I have owned pets of all types over the past 50 yrs. That means lots of trips to the Vet for various reasons. I was lucky enough to get referred to Dr. mills after feeling like my previous veterinarian was more about making money and doing test etc not needed at all. Dr. Mills is honest and will not have unnecessary test or procedures ordered that aren't needed for you pets health. Dr. Mills, is by far the best veterinarian about describing what is going on with you pet. Her charges our very reasonable. The staff is awesome too. If you live in the area and want the best Veterinary service for your pets Dr.Mills and her staff is the place to go. read more

I would never go to.this vet ever again. She recommended expensive lab tests and follow up visits. After several weeks, I had to take him to an emergency vet for seizures. It turned out it was a foxtail that was easily diagnosed and removed. Such a waste of time, pain and money. read more

Out and out lie .. typical lack of integrity and responsibility. your long term client surrendered this dog to me June 29th. I have his paper work as well as the receipts and documents from reiki care professional dog walks and trainers that have been assisting me with helping this dog over the past month. I'm addition, many neighbors and friends of mine that have met and loved the dog and his sweet gentle personality that can attest to this. Your "client" surrendered him to me precisely because she could not handle him . The only thing we had not done was transfer his microchip information, period. My dog walkers and subsequent consultations with proactive dog trainers that work with traumatized and aggressive dogs placed my dog on a very low scale as far as danger is concerned. He has not bitten 7 times! A lie! One incident He bit your client after she had worked him into a frenzy one day playing tug of war whilst he was on a flexi lead no less. Not only that, she became rough and angry with him and tried to grab his muzzle while he was trapped in the flexi lead and getting agitated ..Not smart. The woman who initially found him as a stray picked 50 engorged ticks off of him with no issue. Also, your client was very happy and pleased with the dognwhen I dropped him off under her care on Sunday in order to help me expedite hisnneuter surgery. I am sure you client mentioned to you how been much calmer and happy he was when I dropped him off with her the previous Sunday. I'm sure you knew the circumstances and that I rescued this dog after your client surrendered him to spcA because you refused to neuter him then. Your client has a mean streak and wanted to punish this dog simply because she had no idea how to handle him in certain situations . He was my dog and you had no right to ply him full of tranquilizers and kill him without my permission or consent. Are you not aware of the fact that I was the one who called your office to arrange for his appointments and blood tests? I have text message to and from your client that day to prove that as well. And I can provide affidavits from all the people professional And otherwise that have been employed in helping me care for and treat this dog with the love and attention he desperately needed. All to naught for the cruelty and abused he suffered at he hands of your client and yourself. Do No Harm!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Brenda Mills, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me - Livermore, California

I have been going to Brenda for all of my mammal pet needs for about 15 years and I have always been very happy with her! I chose her all those years ago because she was the only vet out many that actually touched my dog at our, "new pet exam" she sat on the floor and looked at every inch of him and answered all my 200000 questions and I left feeling confident that my money was spent well. Over the years I've had times where I needed to spend less and I just let her know in the exam that I needed to keep costs down and she was always helpful letting me know the safe ways to do that and keep my pets healthy. I trust her completely with the lives of my babies and know that they'll live long healthy lives in her care. It's also fun to learn about alternative medicine, and see that a lot of it really works! read more

Brenda Mills, DVM - Veterinarians Near Me - Livermore, California

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We have been growing increasingly disappointed in Dr. Mills. We have been customers here for almost 15 years and have spent thousands of dollars in her office. The prices for services and products have been increasing. Upon the last several visits they have been trying to charge us for additional items along with our prescription medications without consulting us. Today, we took our dog for his appointment and were just under 15 minutes late due to unexpected traffic. Dr. Mills wound not see our dog who has a recurring infection that needs attention nor would she prescribe his repeated antibiotic to clear up the infection. They then tried to charge us for a missed appointment. What is funny about that is when we have an appointment we typically have to wait a minimum of 15 minutes and sometimes up to 30 minutes to see the doctor. When we voiced our frustration her receptionist went back to discuss the matter with Dr. Mills. She returned to say we could leave the dog and pick him up later. When we asked if we could discuss this matter with Dr. Mills, her receptionist went back to talk to her again about our situation. When the receptionist returned she told us Dr. Mills wasn't in the office. It seems not only are they stuggling with customer satisfaction issues but also with honesty. So much for appreciating long term, repeat clients. read more

Spent lots of money. She will not return a call for a simple question. Never able to successfully treat my dog's ear infections. She is your vet if you enjoy being treated and spoken at like you are too stupid to own a pet. read more

I wish that I had a personal doctor who was as diligent as Dr. Mills! My husband and I are traveling to see Dr. Mills from San Francisco. She was recommended to us by a friend who is a field biologist with working dogs. When we adopted a senior lab with a chronic ear infection, we finally made the trip to Livermore with our two old itchy labradors. She is no nonsense and frank, but much more observant than our vets in the City. Most importantly, she has our dogs on programs that appear to be working! Prior to our visits to Dr. Mills, one of the dogs was on a very expensive medicine for itching that didn't deal with the underlying issue and the other one had been on 4 different antibiotics that hadn't cleared up the ear infection. If you are looking for a vet that is in tune with your dogs needs, I'd strongly recommend Dr. Mills. She will coddle your dog but not you. Come in prepared with your questions. And, make sure she has your dog's records to understand their history. read more

I am so very grateful to have found Dr. Mills she is an amazing vet. I could not be happier with the care we get from her and her awesome staff. My rabbit was very ill and had health problems recently since he is an older mini lop. I have followed her care for 6 weeks. My rabbit is back to his chipper self again. He is back to being a stinker and he's back to his old self and we couldn't have done it without Dr. mills and her staff. She also takes the time to explain everything which is so important to the health of my pets so I can give them their best lives. Thank you Dr. mills and staff for taking such great care of my pets. Thank you for saving my rabbit he would not have made it without her!! They really are the best and greatest!! read more

Dr. Mills has been my pets doctor for many years and we have always received the best of care. When I started training my first Agility Sport dog, Dr. Mill's knowledge ensured that we addressed any areas that could affect his health. read more

My pets have received excellent care from Dr. Mills. It is too bad that they have not figured out how to take care of the pet owners! Especially in the last ~2 years I have seen the customer service go way down. No one answers the phone and you have to leave a message-- which may not get returned in a timely manner. The office closes randomly without warning and no mention of it on their answering machine. It is difficult to get appointments and their hours are very limited and inconvenient for working people. To top it all off the prices have gone WAY UP since I started going here 9 years ago. I mean WAY UP. You can expect to pay absolute top dollor for everything, without any warning up front about how much services cost or any discussion of lower cost options. With service down and prices up I am now looking for another vet. read more

I hate giving poor reviews on businesses. I am more likely to give excellent reviews. I felt I had to express my anger over this one. My dog got very ill, I've had heard good things about Dr. Mills so I decided to take her there. They were able to squeeze me in which I was very thankful. However , when I got there , after filling out the paperwork the receptionist takes my dog from me and says "she won't be ready to be pick till late afternoon".i was taken back because I've never been to vet, especially on the first visit, and never get to meet and go over her condition. Grant it, I was thankful that they were able to squeeze us in but i should have been told "We can squeeze your sick dog in, however, Dr. Mills will not be available" If that were the case , I would have moved on and found someone that could see us. I've never had a receptionist just take my dog . It didn't sit well with me leaving her and not meeting Dr.Mills. However, she was so sick I was just desperate to get her help. I thought to myself when I left "I'll meet Dr. Mills when I pick my baby up". Guess what?? NOT!!! I was extremely upset , pissed ,, all of the above that I never met this Dr!! An assistant brought my dog to me in the waiting room! She told me that Dr.Mills diagnosed her and the assistant went over the instructions for her meds. I was in SHOCK and very pissed! Who does that???? You have a new patient and Dr. Mills and can't take 5 mins out of your busy schedule to come introduce yourself?? Unbelievable! Not only that having to try and listen to the assistant go over the diagnosis and med instructions in a noisy waiting room where barking dogs , anxious cats were, of course , they were just happy to see their owners! . We were all there picking up at once. Very tough for me to hear and focus on what's wrong with my baby and listen to instructions in a noisy room! I asked if I could meet the Dr. Mills and her assistant told she was busy !! Instead gave me everything I needed and the grand total would be $425.00!! No mention of a return visit OR a follow up phone call asking how she's doing or telling me she needs a special diet once she gets well. Highly disappointed and angry!!! I will NEVER take my pets to your place ever again!!! And anyone asks me for a recommendation for a vet in town.. It won't be your place. Very , VERY unprofessional !!! At least you can do is meet your new patients!! Please,,,,,,, after charging a lot of money , I doubt you even met my dog and treated her! Most likely your assistant !! read more

Brenda is a very caring vet. She takes the time to get to know each animal and is great at working with shy or fearful animals. I love that she has educated herself in dog behavior and is open to alternative treatments for animals (she's certified in acupuncture). While you don't get in and out of her office quickly usually, it's well worth the wait as you get the time your animal needs while you're there. read more

As good as it gets! Dr. Mills is fantastic. Even though she is trained in western medicine, she will use the holistic approach first. That means less chemicals and traumatic procedures for our loved ones. Also, I was floored that she was able to diagnose my dog simply by observing her....something no other vet had managed. She is something like a 'dog whisperer'; takes her time and gets to know the animal. My dog suffered from extreme vet phobia and was known to eliminate her bowels and anal glands in fear, when restrained by veterinary personnel. Dr. Mills took her time with her. Lots of time. Got on the floor, never intruding her space, talking to me while feeding dried liver treats. With every subsequent visit, my dog became more trusting. Her phobia is gone....now she is just a bit cautious. After five years of traumatic vet visits she is finally relaxing. Dr. Mills is also great with cats. Diagnosed and treated my cat correctly after an emergency vet suggested something completely different the day before. She is so right on because she asks the right questions and is so very observant, while never rushing during a visit. When I had to put an older cat of mine to sleep, she was so supporting and comforting like I have never experienced with a vet. She truly knows grief counseling.... I also want to mention her staff. The veterinary technicians are outstanding - knowledgeable and personable! I have complete trust in their competence. Front staff as well - efficient as no other. Prices - I think a bit less than other places I have been. Dr. Mills will never do any unnecessary tests or procedures - everything is discussed up front. No surprises. read more

Still love them. Still bringing our animals here. And still so grateful to them for saving the life of our sickly stray kitten.

I love this place. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. Everyone else in town that was recommended to me didn't have appointments for weeks. Dr. Brenda is unique in a very good way. She really cares about my pet. Instead of putting my dog on a tall, cold table, she gets right down on the floor and does the exam! I've never seen a vet do this before. Dr. Brenda uses traditional and holistic medicines to treat my pet in the best way. The staff at the hospital is friendly and helpful. The rates at this hospital are about the same as everyone else in the area. read more

Dr. Brenda Mills is absolutely wonderful. I trust her fully with and when it comes to my fur babies and their care - and anyone who knows me, knows I do not give that trust easily. My dogs love her and love going to see her. When they see her outside of the clinic, they whine and cry until they are able to go say "hello". Dr. Mills takes the time to know and learn about your animals and you can tell she absolutely loves what she does. She is patient, gentle, and genuine. She explains things in detail, answers your questions, and tells you the pros & cons of procedures she may recommend. She is a wealth of information and uses not only traditional veterinary medicine, but also offers acupuncture and herbal supplements..... things that have been wonderful for both of my dogs on various occasions! I highly recommend her - you and your pets will be in great hands. read more

I am happy to recommend this veterinary office as one of the best I have seen! I worked with vets and shelters before I became a 1st-3rd grade teacher and I am very impressed with this place. Like I mentioned, I am an elementary teacher at a Montessori school. Part of the curriculum is that we should, at this age level, have many loved classroom pets that the children care for under supervision of the instructors. This year we have two rats among our menagerie of animals, and a few months ago, one developed a tumor on her side. Dr. Mills came to my classroom, took a look at our little friend, and immediately booked an appointment to have the tumor removed. When I went to the desk to pay the bill, there was not one. Dr. Mills did the exam, surgery, anasthesia and medication all at no cost because the little rat was a classroom pet!, (and she knows that teachers generally cannot fund rat surgeries!!!). When I thought it was all over, the OTHER rat fell ill over the winter break. Again, she took in my little friend and gave her the best care. I insisted that this time I would pay for it, but they are still giving me a break on the bill! Both times, I received a phone call at home from Dr. Mills herself, clearly explaining what the diagnosis and treatment options were. A lot of people had the attitude that it was "just a rat", but these rats are important to 29 school children who work hard to care for them, and learn a lot from doing so. Dr. Mills understood this, and now I have two happy rats (one is still recovering). I am so impressed that I will be bringing my dog there the next time she needs to be seen for a check-up. I am confident that she will get the best care possible. The office is very clean and well organized. Krista, at the front desk, is a sweetheart and very knowledgeable. They have a GREAT website that highlights their holistic approach, as well as their up-to-date equipment and diagnostic tools. Check it out at http://www.lcph.us! Thank you, Livermore Country Pet Hospital! I am so happy to recommend you, and I am SO pleased with the service I have received and the kindness and generosity you have showed me. The kids thank you as well. I am so relieved to know that on Monday, when we go back, everyone will be there safe and sound... including our little rat friends. The Walnut Room LOVES LCPH!!! read more

I've had animals all my life, so I'm used to veterinarians. I adopted my dog a year ago and he was due for his annual checkup, so I brought him to Dr. Mills for the first time, expecteing the typical 10-15 minute exam. Not so. During the 45 minutes we were there, Dr. Mills was on the floor, giving Dudley his exam while we talked...and during that time, Dudley got lots of treats. It was as if they were old, long-lost buddies. Considering the lengthy exam, a blood draw and a couple of lab tests, the charges were very reasonable. Dr Mills was more thorough and attentive than any other vet I've been to.and I HIGHLY recommend her. I couldn't be happier and neither can Dudley! read more

Dr. Mills is wonderful. Dr. performed surgery on Becky's lip, she jumped out of the truck window while on the ranch and split her lip open quite a large gash. Dr. took Becky on an emergency basis thankfully because it was late in the afternoon. It's very hard to see where Becky was stitched Dr. Mills did such a wonderful job repairing. Dr. has been very conservative with medications and prescribes only when necessary. Dr. is very thorough and knowledgeable; she has taken care of Becky with great care. Dr. Mills staff have been fantastic they are always kind, helpful and take care of Becky as their own. We love Becky and so thankful to Dr. Mills and staff. Thank You all for taking such good care of Becky Rose. I would recommend Dr. Mills to anyone needing quality care for their animals Dr. Mills is a Dr. I trust. read more

First of all, Debbie M., EVERYTHING has drastically gone up in the past 9 years, EVERYTHING! I have 3 dogs with differnt issues and ALL have been taken care of as if they were their own. One is an active agility dog, one a 13 yr old on a pace maker and the other a rescue dog who originally came to me as a Hospice dog. When my agility dog hurt himself on a week-end, Dr. Mills had me in her office first thing Monday morning to see a Chiropractor, my dog was walking and running again in a few hours. The dog who came to me as a hospice dog, is no longer considered a hospice dog and is running and playing with my other dogs - Dr. Mills has gone way beyond the call of duty in helping me get this dog to his optimum health. I just lost my 13 yr old dog recently and never saw a more compassionate team than the one in Dr. Mills office. Before the decision was made to have her put down, Dr. Mills called me several timesat home (after hours) to see how she was doing. During her last illness, there were several times I brought my girl into her office and because of the serious nature, I did not have to wait long if at all. NOTE: there have been times when I have brought my other dogs in for a routine or non critical visit and had to wait a bit because an emergency had come up - I am more than happy to wait, because I know I would be extended the same courtesy if one of my dogs were in a critical situation. Yes, the practice is closed sometimes during the week, but their hours are posted on their web-site and an emergency # and address are given on their answering machine. My dogs and their well-being are extremely important to me - I left another practice in Livermore who was less expensive, yet who I felt did not give my dogs the care or respect that my dogs deserved - they couldn't even remember my dog's name! And more times than not, the person who answered the phone there, acted like you were putting them out when you called! Every person that I have referred to Dr. Mills (and there have been many) has happily thanked me for the referrel. read more

Dr mills and her staff are always welcoming, friendly, and professional. I started taking my senior dog to Dr. Mills and received the best care. Not only is Dr. Mills a brilliant practitioner, she also has good humor, sensitivity and compassion. Today we had to have our dog of 13 years put down. Our family was able to sit on the floor huddled around our sweet pet and be with her as Dr. Mills administered the medicine to her. As painful as saying goodbye was, it was comforting to have such a loving space in which to have closure. I highly recommend Dr mills, her assistants and receptionists. The prices are affordable and I trust wholeheartedly the integrity of Dr. Mills' practice. read more

If you like homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and chiropractic care for your animals, she is a great source! She spent 30 minutes talking with me and spending time with my pet. Very knowledgeable and priced appropriately :) read more