I've been taking my cats to Fairfax Veterinary Clinic for a while now, starting with my first…read morekitty, Oliver. And now my current fur baby, Jallestino, is also under their care. Recently, Jallestino had a sudden health concern that worried me. I brought him in for a complete evaluation, including labs and a full physical exam. From the moment we arrived, the entire team was patient, gentle, and incredibly thorough. Although his usual veterinarian is Dr. Kristensen (who is absolutely wonderful), she was unavailable that day. Instead, Jallestino was seen by Dr. Ryen Morey, who treated him with genuine kindness and professionalism. What touched me the most was the follow-up: I received two personal calls from Dr. Wentzell, who took the time to answer every question I had with such clarity, patience, and compassion. It's rare to find veterinarians who go out of their way to support you emotionally as well as medically, and that meant the world to me. The front-desk team and pharmacy staff also deserve recognition. They are always warm and attentive. Today, Jallestino is 100% recovered -- healthy, stable, and purring like an angel again. If you're looking for a veterinary clinic where your fur baby will be treated with compassion, professionalism, and real attention to detail, I recommend Fairfax Veterinary Clinic.

Our new family member loves exploring the fun furniture in the cat rooms. She also doesn't mind the…read moreexam and was okay with the visit (except for having her temperature checked). All of our animals are happy to walk in, which is a first for any vet!

We feel so fortunate to have found West Marin Pet Hospital…read more The vet, Dr Redfield, the front desk staff, and the vet techs have all been so wonderful with our sweet golden girl, Twinkle. And, they've also been wonderful to us. Everyone that we have interacted with seems so good at what they do, and they are so gentle and sweet with Twinkle. I feel like at other veterinary practices that I've been to over the decades of pet ownership, it's the vet that's great but the staff is rude, or the techs are nice but the vet has no bedside manner, or some other unfortunate scenario. But, here, it really is just a breath of fresh air with the level of skill, the professionalism, and the pleasant ambiance. We completely trust them with Twinkle's care, and highly recommend them to any pet owner.

We have been visiting West Marin pet since 2023, after many years with another vet in Fairfax. We…read morereally love Dr. Redfield and are happy to have found her. Our older cat was very sick at the end of November with some bad stomach troubles, and we were able to get an appointment the same morning my husband called. Dr. Redfield listens to all of our concerns and is very thorough with her work. The vet-nurses we have worked with and the receptionists are all friendly, and they follow up the next day with a phone call to check in. We're happy to have great care close to home.

Patty, Coby looks fantastic. Thank you so much for taking care with him. As he's aged, he's not…read moreenjoyed his baths or even being touched much. Andy and I appreciate your care, and you did such a great job with him. We'll see you next week with the girls! Thank you. We love For Paws and Patty and Bill are awesome pet shop owners. Marcia xo

For Paws is a treasure of expertise, wisdom & care. They are the best around. I feel really lucky…read moreto have them in our town.

Dr. Di Maio provided my dog Snowy with excellent care throughout the years. During appointments,…read morehe took time to explain treatment options to help manage his diabetes. As the years passed, Snowy experienced other issues with his heart, cognitive functioning, and balance As he was aging. I've always felt that the clinic staff and Dr Di Maio truly cared about Snowys well-being. Last Friday I had to make the extremely difficult decision to euthanize Snowy his quality of life rapidly declined. This was the most painful and hard decision I've had to make I couldn't see him suffering. Dr.Di Maio was kind, compassionate explained every step during the process. My two adult sons were there as Snowy transitioned over the rainbow bridge.. My adult son commented " He's really a good doctor". Thank you for your caring presence. Angela

The cost of food, I forgot to include this information in my prior review…read more The Novato Vet charged, for two cans of Z/D. $14.40. Compared to San Marin Vet, the same two cans. $8.94 It's my opinion, this price difference matters. I find it odd, the Novato Vet charges more for food, and in return, won't answer food questions. Instead, suggests asking other vets. Hope you found this helpful.

When we first moved to Marin, I took our pup to this vet a few times. I was mortified by the…read moreunprofessional and gross behavior and attitude of the vet, Genevieve Manchester. Some of the issues we experienced at Redwood ... The staff is awful, as in they all roll their eyes at her when she has her back to them, and when they are in the room with her, she's training them as they go. She hires people that are totally unskilled as vet techs, and she probably pays them poorly. They all look miserable. Her office is also dark and like a weird version of "Get Out", vet edition. Our pup had a UTI, and Genevieve had us worried that something was seriously wrong with our pup, and she pushed $800 of tests on us. Then, she didn't bother to tell us that she was taking off on vacation for over a week, so we sat in misery waiting for her to get back and tell us the results, because no one else in her office could do that. Basically, we helped fund her stupid vaca, because there was nothing wrong with our dog. She then told me that our pup has a thyroid issue (despite her thyroid level being normal on the tests!!) and prescribed meds for her- she totally misdiagnosed her and was going to put her on meds for no reason. I did not get the meds, as I knew she was totally erroneous in her diagnosis. Finally, when I emailed her about my concerns and shared that we felt frustrated by her lack of care....about her freaking us out needlessly...running a bunch of unneeded tests, and subjecting our poor dog to unnecessary pokes and jabs, and about her not letting us know that we wouldn't have the test results as she was taking off on vaca (leaving us hanging for over a week)....she merely responded " do what you gotta do". As in, she could not care less if we left her practice. I'm not mincing my words here...she is total trash, and completely negligent and unethical. I think you really have to be a terrible person to run your business like this, and to treat pets and people this way. Absolutely avoid her and this place. **NOTE most of her 5 star reviews are fake profiles (with one review only). This is an indicator of false profiles to help boost her ratings. About our pup and her UTI, we found (via NextDoor) a wonderful vet practice in Fairfax, and we have been taking her there ever since. We learned that our sweet girl just needed the right antibiotic to clear up that UTI, that was all!

Dr. Manchester is an unbelievably caring vet who is one of the best in the business. She solved a…read moreterrible ear problem my Labrador was having, going above and beyond to care for my pet. Ginger is now healthier than ever! She and her staff made the experience so comfortable, and she is incredibly easy to get along with. She is so kind to animals. My dog loves going to see her. I think that is the best recommendation of all. Ps, She is back open for business now after the flood. Definitely worth the visit for a caring, attentive vet!

On March 18th I said goodbye to my beloved dog, Toby. It was one of the hardest days, but I'm…read moreincredibly grateful for the care we received from Dr. Gina Henriksen and the team at A Gentle Rest in San Francisco. Dr. Gina brought such compassion and calm during Toby's final moments. She took her time, treated him with dignity, and supported me well beyond what was expected. The way she gently tucked him in before taking him, with flowers and a soft light in place, made a painful moment feel peaceful. Losing Toby is something I feel every day. Thank you to Dr. Gina and everyone at A Gentle Rest.

We could not have asked for a kinder, gentler, and more soulful steward in Dr. Ken Gorczyca. He…read morebrought such a steady hand to our grief as we were grappling with the impending and unexpected decline of our dear Gabby. We were afraid Gabby's state of pain and discomfort was exponentially increasing and so grateful that we could book online immediately (versus many services which we would have to call and wait for a reply). Dr. Gorczyca was able to arrive within 24 hours, a Sunday morning. He helped advise us on how much to involve our young son (age 9) and gave a really transparent, thoughtful overview of what to expect. Dr. Gorczyca brought so much beauty and care and love to Gabby's last hour with us. We could talk about all of what we loved and remembered about her, which was also helpful for my son to feel involved and start to grapple with the reality of Gabby's passing (which he had been avoiding the feelings of). Dr. Gorczyca read beautiful poems inspired by Gabby's life, and then lead beautiful rituals as said goodbye. Our gratitude to Dr. Gorczyca and A Gentle Rest are beyond words.

Thanks Lorna! Saved…read moreme and my critters again. Had to go back to Utah to move my Mom's furniture into storage. Ugh. At least I didn't have to stress about my "kids". Lorna took great care with medication and emailed me funny updates. Whew!

If I could give a negative score I would. We trusted Lorna to watch our 3 cats and leopard gecko…read morefor 6 days. Not only did we have to cut our trip short, but the standard of care that was promised was not delivered. Lorna promised to call when she started to let us know everything was OK. When I hadn't heard from her, I got nervous and called her. Lorna had trouble getting the front door key to work, but instead of calling (she had multiple phone numbers to use and instructions to call if anything came up), her plan was to try again the next day -- without feeding the cats or letting us know that there had been a problem. That judgment on her part nearly caused my fiance to fly home immediately. We suggested that she try WD40 in the lock -- rather than the wax she had thought of trying -- and she got in. I should note that we examined the lock and the key upon our return and had absolutely no trouble locking or unlocking the door. We locked and unlocked it a couple of dozen times and were able to open the door every time. After that first day, we felt we needed to check in every day, and when Lorna reported more trouble with the lock, we decided to return early as we did not trust that she could reliably manage the situation. She had also promised to clean the 3 litter boxes once per day (if not, it can get to be quite a mess). We were gone 4 days and the boxes had never been cleaned. Upon our return, there was urine and feces outside all of the boxes. Lorna also promised to clean out the water dish (we have a drink well), it was dirty and there was food debris in the bottom. Bottom line...Although Lorna seems to be a nice person who cares a lot about animals, she did not demonstrate the level of professionalism one would expect from a full-time pet sitter. If and when we need a cat sitter again, I plan on calling our veterinarian for a recommendation.

Leigh and her team (Claudia & Jenna) are amazing. Leigh trained Winston as a puppy and I'm…read moreconstantly amazed at how responsive he is - she is truly a dog whisperer! The team communication is proactive and timely for his walks - even with changing schedules. Winston loves his social time and always returns smiling, exhausted and clean. Even if he found his way into a puddle. I would highly recommend West Coast Dog Training.

I met Leigh in February 2026 after vetting a number of trainers. She came to our house, met our…read moreLabrador Retriever (Silas) and immediately went to work. Leigh is a terrific combination of pleasant to be with and no-nonsense at her job. She was very good with Silas and instructing his caregivers (my wife & me). We came away from the training with specific ideas on how to manage the issues we flagged with Silas. We felt very good about the entire experience. I am very fussy when it comes to my sweet boy and I would unreservedly recommend Leigh.

I have taken my pet to Solano-Napa Pet ER Clinic many times, but this time was a very short wait,…read moreand his checkup was fast and smooth.

I was greeted quickly and given an appointment and I waited only about 15 minutes before Abby was…read moretaken for an exam. It took 10-15 minutes more for the vet to talk to me about the issue and a plan. It took much longer for the procedure, but my dog needed sedated and time to wake up. All in all, I felt my dog was well cared for by a competent team at an emergency clinic. I was prepared to spend much longer in that scenario.

We love Park-a-Pup!…read more My husband and I have been sending my dog here for boarding/daycare since they opened. Park-a-Pup has great prices. Our dog always comes home happy and tired from playing with the other dogs. I love that he gets so much exercise and socialization! He's really well taken care of here. He even had a medical issue once during boarding. Park-a-Pup immediately called us to notify us, and we came back early from our trip to take him to the vet. If they hadn't been so prompt, he may not have survived. We'll be happy customers of Park-a-Pup as long as our dog is alive!

My dog loves Park a pup. We purchased a lot of stays before hand for a discount. She would go often…read morewhen we had to leave out of town. We recommend this location. Also they do shots every 6 months vs 1 a year like a regular vet would ask for.