The compassionate vets at our Oakland veterinary animal clinic are dedicated to serving our beloved patients and their proud owners, backed by years of experience.
Understanding what you can expect during your first appointment will help make the process easier - for both you and your pet.
Please come about 10 minutes early to fill out our New Patient Form. You may complete the New Patient Form online in advance to save some time.
A member of our veterinary team will review your pet's history and discuss their medical issues with you. You will have time to ask any questions you may have, and the vet will address them.
Once your pet has been examined, you'll be provided with a diagnosis and treatment options. Your veterinarian will work with you to determine which treatment path to take for your pet.
We know that you are happy when your pet is happy. And your pet is at their happiest when they are healthy! We are dedicated to offering state-of-the art medical care with compassion and excellent service to our clients and their beloved companions.
We are proud to serve pet owners in Oakland by providing comprehensive veterinary and emergency services, as well as compassionate end-of-life care.
Here are some frequently asked questions from our patients regarding appointment booking, office policies, and payment options.
When services are provided or upon discharge of your pet, payment is expected in full. Patients can pay via check, cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
We are proud to offer CareCredit and ScratchPay as financing options. These both offer an easy application process that will send you results in minutes.
A good-faith estimate of service costs will be provided before your pet is treated. However, not all circumstances are predictable and unforeseen events may arise that impact your final bill.
Our written estimate will be reviewed with each client before they leave our facility. A deposit based on our estimate is required before any further treatment will be administered.
Yes - please call ahead to schedule an appointment to confirm we have room in our schedule to see your pet.
If your pet requires emergency care during our regular business hours, please contact us immediately.
If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please notify us as soon as possible so another client may be able to use the vacated space in our schedule.
We provide veterinary care to cats and dogs.
All medications and specialty food your pet will need can be purchased in our in-house pharmacy or via our online store.
You are financially responsible for the initial examination fee, in addition to any diagnostics or treatment that you consent to for your pet. This payment is expected at the time services are provided.
For any further diagnostics, surgery, or other fees, a deposit is required upfront. Payment will be due in full upon discharge of your pet.
For all emergency examinations, a deposit payment is required. Once your pet has been examined by our vets and staff, you will be provided with an estimate for treatment, and you'll have the opportunity to determine a treatment plan with your vet.
An upfront deposit is required for further diagnostics, surgery or other fees, with payment in full due upon your pet's discharge.
We are happy to assist you in filling out pet insurance forms for your pet's visit.
Here are some helpful links for your pet's health.
Get financing with CareCredit or ScratchPay quickly and easily.