This review is for owners of anxious dogs. Due to anxiety, my dog's previous vets have recommended…read moresedation for routine things like vaccine jabs. I'm glad I tried South Park Animal Hospital. I've been taking my dog here for almost 2 years now. My anxious dog does great there. The whole team is kind and super competent. I've had routine exams, bloodwork, vaccinations, sedated teeth cleanings, and minor urgent care appoints so far. All smooth

Being new to the area, I found South Park Animal Hospital after reading through many online reviews…read morewhen my dog developed an ear infection. Choosing a new vet can be stressful, but from the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, which immediately made the experience feel more comfortable. The hospital itself is very clean, well organized, and has a calm, inviting environment. It feels like a place where both pets and their owners are genuinely cared for. The vet took time to explain everything clearly, which I really appreciated as a new client. There was a bit of a wait for the prescription after the vet saw my dog, but I wasn't in a hurry, so it truly didn't bother me at all. The staff remained attentive during the wait, and the overall experience still felt smooth and positive. I will definitely be back in the coming months when my dog is due for her shots. Based on my research, this clinic is also fairly affordable, especially considering the quality of care and location. I highly recommend South Park Animal Hospital if you're looking for a welcoming, trustworthy, and well-run veterinary clinic in a great area of San Francisco.

I give SoMa Animal Hospital 5-stars for the following reasons:…read more - Patient Interaction: Dr. Kelly Rockwell and her nurse were patient and caring when assessing my snake. After her assessment, she took care in administering an antibiotic injection; - Communication: Dr. Rockwell explained the situation to me in understandable terms, and she was patient in answering all my questions; - Goal: She told me the steps she would execute to get to her goal of getting my snake back to healthy status. - The staff were very helpful in scheduling my two-week antibiotic injection treatments. - Professionalism: Dr. Rockwell, her nurse, and the staff were friendly, professional, and patient in dealing with me. I'm glad to have found this hospital for my snakes. /s/ Alfonso Faustino

I can't say enough amazing things about this veterinary clinic. Dr. Johnston, Dr. Wood, and Dr…read more Crawford have all been incredible with both my cat and my dog. I especially want to give a heartfelt shout-out to Dr. Crawford. A few months ago, my cat was very close to crossing the rainbow bridge, and I brought him in for an urgent visit. It was Dr. Crawford's quick thinking, expert decision-making, and calm nature that saved my cat's life. It was an incredibly emotional day, and Dr. Crawford showed so much compassion while guiding me through the best decisions for my cat. He and his staff stayed with me until almost 10 p.m., waiting for the veterinary ambulance to arrive and transport my cat to the hospital. How amazing and sweet of them! Because of their dedication and care, I still have my sweet old man with me today--and he's doing well. I'm forever grateful and thankful to everyone at Soma Animal Hospital!

The staff there are amazing! So kinda and they take their time explaining anything that is going on…read morewith your pet.

Our little guy has heart issues, and they flared up last week, so we had to take him to the Polk…read moreStreet Animal Hospital for that and his annual checkup. Doctor Cote was great! He patiently listened to us and answered our questions, and recommended the proper course of action for a couple of other issues. The rest of the team was also very helpful and friendly. The front desk team helped us submit a prescription to Costco for a couple of the prescribed medications so we could get them cheaper. The only problem we had was that our little guy hates going to the doctors and gets all nervous and shaky whenever we go for his visits, so next time we may have to remedy the situation with a tranquilizer to lessen the impact on his heart.

SFAMC is a great place to take your fur babies when they need medical attention. I've been to…read moreother vets in SF and they never could answer with a diagnosis nor prognosis. Never was sure. Always guessing. We are happy taking our lil Rozy to SFAMC.

The nightmare started on Thanksgiving day. All the sudden our 15 1/2 year old cat Ziggy stopped…read moreeating and drinking all together and would violently vomit every couple of hours and out with only a small amount of bile every time. After a sleepless night, we called SFAMC at 6:30 am and decided to take him in for emergency care. Melissa who answered the phone and worked at the front desk was an angel. She was most friendly, compassionate, understanding and helpful throughout our visit, A tech took Ziggy him, took his vitals and told us they were normal. And we could either wait 3 to 4 hours to be seen by an ER doctor or made an urgent care appointment for the following day which we decided to do. We took Ziggy home and he started to drink and eat again so we thought the crisis was over and called SFAMC a few hours later to cancel the urgent care appointment scheduled for the following day. In the meantime, we have started to give Ziggy CatLax as we suspected that he might have hairball that's causing his vomits. Murphy's law, Ziggy started to vomit again after midnight a couple of times. So we called SFAMC again 6:30 am and was told best to call the next morning to try to secure another Urgent care appointment for Monday. Over the weekend, Ziggy started to vomit less and eating and drinking more. By Monday morning when we saw Dr. Richard Chu, Ziggy was almost back to normal. Nonetheless, we wanted to make sure there was no other problem rather than hairball that caused him to vomit. We have seen many doctors at SFAMC over the years and not Dr. Chu. So we were a bit worried. But it turned out Dr. Chu was the most caring, patient, compassionate, thorough and thoughtful doctor we have ever met there. Dr. Chu took the time to listen to our concerns, review Ziggy's patient history, recommend a care plan and gave us cost estimates on various treatments options. At the end , we decided to have Ziggy's blood drawn for senior panel analysis, his blood pressure measured, and gave him fluid for dehydration. We decided also to table abdominal ultrasound and echocardiogram after reviewing the blood test results. Dr. Chu called after 6:20 pm the same day to let us know that the majority of the blood test results had come back normal and to check on Ziggy. Dr. Chu also emailed us the day after, late in the afternoon and on his day off, to check on Ziggy again and also to let us know that the cardio pet pro BNP test results just came back it was slightly higher than last year and not the cause for Ziggy's gastrointestinal issues. WOW! Talking about going above and beyond! We were moved and speechless. It has been two days since we took Ziggy to see Dr. Chu and Ziggy is doing great now! Eating, drinks, sleeping well and no more vomiting. Thank goodness! As pet parents, there is nothing worse than seeing your little one suffers and feeling helpless and out of sorts. THANK YOU !!! Dr. Chu, Mellisa, and SFAMC.

My partner and I found SF Vet Hospital while looking for dental care for our 11 year old…read moremaltipoo/pom who needed extractions. The estimate matched what we received from another vet but what set SF Vet Hospital apart was the care we received from Dr gill and our vet assistants, Jamie and Joy. There were a lot of emotions as we navigated the cost of 11 extractions and surgery on an 11 year old dog. Dr Gill and his team remained patient with us as we asked questions and discussed all of our options. Jamie talked us through the estimate and gave us a thorough explanation of everything they would be doing. She did not apply pressure and helped us navigate the procedure and related costs with care. We also really appreciated the care we received after the surgery as Dr Gill took us through why he had to remove each tooth and what to expect in recovery. Right after surgery Dr Gill told us our dog would be a different, happier dog in 2 weeks and we didn't think it was possible as he was already an outgoing happy dog. Now, a few months post surgery - it's obvious Dr Gill was right. This surgery has greatly improved Theo's quality of life - he has more energy, plays more, and is overall more cuddly. We are so thankful for the care we ALL received at SF Vet Hospital and will definitely be recommending and continuing to bring our (now toothless) Theo here.

I was beyond upset leaving SF Vet Hospital but I wanted to wait until I spoke with another…read moreveterinarian so I could compare the two experiences before leaving a review. Now I can confidently say this was the most calculated, predatory experience involving any form of medical care I have ever encountered. This is saying a lot considering the state of our country's healthcare system. I brought my pet in for a rabies shot and routine travel evaluation. This was not some life saving procedure involving unexpected complications. There should be a fixed cost. I was given the run around each of the four times I asked how much the visit would total. I could not get a straight answer. Please recognize this as a sign that you will be taken advantage of. When I arrived at the vet, the woman working the front desk confirmed why I was visiting and proceeded to give me a bill which I had to pay before the actual visit began. It wasn't outrageous and I actually commented that I was pleased that the total was reasonable and immediately paid it. There was absolutely no mention that this was the first of three bills, each of which would get increasingly larger. The next bill was more than $400 and listed a number of optional procedures and unexpected charges like "biohazard waste disposal". Any reasonable person would assume that when they paid for the vaccination at the front desk, it would have included everything associated with that procedure. Remember, there was never any mention of a secondary bill, never mind a third. Following our brief visit, the doctor told me I needed a follow up. When I asked if it was included in the 2nd invoice he replied that he doesn't handle billing and sent his assistant in with a third estimate that was more than $900! I was absolutely floored by these unexpected charges and immediately understood why they won't tell you the total cost before visiting. This is essentially a bait and switch cleverly set up in stages. The bill went from ok, to unexpectedly larger, to absolute extortion. If they had given it to me in a single total like I requested, they are well aware I would have walked out. Remember, this was a routine visit for a vaccine and evaluation, not for trauma or life saving care. SF Vet Hospital will use the love you have for your animal to extract as much money as they can. This is a well designed, shameless operation that has taken the tactics of traditional hospitals and pushed them to the next level. I've lived in San Francisco for more than 20 years and I expect to pay a premium for almost every service but trust me when I say, keep searching. SF Vet will leave you feeling defeated and exploited.

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.

Noe Animal Hospital is truly exceptional. They care for all three of our animals, and the level of…read moreattention, compassion, and expertise they provide is unmatched. The team is not only wonderful with our pets, but also incredibly reassuring and supportive with us. They take the time to answer questions, ease concerns, and make every visit feel comfortable. I wouldn't trust our pets with anyone else. If you're looking for a vet, I highly recommend them.

Absolutely LOVE Noe Animal Hospital! My kitten had a run-in…read morewith a bee recently and they were incredibly responsive and helpful, guiding me through caring for her until I could get her into the office. It means so much to have a vet practice that cares as much about my animal's health as I do.

My dog got bit at the park by a gangster Corgi and her ear looked pretty messed up. We usually go…read moreup to the emergency vet on Fillmore but the wait is generally hours for non threatening injuries. A friend recommended Urban; we went there and waited ten minutes (!) to be seen. The vet gave us two options; surgery (immediate fix) or letting the ear heal over 14 days with twice daily cleaning and ointment (plus oral antibiotics). We chose the latter and she did beautifully (tho cone of shame wasn't fun). We appreciated his honesty about each option and he didn't push us toward the more expensive surgery (which we would have considered had we felt it was better for her health). Thanks Urban. Glad to know a better emergency vet is stellar for weekend needs.

10/10 veterinary office!! Dr. Andres and his team truly care about your pet. Having worked at…read morevarious vet offices in San Francisco I can speak firsthand to the utmost care and honesty this medical office provides. Dr. Andres responded very quickly to my concern about my cat Cauliflower's infection that hadn't healed and got her in for a procedure the next morning. Urban Pet got me in for TWO different appointments on a last minute basis. It isn't easy to find this level of care as some places can be booked for weeks at a time. Thank you so much for taking care of my baby girl :)

Excellent vets! I have been going here for a few years, first with my very old cats (who died at 18…read moreand 19 years of age) and now with 2 young cats. They have been great to work with for all of my pets, including focusing on comfort for the old ones and how to optimize long term health for my young cats. I've seen a few different vets between routine and acute care visits, and they've all been great. The front desk staff is easy to work with, and the vet techs have been great as well.

Took my new kitten here for the first visit. The appointment process seemed easy. The vet was…read morefriendly and I was able to let my cat out and roam around the room.

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Dasho and his team for the outstanding care they provided for our…read morelarge, fearful dog. After several challenging experiences at a traditional veterinary office, we reached out to his team for help, and we're so glad we did. They were kind, punctual, professional, and exceptionally skilled. Thanks to their thoughtful approach, we were able to complete all of our dog's vaccinations with minimal stress in a convenient setting outside the home, which helped avoid territorial issues. They guided us in choosing medications to keep him calm and followed up afterward to make sure he was doing well. We were very impressed by how confidently and compassionately they handled him. They also took the time to walk us through the risks and benefits of different options, helping us make informed, personalized decisions tailored to our dog's needs. We highly recommend Lotus to anyone looking for a low-stress alternative to a traditional vet visit.

Dr Rachael clearly loves her work and her patients. She's gentle and compassionate and thorough,…read moreand is well versed both in traditional veterinary medicine and in alternative modalities. My cat has a seizure disorder, and she of course prescribed pharmaceutical solutions, but also offers acupuncture that clearly keeps him feeling calm and settled. She will offer new services that she thinks will help with his various aches and pains, and she and her staff are always happy to show up and help out, even on short notice.