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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for Dr. Ella Woods, the acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner at the SFVS. We have been taking our dogs to Ella for the past four years. She is wonderful with the animals- she...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The biopsy of my dog's growth came out "sarcoma", and a new mass started growing where the first one was taken off. So, I went to SFVS to have a more invasive procedure - removing the tumor and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My baby boy was referred here for allergy concerns. Dr. Power, the staff allergist, isn't in the office often (only on Tuesdays), but she knows her stuff, listens well to my concerns about my pet's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you see any 5 star ratings for this place that person must work there! Stay away from this place at all cost. they are a rip off and scammers.I took my dog there only because the regular vet had no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just rushed my cat to sfvs, as he had a piece of plastic bag stuck in his throat. he was breathing just fine, but i couldn't reach in and get it, and i am so happy that they are so close by.they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a hell, this place is it. My cat Drizzle had stopped eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping for 4 days. I took her to 3 previous vets who gave 3 different answers. Not satisfied, I brought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My other kitty had to go in to be checked for a tumor. He saw Dr. Sabhlok for his diagnosis and Dr. Watt for his surgery. They were both great with my cat and me and explained how things would work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is an absolutely horrible place. BEWARE.In March, I was on vacation with my partner and his 15 year old dog, who was already frail and in poor health, had a fall accident. Our live-in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really surprised to read some other Yelpers reviews because we had the exact opposite experience. The staff were truly exceptional to us and our kitty in every way. Unfortunately we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SFVS is simply the BEST place to take your pet for emergency and integrated medical care! Our cat was initially nursed back to health after kidney failure caused by a blocked ureter over 2 years ago,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I am most comfortable going to for emergencies for my babies. In addition, Dr Fong in their integrative medicine dept is doing a wonderful job with my dog who has struggled with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think my sentiment echoes what many of the other people have said. These are miracle workers. My dog just jumped on top of my bed. Only a few weeks ago, he fractured the head of the femur with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to decide what stars to give this place. It can be maddening, it's incredibly expensive, but they work miracles. Last December I was told to put my cat to sleep by a substitute vet at Irving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is on service/assistance provided by the receptionists/desk personnel who are the first you interact with when you contact SF Vet Specialists:Don't try to get a refill of needed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was first referred to SFVS by my vet for the eye ulcer my cat developed. I was very fortunate to have DR Jennifer Welser (who has since moved to NYC) a Veterinary Ophthalmologists take care of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had very good emergency and specialist care for my 2 dogs here. My roommate has had great care for her elderly, ailing dog here. I have very much liked both Dr Bowen in Emergency and Dr Powers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I can speak from expert status on this place. In the past month, my dog has been very ill and spent many, many days in the care of Drs. Stewart, Maretski, Bowen and Mehl due to recently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I have a ridgeback/lab mix with allergies. Who would have guessed, a lab mix with allergies? Anyways, I saw Dr. Vitale here, who is a veterinary dermatologist. He was actually great. Very friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure this place is one of the best for big time emergencies and surgical care. I'm sure that if I ever can afford them and my pets need specialized medicine, I may end up here. But frankly, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really great experience here tonight, and Dr. West is the best.. My son's dog got lost, and he was hit by a car.. Thank God he is still alive and doing well. Dr. West took care of him, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a slow recovery but 5 months later and Blanca ran on the beach for the first time since her injury.She still seems a little sensitive on that side after anything but on leash walks. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My little black kitty was sick - and I mean sick as a dog. She had a struvite stone in her little belly and I had to get it removed. Yes, it cost me $3,000. It was expensive BUT what else can one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know lillies are toxic to cats and will send them into kidney failure? I sure didn't, but $2000 later, and a visit to SFVS, I found out. Lillies kill cats. They told me upfront that the cat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend anyone contemplating using this establishment to really read the reviews, especially the negative ones. My most recent experience is typical of how this organization treats it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes they are pricey, but they were amazing. Dr. Vitale was super nice. He got straight to the point and told me what my little one had. We didn't have to wait a long time for anything.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for SF Vet Specialists for being excellent. It's unbelievably stressful to have a dog sick for months and not be able to figure out what's wrong with him. Because of Dr. Stewart's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Unless there are absolutely no other options available I would not recommend bringing your pet here for treatment. Admittedly, the medical care, while your animal is onsite, is good. In fact, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was referred here by my general vet. Let me tell you...this place gets down to business. The surgeon was able to give me a precise diagnosis of my dog within an hour. My dog's x-rays showed a torn...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Fong is wonderful. I had been to 3 other vets previous to Dr.Fong and none of the others took the time to really try and understand what was inflicting my poor kitten,Monet, whose symptoms fell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our Yorkie, Fritz, had a little issue at 8:30 PM (involving a ruptured anal gland) and we got a bit worried. He was acting perfectly normal but we called SFVS to see if waiting til the morning to go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK!Grant it that my dog is still there and she have a surgery this coming monday.It does not make me feel less nervous about this place.All I want is to have my dog treated like they are special and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jeeze louize! this place gets more streesed out HUMANS then the ER at general. But i am so grateful they are here. It is damn expensive but these are our dogs. They deserve it.My 110lb rotty/akita mix...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the gold standard of vet care, IMHO. The front desk staff is amazing, charmers all, and really sweet. I highly recommend Dr. Fong in the holistic department.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just discovered that something they told me to give my dog has a potential side effect of causing stomach problems - this for a poor animal vomiting all the time and in major digestive distress....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While on vacation my dog was rushed to SF Vets and they did, in fact save her life and I am grateful for that. However, we were on the phone 3 times a day checking in and EACH time reviewed and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There okay, not the best but definitely not the worse emergency vet in town. They seem pricey, but i could be out of touch on much it costs for vets services, I have an PPO and usually only pay my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after not much luck treating kodys skin problems with her regular vet i decided she needed more specialized care and called this place. they have several departments and we saw dr vitale in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am writing this review as a counterpoint to all those who view these folks as money grubbing parasites preying on customers' feelings for their pets.Rose the Wonder Lab (then two) leaped into the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 2/26/09: SFVS is awesome. This place and Dr. Maretzki are the reason my little Charlie is still alive. Dr. Maretzki has always been helpful and compassionate when discussing my options...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, their pricey, but they're SPECIALISTS. Hello? Louie is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. So was his girlfriend who passed away late last year. She was limping for no apparent reason and when they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We needed a vet as Angus the cat supposedly had an abcess which needed draining. These people prey on your emotions for your loved ones. They wanted to put the cat under, do a test, have us call...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times and I never had any problems...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our "regular" vet was in Sebastopol, and we live in the City. When it was time to put our dog to sleep, the last thing I wanted to do was put her in the car for an hour and a half.Even though we had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"I need to leave early today, my dog has an acupuncture appointment."That's always sure to get a laugh (or, more likely, a "what the fuck is wrong with you?") at my office, despite my having said it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes, they are expensive. but, the level of care that you receive is excellent. the facilities are very new and clean. and the doctors are extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.we've dealt with two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would never recommend SFVS to anyone. Last week, our 10 month old kitten was vomiting and had diarrhea. We had also noticed weight loss over the past few weeks. Our regular vet (who is AWESOME)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've had to go to SFVS for two different cats. The first one, had suffered a broken leg and was referred to SFVS by my cat's PCP at All Pet's--he ended up needing a surgery which cost upwards of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my cat to VS in October because she was having significant breathing issues that to date, had not been diagnosable by other vets. (yes that's plural). My cat spent a couple of days in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had to go to a kitty dermatologist because our cat has issues. Dr. Vitale is incredible. His whole staff oohed and awwed over our baby, the front desk staff are always pleasant, and Dr. Vitale...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we've been going to this place since 06, for my babies...hemi (RIP), stewie and lily...i like that their facility is clean, staff are usually nice and friendly and that its 24hrs! however i think it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have very mixed feelings about this place. First, I need to make clear that to my boyfriend and me, our cats ARE our kids and we're willing to go to extremes to care for them. The good thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you have an animal emergency this is a good place to go. You'll probably get help right away. But if you have some sort of ongoing care - forget it. They have the WORST customer service in town....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my pug's been going here on and off since she was a puppy, but our most recent experiences have been with Dr. Vitale, the dermatologist at SFVS.Mia is extremely High Maintenance. and by High...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you SFVS for your dedication to emergency care for our dear pets. The doctors here really took care of my cat and it's such a relief to see Monte running around again like a kitten (well, as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My dog broke his leg and required emergency medical assistance. Living in the Mission, I wanted to take him to the closest place possible, and other dog owners told me that it was SF Veterinary...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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If you have dog for emergency stay away from SF Veterinary Specialists. Also stay away from Dr. J. G. Anderson. This animal hospital is supper ripped off. The Doctor also threat and scare people so they can...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I expressed how perplexed I was with my dog Chance's bizarre set of symptoms. Wag Hotel Staff highly recommended SFVS as the place to go to make sense of these symptoms-- I am very grateful....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, clean and professional! Not cheap but great doctor & staff. My rescue is usually horrified by male vets and this time, the doctor put her so much at ease she licked his face! She doesn't LIKE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to take a friends dog here for an emergency and found this place to be very nice. I am probably rating this more on the look and cleanliness that the actual vets, but man this place had some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a sense of comfort I have just knowing that this place is available 24/7 and is within driving distance. They have every type of animal specialist you can possibly need for a pet as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been bringing my little buddy here for the last 3 years. This is actually my second review for SFVS. The first one was 5 stars but I deleted it after three irritating appointments with Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are good. My regular vet referred me here to treat one of my cats who had fallen ill and had stopped eating. While her outcome was not good, I feel that the staff here did the very best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my cat got stung by a bee on a Saturday afternoon. SFVS is all about emergencies. they took her in and got her fixed up in no time. they even offered to keep her and watch her for a few hours just to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have been there only when our regular vet is out of town and one of the dachshunds has declared an emergency. Caring, attentive toward the dog No/reasonable wait No surprises Dog received...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm taking this down a notch. Not because things aren't going well with Little Maddie's tumor. They are. If you have an iron stomach you can see a slideshow of the progress in this link WARNING GROSS...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am writing to share my concerns about SFVS and their relationship to the death of my beloved Great Dane, Stella. I have had a 5 year ongoing relationship with SFVS. I completely trusted them with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I completely agree that the veterinarians are disinterested, cold and arrogant. From what I've observed the many times I've been there, they charge everyone who walks in the door a minimum of $1,000....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yogi, my awesome chihuahua, is basically my kid, so you can imagine that i'd do just about anything to keep him safe and happy. yogi had been a little off over the weekend while we were visiting the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the very creative use of such a space, it's contemporary, warm but spacious, and clean. The second star is only there because I think that the surgeons, specifically Dr. Watt, are good at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very negative experience a few years ago, but on my vet's recommendation I may have to go back. My first experience taught me that these people are vultures: they prey on pet owners'...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried SFVS on the recommendation of a friend. What she forgot to tell me is that you should only go there if you are mega-rich, and you should expect to pay more than twice what they estimate... and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SFVS - compassionate vetsI had an FIV kitty who had a lot of health problems at the end of her life -- Dr Alan Stewart at SFVS was a reliable ally and provided excellent treatment to Missy. He was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know how every time Norm entered Sam's the bar would roar, "NORM!" That's kind of how I feel here. See, I've become something of a regular at this place, for better or worse. I've seen about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These people really care about their furry patients. The doctors and staff are great. Although my Boxer child died, I felt they did everything they could for him. I wish we had found SFVS before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not trust this place and will instead go to the new SF-SPCA hospital in the same neighborhood, the Leanne B. Roberts Animal Care Center. I've had a couple of odd experiences at SF Vet Specialists...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My little pug has had neck problems -- slipped disc. So I've been taking her into the doggie acupuncturist -- Dr. Fang -- who came highly recommended by my dog walker. So far so good. While my pug has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my chihuahua into SFVS Emergency Services at the last minute on a work night because he had diarrhea which hadn't stopped in three days.The nurses and doctor were friendly and helpful, took...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to give somebody five stars after they kill your dog. That having been said, let's do this thing.My little guy started having seizures about a year ago and so our journey began. In the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can not stop singing the praises of this facility & its staff. My dog has lymphoma & orginally was given only a month to live. That was over 2 years ago. Dr. Rodriguez and Toni Gale have lovingly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do NOT take your pet here unless you're filthy rich and don't mind being treated like shit by a bunch of snarky front desk assholes ... and having your pet tortured by a mess of overpriced bullshit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 3 stars now and will update when I have more information: My husband and I brought our kitty in on a Thursday night when we realized he couldn't pee. SFVS is less than 2 blocks away and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I did have a doggie (*sniff*), I remember contacting the SF Veterinary Specialists. I didn't expect them to help me so quickly. I brought in our doggie, Twinkie (now Buddy - new family named...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Losing a pet is hard-perhaps one of the hardest things ever. Losing a pet at SFVS is even harder. We brought in a very ill cat after 2 trips to our regular vet failed to produce a diagnosis. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We, unfortunately, got the opportunity to meet with their Oncologist, Dr. Rodriguez. We had met with one at VMS in San Mateo and were not satisfied with the information and help. Our vet recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a SUPER long post but I deleted it to avoid the possible retaliation I might get from people who are/were happy with their vet care. I admit, our vet was good. BUT he wasn't the greatest and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My little doxie Sophie just had surgery here for a partial obstruction in her intestines. The staff has been wonderful to her and to me (especially since I prob called too many times to check up on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will try to keep this short, but with the amount of problems I've had with SFVS, it will be difficult. I have been giving SFVS chances over and over again for the past year and a half, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to write this review after reviewing our other Vet, All Pets Hospital. SFVS get five stars too. When we were referred to SFVS we had a very sick dog. Over the last year of her life the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice service, great facility, but very unsatisfied with their diagnostic, or lack of. I brought my dog in to look at the limping and growth on his foot. They did xrays and after paying $700.00,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many negative reviews on Yelp, I was certain that I would be rushed through my appointment and charged and arm and a leg. This totally was NOT the case. We met with Dr. Vitale to get some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dog here after he had a misguided and unexpected ride on the concrete slides (see past review). and had punctured his elbow and torn a tendon as well. The service was quick and efficient,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two observations to explain the VERY DISCREPANT reviews on this place. As the spouse of a Vet, I know what's up here.1) SF Veterinary Specialists is EXPENSIVE. Don't come here expecting low prices...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had to take my dog here twice, and the care was very good, but I agree the cost is astronomical.One thing they did really annoyed me though, after spending around $2000, my dog finally started...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just my two cents about Dr. LeBlanc....Doing rescue, I talk to a LOT of people about their animals' medical issues and which vet they use. I have heard dozens of people mention Dr. LeBlanc... and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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I've used them several times for three animals and found them to be kind, caring, very knowledgeable, and all around superior vets. They offer emergency services and 24 hour care and also specialty services...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were worried that our little kitty had broken his leg when he started walking extremely weird, late one night. This was the closest place to us open, so we brought him there. There was a long wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will never forget Dr. Alan Stewart's bedside manner with puppy. To diagnose her, he literally got down on the floor, dog cookie in his mouth, and examined her while cooing at her cuddling her close...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After three trips to SFVS, I remain impressed and pleased. Dr. Leblanc was by far the most impressive I've encountered (and I am a neurotic, difficult to please medical professional).The vets and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The staff at the front desk are punctual, knowledgeable, polite, and very sympathetic when you come in with an injured animal. The doctors were super gentle with my dog (who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our sweet dog needed to see someone at 1am this morning, and the first place we found on the internet was SFVS. Great building and I felt safe outside, however, it appears that I am seriously paying...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You get what you pay for. I can only speculate that the folks on here with such bad reviews had exceptional situations. Drs. Anderson and Brown (along with the fantastic staff who dealt with our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, Susan our house cat has made a major change after just one visit with Betsey Carpenter (not the cat you see in the photo here, that was me petting a cheetah at a zoo in Africa...i know, not the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken my dog to SFVS for over 2 years and the staff and doctors are professional and caring. I know that not everyone's situation is the same, nor their experience. I'd like to share mine........
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this with, "I am fairly high maintenance"I have been in twice with my dog and had a great experience both times. I was referred here by my regular vet. The two vets I worked with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god for SF Vet Specialists. A couple of months ago, I had just moved to SF (leaving my trusty vet behind), and was away for two weeks when my roommate called to tell me that my cat had been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I started taking my dog here due to severe allergy problems. I did not want him on prescription foods and medication for his whole life. I went to see Dr. Fong (who I do like) The problem I have with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1st suggestion for SFVS: since you're often dealing with pet guardians in crisis situations where it is questionable if the pet may live or die--and they often die, you should really offer some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you love your pet, do not take them here. I brought my beloved Stella here because my vet was on vacation and his office referred me. She died while the vet was on the phone with me asking me how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I recently brought my cat into sfvs due to an unknown illness, My regular Vet was unable to see my lovely girl right away and advised me to get emergency care for her, I took her to the emergency pet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost didn't go here when I had read some of the other reviews, but I am really glad we did. One of our cats, who is about 12, was catapulted out of the second story of our house in a freak...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For an emergency veterinary hospital, this place is great. The facility is very clean, equipped with advanced medical equipment and the staff we've dealt with are friendly and professional. I favor...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough review to write since my experience with this place is like a roller coaster ride. Here goes:First, for emergency - Sophie had a reaction to some antibiotic and threw up over and over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this clinic at least once a month for the last 1.5 years for my dog's chronic condition (as well as a few emergencies with my other pets) and here's the deal:1. Their execution...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I brought in my sick cat for a emergency visit .It was dr.West. Not only did I waste $400 , and 4 hours of my time, but my cat was misdiagnosed. Two days later I was hosting a cocktail party and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Watch Your WalletIts a shame as they are obviously very capable and knowledgeble but their reputation as gougers is well deserved. I had heard from 3 friends, all former clients of SFVS about their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. LeBlanc was great. I would recommend this place to anyone but I have only been there once and it is a bit pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Rob West and his staff were great!We came in at 1:00am with our 3 month old Maltese puppy- Charlie McCutie who had fractured all 4 digits on his left front paw =(Don't ask how this happened- it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 1/5/08My dog Beebs had cancer and this place was recommended to me as THE place for pet chemo. I have very mixed feelings. It was incredibly pricey and sometimes, I felt like I was just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with an earlier review posted about SFVS...you really don't WANT to have to go here...but in my case, and that of my much beloved dog Sam, they found the miracle that saved his life....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for your vet reviews. More than anything category, I think healthcare reviews are amazingly helpful. It's so important to share stories about vets, because a bad vet story is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hope you never have to go here. It's really just for major vet procedures. For an odd hour emergency Pets Unlimited is cheaper and less wait time. But if you have the misfortune of needing surgery...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just had to take my cat vincent here for a minor emergency. i was unsure where to go at first-- as my usual clinic is closed on the weekends.great experience! Dr Leblanc loves her job and it shows....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my little dog Mel to SF Veterinary Specialists for emergency care. The staff was kind and straight forward. One person on the staff turned out to be a neighbor and knew my dogs! Their office...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Our wire-haired dachshund, Marty (featured in my profile picture), was diagnosed with inter-vertebrate disc disease - not an uncommon problem with dachshunds. After an initial X-ray with Pets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When my cat is sick, I don't need the attitude--it's like you're walking into some snot-assed SOMA restaurant--they act like you're not cool enough to be there or not cool enough to be dealt with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hesitant to take my dog here for an after-hours emergency visit because of all of the negative reviews. However, I read the reviews of all of the other animals ERs in the city and none had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i think it's interesting that there are people in SF who think it's OK to to be coercive when dealing with the care of ones pet. Some have defended them because they are specialists.... please note my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one to judge a book by it's cover (at least most of the time anyway), but when I stepped in the door at SFVS it was hard NOT to!This place is immaculate in every sense of the word. Exposed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Rodriguez is an awesome vet. He is an oncologist and has been treating my cats for over two years. I'm not giving Vet Specs a perfect score, cuz it is WAY pricey. If your pet has a special need,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful space and great staff at the front desk, but Dr Fong was the opposite of compassionate and i'm amazed that he works in a place that is supposedly so cool. He was super rude and shockingly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Webster (my dog) has only made one visit to SFVS and it was for an emergency. He was in the middle of a 3-4 week bout of diarrhea and I was totally beside myself with worry. He was getting dehydrated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our cat was literally on the verge of death with a bad blockage. After a difficult, but unsuccessful surgery at Pets Unlimited, they recommended SVS as a last resort. Dr. Watt was professional,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dr.Watt and the staff at SFVS were amazing. They saved my french bulldog Nana from paraylasis. I have try'd many of the vets in town with varing degrees of sucess, ( Nana is called the "million...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes things go wrong, sometimes your little four-legged friend of the cat or dog variety needs a little mending after a late night out on the town. I recently took my Frenchie to SFVS and from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took our kitty into the ER and he had to several procedures and a 4-day hospital stay. I have to say the staff were top-notch all the way and the facilities were amazing. Dr. LeBlanc - Awesome. She...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most incredible experience with SFVS. My cat, who was near death, was transferred over from All Animals Hospital (which did a great job keeping him alive through Sunday night to Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in about february this year, when we were living in the mission and our cat, mimo (then 22 months), was still living with us, she was going through a rough time. (she got spayed in january and never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Rob West is absolutely wonderful, I second that opinion. He is the most compassionate, wonderful vet I have ever met. I just wish he wasn't strictly an ER vet because - face it - you don't ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From my experience, when it comes to critical care..ie life or death, this is an exceptional place for your pet to be taken. Yes it costs a lot. This is a FOR profit hospital with some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We moved here from the South Bay Area and haven't found a primary Veterinarian for our dog yet. She's an older, small dog with some minor ailments. She woke us up early in the morning on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
having to go to the doctor can suck, but, sfvs can almost make it seem like a pleasant experience. dr. watt (the surgon) and his assistant andy are awesome - i went in with torn ligaments - and left...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the nicest and certainly most stylish veterinary office I've ever been to. The space is very SOMA/loft-esque with exposed beams and brick. I've seen Dr. Vitale for doggy dermatology and Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my sweet 15 year-old cat had a tumor on her toe and pets unlimited recommended sfvs to do the surgery. the staff is so caring and thorough and the hospital is state-of-the-art. it was the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately SFVS seems to have a stronger drive to make a hefty profit, rather than care for our pets. I will grant that the care here is good. But after being given no warning that my bill would be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever have the need to see a specialist for your pet, this is the place to go. They work on referrals from veterinary general practicioners, and the level of care is extraordinary. It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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