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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(9) 71 low data composite score See reviews on Google
General Veterinary Care
Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews are five-star. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Howard and staff for genuine warmth with anxious pets, follow-up calls, and a calm environment. The clinic positions itself as small-town and personal while offering advanced services.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring staff
  • excellent with animals
  • personal follow-up care
  • small-town feel
  • knowledgeable vets
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious animals seeking a calm, personal clinic experience.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's calm demeanor with nervous pets
  • post-visit follow-up calls
  • low wait times
  • small-town, personal service feel

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard Mark DVM makes post-visit follow-up calls
  • Low wait times reported
  • Clinic claims board-certified radiologist on staff for radiograph review
  • American Association of Feline Practitioners affiliated

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise calm environment, Dr. Howard's skill with anxious pets, and informative, honest guidance during routine care.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 79
Review volume 43
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Dr. Howard call after appointments?
Yes. One reviewer reports Dr. Howard called two days after their nervous dog's visit to check in.
How is this clinic with anxious pets?
Multiple reviewers note Dr. Howard has an exceptional way with nervous or anxious animals, keeping them calm during exams.
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Last updated 2026-07-06