We moved our cat's records after getting a second opinion and also always having an appointment ready for us when needed. Dr. Leong has great bedside manner but could tell us everything she diagnosed without just skimming over very crucial and important things to look out for, since our kitty is getting up there in age. We appreciate the amount of attention and great service Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital provides us and are happy to have them as our new vets. read more

Dr. Nick Bricaud and the entire staff at Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital are the best! They are all so kind, caring and compassionate! We highly recommend Dr. Nick Bricaud to any pet owner who wants nothing but the best for their pet. Dr. Nick is very knowledgeable and was able to quickly figure out why Lily was so ill, after our old veterinarian just sent us to emergency with no answers. Dr. Nick was very personable and made sure we understood everything going on with Lily. He answered all of our questions and emails promptly during that scary time we thought we were going to lose her. We are forever grateful for the superior care that Lily received from Dr.Nick and his wonderful staff over the years. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking such great care of our precious girl, it meant the world to us! Blessings to all of you. Sarah & Candace Castellanos read more

While in the Bay Area for just a few weeks I needed a vet for weekly injections. Other local vets required records and had egregious fees. The folks at Blackhawk really went above and beyond and got us an appointment immediately and accommodated us while being warm and pleasant. Hands down, if I lived in the area, I'd look no further than the fine people at Blackhawk Vet. Easy parking, clean space, lovely photos of clients on the walls, friendly staff and a doc that can undoubtedly deadlift more than I can. read more

I have taken my dogs to Dr. Nick for over twenty years now. His care and expertise are superb. His staff is super friendly and efficient. I am dealing with a 15-year-old miniature Aussie, a 12-year-old Yorkie, and a 13-year-old Chihuahua. I also have a daughter who is a shelter vet! She helps me out as much as she can but Dr. Nick is my go-to Vet when I have concerns or issues with their care as we have such a history with him. I know some people feel Veterinary Care can be expensive but his pricing is fair and he won't push you into doing more than necessary and always gives you options. As a parent of a Veterinarian, you have no idea the cost of Vet School, Insurance, and running a business. With younger pets get insurance! read more

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Dr. Nick, Rylan, and the staff at Blackhawk Vet are amazing. We've been taking our three sweet kitties there for 2.5 years. Every interaction is shown w/care. January 2, our 15-year old ragdoll, Tiffy was very sick with renal disease. Dr. Nick and Rylan walked us through procedures that we could care for her at home. Dr. Nick is very kind, yet straight-forward which is exactly what we wanted/needed. Our Tiffany passed a week later with sweetness and dignity. We will always love her so much. They checked-in with us and even offered to come in on a Sunday if we needed help. After her passing, they sent a beautiful white rosebud and vase and as well as a card that the whole office signed. We are thankful to Blackhawk Vet for the care that they provided us during this very sorrowful time. We will continue to go to Blackhawk Vet with our other two fur babies because of the knowledge and care they have provided our family . Our sincerest gratitude, Emma Greenhalgh read more

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Blackhawk Vet is by far and away the best vet we've used in our area. Dr. Bricaud and his team care and show respect for their patients and parents. Our dog recently had surgery thru Blackhawk, and the care before during and after has been phenomenal. So glad we came back and love the vets, the technicians and the front desk staff. read more

Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Danville, California

They seem overall disorganized... I've come a couple times and always had to wait a long time. Also, medications weren't ready for pickup when they said they'd be. Why pay so much for bad service? The waiting room is also small and several dogs can be in it at once. read more

I've always had an easy time scheduling appointments at Blackhawk Veterinary Clinic, and Dr. Nick is great. I did see another vet at their practice but will stick with Dr. Nick. read more

We love Dr Nick and his staff. When we first got our little guy it was important to find a vet that knows our little guy and cares. Dr Nick has shown us just that- emails us asking for updates and responds pretty quickly when asked questions. Front end love seeing our little guy walk in and give him all the love. Great service and care! read more

We have been seeing Dr. Nick for close to 20 years. He took care of our first cat when we moved here and has seen all of our pets ever since. First, he is able to examine dogs very well. He can obvserve and assess the situation very quickly without having to hold the dog in an uncomfortable position. He also talks with us to so that we can come up with a treatment plan that we are all happy with. After so many years, I know that if he is recommending a test or specialist etc, it is probably necessary. The staff is friendly and they all know their stuff. read more

I gave them 1 star because the ladies at the front desk were nice I understand that emergencies come up but to sit me in a room with my petrified dog for over 30 minutes is ridiculous! I only went there to get her toenails trimmed and I know the doctor wasn't going to be the one doing that so there's no reason for the delay read more

It's been 8 years, I've rescued 3 pets and I've moved out of the state and back again, and I am still reliant upon Dr. Nick and his expertise. He is still, hands down, the best vet around. He is knowledgeable, professional and cares deeply about his patients. The best part is he is transparent about diagnosis, the methods of correction and what is actually needed to help your baby - he runs his practice on honesty and true care. I will always be a repeat patient of Dr. Nick, and I have the utmost trust in him to care for my girl like she was his own. This is a peace of mind that is absolutely priceless and I could not be more grateful for it. read more

Dr. Nick as well as the other Veterinarians and all staff front and back are an amazing bunch. The most friendly, caring and patient group of people you could have caring for your pets. They go above and beyond and I'm so thankful to have such trusting people to take care of my fur baby! Can't thank you guys enough! read more

As our dog gets older I am so grateful to have Dr Nick and his extraordinary staff to help us keep our fur baby healthy and going strong. The dedication and care of everyone there is beyond apparent, we have complete trust in them to provide the best care for our sweet doggie. read more

We came here for our new puppies shots, each visit (2) was $250 totaling $500. The third round of shots we decided to shop around because this didn't seem right. Got quoted at 2 other vets for $45 per visit for shots $30 for shots $15 for the visit. I am very upset we spent all this money when it was uncalled for .... $70 just for them to give him the shots each time. Plus additional add ons that were given as if it was included. Very expensive vet! Our fault for not asking prices but believed we weren't going to get ripped off. read more

Yelpers and animal lovers: feel free to contact me about why I left a 1 star review. I had to remove it because this vet made the decision to confront and harass my parents over my review and it was not worth it to have them upset. I highly recommend avoiding this business for that reason above all. In response to Nick's comment below: Inaccurate: this vet instead of speaking to the reviewer (me) or commenting on my negative review and saying their side, elected to speak to my parents. However "kind" their tone was, it was inappropriate, unprofessional and embarrassed them to be confronted "kindly" about my review. Yelp is a forum for information and experience sharing. The negative review I posted was my true observation and experience with this vet over the last 2 years. I'm happy for those who are comfortable with your pricing and practices however my experience and observation is otherwise. read more

So happy with our recent visit! My poor dog was not feeling well so I brought her to see Dr. Nick. He was very thorough and caring. Quickly diagnosed and answered all my questions. Charlie was feeling much better by the time we got home. You can tell Dr. Nick and his staff are so compassionate about all animals. I was also very happy with how clean the waiting room was. I highly recommend Blackhawk Vet! read more

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Dr. Nick is amazing. He's a "regular" guy who speaks honestly, plainly, and is extremely knowledgeable (he got his vet degree at UC DAvis...so yes). He's also very compassionate and kind. I've had pets for decades- been to just about every vet hospital between Concord and Pleasanton over the years - and Dr Nick is truly one of the very best (the only other one I can think of that possibly matches up to him is now retired) His staff is super efficient and the vet techs are so caring as well. So thankful for him and his team. read more

Dr Nick is a caring vet. He takes time to explain everything and has a love for his job. We lose our Golden, Cooper last DEC at age 11 & 9 months. We switched to BH VET after feeling like our other vet didn't even know ir name after 8 years of being with them. Dr Nick is knowable, doesn't waist your time or money. Cooper has spleen cancer and within 1 visits he nailed the diagnosis. His office checked on us during Coopers last month of life. We got a new puppy right after names Koda & Dr Nick has been wonderful with him. Like anything in life, you get what you pay foe. I see comments he's too $$, but your getting top notch vet care and expertise. And if you don't want high puppy bills, get pet insurance the first year and just be smart and don't complain about your VET. Thanks Dr Nick for running a great vet practice. read more

My brother and sister-in-law usually bring their bernadoodle (half Bernese Mountain Dog, half poodle) to the Tassajara Veterinary Clinic, but when she came down with an ear infection a week or two ago she called them. They were too busy to take her, but said they highly recommended the Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital which, thankfully for us, was able to see her. Her ear was still bothering her yesterday, and she'd started refusing to eat, so my mom and I took her back in to see Dr. Nick. The front waiting area is very clean and comfortable. As other people brought their pets in, there was plenty of room for all of us to sit and visit and everybody, people and animals included, was very friendly. The girls behind the desk chatted with us and talked to Ellie (the dog) in a friendly manner, and got her weight taken and paperwork handled while we waited. When we were able to get into the exam room, Dr. Nick came in to examine Ellie's ears, which were so full of thick black hair it was hard for him to see anything. Ellie may seem big, but she's still a pup and she was very antsy about being examined. Dr. Nick was very gentle with her, speaking to her in a very reassuring tone of voice. His bedside manner with wiggly pups is excellent. She was so wiggly that we decided leave her so they could sedate her and give her a more thorough examination. Dr. Nick called to give us the good news; he'd found, and removed, three foxtails from her ears. We picked her up a couple of hours later when she was awake but still groggy. She lay down on the floor and refused to get up and walk outside with my mom no matter what she did. One of the girls from behind the desk offered to help and Ellie happily got up and walked out to the van with her. Ellie liked everybody here in spite of the fact that she wasn't feeling well, which is probably the best reference ever. The veterinarian and the staff treated her well and acted professionally with us. They gave her an antibiotic shot and sent us home with ear drops. She's already eating and running around acting like her old self. winner winner chicken dinner read more

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Dr Nick and his staff are AMAZING. As first time puppy parents, we were so nervous about making sure we were doing things right and we wanted to ensure Noah was under the best care from day one. We're so glad we found Dr Nick and couldn't be more thankful for his care and patience. He has taught us so much and always takes the time to answer our questions. Thank you for being the best vet in town. Highly recommend! read more

Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital is excellent on all counts. The staff and doctors are excellent...friendly, kind and compassionate (and competent). I've taken my two dogs to BVH for grooming - which was great - and vet care. The veterinary care stands out. Dr. Nick and Dr. Martin are top-notch. They are thorough, gentle and dedicated to the health of my sweet little dogs. I expect the same care for my dogs as I do for my family and myself - BVH delivers! 5 paws...uh, stars for BVH! Thanks BVH, Love Mojo & Bonita (and the rest of the fam!) 5 STARS. read more

We love Dr. Nick and Jen! We have been patients for years:) Originally, I met Dr. Nick when I had a diabetic cat that needed insulin shots twice a day. They were great about teaching me how to care for my kitty at home and what to do in the event of a diabetic emergency. My poor boy passed away after 18 years (just old age). Even in his death, Dr. Nick was so compassionate with me about losing my kitty. After some time, I got a Golden Retriever puppy. I needed to get him medically checked out after his adoption, get him neutered, get him up-to-date on shots, etc. and I wouldn't think of taking him anywhere else! We don't live especially close to Blackhawk but I don't care about the drive. All I care about is getting the best medical care for my dog. Just like the cat, the dog has some medical issues, mostly allergies. Dr. Nick is so helpful and patient diagnosing the skin allergies and finding solutions to help keep my baby comfortable and less itchy. My dog is one of the most important people in my life and I wouldn't trust him with just anybody. We highly recommend taking your fur-babies to see Dr. Nick! read more

Blackhawk Veterinary continues to be an outstanding resource for our family. They are caring and compassionate, and Dr. Nick is incredibly gentle and thorough. He was there for us through a long and complicated illness with our cat Duffy, and we will continue to bring the rest of our furry family to see him. read more

Sorry I visited 3 times and each time they leave you in the room for minimum 30 minutes with your sick animal to wait and wait. Today no different. I came out to find out why so long and was told by the 2 sitting in front chatting that there was an emergency. So no one can come back 5 feet and tell me that? A simple apology, it will be so many more minutes? No I get a byebye from the front desk. So rude and there are many other compassionate prompt vets out there. Don't waste your time with this one. Nothing special going on here except convenient location. I'll be going elsewhere . read more

We have been so happy with the care our dog receives at Blackhawk Vet. Dr Nick and his entire staff are just the BEST and we are so grateful to have found them! They are knowledge, caring and we trust them implicitly with our dog's health. The assistants are so kind and professional, and they go above and beyond, whether it's fitting us in with short notice, calling to check on Buddy the day after we've called with a question, or just in taking the greatest care with every question or concern. This veterinary hospital is simply amazing and we look forward to years of our dog being cared for with them. I wouldn't take my pet anywhere else! (It's an added bonus that they're in the same parking lot as Pet Food express to run over and get a treat for your pet, or whatever you may need right from an appointment :) read more

My 11 yr old Chocolate Lab came down with a case of conjunctivitis. Not sure if it was viral or allergic. Her eye was so swollen. We were looking for a vet close to home as I didn't want to make the drive all the way across town. So we Yelped and Blackhawk Vet had the best ratings. We were able to come in 1st thing in the morning. By the time we got in, the Dr. was,already reviewing our records from the previous vet. Wow! That's service! Dr. Nillsen was amazing. She was so outgoing and has an obvious love for animals. She always gave her expert opinion and didn't insist on anything we weren't comfortable with. Her explanation of things was so easy to understand. The front staff and tech were also very helpful and we didn't wait long for anything. I think we found our new vet. read more

Ted took a spill right before we go away for a few days. Dr Nick is great and always been there for us with all our pups. Highly suggest them. read more

May I suggest you stay away from this practice. My husband took our dog in to see Dr. Bricaud and he prescribed ear drops. My husband requested a written prescription and was told that the Dr. could not write a prescription and that they had to fill it in the office. I couldn't believe this so I called the office and was told the same thing. Any vet is capable of writing a prescription for simple, routine ear drops. Why be disingenuous? Clearly, they wanted us to pay them their inflated fee for the ear drops and not get them elsewhere for less. When I wrote an email explaining why we were leaving the practice and asking to be removed from their email list I received a response from the office which said I was no longer welcome and they would not provide care for my pet in the future. Someone should tell them that when a client is unhappy they should respond in a professional manner, take responsibility, be apologetic and consider the merits of the complaint rather than insulting the person. On the bright side, we saw Dr. Kang, at his HK office in Danville for her ear recheck and were extremely pleased with the staff's and Dr. Kang's caring, professional behavior, and resonable fee structure. Our dog still had an ear infection and Dr. Kang cleaned out the gunk in her ear and showed it to us. He then packed her ear with medication. I sure wish that had been done weeks before by Dr. Bricaud. I was assured, as a matter of course, that Dr. Kang always gives clients written prescriptions when requested. I rarely write negative reviews, instead I frequently go out of my way to complement service providers. I am sorry to feel the need to warn others. . read more

Danville's Blackhawk Veterinary with Dr. Nick and associates and Operations Manager Jenn and staff have been part of our extended family for 19 years. The entire medical and administrative staff is loving and enthusiastic toward our canine family members, as well as, toward we the human family members. Blackhawk Vet extends complete professionalism to each client/pet while exhibiting warmth and genuine care for and interest in each pet. Blackhawk Vet presently oversees the medical care and wellness of our two canines, a 4-year-old Basset Hound and a 3-month-old Bloodhound. Our dogs (past and present) always have loved going to Blackhawk Vet. Our pets always exhibit an energetic eagerness to enter the office knowing there is staff love and affection waiting for them the moment we arrive for their appointments. We have looked to Dr. Nick, Jenn, and staff for wellness and medical guidance for our pets; we value and appreciate the team as an extension of our animal community/family. read more

I have been a client of Dr. Nick's for 4+ years and highly recommend him. He's open and honest, he truly cares about the animals, you can talk to him (and he listens!), and he is well respected by his peers. Last but definitely not least - he follows up with you on treatments or questions. I also found his staff to be very helpful and friendly. We recently lost our corgi to a genetic disease and Dr. Nick was very supportive and helpful through the whole process from diagnosis to support after we had to say goodbye to our family member. That's above and beyond in my book. Thanks Blackhawk Vet! read more

I have been taking my cats and dogs to Blackhawk Vet for over 30 years. Dr. Nick and Dr. Kressler are fantastic! Jen, the Hospital Manager is excellent along with all the staff. If I have an urgent situation they always fit me in. They always follow-up either via phone or email. They go above and beyond to be available when your pets are having problems. We have worked thru allergies, stomach issues, leg issues and so on. They always work with you to come up with the best solution for your pet. They care about your pets and it shows. read more

I switched over to Blackhawk Vet from another local veterinary a little over a year ago and have been very pleased with the service and care from all of the staff. Dr. Nick is really good with my Staffy (who is always very nervous about going to the vet) and she always feels really comfortable with him. Their office is always able to see me on the same day and quickly without a wait (as she tends to have problems that always seems to pop up out of the blue.) Thanks for all you do! read more

Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Danville, California

Last Friday we had to say goodbye to our girl Pooch. She was our baby and a huge part of our life. The staff and doctors at Blackhawk were so understanding and wonderful during the process. They gave us space and time to grieve, and were so gentle and loving with her in her last moments. Yesterday we received a lovely little flower arrangement and note from them, it was a very kind gesture. Today we were notified that they spread her ashes in the Napa hills. It made me happy to know she'll be in a beautiful place. read more

I have been taking my pets to Blackhawk Vet for 25 years: Dr Nick is truly amazing. Dr Nick is thorough in his exams and conscientious is all of his diagnostics. His manner toward pets is kind and gentle. His relationships with the owners is calm and respectful. Jenn is equally fantastic. She is fabulous with pets and people alike. I can honestly and truly say that I would trust Nick or Jenn with my own health :-) I have recommended all of my local friends take their pets to Blackhawk Vet. on a personal note: THANK YOU to the staff for all you have done for us over the decades. We feel like family in care. read more

Dr. Nick and his staff are amazing. They truly care about the patient and the patient's family. Over the years Dr. Nick has gotten to know my family and our pet. He knows how much we love our dog and that she is a family member not just a pet. He has empathy and at the same time is very informative. He explains his examinations thoroughly in a way that is comforting. He is thorough yet also very reasonable. We recently moved out of the area and make the drive to see Dr. Nick and his staff because we know our dog will he cared for properly. Unfortunately we learned the hard way that not all vets are as amazing as Dr. Nick. We did try a new vet in our area that came recommended with good reviews. After a scary prognosis and way too much money, we returned to Dr Nick to find out that our dog was healthy and did not need further treatment. He's always been honest with us and that means so much to us. If you want a caring, honest, and thorough vet, look no further. Dr nick and his staff will take care of your pet. read more

We have a Senior Pug, who is 16.5 years old . Over the last couple years, we have had some health challenges pop up. Dr. Nick is compassionate, and thorough. I bring both my dogs to this practice because I know they will be well cared for. Testing is completed when warranted , and I'm always given a choice of options when treatment is needed . Jenn the office manager has been very helpful also in navigating training, and or info when needed. I appreciate the follow up, check up calls by phone or email to see how my dogs are after their visit . Thank you Blackhawk Veterinary ! Sonja Tosetti read more

Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Danville, California

I first took my golden retriever here year six years ago. I had just moved into the area and away from the single vet who saw my dog since he was a puppy. We met with Dr. Arnott who was very friendly. The visit itself was fine and I highly recommend the place, if you can afford it. I mainly came away with the shock of the bill being a couple hundred dollars for lab tests that were probably unnecessary. At the time, I was impressed that their records were kept electronically and they even took a digital photo to put on his medicine bottle (minor ear infection) so as not to confuse it with human perscriptions. After that I stuck with the cheaper traveling clinic for yearly vaccinations. More recently, I revisited the office and met with Dr. Krome. It was time to put my 16-year-old baby to rest. He and his staff were very understanding and consoling, yet practical about the entire process. It was a tough decision, but I'm glad we took our dog here. read more

Started 20+ years ago with Dr Steve in Walnut Creek. Followed him to Blackhawk when they moved. There is no better vet anywhere. Well worth the drive. I'd follow him if he moved to TimBukTu : ) read more

Love them! They have taken care of my dogs for years. Dr. Nick is the best! Kind and loving with the animals. You can tell he's in the right profession!!!! Thanks for all you do guys! read more