Needed to find a dentist that did not use anaesthesia for cleaning teeth because my dog is allergic and I nearly lost him. Hallelujah for Doctor Annette Richmond my Moki comes out wide awake and happy. read more

THIS PLACE IS NOT HOLISTIC. They push toxic meds and it's their number one strategy. I used to take my dog to this vet. They have gone corporate. As you can see from their description here where one of their top two draws is giving vaccinations. I love the actual veterinarian here who is very good. I'm not sure if she knows her office is turning away sick clients due to vaccinations. I have a ten year old dog who has had issues with chronic diarrhea and they refused to see him unless I gave him a rabies shot. He has had all his vaccines in time all his life but he's ten now and having issues and the last thing I am doing is adding more toxicity. I asked for a titer test instead they refused when we all know those vaccines last 7 years or more. Since when is it their job to police these things ? They send constant emails with specials on toxic meds that kill dogs like nexgard and heartgard. They don't care about my animal #firstdonoharm. read more

My dogs are very nervous at a new place. Everyone here was so kind and so patient. Bedside manner was impressive and the respect for my homeopathic beliefs were very appreciated. Very happy to have someone this kind for my pets. Thanks again! read more

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Best Vet Team Ever!! They look at your pet's entire health and discusses openly with you about the best options. Can't recommend enough read more

My pup Toby has never liked going to the vet, until we found Dr. Richmond! Her small group of staff are friendly and helpful, and her office is a calm, peaceful, and laid back space that soothes both dog and owner's anxieties. She provides top notch, preventative care taking into account true science based nutrition as well as a combination of eastern and western medicine. Toby has been through a lot being that he had parvo as a puppy before being rescued and has two luxating patellas in his back legs. Regular acupuncture treatments with Dr. Richmond have had a huge positive impact on his comfort and mobility. Thank you so very much for all that you and your team do! read more

Natural Veterinary Therapy - His content face says it all! Comfortable, and so relaxed after his acupuncture appointment with Dr. Richmond. - Veterinarians Near Me - Carmel, California

The staff is AMAZING and the service is EXCELLENT! Taking my fur baby here has changed his life, he is very active again. He is only 7 years old and he was having mobility problems already. Once he started acupuncture his mobility improved drastically, the veterinary doctor is very knowledgeable. I'm so glad I found out about this place and I can not recommend it more to other pet parents. Thank you Natural Veterinary Clinic for helping my fur baby Sky! read more

Can't thank Dr.Annette Richmond enough for her work with our furbaby Macy. Our dog suffered a spinal cord injury which caused her back legs to become paralyzed. Though medication from our vet and a referral to Natural Veterinary Therapy. After a consultation she said Macy would be a good candidate for acupuncture therapy along with electro therapy (Tens) to her spinal area. After Half dozen therapy sessions our dog has regained the use of her back legs. I'm so glad we were referred to this practice. Thank you so much read more

I wish I could give Dr. Richmond and her team 100 stars. They truly are amazing. We took our 20-year-old cat to Dr. Richmond after another vet in Monterey prescribed us a dog painkiller (we didn't know it at the time) to aid in pain management due to a cyst on her leg. Our cat began to lose her ability to bear weight on her back legs and then the ability to walk all together. We had to hold her up for her to use her litter box and put her food and water bowl directly next to her bed. We stopped using the dog painkiller and reported to the vet that prescribed it that she was loosing mobility, They didnt give a second thought, just said "she is 20". We went to Dr. Richmond who did weekly acupuncture appointments for a few months and prescribed Rehmannia Eight, per the DR, to aid in kidney function (as they were extremely damaged from the dog painkiller). We began the road to recovery of trying to build up her muscle strength in her back legs as she had lost what she once had. To do so Dr. Richmond recommended we hold her hind end up with a scarf and try to get her to walk around. That was a task! She just kept looking at us, like "what are you doing?" She eventually got the hang of it, and I am so happy to say she regained her strength and ability to walk! I cannot express enough how amazing the Dr and her dedicated team of professionals are. I hope they see this! Thank you Dr. Richmond we are furr-ever grateful! read more

If you're looking for a vet that is a confident and a proficient acupuncturist, and one who cares about the well being of your pet enough to return phone calls and emails from you and other veterinarians in order to help your animal, then look elsewhere. We did and I'm grateful this vet and our experience was so lousy, because we learned that there are DEFINITELY other, BETTER options in the Monterey area! We now have an amazing, competent vet/acupuncurist for the long-term AND a super back-up if needed. (And backups for the backup, if needed). Our story - We moved here from out of the area and went to great lengths, including paying $80 for an appointment to do nothing but meet/greet ahead of the move to get dialed in. My little dog has had years of acupuncture every 2 weeks and we never had bad experience with even one needle...until we came to this vet/clinic. Even though our first acupuncture appointment was horrible, I wanted to give Dr. Richmond a chance, but the fact that she repeatedly ignored my vet and my emails for more than 2 weeks locked in my initial assessment--this was NOT going to work! She only responded AFTER I made her aware this relationship was not going to work and that we had moved on. She only seemed interested to know who we were seeing. I'm happy others find this clinic suitable and give it more stars, but seems those reviews are mainly about teeth cleaning and rehab. Those might well be Dr. Richmond's strengths, but from our experience, acupuncture nor timely communication is among her strong suits. I'll leave it at that and share a few good resources to help find a CERTIFIED acupuncturist in your area. Also, do as I did and talk to pet stores, groomers and other animals professionals and pet owners in your area. I learned talking to many of them that others had heard of bad experiences with this vet/clinic. Had those people written reviews, it would have saved us the unfortunate experience and expense. FYI, both the Chi Institute and International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) have search functions to look up vets in your area who are certified. They are also both very helpful if you call them directly. Here are the links to find acupuncture vets in your area: http://www.tcvm.com/Resources/FindaTCVMPractitioner.aspx https://www.ivas.org/ Good luck! read more

This IS the place to come for our fur kids. We started coming for acupuncture in Dec. of 2017 because our Big 12 year old Standard Poodle boy was having rear end weakness, paws curling under when walking and very serious mobility problems. Fast forward, here we are 14 months later and the Big Fu is still going strong thanks to Dr. Annette and her amazing gift of acupuncture and Dr. Deb Sell's amazing gift of chiropractic care. Fu just celebrated his 14th birthday and is still going strong! I feel so blessed to have these wonderful, caring women in our lives. Our dogs can hardly wait to get to Carmel for their appointments. Rock on ladies! read more

Having had terrible results with after effects of anesthesia from teeth cleaning in the past I can no longer submit my pets for traditional teeth cleaning under anesthesia. The awful feeling of leaving them at the vet all day, not knowing who cleans my animals teeth, certainly rarely the actual vet. I was so happy to find Dr. Richmond and Natural Veterinary Therapy. I scheduled an initial appointment with Dr. Richmond for assessment of my kitty, then scheduled the appointment for teeth cleaning. My kitty had her teeth cleaned yesterday by Dr. Richmond..yes, Dr. Richmond is the one who cleans the teeth. The process took about an hour (like a regular dentist for humans). My kitty was returned to me calm, happy and with shiny clean teeth. Follow up: Next morning, my kitty continues to remain calm and happy. playing with her toys and dominating the house. Thank you Dr. Richmond! I am so grateful for your gentle care of my beloved family member. read more

2nd time having my dogs teeth cleaned and full examination.very kind, welcoming, communicated fast and well, good with care with my 10 yr old dog Dora. Very pleased.easy to find, clean environment too. read more

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There is no doubt that Dr. Richmond, Holly Reiner and their team have given our lovely 16 year old Oliver an extended quality life with their good and loving care...acupuncture, teeth care, advice, laser/beamer treatments and water therapy. Oliver is always happy to go to his spa days and leaves feeling like a puppy. read more

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My mom takes her dogs (Daisy & Bailey) here and loves it! She raves about this clinic. What stood out to me is the relaxing environment. I appreciate the holistic approach and they don't over diagnose and prescribe like other vets. I am considering bringing my doggies down from Alameda just to see her. Thanks for taking such good care of our pack. read more

Do not hesitate to bring your pet to this wonderful place. My long haired Dachshund starts shaking the second we get near the vet and is essentially a nervous wreck the whole time. Not at Natural Veterinary Therapy-the minute you walk in you and your precious pet are soothed with calming aromatherapy scents and a mindful atmosphere that puts you at ease. Dr. Richmond is extremely knowledgeable and professional with years of experience in veterinary medicine. I appreciate her honest approach with respect to over medicating/vaccinating our pets and trust her advice. This office also cleans teeth without the use of anesthesia, for pre screened patients. I am so relieved to have found this wonderful Veterinarian! read more

Great place. We're grateful to have Dr. Richmond's holistic expertise and care for our precious PanDora (20 pound Tibetan Spaniel). I was so grateful her teeth could be cleaned without anesthesia and as she's only 5, we hope acupuncture is not needed for some time, if ever. We're grateful to know that such a kind, knowledgeable and caring vet is close to home. Compassionate and knowledge based care is certainly present at this clinic! Highly recommended! read more

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Dr. Richmond and her team are PHENOMENAL. I brought my old pup in for his first consult and acupuncture treatment today and we will be forever patients! The staff gave great info over the phone and were so kind with us. Dr. Richmond did an amazing job of relaying all the information to me from the exam, since I had to wait in the car because of COVID protocols. She answered every single area of concern (there were a lot!) I had, made some new recommendations for my pup's care, and taught me new things along the way. If my pup could talk, he'd mention how loving the staff were and how relaxed he was after his treatment - he napped all the way home and then all afternoon! Thank you so much for loving us into your practice! read more

I previously reviewed Annette when she was located in PG. I have to say I for one was happy that she was moving closer to me in Carmel however i'd drive the distance to take my animals to her. Dr. Richmond is the very best at what she does. She's caring and extremely helpful. I previously would bring my Pomeranian in for teeth cleanings and he was very difficult and she was able to get the job done. I now am bringing in my Siamese kitten in and feel fully confident that she is in the best hands. I highly recommend bringing your pets here for the best care. read more

Love Dr Richmond and staff. You won't find a better natural Veterinarian anywhere on the Coast.

Took my 6 year old chihuahua in for teeth cleaning. She was starting to have awfully bad breath and her teeth were getting a lot of plaque build up. She wouldn't let me brush them and she wasn't good about chewing on bones to scrape them herself. I took her for a consultation where they tested her temperament. The doctor is so gentle and explained to me that they use essential oils and natural calming remedies to soothe the dog. They swaddled her and two people worked to hold her still and work on her teeth. They would do a few minutes then give her a rest. The whole procedure took about 45 minutes. They called me as soon as they were finished and the girl at the desk had her in her arms when we went to pick her up. I highly recommend trying natural teeth cleaning before putting them under anesthesia! read more

Natural Veterinary Therapy - Beautiful pearly whites after her cleaning! Like a puppy again - Veterinarians Near Me - Carmel, California

We sadly moved away from the area several years ago and we're sad to leave Dr. Richmond behind. She has been integral in keeping our currently 17 year old beagle in FANTASTIC health, with teeth cleaning and preventative diet and supplements, as well as our 15 and 12 year old chihuahuas. Well after we left, Dr Richmond has helped us navigate our new Chihuahua's health issues. She consulted long distance with us about vaccines and surgery, sent us meds and supplements when prescriptions ran out, and couldn't have been more of a support. All at a reasonable price. In our 20 plus years of pet ownership, she is head and shoulders above the rest. In this world where big pharma and big vet chains have turned pet health care into multi-billion dollar business, Dr. Richmond serves the higher purpose of making your pet healthy and happy, not prescribing some random drug or procedure they don't need and focusing on how to make sure they don't get sick in the first place. Best. Vet. Ever. read more

I have never been so impressed with staff and Dr. at a veterinary office. They care so completely, are willing to work around schedules and budgets and needs! I have had a tragic situation with our kitten and this veterinary office went above and beyond in all areas to help me care for my disabled animal. I have tried almost all of the veterinary offices on the peninsula (for geography reasons) and by far this one felt like one of the best! Highly recommend! read more

Rachel Ray went ABOVE AND BEYOND, and so did Dr. Richmond in order to get my dog a medication in a difference milligram that he really, really needs to take in order to stop his allergy attacks. I truly appreciate both these ladies. Dr. Richmond even called in the prescription even though she was on vacation. read more

I have heard great things about Dr. Richmond and I've had to think about this posting seriously because I can't understand how a vet doesn't follow up or return messages regarding the treatment of my pet. First visit she didn't make any contact or befriend my dog a Golden Retriever. The hemp oil treatment for seizures did not work and my dog went into cluster grand mal seizures. I let Dr. Richmond know the next day and again the next week and two weeks later she responded with " she would look into upping dosage and get back to me". That was over a month ago and I haven't heard anything from her. Totally a lack of concern for my pet's well being. I hope she does better with others... read more

Dr. Richmond is amazing. I love her and staff so much. This is the best place to go without poisoning your pets. The natural approach to healing and diet saves so much later! Dentals are anesthesia free. Rehab is a breeze with excellent results. Highly Recommend!! read more

Have tried to get an appointment for acupuncture for a few weeks. The first appointment was cancelled by the office the day before. No big deal. I made another appointment last week for Monday morning 10:00 am. I had to bring my dog to work with me in order to make the appointment. Got a call from the office at 9:15 am saying, "I know you have an appointment today, but the doctor will not be here today, would you like to reschedule?" Not 'The Doctor is sick" or 'The Doctor had an emergency'. Just that the Doctor is not in today. Probably want to give more notice than 45 minutes before my appointment. Sorry, one time I get. Second time 45 minutes before appointment is a little too much. I'll find another Vet. read more

In April My 9 1/2yr old Frenchie suddenly experienced hemivertebra issues and had little control over her hind legs. I did not believe surgery to be a viable option. I took Sweetpea to treat with Dr. Richmond to see if it would bring any relief. WOW! I did not expect Sweetpea would ever be back to walking 2-3 miles a day. I just wanted to give her back some quality. Dr. Richmond and Rachel Ray are phenomenal. Sweetpea LOVES her acupuncture treatment and gets so excited as we near the office. She is now running, playing and up to walking about a mile. I am so grateful to Dr. Richmond and Rachel for providing Sweetpea with quality of life again. I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Richmond's holistic veterinary treatment to anyone whose beloved dog is experiencing such problems. It is wonderful to see Sweetpea able to run and chase Moose (a lab rescue) again. read more

We wrote a review under her business name, Natural Vet Therapy, and we gave her stars and we stand by that rating!

I wrote a review under Natural Vet Therapy a few years ago. My appreciation and gratitude only gets stronger. As my dog Hannah turns 18 things understandably get difficult. Hannah does not shake or get upset when she visits the office. It is a calm environment with caring staff. Dr. Richmond is amazing and caring. She takes time and never hurries through an appointment. Hannah has a hard time as her body gets old. The warm water therapy has kept her much stronger and provided exercise she would not otherwise get. Love this place! read more

I am very impressed with Dr. Richmond. "Natural" does not mean flaky! I am a science-driven people doctor and am so impressed with Dr. Richmond's scientific veterinary knowledge, but even more so with her compassion, dedication and ability to put you at ease, even with upsetting condition for your loved pet. I highly recommend her read more

The entire team there was so loving and knowledgable as our older Golden Retriever recovered from tearing his ACL. Highly recommend.....

Wonderful people and care.So much improvement to my foster dog Miss Janie,and her new found mobility.Between the acupuncture and hydrotherapy,she has a new life full of energy!I would highly recommend bringing your pet here for really wonderful care,and excellent treatment! read more