I departed a while ago from another vet due to their repeatedly jostling my dog's MAST cancer sites (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! read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - 80# & 47# rescued dogs. There are two beds but... - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best experience for veterinary services in Berkeley. Calm, competent and organized from the moment you enter. You can feel confident with the care, your pet will receive. read more

My review is solely based on my experience with the front desk staff. I called a few months ago to schedule an appointment for my senior dog, and the receptionist I spoke with was incredibly unkind and unable to answer my basic questions. Because I was anxious to get my pup seen as soon as possible, I initially booked the appointment anyway. However, after finding a much more welcoming and helpful clinic elsewhere, I quickly canceled. It is truly unfortunate how much a front desk interaction can alter a potential new client's perspective on an entire practice. read more

terrific, caring, responsive staff. We've seen so many vets get bought out by private equity and then closed. This is an independent, local vet who gave my cat terrific care. They squeezed me in when my cat really needed to see someone on an urgent basis and gave him good treatment. Let's support local businesses, not national chains! read more

Lovely independently owned vet with Wonderful care by the Doctors, they are attentive and very sweet. The place is a bit small but it's not owned by a major corporation. Highly recommend this place, read more

They evaluated my guy Rusty when he was dying to confirm what I thought, and they were kind and compassionate. I'll be happy to return to them when I have another dog. read more

Can't recommend BAH and Dr. Rachel Moulton highly enough. Transferred my dog's care to the practice when it opened and have never regretted it. Dr. Moulton is both skilled and very kind. She helped me navigate the end of my 15 y.o. dog's life and is now helping me learn about my new dog's needs. If I could give BAH more than five stars, I would. read more

My girlfriend and I have been taking our pets to the Berkeley Animal Hospital for about a year now, and every staff member we've worked with has been incredibly kind, patient, and caring. We bring both our dog and cat here. Our dog sees Dr. Moulton as her primary care vet, and we really appreciate how thorough and attentive she's been in managing our dog's health. Our cat recently started seeing Dr. Holliday, and our experience with her so far has also been excellent. Most recently, our dog had a dental checkup and procedure with Dr. Ruta, who was extremely communicative and clear throughout the entire process, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. I honestly can't recommend this place enough. As a relatively new pet parent (my girlfriend had all of our animals before we moved in together), Berkeley Animal Hospital has set the standard for the level of care I now expect for my pets. Even after moving back to San Francisco, we still make the trip out here because the care is that good. A huge thank you to Dr. Moulton, Dr. Holliday, Dr. Ruta, and all of the amazing vet techs we've had the pleasure of working with--you've all been wonderful! read more

My kitty had many tests done by my trusted vet but their mobile ultrasound tech isn't available for another month. My kitty needs an ultrasound sooner. This vet refuses to provide me with a rough idea how much just an exam and an ultrasound on a cat would cost. Pretty freaking shady! How does a clinic NOT know ahead of time a rough estimate of what they will charge for an ultrasound. They literally force an exam on you just to give an ultrasound quote (which vet charge anywhere from $400 - $1300.) read more

Kind staff, but a frustrating and disorganized urgent care experience. Our visit took about 1.5 hours. Even though we completed intake over the phone, we were asked to fill out the same information again on paper, and we weren't seen until ~15 minutes after our scheduled time. We also spent a long time waiting due to a lepto test. We were initially told results could take up to 30 minutes and that the assistant would check with Dr. Holliday to see if we could leave and come back. About 20 minutes later, we were told we only needed to wait 10-15 minutes total--by then, we had already waited most of that time unnecessarily. Follow-up was the most frustrating part. The front desk was responsive through the online portal, but not helpful--they repeatedly said they would "leave a note for the doctor" or were "waiting for the doctor to finalize their notes." We later found out test results were available on Tuesday but weren't released to us until Thursday. For an urgent care visit, this delay felt unacceptable. We requested SOAP notes and lab results on Monday for insurance purposes and had to follow up multiple times to get documentation that should have been readily available. The medical care itself seemed thorough, but the administrative side was lacking. Given the cost (urgent care exam alone was $147), I expected a more efficient and timely process. Overall: kind staff, but poor follow-through and delayed communication. For urgent care, I expected a much greater sense of urgency. read more

These people are so nice and professional and kind. Was super impressed with Dr. Ruta Bandivadekar; caring and efficient and explained everything wonderfully. And the vet tech whose name I did not write down was AMAZING. So kind and so thorough. They have later hours and weekend hours. High praise. read more

The staff is kind and knowledgeable! They are very communicative and I got excellent service! Will be making this my go-to vet.

I've had dogs in the Bay Area for over 20 years, and my experience with this veterinary practice was so concerning that I left within 30 days. There were multiple serious issues. It took four days to receive a response about whether my dog's diarrhea could be related to prescribed medication. After my dog experienced a brain seizure and required emergency care, it then took five days to get a basic question answered about medication dosage. During that time, I received no response at all and was ultimately told the clinic could not answer a simple medication question unless I paid $65 for a "phone consult." I paid the fee out of necessity. The veterinarian was 25 minutes late to the call, the consultation lasted only six minutes, and I had to call the clinic myself to see if she was even joining. Shortly afterward, my dog had another emergency and ended up in the ER with a second brain seizure. The clinic showed no concern and never followed up to check on his condition, despite him being an established patient. The only outreach I received during this period was a voicemail asking if I wanted to purchase more flea and tick medication. I have since left this practice. In summary, they are unresponsive, poorly managed, and more focused on selling medication than on providing timely, compassionate care. My experience was extremely disappointing and, frankly, alarming. read more

It's been a long emotional journey with my two fearful doggies and we've found a soft landing at Berkeley Animal Hospital. Their staff has the patience, compassion, and creative problem-solving required to give these two the care they need - and it hasn't been easy! One of my doggies is impossible to touch. While we're not there yet and still adjusting the Trazedone, I feel like we're at the right place, with the right people. Dr. Moulton, Ben and Renee have not only been incredibly accommodating but also deeply kind, when I thought I might lose it. Take the doggies. Pay the fees (reasonable). And, get some extraordinary care. read more

BAH takes excellent care of my 4 cats without the absurd markup of private equity ownership. The doctors and staff are very friendly and service is excellent. read more

The care is excellent for bite accidents in urgent care not so much for more complex illness and diagnoses. Expensive and some upselling, Be prepared to shell out thousands. read more

Incompetent. Unable to diagnose cracked skin on my cat's paw - the reason for his limping, which is why I took him in. Instead they asked for over $2,000 for x-rays and full bloodwork. I learned from an experienced vet that the bloodwork wasn't necessary - and obviously the x-rays weren't either. This visit cost over $300 and basically, for nothing. Also, the team was disorganized - I got multiple calls and texts from different people there in a matter of a few hours. Please don't go to this expensive place - they lack competence. read more

The folks are well meaning but seem to be on various spectrums. The office and business adminstration is very disorganize and time consuming. I have found the communications with this company to be inconsistent and unclear during and after the vet visits. The Dr. says one thing, the assistant that comes in to deliver the cost analysis says a another. I have been prescribed medications frivilously, at great cost, then don't end up getting used. The place is expensive. They has to get urine from my cat, and after keeping him all day, drugging and traumatizing him, sent him home and we did not get a urine sample. Had to bring him back. Are you kidding? Impossible to get a response from the Drs with questions. I have had to wait I think 3 months or more to get an answer to a question. I don't know....I think I will try Modern Animal. I've hear good things about them. read more

The staff at BAH were so sweet to my Izzie! We recently established care after reading all of the great reviews and my experienced aligned. They were patient, gentle, and took their time. From the kind receptionist to the clean office, I could feel they wanted the best for us through their transparency and didn't push any recommendations. We also got an appt very quickly! I'm happy to have my cat under such great care. I've already recommended to my other pet parents. read more

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The staff is the most caring for pets, they really are compassionate - everyone from the front desk, to the techs, to the doctors. I love that you can get same day appointments in a pinch. Care and advice is excellent. read more

Staff and the doctor were very thorough and compassionate. They were able to get us in in a very reasonable period of time and we did not have to wait once we got to the office. read more

Helpful, friendly, and overall very loving. Will bring all of my pets there! They treated Judah as their own. read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - Judah - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think your experience here probably depends a lot on your vet. I got assigned to Erin Shen, who's a recent veterinary graduate and whose playbook consists of asking for expensive tests and frequent follow-ups without solving any problems. I spent around $1000 in tests and visits in three months and Dr. Shen did not solve any of my senior dog's problems, and essentially wanted to keep a large 13 year old dog's pain medication prescription hostage dependent on me subjecting him to monthly blood tests. She did not suggest any solutions for his frequent itching. I would not recommend subjecting your dog to her care. When I messaged the clinic to ask if I could have follow-ups with a different vet, they never responded. read more

IMO, this fairly new Berkeley Animal Hospital is one of the best, if not the very best in the Berkeley region. They have generous hours, great location, super clean inside & outside. The Vet owner is highly professional, has outstanding credentials, and her practice charges fair prices. The staff is friendly, professional, and seem to really care about each and every one of their clients! read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - The front of clinic- at night. - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been sitting on this for several months now but as I am searching for a new vet and seeing this pop back up in the Yelp recommendations, I feel like I need to update my previous review. When I first started working with BAH I was really pleased. Then, seemingly overnight, everything changed. I had been with them for about a year when suddenly I'm required to sign a "be nice" agreement (if I recall correctly, basically "don't yell at the vet staff") before booking a new appointment. I understand this kind of measure in a high stress environment and thought that maybe there had been an outsized incident with the practice that prompted this precaution. But I think there must have been a whole entire change in ethos that caused this, overall. Previously I felt attended to, with the vet knowing my dog's file very well, and giving reasonable recommendations and keeping me well informed as another highly educated individual. But this time I felt kind of condescended to and rushed. First I asked about his nails and arthritis (he has been nippy and difficult with nail trims in the past and a groomer had suggested sedation). In discussing a sedated nail trim, they then they said my dog would need dental cleaning and that there was a discount coming up and I could bundle the nails and teeth together. What I was told verbally was that his teeth weren't too bad but the maintenance would be necessary and help in the long run. We did blood work to check on his liver, since he has a history. All normal. Then I came in for a follow-up not realizing that it had been booked as the dental surgery day. I was told there would be multiple extractions and that his teeth had been given the worst/most serious rating on the scale. I was quoted a very, very high number for the *low end* cost. The nail trim was "free" :))))))) When I balked at this and said I was absolutely not about to do that, and that there had been serious miscommunications about how bad my dog's teeth were and what procedures were going to be done, the person behind the desk was very sympathetic and surprised as well. They asked if I had been given any information on dental products for dogs - recommended treats, water additives, toothpaste, etc. NO. NO I HAD NOT. I had not been given any advice or insight into my dog's teeth before being kind of deceptively signed up for massive dental surgery. The person behind the counter was very very compassionate and printed out the list of products for me. When I said I was definitely going to be going elsewhere to get a second opinion, the person was also kind enough to tell me the kinds of terms I should look up and ask about. Throughout this experience I felt pressured and rushed and I have lost a lot of trust. I feel like I would give my dog over for surgery being told "oh, maybe one or two extractions" and then end up with a call mid-surgery pressuring me for more and more extractions, for more and more money, until I have a toothless dog and 10k in vet bills. I know vet practices in the Bay have prices that are artificially jacked up compared to :) everywhere else in this country :) but I also felt that my previous experiences with this vet practice was very different, much more considerate and thorough and patient. It felt worth the price. And now I feel that the attitude has definitively changed, and I don't want to go back. A shame. read more

The facility was really clean. They had lots of mini waiting room as well. All the vets here were super nice and accommodating.

I was almost ripped off for thousands of dollars extra for a spade and neuter for 6 and 9 month old kittens don't get conned by this place call a reputable animal hospital before you give a deposit between $1800-3000 for a spray and it cost $300-600 with anesthesia Fairfield Animal Hospital why would you trust this place to treat a flea on your pet total crooks at best read more

Long story short-- Dr. Holliday and the team at BAH saved my cats life after she was diagnosed with an aggressive carcinoma on her breast. They jumped straight into action and got her the care she needed. She's happy, healthy, and so loved by the folks here. Everyday we are thankful. read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California

Receptionist penny is so sweet and helpful! Were kind and transparent about pricing and what my options were, would definitely recommend them for any emergency urgent care visit and follow ups! read more

My husband and I have been taking our beloved adopted dog to the BAH for the past three years and we love the kindness and expertise of the entire staff. I am a retired veterinarian and I worked with pets myself for 18 years. In my opinion, BAH is the BEST. read more

6 calls within 2 minutes about a refill for heartgard?? Ever hear of voicemail? This was a good business when they started several years ago but service has really slipped. Staff is totally disorganized and rude. Not to mention it's about impossible to schedule an appointment in a reasonable timeframe. read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - These people are so unprofessional- 6 calls in 2 minutes!??? Guess they are too stupid to leave a message - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California

Staff were super kind and gentle. My guy is a terrible patient. Make sure you understand what you're being billed for.

This vet has been great. Took my puppy here at 3 and 4 months old and was very happy with the service. Dr. Moulton is awesome and Lilith the tech we have been working with goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable, that you get all of your questions answered, and more. The staff deeply cares about the pets they see and I strongly recommend them to any pet owner. Thanks again Berkeley Animal Hospital with a shoutout to Lilith and Dr. Moulton! read more

Berkeley animal hospital seems like a great vet and honestly I was under this guise for awhile too, but truly this is only because the front desk staff are incredibly kind. The twisted part is that it appears they kind of rely on the kindness of the front desk staff to appear as if they are kind overall. Now the more dark-sided part, they constantly use fear to up-charge and oversell you on treatments and procedures that the dog doesn't need and likely never really needed. Once my dog was put under anesthesia for a procedure and then after the anesthesia and the dental I agreed to they said the initial procedure he was in there for actually looked fine and that he didn't much treatment for that. Just odd, as it seems they could've inspected him prior to having me pay for anesthesia and risk his health by being under the anesthesia to begin with. Then, while doing the dental work they told me he needed like ten teeth pulled!!! They made this whole dramatic consultation after I said no during the initial phone call basically telling me how badly he needed this procedure and how they were going to get a second opinion from another vet at a different facility for this and guess what? After I still said no, crickets, no second opinion in site. Well, seems he never needed the teeth pulled then. Next, and truly the last straw was when I went in for a standard and quick type procedure and am immediately met by the vet twisting my words and acting like he needs additional testing. I keep saying to her that I don't think he has issues with the topic she keeps bringing up. She brings the dog to the back and says there are no visual signs of the issue I went in for and that now it must be what she was suggesting it was all a long, so I agree to pay for another test. Only to find they hadn't even done the initial treatment I went in for yet!!!! I find that this vet purposely provides information before proper visual and thorough inspections in order to put their wild beliefs into you so that you feel pressured to pay pay pay and be upsold. Creepiest part is (believe me or don't) I saw the vet walk out of the room with a patient with the creepiest smile on her face as she was closing the door, which told me all the car salesmen energy I needed to know. UNLESS YOU ARE RICH AND WANT YOUR DOG TO HAVE UNNECESSARY PROCEDURES STAY AWAY. They will literally (like another review said) leave you with a toothless dog that was operated on so many times for no reason while you are over there thinking the dog was sick as can be, whole time they probably just had a pretty quick fix. CREEPY AND PREDATORY. If you have to go here, stay true to your beliefs, be stubborn, and get second and probably even third opinions. Stay safe out there and wishing your pockets and your pets the best. read more

We are very happy that Berkeley Animal Hospital was recommended by a friend, especially after having a less than positive experience with our previous veterinary service. From the first contact, where Penny was able to get us an appointment within 15 minutes, to veterinary assistant Lilith's kindness and caring to Dr. Holliday's concern, expertise, and reassuring kindness, we and our very sick cat were well treated. Lilith and Dr. Holliday listened to us, explained what needed to be done and kept us apprised every step of the way. After hydration, x-rays, it turns out our little cat had swallowed three (!) fuzzy balls, which had to be retrieved with an endoscope. Everything was very professional, it was clear that Dr. Holliday and the technicians knew what they were doing. We were kept informed at each step and everything was clearly explained. They also sent us home with clear instructions and a request that we call the next day with an update. It seems clear from the positive atmosphere and friendly staff at Berkeley Animal Hospital that it is a happy place where the employees love their work. They saved our cat's life, and we are very grateful. read more

This Veterinary Clinic is awesome. They really care about the Pets. I couldn't be more happy with their services, and they are extremely ethical in what they charge for their treatment plans for Pets. Everyone on their team is awesome! read more

Dr. Rachel and her staff are doing a great service in treating your furry kid like family. They make sure you and your furry kid feel safe and comfortable, when waiting for the doctor. Bring your furry kids here! read more

Very friendly and thorough but I was a bit peeved they wouldn't quote the dental procedure my cat needed right then and there. The vet said multiple times "well send an estimate over by email with a minimum and maximum expected price" because my cat has gingivitis, but after asking multiple times she wouldn't tell me an actual number. There's no way she's completely in the dark what to expect that price would be, but a minimum like come on? Is it gonna be in the hundreds? Thousands? Who knows! I'll update this review when I get that number. I don't like them gatekeeping financial information from me for no reason. Maybe so I won't get mad or refuse in person? Idk. I understand the reasoning of "I'm not sure how bad your cats teeth will be" but she definitely knew how much it'd cost in a best health scenario and wouldn't tell me. They gave her lots of love though and a prescription for parasite medication, answered questions. Fairly timely (I waited about 10/15 minutes ish in the exam room before being seen) and the front desk seemed a little overwhelmed. Nice people though. Oh update! Minimum quote was $1707 and max quote is $3779. These people can shove it read more

I moved to NorCal from SoCal and was sad to leave our long time vet. I did not think we'd find another good one. My furbaby had got sick and we needed a vet asap. I found Berkeley Animal Hospital online and decided to take a chance. I was really impressed by the love and care my baby got from Dr Holliday and the staff. I'm so happy I made the choice of going there! I have been going now for 3 years, and I am completely confident that my baby will be loved and cared for and most importantly that I am not being overcharged! We love going to Berkeley Animal Hospital! Thank you Dr Holliday for all you do! read more

I am so grateful that I found Berkeley Animal Hospital after I moved to Berkeley! It is such a relief to feel like I have a vet I can trust to take the best care of my dogs. The staff is so kind and welcoming. They always do whatever is needed to make either of my dogs feel safe and welcome. One of my dogs is very nervous at vets and everyone at Berkeley Animal Hospital is so patient with her and kind to her. The nurses are so knowledgeable and understanding. I really feel like they care about my dogs and truly listen to my concerns. Dr. Holliday is incredible! She explains everything and clearly thinks through all of her recommendations. I actually feel like I understand what to do going forward for my dog's care. She takes my dogs' individual personalities, ages, and dispositions into account, looking at them for the individual they are to make the best choice. It can be difficult to have a pet with a health issue, and there's nowhere else I'd want my pets to be in order to get everything taken care of. My dog, Dobby, had a dental procedure that ended up showing more damage than we thought. Dr. Holliday and nurse Erin both called me and made sure I was kept aware of everything they were finding and what that meant going forward. They did a great job with Dobby and I am comforted to know they will continue to take excellent care of Dobby. Thank you Berkeley Animal Hospital! I cannot recommend this veterinary practice enough! read more

Berkeley Animal Hospital - My dog and I in the exam room! Comfy mats for the dogs. - Veterinarians Near Me - Berkeley, California