Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
4.4 from 740 reviews
Address 2126 Haste St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone Number +15108485041
Description Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital is a full service animal hospital which offers preventive and emergency services to pets of all kinds in Berkeley and beyond. From preventative care and surgery, to diagnostic technology and acupuncture, our wide variety of services can meet all of your beloved pet's needs. We care for Berkeley’s companion animals and have developed a reputation over our century of operation for our expertise, compassion, and dedication to pet health.
Website http://www.berkeleydogandcat.com/%3Fy_source%3D1_MTIzNjUwMzUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%253D
Francis Wong
Bringing our beloved 3yo dachshund to Berkeley Dog & Cat after he was sideswiped by a car is the biggest regret of our lives. He had no external signs of injury and was initially stable but was denied the chance of life due to the inadequate care he received. He had significant internal bleeding that was evident from his blood tests but the “full-service” hospital could not perform a CT scan as we were told they had no one to operate it, they had no surgical capability (not even for a simple chest tube), and were staffed primarily by relief vets with no continuity of care and differing opinions. They do not keep blood yet did not recommend transferring him to a facility that did and instead he was left to bleed out until he eventually had a cardiac arrest. Despite the merely palliative care he was given, we were charged $13,214 over two days and my wife (in floods of tears at 1am) was asked to pay additional charges just minutes after holding his dead body and later that morning when she picked him up to take him for an autopsy. There were no signs of any medical leadership and the medical director they had listed on their website was taken off after we filed a complaint. We later learned that this once storied practice was quietly sold to private equity (PetVet Care Centers, who are owned by KKR) in 2017 and if you read the reviews on Indeed/Glassdoor/Reddit you will see how employees feel about the management and workplace environment they foster both at this location and nationally. We don't see how emergency care can be safe under these circumstances. Despite bringing up our concerns we have been completely stonewalled. Please do the research we wish we had done and know your other options locally, especially for emergencies.
Jacqueline P
I love this place. Unfortunately my first encounter was while bringing my lab in while he was ill and needing to euthanize him on the spot. As terrible as this night was for me, the employees were so kind, going above and beyond to make the process go as smooth and humane as possible. I appreciated their honesty and heartfelt care throughout the experience. Each subsequent visit with my other dog has been great. From the front staff, to the vet tech’s, to the vet; all were wonderful, and I never felt rushed. It was only by chance that I stumbled across Berkeley Dog and Cat, but I’ve since made them my primary vet office. Great service and kind hearts!
Cheryl Stewart
This business is like family , yes I know they are expensive but they are the best! They have always treated my animals and myself so kindly I Can’t imagine going anywhere else. We saw Dr. Brown yesterday And he treated my little pug with such love and kindness. She just completely relaxed for him. I hope they are able to continue their 24 hours seven days a week emergency vet. It gives me peace to know that they are always there if needed.❤️
Serah B
God bless this place, honestly they saved my puppy's life 2 nights ago when she somehow got into something she shouldn't have - my best guess is gum with xylitol in in from sniffing around my workplace after hours. I work in a jazz club in the evenings so it was 1 am when she suddenly started showing severe symptoms, everywhere else I called had a 4-6 hour wait time which I did not want to risk. So when other places referred me to Berkeley Cat and Dog Hospital and she was seen almost immediately I was beyond relieved. Now it cost a tremendous amount of money to save her, but it was worth every penny. I had just gotten this dog to help heal from a relationship that had turned abusive so I could not lose my new baby even if it was more money than I could possibly afford (thankfully family was able to help me out) - the lesson, get pet insurance, immediately. But regardless of the cost (which says more about American medical care than this vet hospital), I'm so thankful to this place for saving my dog life (a 3 month old beautiful giant schnauzer).
Shirin
I have been going to Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital for over 5 years taking my rescued senior dog and the level of care and service the team here has given us has been exceptional. Sadly I had to put her to peace this week which was a really hard decision but I felt supported by the team and they handled everything with such grace and kindness. To top that I got a hand written personalized sympathy card from them which warmed my heart. They are a great group, highly recommend.
Marianne Boudreau
My dog became very sick early morning on March 26. I needed to find an emergency clinic to take her to as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the 24/7 hospital that was recommended to me by my vet could not see me until 8 a.m. that morning. Did I mention that hospital was supposed to be 24/7? I called a friend of mine who had taken her dog to Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital and they got me in right away. The staff were so friendly, helpful and professional. They took my dog in right away and diagnosed her with Kennel Cough. I will definitely go back to them if anything (hopefully not) ever happens again.
Business Hours
Monday:Open 24 HoursTuesday:Open 24 HoursWednesday:Open 24 HoursThursday:Open 24 HoursFriday:Open 24 HoursSaturday:Open 24 HoursSunday:Open 24 Hours
Popular Times
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
Planning
- Appointments recommended
Categories
Services
Serves Berkeley
Latest Businesess
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