Dr. Behrens is the best Vet for my cat. I previously used an at-home Vet, and Dr. Behrens came into our lives and gave my cat the most complete, thorough examination my cat has ever had. Complete with an ultrasound machine and a blood pressure cuff on his paw, he told me my cat had no health issues. The labs that were drawn were also non-problematic. We determined that he was slowing down due to the Phenobarbital he had been kept on for years. I removed that medication. Dr. Behrens is very gentle, brimming with knowledge, and so willing to share his knowledge. My CJ cat sprang up into his cheerful self once I removed him from medication he no longer needed. I learned so much from Dr. Behrens in one visit. Dr. Behrens is definitely a 10! read more

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I'm leaving a long overdue review for Adam's at-home veterinary services. Adam was our regular house-call vet for our Samoyed-Chow mix, who was always a bit too spoiled and generally terrified of going to see the vet. The relationship began way back in 2012, and our girl always treated him like a guest when he arrived. His manner with pups is very calm and professional. Last year, around this time, our girl (14) became suddenly ill and was diagnosed by a local emergency clinic with ruptured hemangiosarcoma tumors. It was a hard decision, but with no good options, we called Adam to have our girl euthanized at home surrounded by her family. Adam went above and beyond, interrupting his weekend schedule to make time for the procedure. He was well prepared, made sure our girl crossed over without incident and gave us time alone before preparing the body for transport. We can't recommend his services any higher, and are forever grateful for his help in navigating a stressful situation. read more

Wandering Vet - Our pup at Alta Plaza Park. Not pictured: Adam. - Veterinarians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dr. Behrens was a godsend for me and my previously vet-traumatized dog, who had been through 5-6 vet clinics and 3-4 house call vets, trying to find someone who would listen to what I was telling them so he wouldn't bite, scream, pee and poop on the examining table, etc. House calls were better than clinics but never actually *good.* Dr. Behrens gave us the best vet visit we've ever had. He listened to me and asked a lot of questions to make sure he understood the situation; made a plan about how to approach the dog and stuck to it; let me do as much of the handling of the dog as possible; ultimately provided short-term sedation to allow a more thorough exam. The news was as bad as I'd feared, and Dr. Behrens was really kind about it, but also direct and clear about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options, along with the possibility of euthanasia. Sadly, euthanasia was the obvious right choice. Dr. Behrens prescribed medication to ease Jockomo's pain and discomfort, and we were able to provide a few days of "hospice" and quality time. Then Dr. Behrens came back and did the euthanasia procedure, explaining to me and my family what would happen, doing his best to help the dog stay calm, and being quiet and gentle with all of us throughout. So -- if you or your dog dread vet appointments, I highly recommend Dr. Behrens. read more

Dr. Behrens is very thoughtful and detail oriented. He is a stellar listener and observer who immediately noticed symptoms in my 4-year old dog (ear infection) that I didn't even though I'm with my dog 24/7. Dr. Behrens asks many questions regarding your lifestyle and your dog before he determines the best path forward, explaining also why alternatives are less suitable. A fellow dog lover referred me to Dr. Behrens and I would recommend him wholeheartedly. And, of course, the house visit is as convenient as it gets! read more

Dr. Behrens helped our failing kitty to exit this world and did so with kindness, gentleness, and efficiency. We very highly recommend him and extend our sincere gratitude for helping us and the kitty with such skill and compassion. read more

We met Dr. Behrens through a friend whose cat, despite cancer and complications, he managed to keep alive, hydrated, and happy until Spice turned 20 years old. We began working with Dr. Behrens a number of years ago, soon after we met, and his excellent, expert, kind, gentle care of our two cats, Xander and Jocelyn over the years, has been exceptional. Not having to take them to the pet hospital and have them crying and stressed in the car and crate and waiting area and examination room makes all of our lives much more enjoyable. Knowing Dr. Behrens is only an email away, and that he cares about our little ones and understand their quirks and histories, is so comforting. He is truly exceptional, and the cats are better, healthier, and are sitting pretty at over 16 years of age, due to his care. He also has a wacky sense of humor we appreciate, and cares about us and our human kiddo as well. I wish all doctors were like Dr. Behrens! read more

Adam was super friendly, patient, and supportive. Very gentle with my high strung and anxious dog.

I'd just like to update my original review to state that a year later I'm still a very happy client of Dr. B's. He is very caring and has a good sense of humor. I have to be a little surprised at some of the newer reviews on him stating that they were surprised they had to assist him in restraining their cat or other things. This is one of the things that I LOVE about having Dr. B come to my home. Whenever I would go to "regular" veterinary practices my cats would be extremely traumatized and despite being a long-time customer of a particular practice, they would never listen to me when I told them "You're not going to be able to get blood unless you either anesthetize the cat or let me come back and help you." I understand the reasons for not wanting pet-parents to come "to the back" because they might be shocked with the way blood is drawn, but I am a person who is very familiar with these types of things and I'd rather not have my cat poop or pee on themselves by being so scared. I love assisting Dr. B when he has to draw blood or urine from my cats because then I know that no one "in the back" is hurting my cat or treating them in a way I wouldn't approve of. Cats have VERY small veins and the alternative to drawing blood from their hind legs is their jugular vein in their neck which is much more dangerous and scary for both humans and cats. In my year of clientship to Dr. B I have found him to be excellent at drawing blood with my amateur assistance. If you want a quick reply, DEFINITELY email him. He's much more comfortable with email and he can give you a more detailed response in text form. (Something I can relate to since I'm more of a computer person myself.) If anyone has any questions about his professionalism or how he goes about certain practices I'd be happy to answer any Yelp messages about him and my experiences with him for the past year. Thank you for keeping my fur-kids safe Dr. B! (As well as putting up with my long-winded meanderings.) Here's a pic of him working on my old kitty Tama: http://i49.tinypic.com/jt2f14.jpg read more

After having to schlep a dying cat to my vet's office 30 minutes away, I searched for a house-call vet for the next one. Dr. Behrens was very prompt, responsive, kind, and efficient. I was impressed with how well equipped he was, including a portable scanner to look at internal organs. His advice for what to invest in a 17 year old cat was wise, balancing that with the cat's distress level. He initiated followup to see if the dose of blood pressure med was adequate We had several visits before my buddy told me it was his last day. Dr. B. responded to my email within an hour and was at my door half-hour later. He was firm but gentle, efficient but sensitive to the cat's condition. I can't recommend him more highly. read more

Our kitty's health went drastically downhill in a matter of a week, and I had a heck of a time trying to find an available house call vet to end her suffering ASAP. Thankfully Dr. Behrens had an opening for the day after we started looking. He came right on time, explained the procedure to us - both how it would affect our cat and what we would be seeing, gave us and our toddler as much space and time as we needed to say goodbye, and was efficient while gently compassionate during the whole appointment. Obviously we didn't want to say goodbye to our sweet cat, but we have no regrets about how it all happened and are thankful for what Dr. Behrens was able to do for her and for us. read more

So much better than a traditional Veterinary office! Pros: - Almost completely stress-free for you and your pet. - No driving your pet across town with unpredictable traffic to wait around for an appointment. - Wandering Vet spends significant time with you and your pet compared to a traditional office vet. -To our surprise, Adam has answered emails on weekends and called in emergency prescriptions for our extremely sick dog! Otherwise, we would have had to wait days or had to visit an emergency pet hospital. Con: - Slightly more expensive than a vet office visit, but such a higher level of service it's hard to compare. read more

Wandering Vet - Look at how stress-free our pug is at home! She was always trembling and upset at her old vet office. - Veterinarians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found Dr. Behrens because we rescued a pup and needed some immediate help for worrying symptoms. She gets motion sick, and having him come to our home made everything so. much. easier. Dr. Behrens is incredibly efficient, smart, caring, and thoughtful. He immediately knew what was wrong, advised the correct treatment and answered all my questions about new puppy ownership. She started to improve within 24 hours of treatment. He was very up front about costs and super responsive over email. He also recommended a test panel which revealed some issues we are very thankful to know about and treat. I am so thankful we found him! read more

Dr Behrens is the real deal. Times five. I honestly thought I would have to forego quality for the convenience of having a vet come to me and the Dogs (the dream come true). Not only did the doctor show up for me and my sick 16 yo boy, he also: Was on time Came equipped with everything a vet could need Was one of the best and most knowledgeable vets I've been to in the past 16 years Helped my sick dog immediately Got back to me the very next day with a very detailed email explaining my dogs test results. Flawless and reliable are the words I'd use. Definitely recommend the wandering vet. Thumbs up. read more

Unfortunately, Yelp doesn't allow for the posting of zero star reviews. If you are seeking a vet to come to your home, please look elsewhere! Dr. Behrens came to euthanize our cat, and we've never encountered a more heartless being. Not an ounce of compassion for our poor kitty - we didn't care that he made jokes, amusing only himself while we were letting go of our fur baby, and singing his own elitist praises about his training - but I've never met a person so cold, compassionless and indifferent to an animal. He was also nasty to us. Dr. Behrens should not be interfacing with animals or people. We will always deeply regret our decision to call him. There are many vets in the Bay Area who will make home visits, call any one of them instead. Responding to Dr. Behrens' comment below: Yes, we are certain that you are the same vet who came to our house in your Mini. We would not be so careless as to post a review of the wrong service provider. Yelp is a platform for sharing experiences, and this was ours. read more

This is a review I never wanted to have to write, but one that should be read, should the need come for a house call vet to euthanize. I had Dr. Behren's phone number, written on a small piece of paper, in my wallet, for weeks. It isn't easy to find a good vet in San Francisco, with all of the qualities I want: Compassion, understanding, reliability, flexibility, and one that is reasonable. On Thursday, Kenya, our 10 year old Great Dane, started to quickly go down hill in her 5 month battle with Oral Melanoma. It was found early, but because of a heart murmur, surgery wasn't an option, unless I wanted to take a 50/50 chance of loosing her on the op table. I chose to treat her home with a well balanced, home cooked diet and supplements. Of course the end is always sooner than expected with cancer- even given the odds and what to expect. We emailed Dr. Behren in the afternoon for an appointment. He called back within a few hours, saying he could be there at noon the next day. Kenya could barely walk, all within the past 24 hrs, but we knew she would make it through, and we stayed with her- 3 of us on our king size bed- all the while telling her how great she has been as a companion. On Friday, promptly at noon, he arrives with help (I forget her name, but she was very sweet and listened to our story). Dr. Behren quickly, but efficiently, got past the business piece and immediately showed interest in our baby, Kenya. He wanted to know her story and how we became a family. They both took the time to watch a short video of her, taken only weeks earlier, that showed how active she was before the cancer took its toll. They laughed with us and helped to confirm our choice as the right one (no matter what anyone else ever sees, making the right choice yourself is often the most difficult). He explained everything before he did it, and he didn't rush us when given our last moments with Kenya, and they waited outside while we said goodbye. We said our goodbyes and they took care of the rest. When I imagined the most suitable environment to put Kenya to rest, this is exactly what I had in mind, and I went in blind, coming out with the odds on my side. Such a special dog deserved the best in the end and she got it. We thank you as well, Dr. Behren. read more

Like many of the reviews here, mine too is long overdue. A year ago we got up to discover our beloved thirteen year old chocolate lab Ella was unable to walk, which we assumed was due to an injury overnight. Ella had been slowly, progressively getting less mobile following a diagnosis of degenerative myelopathy about 9 months prior (DM is a disease similar to ALS in humans, slowly taking the life of a dog by gradually deteriorating the white matter of the spinal cord, with visible early stage symptoms like panting, lameness, dragging hind feet, loss of balance and muscle atrophy -eventually leading to full paraplegia and organ failure). When she was first diagnosed we discussed never getting to the point of having her around for "us" and when it became clear she was unable to have a good quality of life, or showed any signs of pain, we would make the impossible decision to let her go. Ella was terrified to go to the Vet's office (not Dr. B) and I swore to myself her last moments wouldn't be spent in fear, so I wanted to find a vet who would come to our home so she could pass on comfortably and surrounded by the place, people and things she loved. Dr. B was referred to us by good friends who'd gone through similar experience with their pets, and I had his phone number programmed into my phone for months dreading the day I'd finally have to use it. Dr. B arrived about an hour after I phoned him & he noticed immediately that she was craning her neck low and to the right. He asked if she'd exhibited signs of 'Geriatric Vestibular Disease' before, or if this was the first time she'd been like that. I had no idea what he was talking about- all I knew was my beloved girl couldn't get up & couldn't move without help. I didn't notice she was pulling her head to the right, just that she could barely lift her head or stand. He explained GVD was like being severely seasick or having vertigo. Her limping had nothing to do with her front paw at all (which is what we assumed)- if she lifted her head, the world began to spin uncontrollably for her & she was trying to catch her balance. He said the symptoms of the Vestibulitis itself could pass in days or weeks (or maybe not at all) and that he could try & treat it with a doggie version of Dramamine. But, he cautioned, even if that went away, her DM was untreatable & she would continue to deteriorate. He said he didn't think she was in any pain, but her quality of life was already limited & would never improve- she would only continue to degrade from her current (already weak) state. When I was finally able to pull it together enough to be able to tell him we decided the kindest/only thing to do for Ella was to let her go -- we had to uphold our promise not to hold on to her for our benefit, Dr. B said he'd leave the room after administering the initial sedative and let me have some alone time with her until when I was ready. After a couple of minutes, she went fully to sleep- so soundly, that she started snoring (gave me a moment of peace & even a second's smile to my face.. Leave it to my Ella to go to heaven snoring loudly all the way). Dr. B returned after a while and asked if I was ready for him to administer the drug that would stop her heart. I wasn't, and would never *be* ready, but I heard a 'yes' croak out from somewhere deep inside of me. As I held her in my arms and petted her head and neck, I told her it was ok to go sleepies- that she could let go, that daddy and I would alright. And finally, I said (like I had thousands of times before, but for the last time) "Ok Ella, lets go night-night." He had me leave the room afterward, prepared her body and took her with him when he left to have her body cremated. It took me about a year to open up that box, but when I did I found her ashes were in a lovely wooden box with her name engraved on the front, not a plastic bag of ashes as I'd assumed I'd find. Dr. B was beyond patient with me and very compassionate with the situation- I'd never laid eyes on this man before an hour ago and there I was sobbing uncontrollably having made the hardest decision of my life- I will be forever indebted to him for ensuring Ella passed-on at home, in my arms and loved. read more

My beloved cat was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer - she was my first pet and I was unsure about how to handle putting her to sleep. I did not want her last moments to be in a strange, stressful vet office away from home. Dr. Behrens emailed me back within the hour once I inquired about a home euthanasia. Dr. Behrens arrived exactly at the time agreed upon, and was very clear about the process, while being personable, compassionate, and kind. The process itself was calm and loving, she passed in my lap, quietly. It gives me great peace to know that my companion passed on in the most tranquil setting possible. I highly recommend Dr. Behrens. His experience really shines through. I noticed that he was constantly accessing our emotional well being and comfort and adapting his treatment/behavior. What a difficult job it must be to meet someone under these circumstances! He was the perfect balance between compassionate care and allowing us room to grieve. read more

This review is long overdue. Quick story: a year ago to this day, i lost my cat to renal failure. He got sick in January and I came to Yelp to find the best house vet. Doctor B squeezed me in last minute and arrived in the evening to do thorough tests on my cat. Zimmy was very sick but Dr. B was gentile and explained all the possible diagnosis, which were not great. I told him that I wake up early for work and to call once he knew anything so we could take action. THIS MAN CALLED ME AT 5am - as soon as the lab results came to him. Although they were horrible, he advised me to take Zimmy to ER care where we stayed for 3 days. Over the next 12 weeks we monitored Zimmy closely with the constant support and care of Dr. B. He cares, really CARES about the wellbeing of the animals he treats and their caregivers. When it came time for us to let go, he was patient, understanding and explained the whole process so there was no surprises. I have never lost a pet before and it is the WORST loss, one that lingers on for days and months on end, but I could not have asked for better care. I can't believe anyone would give this vet a 1 star review except to say that our relationships with our furry friends is a complicated and sensitive one, and at that unfortunate time when we have to say goodbye, our anger and resentment can get misdirected. Dr B still cares for Zimmy's sister. He is a quirky man with a wry sense of humor which might not be a great fit with everyone but for me, it works. I was tempted to give 4 stars because it is expensive but then again, the service he provides it worth every penny. Each visit he sits with our family and answers any questions and concerns and we never feel rushed. On top of that, it really takes the added stress out of having to bring the cat to the vet which is alway dramatic and traumatic in itself! Highly recommend Dr B. for long term care of all your animals! read more

Dr. Behrens was great! I have to admit I am somewhat negligent getting my fat little pug her rabies vaccine at a timely manner and after months of procrastinating I simply had the vet come to us. Transporting that little potato is an intense experience! Dr. Behrens gave Zoey a full check-up: weight, vaccines, ears, eyes, body check, anal sac decompression and more for a very reasonable rate (all in the comfort of my own home!). We reviewed all of Zoey's medical history, updated her records and he was able to give me some tips on helping her lose weight, clean her teeth and (unbeknownst to me) clear up a slight ear infection. I haven't seen this pug with more energy in months! Thanks Dr. Behrens! read more

Unfortunately we were only clients of Dr. Behrens for about two weeks - I called him to come and see my 14 year old cat who appeared sick and HATED to be taken to the vet. So much that I feared for the vet's safety. But, I needed the cat to see someone and a house call seemed like a good idea. My regular vet at Especially Cats recommended Dr. Behrens to me (I think he was relieved that we wouldn't be bringing the cat in, actually). From the outset Dr. Behrens was wonderful with our cat. He was very gentle and gave him an exam and a drew blood for a panel of tests. He got the results on the morning he was leaving for a trip, and because the cat was seriously ill and needed medication, he brought everything we needed over to the house so we would be set while he was gone. He responded promptly to emails, and has a nifty website where he gives you an account and posts all documents relating to your pet. He's very techie, which I liked a lot. When the cat didn't respond, he asked us to get an ultrasound, which we did, and when we found out it was really bad news, he was respectful of our wishes to not subject the cat to a lot of procedures. He cleared a time the next morning to come and end his suffering. He was very kind and supportive to us and the cat, which meant a lot to us. I really feel like Dr. Behrens made a really awful situation more bearable for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. read more

We had to call Dr. Behrens because our cat had to be euthanized and we didn't want her last moments to be in a taxi and then an office. Dr. Behrens helped both her and us relax through this very difficult process. His tenderness and support were unparalleled. He was also far less expensive than I would have thought. Especially if you have a pet who does not like to travel, Dr. Behrens is the way to go. read more

Long overdue review from year+ ago. We scheduled an appointment with Dr. B after recommendations from our friends and checking out the reviews. We have two cats, one of which has a hyper thyroid condition which requires some medication. Dr. B came to check her out...he ended up having to draw blood. I was drafted into helping him out, something I wasn't fully prepared to do. There was a pretty big mess as my cat fought us even with the muzzle. It was a pretty terrifying experience, mainly because I wasn't prepared for it. I wish Dr. B had been a better guide during that time. It was unfortunate. Have to give him credit for ease of scheduling and payment - everything via iphone and square. read more

I was very impressed with Dr. Behrens knowledge, demeanor and appropriately aggressive therapeutic approach to my cat who has a condition which is incurable but treatable. He came equipped to do anything he could have done in an office--even a scale--and not having to terrify the cat with a trip across town in a cab or Uber and a wait in a strange waiting room with strange animals was so much better. I notice a few other comments say he was "curt". He is a New Yorker by birth and I grew up on the East Coast as well so maybe we understood each other better but I found him quite appropriate in attitude and approach--another way of saying I liked him, and I highly recommend him. Update: My cat is much, much better less than a week after beginning the treatment Dr. Behrens recommended. She has been sick almost a year now and Dr. Behrens is not the first vet we've seen. But he is the first to make her so dramatically better (which is something I hoped for but can't say I really expected). read more

Our cat recently became extremely hyperactive and meowed excessively. He's a very fit, physically healthy cat, so we decided to call in Dr. Behrens for some behavioral help. Since the visit was for a behavioral issue, the fact that Dr. Behrens came to our home was tremendously helpful. Observing our cat in his own environment allowed Dr. Behrens to witness his "natural" behavior, which helped to break down possible causes and opened the door for suggestions about changes we could make around the house. Perhaps the same outcome (medication) would have come from a trip to a vet's office, but knowing that Dr. Behrens saw the actual issue(s) first-hand help me to feel like the treatment is a good route to try, rather than leaving me feeling written off and rushed as I may have without the at-home observation on his part. read more

Just moved up here a couple weeks ago and was thrilled to find the services of Dr. B. I am used to nothing more than adequate treatment and service at former vets in LA, so the level of service that Dr. B offers far exceeded my expectations. It's very difficult to find a vet (let alone one that makes house calls) to treat my two Netherland Dwarf buns; if you have rabbits, you can rest assured that Dr. B is your man to treat them. Dr. B is gentle, knowledgeable, thorough, prompt, excellent with follow-up and it's very clear that he cares for animals...everything you want and expect in your veterinarian. His rates are extremely reasonable as well. I highly recommend the Wandering Vet to anyone who wants the best care for his or her pets. read more

In addition to providing exceptional pet care which others have already detailed, I love Dr. B because: - You can make appointments online via the website form or email, usually next day or the day after. No waiting on the phone to make an appointment 1-2 weeks in the future with a vet office where you'll arrive and wait for 20 minutes before you're seen. - You can easily pay for appointments online with any credit card, paypal, or bank transfer and can view all invoices and medical documents online. - When our dog has needed prescription medication, often Dr. B already has it with him and is able to give it to us right there on the spot. No waiting for it to be mailed or having to go pick it up. I have found his prescription medication prices are comparable to 1-800PetMeds. - When our dog needed prescription eye drops and we showed him some old drops we still had, he said those would be fine. Our old vet would have insisted we purchase a new prescription but Dr. B was right, the old eye drops worked great. - Our old vet had insisted that our dog have a bunch of shots every year but Dr. B explained that unless she was going to be around other dogs for regular periods of time (like at doggie daycare which she stopped attending many years ago) many were optional and not necessary. He further explained that he wouldn't recommend them for our dog unless absolutely necessary since he had noticed during one of his early visits with her that she had a bad reaction at the injection site. Our old vet had never said anything about them ever being optional even though we had been going to them for 5+ years prior to Dr. B. Dr. B has saved us time, money and our dog unnecessary discomfort but most importantly, our 8+ years old dog is much healthier and happier since we switched to Dr. B. read more

My previous vet was in the distant east bay, and while looking for someone closer I figured I'd give this housecall concept a try. I absolutely loved it. Dr. Behrens is very professional and very tech savy. He responded to my request for an appointment very quickly and it was super easy to get my pet's previous records to him electronically. He clearly runs his business from his iPhone, including accepting credit card payment, and for me this is a huge advantage. I have two cats, one who is not quite 1 year old and still pretty skitish around new people. Having Dr. Behrens come to my house prevented a long and uncomfortable road trip for both me and the kitties, and I think it really minimized the overall stress of the situation for both cats. My initial concern going in was about rates, but I found his charges completely in line with vet care, especially in San Francisco. The additional ease of the entire visit for both me and my pets more than made up for any small amount I could have saved by taking half a day to drive out to east bay. I very strongly recommend him. read more

Dr. Behrens is a mobile vet. He is responsive (incredibly so!), knowledgeable, capable (he brings a lot of equipment), and well connected in case he cannot perform the needed service in the home. He cares deeply, and went above and beyond when my cat Ernie had a big problem. In some ways, he was better than the hospital to which I first took the cat. read more

Dr. Behrens is just the best! He had never euthanized a bunny but he studied up on it and just came to the house and helped my Bubba, nicknamed Wiggles. He couldn't have been more compassionate and informative...letting me know what to expect and what was going on at all times. He really cared about Bubba and he helped me to just process the whole event as it happened. I am still in shock but I think when all is said and done that I will feel that he helped ME as much as he helped the bunny. So please know that Dr. Behrens will treat you and your bunny with all the respect due in such a stressful situation. read more

Dr B is a wonderful vet. Previously I had been taking my cats to a pet hospital but it was hard getting them there and I was not satisfied with their examinations, which were brief. The convenience of having a home examination saves so much time and results in less suffering for my pets. Dr B's examinations have been very thorough leaving me with complete confidence his diagnoses- In addition, he is kind and sensitive and was very caring when my dear cat Trickster died in my arms at home. Even though he was busy, he come right away to pick her up and took her to be cremated because he did not want me to be alone with her there after she died. Two weeks later I received a beautiful wooden box with her ashes engraved with Tricksters name- The on line accounts for the pets (with test results etc) are great and his prices are reasonable. I give him the highest recommendation. . read more

Highly recommend Dr. B. We had a sick cat (for unknown reasons...), and he was able to come by within a few hours of emailing him. It can't be overstated how great it is to have a vet in your home where your pet is most comfortable. (Especially for cats that don't like car rides). So 6 out of 5 stars for convenience. But beyond convenience, most impressive is the level of care he provides while being so mobile; it's clear he is a skilled, knowledgable and helpful doctor. He was with us for over an hour, did a full physical exam, took blood for diagnostics, administered an IV for fluids, and gave a couple injections. Very comprehensive, and while I can't make a direct comparison on what a similar level of service would be at a traditional vet, I felt I got really good value for our money. Oh yeah, and our cat is feeling a lot better. Thanks Dr. B. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. B. He's professional, personable and just a terrific guy. His "pet-side" manner is fantastic and his rates are reasonable. Any cat owner knows that getting the furball in the carrier is the worst part of the vet trip. Dr. B comes to you, eliminating this obstacle. Plus, each pet gets an account online so you can print invoices and records and keep track of your vet expenses and services over the course of the year. Unfortunately, I moved from SF and am pretty confident I won't find a vet this great again. Let my misfortune be your good luck and call the Wandering Vet. You'll be glad you did. read more

Wow, such a great experience! I called Dr. Behrens looking for a same day appointment as my lil guy was scratching his ear and had a small lump on his front paw and I recently moved to SF and had yet to find a new vet for Wally. Dr. Behrens was amazing! He was so patient with Wally and kind. Very informative and gave good advice about what he does and doesn't need. I'm glad we found him and that everything was AOK with my lil man. Thanks again Dr. Behrens! read more

A wonderful experience. Dr. Behrens was excellent with both our cats. He was thoughtful and took the time to talk with me about their care, wellness and nutrition. read more

I can't recommend Adam highly enough! I found him through yelp and I thought I would give him a try. My elderly puppy that is 14 has been ill since I adopted him 4 months ago. After repeatedly visiting his previous vet, this is the FIRST time I feel someone knows what they are doing with him. Adam is gentle, casual which made me and my dogs feel comfortable around him but also professional and very thorough. It felt like a friend who happened to be a vet was visiting. People have mentioned he is a bit expensive and I was wondering how expensive he would be. I can tell you that this is pretty much what I have paid in the past whenever I have gone into my previous pet hospital. read more

I have no doubts about Dr. Behren's expertise, but his visit to our home was one of the least pleasant experiences I've had in an interaction with a health professional of any kind. He was curt from the start. No apparent interest in us. Seemed to judge us for the fact that our cats were not exactly jumping at the chance to be held down by him while he examined them (their stress around vet appointments is the precise reason we are willing to pay a LOT of money for house calls in the first place!). He noted several "concerns" about our older cat, which sounded serious to us - 'abnormally slow heart rate' and 'concerning inflammation in mouth' but failed to explain what that meant or whether we should be worried. After I probed he let us know that these things weren't a big deal. Of course, after getting a second opinion, it turned out that the mouth inflammation WAS a big deal and was likely causing her a lot of pain - she promptly had four diseased teeth removed. We tried again with another vet - Dr. Calvin Lum - who was amazing and no, our cats did not miraculously decide they loved exams, but he handled them (and us!) with gentle care and understanding. I can't see why we'd ever use Dr. Behren again! read more

I scheduled an appointment with Dr. B. for my friend's cat that was was ready to pass on. I can only confirm the wonderful words others have mentioned about Dr B being very professional, courteous and supportive. One thing in the prior reviews though is not true - someone on here mentioned he was expensive... I called around quite a bit and in fact his prices were lower then any other housecall vets I found in S.F. The fee for disposal of the body was higher then others, but if you plan to bury your loved friend yourself his prices can't be beat. A few days later we also got a greeting card with condolences in the mail. Small thing, but what a nice touch! Especially in the modern world of emails and phonecalls... Something handwritten and snail-mailed! Thank you Dr.B! read more

Since I didn't get as far as a visit. I'm only commenting on Adam's rudeness and dispassion. 1 out of my 4 cats needed some teeth pulled as they are badly decayed, which I hadn't noticed until it was really bad. I called and left a message for Adam to call me and explain how the mobile vet service works and about how much it might cost (ballpark figure). It is hard to get this cat into a crate bring her in etc. etc. etc. so I thought mobile would be perfect as well as convenient. With 4 cats it might be a God send. Too bad :-( Adam returned my call and said "To cut to the chase I only do dental for "some" of my regular patients, it would be way more expensive to have me do it. You should look in to a pet Hospital" OK..... Although I guess I appreciate the honesty he could have been more explanatory. He just turned away what could be 4-5 new patients from me aside from other pet owning friends I have. Oh well read more

This vet was skilled at the technicalities of drawing blood and urine from my cat. When it came to price, he was WAY overpriced. He also lacked a sense of empathy that i found to be eerie. He insisted that i buy an excessive amount of medication for my dog that would last a year. I felt desperate as he insisted i buy it and buy it immediately. I did. After getting a second opinion, i realized that i not only could have held off on all of the medication but that he overcharged me for it! I only had one encounter with him and that was plenty. I don't like to write bad reviews but this seemed necessary as i see all these 5 stars on here and wonder.... read more

Dr. Behrens is so completely gentle, kind and loving that he helped us through the difficult processes of putting our dog Maddie to sleep. He was attentive to Maddie, loving and patient. He was also very kind to us as her guardians. Her life was incredibly giving to us, and her passing has been very difficult. Dr. Behrens made us all feel very safe. read more