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Alameda Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 449 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(449) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareLarge Animal & EquineLow-Cost & Affordable CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Care
Alameda Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Large Animal & Equine
Reviews
449

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe a clinic that treats nervous and elderly dogs with marked gentleness, follows up with calls after visits, and keeps fees lower than chain practices. Dr. MacKenzie, Dr. Haleigh, Dr. Howard, vet tech Stephanie, and front desk Phoebe earn repeated praise for listening carefully, moving at a pet's pace, and remembering animals across years of care.

Staff accommodate urgent same-day visits and handle end-of-life appointments with particular tenderness, setting up bedside comforts and allowing private goodbyes. Long-term clients note the clinic has maintained its standards under new ownership and remains a locally owned alternative to private equity veterinary chains.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for anxious pets
  • follow-up communication with owners
  • reasonable prices relative to competitors
  • attentive, knowledgeable staff
  • gentle handling of senior and elderly animals
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Best for: owners of anxious, senior, or elderly pets seeking attentive handling and affordable care
Think twice if: diagnostic or surgical costs can add up even when per-service fees are reasonable

Strengths

  • same-day urgent appointments for injuries
  • follow-up calls after routine visits
  • prices notably lower than chain competitors
  • staff named and remembered by long-term clients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. MacKenzie noted for sitting at pet eye level during exams
  • Dr. Haleigh praised for detailed discussion of treatment options
  • Dr. Howard long-serving veterinarian remembered over 16+ years
  • Vet tech Stephanie and front desk Phoebe named for responsiveness and care
  • Follow-up calls standard after wellness exams
  • Same-day emergency intake confirmed for leg injury visit
  • End-of-life care includes bedside setup with blankets and treats

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams and follow-up communication consistently praised; Dr. MacKenzie noted for calm, attentive approach.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Advanced laparoscopic surgery available; surgical costs mentioned as significant but worth it for recovery outcomes.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day intake confirmed for acute injuries; staff noted as accommodating unforeseen situations.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Prices described as much cheaper than most other practices and reasonable compared to out-of-town emergency clinics.
Large Animal & Equine
No direct review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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403
4
19
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5
2
4
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18

Common questions

Do they handle urgent appointments for injuries?
Yes. One reviewer was seen same-day when their visiting dog injured a leg. Staff is noted for accommodating unforeseen situations.
Will they follow up after a routine visit?
Yes. Multiple reviewers confirm receiving phone calls the next day to check on their pets after wellness exams.
Are prices competitive?
Reviewers describe them as much cheaper than most other practices. One noted multiple x-rays were costly, but others found prices reasonable overall.

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Last updated 2026-07-06