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Pinole Pet Hospital

1400 San Pablo Ave
Pinole, CA 94564 510-724-8766

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There's one doctor there who I feel is superior. - May 14, 2021

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Boulevard Pet Hospital

3489 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-538-1302

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Have only started going to them, so not enough experience with the hospital... - Oct 26, 2022

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San Bruno Pet Hospital

1111 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066 650-583-5039

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Competent staff. They are always up front with costs, however, they are usually... - Jun 07, 2024

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San Francisco Pet Hospital

1371 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117 415-931-8312

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A wonderful, caring veterinary practice - Nov 24, 2023

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Balboa Pet Hospital

3329 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121 415-752-3300

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Everyone at Balboa Pet Hospital are very helpful and extremely nice. They really... - Oct 30, 2022

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Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic

1036 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-736-8296

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I have only worked with Dr Hanney as my vet and love her. Have followed her... - Jan 31, 2024

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VCA Palo Alto Animal Hospital

3944 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-323-8558

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Always trying to upsale. More like a factory. I changed vets - Jan 11, 2023

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VCA Blossom Hill Animal Hospital

1010 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95123 408-227-3717

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Love the vets, tech and staff. - Aug 09, 2023

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Whipple Avenue Pet Hospital

635 Whipple Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-369-9096

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This used to be a superior practice, but has since been sold to some large... - Oct 09, 2024

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ABC Pet Clinic

2259 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583 925-855-8195

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Switched here because I was unhappy with previous vet and have been more than... - Oct 14, 2022

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Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital

2211 Morello Ave
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-676-1909

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Used after hours emergency service twice. Cost was fair and reasonable - May 14, 2021

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Park Centre Animal Hospital

2501 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501 510-521-1700

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Seems pricey. Easy to get appointment whenever needed. - Apr 19, 2020

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Brentwood Veterinary Hospital

4519 O'Hara Ave
Brentwood, CA 94513 925-634-1177

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Large dog needed tooth work and had complete cleaning done - Nov 23, 2023

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Burbank Pet Hospital

1819 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128 408-271-7875

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Best service around! - Nov 25, 2023

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Crystal Springs Pet Hospital

122 De Anza Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402 650-341-3438

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Dr. Hoppe is our favorite, but Dr. Gadde is very good too! They... - Mar 06, 2024

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Thornhill Pet Hospital

5745 Thornhill Dr
Oakland, CA 94611 510-339-2041

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Dr. Yang and his staff are the best. They've provided excellent care... - Jul 06, 2021

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Camino Real Pet Clinic

1317 Bayswater Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010 650-344-5711

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Caring staff and caring veterinarians They keep there client list limited... - Jun 27, 2020

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VCA Almaden Valley Animal Hospital

15790 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95120 408-268-3550

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We've been going to VCA Almaden for years for our cats and now our dog.... - Nov 24, 2023

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VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital

14790 Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94578 510-483-7387

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Staff are clearly overwhelmed and under staffed. Given the high stress level... - Nov 25, 2023

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VCA Half Moon Bay Veterinary Hospital

645 Correas St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 650-726-9061

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We are happy with the care they provide. However, they are expensive - especially... - Jun 26, 2020

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