Holistic Veterinary Care
4.7 from 125 reviews
Address 4382 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone Number +15103392600
Description Holistic Veterinary Care is a unique and special veterinary facility designed to offer your pet complementary and holistic care that works in conjunction with conventional medical care. We provide fully integrative medical care covering almost all of your pet’s medical needs. From puppy care to geriatric pets, our office in Oakland provides your pet with a lifetime of comprehensive integrative health care.
Website https://holisticvetcare.com/
Charlotte
Our experience at HVC has been some of the most genuinely enjoyable and high quality care I’ve ever received from veterinary medicine. Every single staff member we have interacted with here is so knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and sweet to my dog. As soon as we turn the corner and she sees the lobby door, her tail goes straight up in the air and she gets so excited. Our initial consultation with the physical therapist was incredibly detailed and comprehensive, and the rehabilitation sessions we’ve attended has helped my dog regain strength. Thank you so much HVC! Persephone wishes she could give more than five stars!
Kathryn Day
I left Holistic Veterinary Care after taking my cats there for 11 years after noticing that Dr. Richter failed to do more than a cursory physical exam, failed to listen to my concerns about my cat's fatigue and low energy and basically gaslit me, and then, after providing Bertie with a blood test prior to an anesthetic dental exam, asserted that it would be fine to go ahead with the dental op although he had uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. I took Bertie to another vet and even their assistant knew that you never anesthetize a hyperthyroid cat until their condition is controlled by medication. My new vet gave Bertie every bit of care and it soon transpired that his fatigue was due to several chronic illnesses; we had to put him to sleep. I will never forget Dr. Richter's cavalier attitude, unprofessionalism and gross incompetence despite his "international reputation" and awards and I would advise any cat owner to give this practice a wide berth. He needs to stick to his dog rehab.
Aimee Nevins
Dr. Richter is always so thorough, thoughtful, and wise! I used to take my cat all the way to UC Davis because she has chronic GI issues and a hernia in her diaphragm. Dr. Richter provides strategies and suggestions that other vets don’t mention. I always walk away feeling like he is a co-owner of my cat because he is wholeheartedly involved in helping us make decisions about her care.
Kimberly Hinds
Our experience with HVC has been exceptional. It's difficult to summarize everything that HVC has done for our dog and just how wonderful our experience has been. Our large breed senior dog was diagnosed with a stubborn injury 1.5 years ago. The HVC team came to the rescue, providing expert well-rounded care and helping us to avoid surgery! We are working with Dr. Ancier and have found her to be extremely knowledgable, thorough and very attuned to our dogs needs. Our dog loves her (he gets excited just hearing her voice in the room next door)! Dr. Ancier put together a holistic custom plan, including a new (for dogs) regenerative laser treatment that seemed to be key to his recovery. She also guided us to custom cannabis oil therapy, which we were nervous about at first, but has proven to be critical for his comfort and now we are the ones going around recommending it to others! The therapy team has worked with our dog regularly (for strengthening exercises, massage, water therapy and cold laser) and always shows our boy so much love and support all while keeping an expert eye on his progress and needs. It's obvious how much everyone loves animals here and our dog loves them (and he's a very discerning boy). And last but not least, the front desk folks have been so great to work with also. We have had no shortage of requests and they have handled everything quickly, professionally, and are super friendly. Our dogs injury fully healed after eight months. I won't sugar coat it, it took work and dedication from us and the HVC team. But his recovery is a great relief considering that his injury is known to be difficult to treat and often requires surgery. We really can't thank HVC enough for their dedication and knowledge in helping our senior boy get back on his feet and live out his sunset years in comfort! We are now continuing therapy with HVC to help support our dog with his typical senior, large breed challenges, like arthritis. We are so relieved to have a solid vet partner that we trust. 100% Recommend!
Mitchell Bakst
The best veterinary care I have found in all of the Bay Area. I drive from San Francisco to Piedmont to ensure my dog is getting the best holistic care for his health. Here they appreciate things like a raw diet and an integration of alternative modes of treatment with more traditional 'veterinary' modes that vets learn in the schools where Purina and others major brands invest heavily to ensure that the soon-to-be practicing vets appreciate the 'superiority' and importance' of their manufactured foods and products. Dr. Richter and his staff stand out from the mass of vets with their knowledge and practice of a more balanced truth about what's good for my dog.
Mary Buker
Best vet ever! They take all things into consideration. They are patient, caring, knowledgeable, and have a well rounded staff that all work well together. My dog improved mobility from the exercise plan they sent me home with on the first consultation visit, and is happy every time I pick him up from physical therapy. I recommend this facility to anyone who wants the most comprehensive care possible.
Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:10:00AM - 18:00PMWednesday:10:00AM - 18:00PMThursday:10:00AM - 18:00PMFriday:10:00AM - 18:00PMSaturday:08:00AM - 16:00PMSunday:Closed
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
- Appointments recommended
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