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VCA Animal Hospitals provide a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments. We have created a network of highly qualified veterinarians coupled along with the greatest resources in order to provide the highest quality care available for your pets. VCA maintains the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere. We emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors & staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge & expertise. In addition, we have established a consistent program of procedures & techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy. Visit our website or call to find out more about the services offered in your area. VCA Animal Hospitals - Where your pet's health is out top priority and excellent service is our goal.
1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with another poster - VCA used to have great care. They've gone downhill the last few years, and that's a real shame.I did active rescue for 7 years, so I have taken *a lot* of dogs here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are always really pleased with Dr. Bynum. She's kind and gentle and is always willing to answer all our questions. I recommend making an appointment (although you still end up waiting a bit)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please, don't take your pet here unless you have money to waste. The vets are nice enough but diagnosis is not one of their strong points apparently since they couldn't give me any information about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the groomer!I took my cat to a different groomer a few weeks ago and they sent her home with nary a clip. They said she was too difficult, and I should take her somewhere that can provide...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently adopted a shepherd mix mutt from the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society and this place was listed as a place where I could get a free first appointment. I used to online appointment form and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my doggie who had a foxtail in her nose here on a Sunday morning when our regular vet was not open. I did not have an appointment but was taken care of right away. They charged 1/3 the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and opportunistic for what they offer.Outrageous charges, hard to buy their argument "because we care", since no middle/lower middle class family or individual could afford pet health care...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Up until today, I was relatively happy with this place, but now I'm not so sure. Agreed with other reviews: super super long waits, even when you have an appointment. Expensive - a full visit fee...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my dog here after one of my neighbours recommended it. I saw Dr. Berkeley who was fantastic. She is very warm and made both me and my dog feel very comfortable right away. She took her time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
they have inferior doctors. they killed my dog and nearly killed my cat. cost me over $3000. Run don't walk
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple times. In the beginning, we couldn't figure out how to get rid of his endless diarrhea. Turned out that it was normal, we just can't switch up his food so fast. He needs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very lukewarm on this place. We started here with our dog because his adoption fee covered a visit to a VCA location, and basically never switched because we were lazy. Well, now I'm finally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in SF. My partner lives in Berkeley. And that's where we were when my dog slipped while playing in the mud and then all of the sudden couldn't stand on her back leg.On a Saturday.I called my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only took my cat here for worm treatment and a leukemia shot. He just started going outside (at 2.5yrs old) so I had to deal with some new health issues... This place was ok. The doctor was very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Same as quite a few others. My dog was acting lethargic, wouldnt eat food or drink water. I bring her in to VCA because it was the closest to where I live. They take advantage of my concern (and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't experienced long waits here. The longest was maybe 10 minutes after the visit, giving the Doctor some time to update the paperwork. I like that they have a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some of the bad reviews, I was nervous about bringing my cat here. But I can't resist a good coupon, and I had one for a free initial exam (a $53 value!) so I took my chances. After my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's VCA. Which pretty much means the doctoring is gonna be hit and miss, and the staff are gonna be underpaid and undermotivated. Sure, someone could have a great, 5 star experience. But you could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I haven't been coming here that often yet but when I do, I find myself happy. The front desk is helpful and I love the fact that my kitten Puddles has his name on the board when you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been happily going the Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital since I liberated my pets from visits to vca.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ive only taken my dog here once on a saturday b/c my vet was closed. He had a foxtail in his paw, and I knew he did and the vet there told me that he had just cut his paw. Well three days later and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, This place was horrible. I reported them to the Business Bureau.I took my sick cat in paid hundreds in tests and exams.They Diagnosed my cat incorrectly and my cat dies, 2 months later they send...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been using VCA's services for roughly 2 years. I was pleased with them at first, but I had used them exclusively for cat grooming. Which btw, Sprinkle is good at and I have no problems with her...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to give VCA Grooming its own separate review from the vet services. My experiences with the vet side of things have been mixed. But the groomer? Top notch! Prices are in the ballpark for this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves ZERO stars. I will never go back and I suggest that you don't take your pets here!Long story short, they didn't believe me when I told them that my cat flips out at the vet. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
although i must acknowledge that most of the staff are kind people, VCA is damn expensive!we found our little kitty with a fat marble eyeball. its really cute. but now her blind, silver eye keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Aside from the fact that they charge a butt load, they have extremely bad communication skills. I took my rats in a couple of times, all within two and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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They have a stupid policy where you are exempt from using their coupon if you have any relatives who are clients of theirs or if they consider you not a new patient (meaning you accompanied a friend/family...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Simply because they charged me $164 change to euthanize my rat!! A rat!! She was sweet and I was sad to see her suffering, but if I had known it was going to cost that much, I would have let her pass away at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IF YOUR PET IS SICK DO NOT COME HERE! I had the same experience as Shelly. My cat has a serious pain in his side and is not eating. The vet Rachel narrowed it down to being 5 different organs, or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the late and weekend hours make it very convenient. place is clean and pleasant, most of the people who work there seem to be decent types. my dog has gotten fine, routine medical care here. we've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of great pet hospitals and vets in Dublin, Pleasanton, Fremont, and other East Bay locations...So why do I go to VCA in Oakland?It's simple really, it's open on weekends.For most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a new puppy owner, so I have no frame of reference, but I was happy with the service I received at VCA. The staff was so very sweet to me and my pup and I've been seen promptly at each of my 4...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In another review I compared the Oakland VCA on Lewelling to Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels (and I stand by that) but I think it's only fair to tell fellow Yelpers that not all VCA's are created...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My reason for coming here is not pleasant and shouldn't be mentioned, so I won't. Though, I will mention that I had a gentle and compassionate visit with Dr. Arntz, who spoke empathetically and in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved back to Oakland, I was relieved to live just a few blocks from VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital. I thought it would make my life easier--I have both a dog and a cat. However, I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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I originally went to VCA because the shelter I got my dog from had a free coupon. But I stuck with them because of their good service. The staff is very friendly and helpful and knows me by name, and my vet...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dog enjoys coming here for boarding.Pluses: Reasonable price for boarding. They seem to take good care of the pets. They have a standard and a 'pampered pet' package for their stay.Minuses:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VCA is great. I went there on a friend's recommendation after I fired Broadway Pet Hospital for nearly killing my precious little kitten. Dr. Tammy Maggie is the absolute best. She really listens...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
note: I've just changed my review and i brought 'em down a star! VCA is bunny blah! I've got a mini-rex who rules the house and needs really great care. I take him to VCA because they are close and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Dr. Gleason is an excellent chiropractor who continues to help our sweet dog Jessica. We are so lucky to have found him! We tried acupuncture, accupressure, light therapy, massage; nothing really helped until...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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I went to see Dr Michael Gleason who does veterinary chiropractic at the Oakland VCA. He is the absolute best! Very knowledgeable, skilled, personable, kind, and we saw immediate positive results. I give an A...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This vet hospital performed an amputation for my cat. I was kept waiting 1.25 hours to see the vet before taking my cat home and on the drive home, he must have opened up a few of the stitches,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally take my cats to another vet but after a quick and drastic illness one of my cats had to be put down and the dreaded day happened to come on a Sunday, when my normal vet was closed.The VCA...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder what my little puppy would say if he reviewed it. I definitely know he would described his grooming experiences as negative. I tried to get his hair cut and washed there out of convenience,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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We recently had to take our BullTerrier to the vet because of a blockage in his intestines. We are new to the East Bay had not established a relationship with any vets in the area... but VCA was able to see...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed review.... FIVE stars for saving our bunny's leg after another local vet said it couldn't be done (thanks, Dr. Harvey!). ONE star lopped off for the LOOOONG drawn out visits... we consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feared the worst.. Orange (my cat) was doing the butt-scootin-boogie all over the rugs & white comforters at all hours of the day. something was going on with his butt & i knew it wasnt worms. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Carolynn Harvey, one of the top rabbit vets on this coast, is moving to a smaller practice according to a mailer I got the other day. Just so you know.Now then, I ended up taking my bunny to her...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my rabbit to VCA this week to see Dr. Bynum. We arrived early, got into our appointment early, and left early. The employees in the reception area were so polite, cheerful, and helpful,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard mixed reviews about VCA, but I took my rabbit here last week and was pretty satisfied. The lobby was a great cross section of our area - a soccer mom and her lab, a frazzled older lady...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little nervous after having read some poor reviews, but after discovering that the average rabbit exam is $60, I chose to go to VCA because they have a $30 off promotion on their website....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Shelly says this hospital did nothing for her dog. Read her review carefully. They did bloodwork, xrays, a fecal exam, hospitalized her dog with IV fluids. They sent her home with fluids and antibiotics for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even play around when it comes to VCA. I love them. Everyone who works there is the very very best and the vets are incredible. They take care of my dogs and I love them for it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I first discovered the VCA I thought they were great. They had a well-organized and knowledgeable staff that really cared about customers and animals. But over the last four years their operation...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, and my dog and rabbits do too. Great for boarding and the veterinarians are the top of their field. This is one of the best places to take your rabbit. All the rescue organizations...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Dr. Lee is my favorite. She is very good with both of my little babies. She gets down on the floor to greet them every time and even offers a kiss or hand shake. I always trust...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I need to board my pooch, I bring him to the VCA and pay the extra 8 bucks to have him get a little extra lovin'. His last stay earned him an A on his report card. He seems happy and well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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I brought my dog in because she had been vomiting and had bad diarreah. I have not lived here long and do not have a regular vet. They could not diagnose anything in a healthy, 5-year old dog. Did blood tests,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my dog in because she had been vomiting and had bad diarrhea. I have not lived here long and do not have a regular vet.They could not diagnose anything in a healthy, 5-year old dog. Did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent a buttload here ($360 today, but somehow the sticker shock was eased by the adorable hearts and the big "M" they used to decorate my dog's splint) but it's worth it. The vets here are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time when, despite the long wait for even the most mundane, no-doc-necessary thing, I would have given this practice a 4 or 5 star review. Caring vets, grooming for cats, friendly staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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which is okay for a vet's office. The office is fairly impersonal, though the staff is friendly enough. The vets, advertised as UC Davis-educated and trained in modern procedures, are competent and don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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My close friend uses this vet for her cats because their vets come (for the most part) from UC Davis veterinary school and are therefore pretty competent. The place itself is clean, if a bit sterile and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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While the VCA is the closest vet to my house, I no longer go there because of the long (sometimes over an hour) waits, the high-pressure sales from all of the staff including the vets, the somtimes mishandling...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little torn about this place. The staff is extremely friendly, and the vets all seem competant. However, it is sloooow, and a little pricy. Still, my cat seems pretty pleased with the place, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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