It's been two months since Gabby's surgery, and I thought it was time to write a review…read more I did a lot of research before choosing the right doctor for her ACL surgery. I lost my first dog on the operating table when I was much younger. Back then, I was young ,trusting, and I believed that any licensed vet could do the job. That experience was deeply traumatic. for Gabby, I looked into almost every clinic that performs this kind of surgery in the bay area--read every review on Google and Yelp, sometimes multiple times. It came down to three options. The first one was close to where I live. We went to check it out. It felt more like an emergency room--very professional, but also very clinical. The doctors reviewed Gabby's case like it was a project. Not necessarily bad, just not very personal, at all. The second one was more budget-friendly, but had mixed reviews. The doctor said there'd be no pre-check or consultation--just bring Gabby in on the day of surgery. That didn't sit right with me. Then there was Dr. Sam's clinic. It's not the closest, and while not the cheapest, the price seemed reasonable--and now I could see why. When we went in for the first visit, Dr. Sam sat across from me. Gabby was lying next to me at first, then got up, walked over to him, and laid down by his side. I almost cried--it felt like Gabby made the choice for us. The consultation was very thorough. They even followed up on an old heart murmur diagnosis just to be safe. We tested her pee twice because fitst time the sample was small (i didn't manage to get much of her pee). Everything was explained clearly. The clinic was clean, everyone was kind, and organized, and the energy there just felt good. It felt like they really care. After surgery, I had questions, and they responded quickly every time. Today, we went in for the two-week checkup, and Gabby is doing great. They've been so cautious, so caring, and clearly experienced. I honestly feel lucky that Dr. Sam was the one to operate on Gabby. I'd recommend him and his team to anyone. He's an angel--and so is everyone who works there. Thank you!

Sam's clinic is supposed to be very good. My dog needed a CCL surgery. Way, way overpriced. It…read moreprobably would have been about $10,000. This is about 2 years ago. I ended up having it done in South Lake Tahoe. It cost $4,000. Marin county has become ridiculous with Care for animals. I think a lot of it has to do with pet insurance. A Vet recently told me that if you dog needs surgery just go about a hundred miles away from the Bay area. You can probably pay for a hotel and have a vacation in a place like Carson City or South Lake Tahoe and still have money left over after paying for your dogs surgery..

In a short span of time (10 months) I have received care for both beginning and end of life with…read moreMill Valley Pet Clinic. I have been to a few other vets in Marin, and none hold a candle to MVPC. They are warm, clean, accommodating, and gracious caretakers of our (mostly) fur-clad family members. Our puppy has been in wonderful care of the team here and they have been upfront and proactive with scheduling and pricing which we really appreciate. Pets are an investment and this clinic is ran with compassion and integrity. They also helped me with my beloved senior kitty as I navigated her unfortunate decline. From guidance on next steps, estimates on needed procedures, and flexibility when it was time to say goodbye I am so grateful to have been able to put my girl in their care. Thank you Dr. Harding for all of your help with Mila, you are beyond wonderful and loving to even the spiciest of girls (and boys I'm sure). Take your pets here and find your vet home.

Dr Rubin , was amazing helping us with our 10 yr old labradoodle! She called us with test results ,…read moregot our rx asap . She followed up with us . I was so stressed but dr relieved my fears . Thank you !

I had heard good things about Modern Animal in SF from a couple of friends, so we decided to check…read moreout the clinic here in Mill Valley. You pay a membership fee for Modern Animal, but that covers exam fees all year and also gives you 24/7 access to chat, call or message them through the app. The app gives you access to all the information you need ie lab results, and what screenings are due for your pet at any given time. We found the experience to be wonderful- it was easy to book an appointment through the app, easy to have questions answered, and the visit at the vet was great. The nurse and techs who helped us were so kind, skilled, and sweet to our dog. And Dr. Sindell was great- she is thoughtful, smart, and also was so gentle and loving to our dog! I also was thinking of buying her flea/tick/heart work meds online, but found that the price they charged was exactly the same price as the lowest that I had found online! So we got her meds there. Overall- a great experience, clean clinic, the app makes it all easy to navigate, and Dr. Sindell is wonderful!

We've been using Frontline for years, no issues and no fleas. They passed a brush through his fur…read moretwice and found fleas and flea dirt. Said he had a severe infestation, needed to flea bomb our house, and that Frontline just isn't dependable anymore. They then gave him a dose of flea meds without asking when his last dose was, which was about 2 weeks ago. They sold us $170 flea meds without disclosing the price. I have been brushing his fur every few days since that appointment. I've found maybe 3 fleas. No fleas. No eggs. We were told SEVERE infestation. I'm truly convinced they planted fleas to convince us to buy pricey flea meds.

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!

I've been taking my cats to see Dr. david since 1977. He's treated all five of my kitties with…read moreloving care. It's tough when they get old, but his manner is calming. I now drive from Oakland to Mill Valley just because he's the only vet I would trust with my babies, and he never lets me down.

This is the best, most wonderful clinic for cats . Dr. Innes & staff are remarkable. They've taken…read morecare of our male and female siblings since we adopted them at 4 months old. Dr. Innes has performed dental extractions, IV infusion for infection of unknown origin, and has managed stomach issues and other random health issues. And they are now 17 years old! We're so fortunate to have this clinic and Dr. Innes in our community. Dr. Innes is a gentle and compassionate veterinarian.

I was met with a smile and shown compassion about my sick kitty. They were efficient and thorough.read more

I was scammed by this hospital. I came in to get my puppy his second round of shots and was told…read morethis and this only. They charged me for an examination and this was not disclosed and it's almost $200. when I talked to the manager, Kate, about receiving a refund she basically told me that I should've known that this was going to happen, but how am I supposed to know that when all was disclosed was the shots? they over charge, up charge, and have hidden charges, terrible practice and I am very disappointed.

My kitty Elliot has been a patient of Dr. V for over a year now and he has received the best care…read morepossible. Dr. V is very thorough, explains everything with great detail and takes the time to answer all your questions. My kitty is very sweet but shy and she is always very calm and gentle with him while performing an exam. All I can say is that thanks to Dr. V and the CAVH team, Elliot is happy, healthy and well taken care of. I would not hesitate to bring your baby here. He/She will be in great hands!

My experience with Camino Alto Vet is close to Larry M. Dr V. did not use nasty words to me. I…read moretook my dog to her and there were many test done, and not once did she offer to give my dog meds for her UTI. My dog suffered for over 40 days. I did contact my Discover Card and they sided with me after seeing the paper work from another Vet that I went to. I don't want to mentioned their name. Dr V called me a fraud through my Discover Card back and forth notes. I feel this is malpractice. Dr. V diagnosis is "Your dog is old and should be euthanize." Dr V. also shaved my dog's neck and drew blood from her carotid artery. How barbaric. Thank God I went to another Vet. My dog would not be with me today if I trusted her. This makes me sad and in tears.

Mary Press, Dr Feller and Dr McDermott, have been caring for my 16 year old Westie and Dachshund…read morefor the past 3 years. Throughout that time we have dealt with a cancer scare, senior dog concerns, allergies, minor surgery and ongoing care. Phil & Co on front desk are always very on it. The vet techs and vet surgeons are very knowledgeable kind, curteous, super organised and above all caring. I trust this practice's advice and appreciate being given alternatives for treatments and recommendadtions like supporting therapies! Everyone has been very available and caring. I am glad I found this vet practice through recommendation and am very happy with the care and advice I have received. Mary and Curtis are both super down to earth and refreshingly direct, and those qualities are very important to us.

I would not recommend Dr Press. She seems to be on the edge, probably overworked or having…read moreproblems. I called the day before my appointment to confirm it and was told there was no appointment for me on their books. I was given an appointment for the following week. I brought my dog in then and was told again that I didn't have an appointment. This was my first time there and very frustrating, The receptionist checked and came out and said they would squeeze me in. I should have said no and left. Instead my dog had a very rushed appointment with Dr Press. She was brusque, answering my questions as briefly as possible. Very unfriendly. I thought she might want to know that whomever was answering the phone was not making appointments correctly . But no, she spent time lecturing me on how I shouldn't be rude to her staff. I was not rude. I was shocked at the way she spoke to me and will never go back. Very unwelcoming to a new client.

When my beloved cat was clearly at the end of his life, I looked for a vet who might come here,…read moresparing him the trauma of being taken from the place he'd chosen to be. I cannot praise Dr. Farnell highly enough, or thank her enough, for her knowledge, her compassion, and her honoring of the event for what it was. She herself knows, and clearly feels, the gravity and the meaning of the transition from this world, as well as the depth of the loss of a four-legged loved one. Dr. Farnell made sure I knew in advance what might happen that could be hard, which is important, even though for us the experience was entirely peaceful. She took compassionate and loving care of a small being she was meeting for the first time, and also of me, in every possible way. I'm so grateful she was the one who was here to do this, when the time came. And I'm sure her care of patients of the more regular kind is equally exceptional.

Dr. Farnell is so caring and knowledgable. She goes out of her way to make things comfortable for…read moreour pets, no matter how challenging they are. She's very creative in finding solutions to complex problems (the cat muzzle is adorable and comfy), and her assistance in helping us have our terrified dog tested for Addison's saved all of us so much angst and anxiety. We can't recommend highly enough.

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Dear fellow pet parents,…read more I never write negative reviews but this was a truly horrific experience: we brought our dog, Ziggy, to this clinic back in 2023. She had successfully had other mass cell tumors removed in the past here, and we trusted the vet when he recommended another surgery for a new tumor. We believed it was the right decision, as she'd done well before. However, after this surgery, complications arose that she'd never had previously. She developed a sertoma--fluid buildup at the surgery site--which the vet dismissed as normal and didn't take seriously. When we finally saw a veterinary oncologist for a second opinion, we learned that this complication likely caused the cancer to spread throughout her body. In other words, had the post-op care or the procedure been handled differently, Ziggy could still be with us. We're sharing this to help other pet owners be cautious. Throughout this ordeal, the clinic's staff was often rude and unempathetic, which made an already painful situation even harder. We've waited to write this because life got busy, but we felt we needed to share so others can ensure their pets receive the care and compassion they truly deserve. If you love your pet, I would not recommend this vet or Dr. Dowell.