's ! The staff is very caring and show it to my fur baby's ! Dr Verk is very attentive to all my fur bays and puppy's ! One amazing Doctor !! read more

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Well organized, compassionate and knowledgeable staff and doctors. Hey took great care of my rescue cats- spay and neutered, gave immunizations. read more

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We have been patients of the Alpine Vet Hospital and, specifically, Doctor Virk's for over 16 years. I have referred many people there, as well. Amazing care. Always polite. Dr. Virk, as well as other doctors, are very caring and knowledgeable. They will make every effort to get you in if its an emergency. Highly recommend!!! read more

Dr. Freeman is the most compassionate vet ever! We can't thank him enough for his compassionate care, when the end of the road came for Pippi - our mighty little Jack Russell. Trina and Curt Sayles read more

Dr. Virk is always so reliable and dependable. I feel very fortunate to have such an amazingly talented and trustworthy veterinarian.

Consistently great care, customer service, convenient location. I'm down to a single cat these days, but I wouldn't take here anywhere else!

I had an emergency appointment for my dog Maggie, who suffered a seizure earlier in the morning. They got me in immediately to see Dr. Virk. He is a very kind and caring doctor. I was very pleased with the level of care and treatment provided. Thank you for taking such good care of us. read more

I've been coming to this vet for 7 years now , i've had the privilege to have Dr.Freeman as my primary Doctor who has always been really good to me and my dog . My dog never shakes with doctor Freeman & every time we end up elsewhere she immediately shakes that's how i know that he is a good vet to her which warms my heart so much . Doctor Virk i've also had the privilege to see him when doctor Freeman is not available and he is a really nice guy , he has performed a emergency pymoetra surgery on my dog and a emergency c section on my pug and i can't barley even see a scar ! I'm not sure why this place gets so many angry people bashing them when these people are extremely nice and affordable, Dr.Virk has even non charged me out of the generosity of his heart ! i would advice people to not look into the negative things people say because it's not true , and you should always judge for yourself . i have been meaning to write this for a very long time . I am very happy to be a patient of Doctor virk and Doctor freeman & the Staff , . read more

Dr Virk performed surgery on my dog to remove her leg due to cancer. He was so kind and caring. She was up the day after surgery eating and hopping around. The stitches are so well done- like plastic surgery stitches. I couldn't be more impressed with Dr Virk & his staff's kindness and professionalism. I feel such relief knowing I have an amazing vet that will go the extra mile for my fur family. Thank you Alpine! read more

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Update: The response from the Business Manager is an absolute lie. I brought Milo in for a follow up after Dr Virk suggested we bring him back in if his growth got bigger. I did exactly that and he didn't charge me for the visit and your office even called me that day to see if I was coming in. Your absolute negligence in communicating with the Dr is proof positive and an admission that you and your staff are not only unprofessional but also dangerous in not keeping accurate records of my animal's health. I did mention the alternative medication if you read my review. It's also an admission that he didn't listen to me or take appropriate notations during my 2nd visit and exam with Milo. Again, second exam as he looked at the growth the first time! I highly recommend you cease communication out of anger. I've seen your other commentary in slandering customers. Update :8:24 pm Oct 23, 2024. Dr.Virk seems to be notorious for making mistakes, hence his probation. I can't believe the mess this Veterinary Hospital is with Dr.Virk at the helm. I have zero confidence in him as a professional. My almost 11 year old German Shepherd has Tri-cuspid Valve dysplasia and was given two years to live by a Cardiologist. Milo now has a very large; either Sarcoma or lipoma near his right ear. Dr Virk shrugged that off without a clear diagnosis and said just leave it due to his age. I called to refill his anti anxiety medication, (almost 7 days later I finally get a response after watching our dog suffer) he wants to change the RX to something I will not give to any animal. I had expressed this during the last visit. The office told me it was because it's a DEA over sited medication and also because the doctor hadn't examined him enough or long enough. I supplied access to all of his records and he's been seen twice here. This doesn't jive with his reason to leave the large growth undiagnosed. This lazy excuse ridden care is not acceptable for any pet. Not just mine. Also, there was confusion between which vet he saw inside the office. Not a great sign! I truly miss the Vets we had in Oakland. They actually cared about the well being and health of our family members. read more

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We are so thankful for Dr. Virk and hs team for getting our Boujee thru the emergency c-section. We are a small animal rescue and Boujee came to us in her last trimester of her pregnancy. She was exploited for money, pregnancy after pregnancy all for money. He stepped in and got us and her thru the worst delivery. Dr. Virk sat with her for 45 minutes getting her thru enema, Boujee lost alot of blood and wasn't responding after surgery, Dr. Virk didn't give up on her he just calmly got her thru it until she finally woke up. I can't explain how much I admire his dedication to animals owned by people and rescue groups. I couldn't afford another vet's cost for what we desperately needed, thanks to Dr. Virk for not charging a rescue thousands of dollars to do what he did that day. read more

We adore Alpine Veterinary Hospital and especially Dr. Virk. When we have an emergency (which, isn't that always the case with one's pet) they get us right in. There is no one more knowledgeable and compasionat than Dr. Virk, and Dr. Freeman is excellent, too. They truly care about the animals (and their parents!) and work extremelyy hard to restore the pet to healthy. Their staff is wonderful. I'd give them a 10 if the ratngs go that high! read more

They got me in same day and the staff was amazing with my very nervous dog. Price was better than other places I called. I will definitely bring my dog back! read more

I have been bringing my cats to Alpine veterinary for many years. Dr. Virk and Dr. Freeman have been so kind, compassionate and honest in treatment needs and care for my feline family. Most recent, Nov. 2024, Dr. Virk showed me what true ANGELS on Earth are. He IS one. My poor kitty needed serious dental care and extractions. Dr. Virk gave me hope in a particularly rough time. I am forever grateful Dr. Virk is a skilled Doctor in our community. I know he is well regarded and loved, as I often see my own friends and neighbors in the waiting room. Let's not forget the staff too. I don't truly know everyone, Sabrina, Chanel, Damon have been exceptional and caring in my most recent visits. My pets are living their best lives because they have one of the Best Veterinarians on their team. ~ A grateful Cat Mom read more

I am an active animal advocate and have experienced and seen so much. I have seen so many Vets charge outrageous amounts and give simple basic care. This is why I highly recommend Dr Virk. I took my Pomeranian Jewels in as she was experiencing a lot of bloat and unusual symptoms. Dr Virk was very gentle and compassionate, despite her feistiness. Dr Virk listened to me and took my opinion in consideration when providing her care. He did not push any extra services and did not rush us out. Because of this I learned that my Jewels had pancreatitis and her liver was enlarged. I felt horrible as I felt I neglected her by helping other animals. Dr Virk assured me he was going to help Jewels and I get through this and put her on appropriate meds. He was very thorough and I am extremely pleased with the care he provided. If you want a vet that will listen and provide exceptional care you must go to Alpine Vet! read more

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Alpine Hospital was wonderful several years ago, but I believe they went through some staff and system changes. Overall, the care was fine, though there were a few minor administrative hiccups along the way. I just didn't seem to connect as well with the current vet this time as I had in the past. read more

We needed a next day appointment and they accommodated us no problem. Check in was easy and the staff was efficient and on point. Our tech and vet were truly great and professional, but most importantly patient and kind, they understand we as owners are sometimes nervous but they'll take the time to answer questions and make sure you are truly informed. We are grateful that we found them! read more

I've been going to Dr.Verk at Alpine vet for 9 years now! Dr.Verk is literally an angel and I tell him and everyone I know every time I get the chance. He has saved multiple of my precious fur babies! He performed surgery on my Boston terrier, Sophie when she had a huge cancerous tumor and every place was trying to charge me thousands of dollars. He did it with the money I had. He's been seeing both my other sweet chihuahuas their whole lives and has gone above and beyond with every need they have had. He truly has a gift of saving and caring for animals. It brings tears to my eyes every time I think of him and his beautiful love for animals. I wish every vet had the same beliefs and passion he does. I will forever be grateful and a forever patient! Also the staff at alpine is always so kind, patient and friendly! Thank you Dr.Verk,Linda S, and the entire staff! We love you all!! read more

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