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Campus Veterinary Clinic
Category: Pets Veterinarians Veterinarians [Edit]
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way(between Delaware St & Hearst Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 549-1252
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10% Student Discount
Berkeley students can get 10% discount off of veterinary services every Wednesday with valid student ID. Call for an
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 6 pm
Sat 7 am - 3 pm
58 reviews for Campus Veterinary Clinic
58 reviews in English
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Review from Jabulile D.
Berkeley, CA
1/23/2012
Hey there! I woke up on a random Saturday morning and was surprised to see my dog had a swollen, crusty gross eye. I immediately proceeded to freak out and email my cousin who's a Vet because once when my dog was experiencing eye irritation I was a little too relaxed about it - and it turned out she had a seed caught in her eye! It must have been incredibly painful and I feel awful about it to this day.
Luckily they were able to get the seed out without surgery - but word to the wise, this can occur easily - especially when you drive with your dogs window open and the force of the wind pushes stuff into their eyes. Needless to say my cousin was too busy to respond right then and I started scouring Yelp for local Vet's. I had seen Campus on our jogs but the reviews of Dr.Yen were off putting to say the least. Convenience and an opening right away won out but I got nervous when she told me our appointment was with Dr. Yen. Concern for my puppy won out and in we went.
Can I just say I found the man delightful? Maybe my bar is low but he looked me in the eye, shook my hand and more importantly - paid close attention to my dog.
When he suggested a couple additional tests beyond the conjunctivitis eye drops, I stood my ground and asked if we could try the medication first and if the infection didn't abate, return for more tests - my budget could not take a $300 to $400 bill right then. He was fine with that and of course it cleared up right away. He continued to chat me up in a friendly manner, the staff were friendly and responsive, I have no complaints! Fear not, I got out of there paying $89 bucks with a much happier dog. -
Review from Miranda O.
Oakland, CA
1/15/2012
The clinic is smaller than some, but the staff and facilities are excellent. It has been wonderful working with Dr. Reid when our cat had a health emergency and he had to stay overnight at their facilities. They are really great about keeping you informed of your animal's progress and trying to provide more affordable options when available. They also worked well with relaying information back and forth with the emergency pet hospital nearby too.
At one point, Campus Vet did prescribe Chinese herbs for my cat as a more natural alternative for soothing irritated skin. The herbs really worked and my cat was able to eat them in his food with no issues(which is rare for him). It's also comforting to have more natural alternatives available for your pet with vets that are open to it and offer it, yet still have drug options available too if needed. -
Review from Priscilla L.
El Cerrito, CA
9/23/2011
I think it's a little pricey, but I don't really shop around different vet clinics, so I don't have much to compare with. I really like Dr. Reid, who is wonderful with my chubby cat, laughs at my scaredy cat, and is altogether pleasant and friendly, plus helpful and knowledgeable.
I can't really comment much on Dr. Yen, except that he called my cat morbidly obese (which I'll admit was probably true at the time because she is obsessed with food) and according to lil bro, on the little report sheet, checked 'a little overweight' on my other cat because "he's at the ideal weight, but we don't want him to gain anymore!" I don't know. I'm guessing he's competent and knowledgeable, but I don't think he's all that personable. I've only had one experience with him because when I schedule appointments for my cats, I always ask for Dr. Reid.
P.S. My chubby cat, who eats anything and everything, refused their low-fat, diet cat treat. This is significant because my cat has no standards when it comes to food. :P -
Review from Shannon N.
Berkeley, CA
1/21/2012
Dr. Reid is the most wonderful, kind vet. We took our 20+ year old cat to Campus Veterinary as she got closer to the end of her life. Dr. Reid and the staff kept our cat comfortable as long as they could. They were very open and honest with us, discussed all of our financial options, and were very sensitive. I can't recommend them enough!
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Review from S S.
Oakland, CA
8/19/2011
Dr. Reid, Dr. Yen, and the amazing vet-techs are all so great.
I have a somewhat "problematic" dog that just loves to bark and bark and bark whenever she gets near the clinic. Her behavior is to the point that I often dread having to take her to the vet. Nonetheless, Dr. Reid and the vet-techs are extremely compassionate and understanding about my situation. I've never had a problem getting an appointment and they've even accommodated me during emergency situations before (like when my dog had a horrible allergic reaction to a wasp-sting).
I've seen some reviews that Dr. Yen is cold and I would like to add my 2 cents to that. I'd say he's definitely "down to business" with humans, but I've always found him to be extremely loving with my cat, and he always indulges me and all my questions. And it's not like he's a Scrooge -- the man smiles and laughs like the rest of us. But, he is clear about trying to help your pet and I appreciate that about him.
Even though I've relocated outside the Berkeley area, I still take my pets there and will continue doing so.
PS. Does anyone else think Dr. Reid looks just like Ellen? Haha. -
Review from B W.
Berkeley, CA
12/29/2011
My wife and I took our two cats to this vet for over a year. In general, the service was fine - the assisting staff was warm and our vet experiences were okay (Dr. Reed in particular, though we only saw her once, seemed excellent with cats). We were a bit annoyed about being hassled about non-necessary vaccines (we have indoor cats and they don't need as many vaccinations), but we were okay with the vet up until this past summer.
At the beginning of July 2011, Dr. Yen performed a surgery to remove bladder stones from our cat. The surgery was unable to recover any stones - presumably they were passed naturally (i.e., Shadow peed them out). This was frustrating but understandable. Bladder stones seem to be tricky to confirm and dangerous to leave sitting around.
However, we were incredibly disappointed - even angry - about the following:
(1) We were NOT properly informed about the side effects of the surgery prior to the surgery OR after the surgery. Prior to the surgery, we were given the impression that it wouldn't be fun but that our cat could come home the day of the surgery. When I picked our cat up from surgery, however, I was then told that he may have - for a night or two - trouble with a leaky bladder and blood in his urine and that sometimes it is best to keep the cat overnight at an animal hospital. These are things that would have been useful to know BEFORE the surgery so that my wife and I could have been prepared. Worse, the descriptions we were given of the side effects were NOT accurate. A "leaky bladder" was actually "our cat helplessly urinating bloodily several times an hour to the point where he was too exhausted to even stand up and just urinated on himself." A "night or two" was actually a "week or more." An emergency vet we contacted confirmed that the effects we observed were not unusual, especially considering that our cat also had his bladder rinsed. Our cat and us were both miserable for over a week. This is something we were willing to do for our cat but we would REALLY have liked to anticipate it and prepare for it, not learn about it in the middle of a work week on our own.
(2) The morning of the surgery there were indications that the bladder stones may no longer have been present. Our cat had been peeing well for a few days. Further, we assume that the vet did an ultrasound to double check for the bladder stones before performing a major surgery... right? If so, then when the results came back negative we would have preferred the vet consult us before the surgery began. We probably would have said "yes" anyways - we were pretty anxious about the stones - but we should have been kept up to date. Our overall feeling is that steps to ensure that the necessity of the surgery were skipped.
(3) In general, Dr. Yen appears to be uncomfortable with cats and handles them awkwardly. We don't mean to unkind here - his concern for animals is definitely apparent, he is very professional, and he appears to be very kind. Yet his cat handling does not inspire confidence and, looking back, we feel like he may have rushed us into a non-necessary surgery. "Looking back" may be unfair, especially given the rough time we had with our cat's recovery, but... The impression remains.
After considering the surgery and our previous experiences at the vet, my wife and I have decided to switch to a new vet. We believe we were pushed into an unnecessary (and expensive/painful) surgery and that we were pushed to get unnecessary (and expensive) vaccinations. We have lost confidence in the Campus veterinary clinic's ability to treat our pets effectively and to respect us as pet owners who pay for and care for our pets. -
Review from Michael R.
Berkeley, CA
9/30/2011 1 photo
I was at my wit's end, thinking that I'd have to put my beloved cat to sleep. The Campus Vet staff and Dr. Reid not only helped my cat Ty, they really took great care of me, too. I was so relieved I was in tears. Go see Campus Vet, and tell them thanks again from Michael and Ty!
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Review from K M.
Oakland, CA
8/2/2011
I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by Campus Vet! I LOVE them!
I run a small German Shepherd Rescue (and a large Meetup group of more than 140 GShep owners!) called The OGSG and have been to Campus twice now - I found the front desk staff to be courteous, polite, genuinely friendly (often a busy hospital atmosphere generates curt employees, but that is NOT the case at Campus Vet!), and knowledgeable.
The vet techs are wonderful - they too are warm, kind, knowledgeable and friendly. They take time to listen, ask the right questions, and clearly love animals.
I have only visited with Dr. Reid, and after a number of lackluster experiences elsewhere, I was thrilled with her! She was excellent, gentle, had fabulous bedside manner, was warm and engaging and I am confident my critters were in caring and skilled hands.
I will absolutely be using Campus Veterinary as my go-to clinic for my own dogs, as well as our rescued dogs (and even cats).
I love that Campus is also part of the SNYP program, to me that shows this hospital actually cares about animals and the community they are part of. Really, I haven't a single negative thing to say about them! Wonderful wonderful place!!
Thank you, Campus Vet! -
Review from Jessica W.
Berkeley, CA
7/31/2011 3 Check-ins Here
So far so good. I am a new client but so far they have been nice and very knowledgeable. I have a frenchie and an english bulldog so I need a vet that knows what they're doing.
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Review from Laurel E.
Berkeley, CA
9/10/2011
It's a mixed bag. I've taken 2 dogs there myself and had friends take 4 more, and they're still my back-up vet.
Dr. Reid is really, really nice. She gave us a discount because a friend and I were helping my grandmother get a rescue chihuahua and she thought it was a cool project. She's also generally friendly and considerate and seems to be attentive.
Dr. Yen is kind of curt and dismissive. I don't have any problem with his clinical skills (although I haven't had a lot of complicated issues, so no real test of them) but his manner isn't the best.
The biggest problem is the cost. It's $54 to get in the door, and they tend to want to do a lot of labwork -- also expensive. Vaccines are $20ish. It's saved me hundreds of dollars to take my dog to Petvet instead of Campus for a yearly exam and vax trip. -
Review from Melissa C.
Berkeley, CA
8/7/2011
We have been very pleased with Campus Vet's diagnosis of our poodle's long term stomach problems. After several expensive trips to another vet that gave us meds to treat the symptoms but never really addressed the underlying problem, Campus Vet made a diagnosis and put us on a treatment plan that has our dog much happier and healthier. No more hunger strikes, no more episodes of severe vomiting (and worse). She just eats her food happily and has a great energy level. It reaaly is a MAJOR improvement (knock wood) for the whole family! There was one expensive test as part of the diagnosis, but overall, we have saved money compared to the repeated band aid type treatment we were getting from the other vet.
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Review from Shauna R.
Berkeley, CA
7/31/2010
One word: awful.
We have taken our dog and two cats there over a period of 4-5 years. And in that time we have spent a few thousand dollars with Campus Vet and never have received a diagnosis that did anything other than bring us back to Campus Vet to spend more money on inconclusive tests and misdiagnoses.
Dr. Reid is a nice lady (not so sure about her diagnostic skill). But the boss man, Dr. Yen has a horrible bedside manner. He doesn't appear to actually like animals, or people for that matter. He just appreciates and takes your money... in fistfuls.
The staff that answers the phone will almost always put you on hold when you call in. And if you cross them, they are snide and snotty.
I gave this place one opportunity after another to redeem themselves, but alas, I should have just taken my business elsewhere - which I did. And now I am much happier. After ONE visit, my dog's skin issues were diagnosed and corrected.
Avoid this veterinary money pit and the nonsense that comes with it.
Oh, and in case you're wondering where this disgruntled gal now takes her pets: I go to University Veterinary Hospital. Love Dr. Mattu and the staff. Much, much, much better. They restored my faith in veterinary care. Try them. -
Review from John P.
Berkeley, CA
6/17/2010
Dr. Reid is a joy to work with, the staff are so friendly and pet centered. I have been going to them for about 3 years now and they were amazing to work with when I had to put down my first cat last August. Its such a difficult experience and they made it as smooth and painless as it could ever have been. They followed up with donation in the name of my girl to UC Davis vet school which really touched me.
I am always a little sticker shocked when I get my bill from them but I think thats the way of the vet world nowadays and everything we do is a necessary procedure, they don't suggest frivolous procedures. Like any medical provider, its good to go in educated but they do a good job discussing things with me and making sure I'm on board before proceeding. -
Review from Christine P.
Berkeley, CA
9/19/2010
I live within a few blocks of here, so it was a no-brainer to try this vet first when we adopted our puppy right after moving to Berkeley. Our pup has had a urinary tract infection for as long as we've had her (going on 7 months), but we have had great care every time we've been in. It was unclear at first if the infection was just because she was little or a larger problem. When it became clear this was a more severe problem, we were referred to Pets Referral Center (on University) where we've also had good experiences.
The staff here all know our dog and love her dearly. Niobe (our dog) loves coming here and is excited whenever we're heading in--even though most of the time she gets poked and prodded in ways that would make me not want to come back!
We've seen both Dr. Reid and Dr. Yen--they're both really nice and help clarify things when they make a diagnosis. I would recommend this vet to any friends looking for a vet in the area.
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We've been going here for over a year now and the staff couldn't be nicer! Still all positive experiences and when we've had to come back because of Niobe's urinary issues they have been nice and comped an appointment or meds on occasion. Definitely feel happy going here and Niobe still loves it! -
Review from heather r.
Oakland, CA
5/25/2011
My cat suddenly fell ill, and I called around to find a vet who would look at him right away. I was recommended this place, so I called and instantly they gave me advice plus a discount for being a new customer. From the time I spoke to them on the phone and paying the bill, it was nothing but friendly service. They took are of my cat with such care, that I knew he was in good hands.
To report, my cat Toby is all healthy and now back to himself within a few days. -
Review from catherine b.
Berkeley, CA
4/29/2010
My husband and I have had great experiences with Campus Vet. We first came here five years ago when we moved to the Bay Area with our two cats. One of them got quite sick after we moved and they took good care of her; she's doing fine today. We adopted a third cat off the street a few years ago and they've taken good care of him, too, even though he is aggressive and a pain in the rear -- he broke his foot right when we first "met" him and had to have a cast on for six weeks. All in all, they are always compassionate, efficient, and friendly. I especially like Dr. Reid, who is very outgoing and great with animals. And one time, as I was leaving right at closing time, I forgot to take my cat's pills with me -- and the front desk technician called me on my cell phone and then stayed late until I could get back there to pick them up! It was really above and beyond the call of duty.
Like other Yelpers, I do feel like their fees are high and/or they recommend a lot of tests or care items that I can't necessarily afford. Still, I don't want to switch because I am pleased with the level of care. My only advice to new customers is: be prepared to ask for estimates and to decline things you can't pay for. -
Review from susan D.
Oakland, CA
Updated - 8/2/2011
On a positive note, I had to immediately find another vet clinic and was fortunate to find Oakland Vet Hospital on MacArthur. Nothing fancy but they are fantastic. The vet immediately told me that my dog did NOT have food allergies and has helped me pinpoint the problem. Their prices are extremely reasonable. The entire time I have been going to Campus Vet, they have never been able to figure out my dog's allergy issues and have consistently told me it's food allergies and just give her more and more medications. This was a very good change.
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Review from Loe L.
San Francisco, CA
5/3/2009
Campus Veterinary Clinic, you are really screwed up.
I bought a cat from a shelter and took her here for her first vet visit. After evaluating her, they told me she had fleas, cavities, and a cancerous lump. I freaked out because I had just fallen in love with this cat and I didn't anticipate having to pay thousands of dollars for surgery on teeth and potentially cancerous lumps. I simply couldn't afford it.
Long story short, it turns out my cat has no cavities, and no cancer.
I told them I was short on money and asked if there was any other way we could proceed. After all, she seemed happy, had an appetite, and was processing her food. They didn't seem to understand my situation and strongly encouraged me to schedule a $3000 surgery to remove her cavities and remove the lump. So I paid for some overpriced flea medication (which they highly recommended), paid for a stool sample to be evaluated (they charged me for this without mentioning it during the exam) and scheduled a time to return for her surgery.
I took her to another clinic where they cleaned her teeth and after doing so, reported no cavities. My dad, a family practitioner (doctor), asked me more about my cat's mysterious lump (how it felt, where it was located, etc.) and told me he thought it was benign. Then he reasoned that, if she was active, eating, and overall healthy, she didn't have cancer... And if she did have cancer, it would have probably spread already.
So this all means that there was absolutely no reason for me to throw down $3,000 for my cat.
Campus Veterinary Clinic, shame on you. Really. Shame on you for trying to take advantage of a concerned, trusting college grad with very little income. I understand you're trying to make money but this is just plain wrong. -
Review from Joanna M.
11/11/2007
My cat Toshiro is the number one four-legged man in my life (two-legged is my father.) I like to think that I treat Toshi right.
He gets face massages. Wellness cat food. A day bed. No questions asked access to my chest.
Just after adopting Toshi about a year ago he became very sick. Listless. Wouldn't eat. Lost that kitten spunk. Dr. Yen was able to see him immediately, on a Saturday, and did not charge me for the exam because I had adopted Toshi from the animal shelter. He hydrated Toshi with a hyperdermal water sack, and prescribed kitty antibiotics. Hours later Toshi was eating again and he hasn't stopped since. In fact, he loves food so much that I have to get him a new carrier so we can go to his annual exam with Dr. Yen, because he is too heavy for the one we have! -
Review from wanda w.
Berkeley, CA
7/8/2011
After reading some of the reviews, I cannot believe some of the mean and negative things said about Dr. Yen. I find Campus Veterinary Clinic to be highly professional, caring, and extremely knowlegeable and I cannot thank Dr. Yen enough for all he has done for my cat. After seeing other vets who charged outrageous fees to treat Chloe's inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Yen recommended Pepcid and it has made all the difference in the world. Chloe and I both appreciate his kind bedside manner and calming voice. He has taken my phone calls when I've been in a panic and always follows up with phone calls after visits. We love Dr. Yen and his staff!
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Review from N. L.
Lincoln, NE
3/22/2009
I can't say enough good things about Campus Veterinary Clinic. Over my 17 years as a cat "mom" I've been to a lot of vets, and I will always be thankful for the day I found this clinic!
My beloved cat was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease four years ago. For four years both Dr. Yen and Dr. Reid tag-team cared for my cat and me, giving my cat her regular check-ups and blood tests and handling my concerns with patience, kindness, gentleness, and honesty. Neither of them ever talked down to me or appeared to mind my endless questions in the least, and both of them were always gentle and loving with my cat. I trusted them both and have always felt that my cat and I were in good hands. Over the years the techs there have all gotten to know me and my cat and they greeted us both by name when we'd come in for check ups.
When the full staff really showed their true colors, though, was in my cat's final week of life. When she had to stay overnight at the emergency after-hours clinic (PETS), the vet there communicated with Dr. Reid so that my cat's transfer from their facility to hospitalization at Campus Veterinary Clinic would be smooth and stress-free for both of us. Dr. Reid not only took the time to study my cat's treatment plan while she'd been at the other clinic, she even checked in with me regularly, calling me after-hours to give me updates.
Even with their expert treatment, my cat refused to eat for days on end and it came time to make the heartbreaking decision to let her go. Both Dr. Reid and Dr. Yen were wonderful to me as I made the decision, as were the techs (one of the techs even cried). Dr. Yen came to my house to put her to sleep. During the procedure he let her lie on the rug in the sun, just where she most liked to be. She didn't show the slightest sign of fear or pain, because he was so unbelievably gentle and kind to both of us. He even offered me a hug after my cat was gone. The entire staff of Campus Veterinary Clinic helped make my cat's last four years, and especially her final days and hours, comfortable, dignified, calm, and gentle. I wish I could give them a 10-star rating. Choose this clinic and you will never regret it. -
Review from sara p.
Pittsburg, CA
2/4/2007
Dr. Berger spayed my elderly cat in 1982, and he and Dr. Ryan (who also had an elderly cat) saw to her care until Dr. Ryan left the practice and Dr Berger retired. Then Dr. Yen bought the practice.
Nice folks. But it was never the same. Some of the other vets brought on staff there really rubbed me the wrong way.
When it was time to get my cat put down, they were very nice and supportive and made a donation to UCD in her name.
I don't like to say that the practice has changed in a negative fashion, but their prices went up considerably. And I had to quit taking my rescued cat there, after Dr. Yen wanted to charge me close to a $1k for x-rays and scoping for what ended up being a hairball blockage.
We go to the Humane Society now. -
Review from Annaliese D.
Berkeley, CA
10/15/2009
Took my cat Lucy in this morning because she has been sick/acting weird. Overall, it was a good visit. The doctors were nice and seemed to care about her. The office is pretty small and so is the waiting room, but I was the only one there (8:20am) so it was fine.
She got some vaccines, some ear infection medicine and some meds for her stomach. It was pretty expensive, but I was expecting it. -
Review from Thomas P.
Santa Barbara, CA
4/18/2007
I've been taking my cat "Mia" to Campus Vet since she was a kitten and I have no complaints. She had a lot of dietary issues when she was young (runny poo all over the house :-\ ) which they were unable to help me with but eventually I found some good food and she grew up a little so maybe there was nothing they could do.
My only complaint is this: Mia seems to have a small cyst or something in her arm pit, about the size of a pin head. Last time I took her in I asked Dr. Yen to look at it which he did but I never really got an answer or advice about it. To be honest I didn't press him very hard and it was until I got home that I realized I had never really gotten an answer. He found it (quicker than I can), felt it, made some non-committal noises and moved on. I'm guessing it's nothing to worry about but he could work on his communication skills a little. -
Review from John D.
Berkeley, CA
6/19/2008
UPDATE: I'm still upset at how I was treated on my previous visit (see below) but today made up for that, but only because Dr. Reid saw my cat and discovered the problem while not overcharging me. I guess it's who you talk to and who you see that makes the difference. I think we'll only use Dr. Reid in the future.
I called today to have a microchip put in my cat and was told by the receptionist that I would need to pay $60 for that and then also pay a seperate checkup fee since my cat has not been in for 8 months! This is the last straw. I'm switching to a new vet. We've felt for years that this clinic does not care about it's loyal clients. They are also known for overcharging and telling people that they need expensive tests when they're not needed. So, maybe this is a good place if you have money to burn. Otherwise, stay away. -
Review from Jennifer R.
Emeryville, CA
5/24/2011
A few years ago I adopted a cat from an animal shelter and was told he was young and healthy. Sadly he was much older and immediately began to manifest some serious health problems. Campus Veterinary helped me through the next two months, as my cat stopped eating, suffered nausea, and was eventually found to have a large growth in his abdomen. They even waived some costs when I explained I was a student and had not anticipated high vet bills when I adopted what I thought was a young and healthy animal. This financial assistance allowed me to keep him alive until the pain grew too much and he had to be put down. The staff treated me with great consideration and respect, walking me through the process and giving me time after to just sit with my pet and mourn. Even in a few short months I had become very attached.
A few days later I received a condolences card from the clinic and then a call telling me that my 'paw prints' were ready. This was a set of prints they had taken of my cat's paws in clay and then fired and glazed. It was a nice memento of my pet and I was very touched. And then after THAT I received a letter from UC Davis Veterinary School saying that a donation towards animal research had been made by Campus Veterinary Clinic in the name of my cat!
This clinic greatly impressed me with their compassion, service, and respect. They took as good care of me as they did my pet. -
Review from Michael C.
San Francisco, CA
8/11/2009
I am a big fan of Campus Veterinary Clinic. Since our dog Delilah is sick at least once a month with something different each time, we have to take her to Campus a lot. Since we are there so much, we have had the pleasure of meeting with all 3 doctors. I really enjoy having Dr. Bourque and Dr. Reid work on Delilah. They really seem to care for the pets and I know Dr. Reid always seems excited, well, as excited as someone can be to see a sick dog, but nonetheless, excited to interact with Delilah when we go to the vet.
Since owning Delilah for a little over a year now, I think we have been in and out of the vet over a dozen times and each time we have had a positive experience at Campus. We even found out that one of the Vet Techs, Eryn, lives in the same apartment building as us, which was pretty cool.
I really appreciate all they have done for Delilah and I know that when I take her to Campus, she will be taken care of with respect and dignity, just as a human being would. -
Review from ilana g.
Berkeley, CA
1/28/2009
UPDATE: Unfortunately, my cat had a bad reaction to one of the vaccines he was given on our initial visit. I'm sure this was not Dr. Reid's fault (my vet friend in San Diego said it's fairly common). Not only did Dr. Reid take good care of us, but she took the time to call the vaccine distributor to have them pay for the office visit, lab work, and medicine. Definitely sticking with Campus Vet.
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One of the many sucky things about moving is having to find new doctors, especially a vet. We used to go to Mission Pet on Valencia and were sad to leave Dr. Gordon behind. But I took my cat to Campus Veterinary Clinic today for the first time and had a great experience.
I'll start by saying that the last place I took him here in Berkeley screwed up and told me he didn't need any shots when, in fact, he did. Since I was totally confused about what he did and did not need, the folks at Campus Vet were kind enough to let me come in the day before to review his records, saying that if he didn't need anything, I could save myself the time, money and trauma to the cat.
Turns out he needed a few vaccinations and Eryn and Dr. Reid took excellent care of him today. They took plenty of time with us, letting him get acclimated to the room and calming him down during the scary parts. They asked a lot of good questions and patiently answered all of my questions. Plus, when they found a small tumor, Dr. Reid took a sample right on the spot and since it was just fat (ew, I know) she didn't charge me for the service.
Friendly desk staff, warm and knowledgeable care givers. We're sticking with Campus Veterinary Clinic. -
Review from Marel M.
Berkeley, CA
2/12/2009
After being to almost all the vet hospitals in town, this is the place!
Campus Vet is not only accommodating but they are extremely welcoming. From their cozy lobby, complimentary coffee/tea - why would you want to be anywhere else when visiting the vet?
Our Sheltie, Chamo has had some last minute runs into trouble such as a concussion from the park to a sprained leg from a jerk cyclist. On both occasions we have shown up to Campus with no appointment and they've always found a way to help our little man out. Even with their lobby packed-busy with kitties, doggies, and humans they still will take care of you.
I will say that our last visit was with Dr. Stephen Bourque was awesome! Bourque and the rest of his staff have an amazing repoire with their clients. Unlike VCA, Berkeley Dog and Cat or any of the "corporate" like-vets they go above and beyond "protocol" dialogue and will be honest with you about what you pet REALLY does or doesn't need. Meaning they won't just add or tag costly things to your bill that your specific situation won't need. As a client who is experiencing the side effects of our down economy I appreciate Campus keeping my wallet and pet's health as their best interest in mind.
*Note I would encourage you to be considerate to book an appointment if you can. As they are pretty popular they do book out regularly. -
Review from Katie F.
Berkeley, CA
2/18/2010
I moved in just around the corner from this vet w/ a kitty i adopted from a shelter. It was so close, and convenient I had to give it a chance.
My first appt was with Dr Reid. She was FABULOUS, very friendly. The assistant was super nice and was very sweet with my cat. She (my cat) had a terrible case of ear mites...absolutely terrible. They cleaned out her ears (free of charge). They endured a lot of scratches from my kitty in the process (apparently it's very itchy & uncomfortable for the cat) and they didn't seem to mind. I never felt like my cat was being unnecessarily tormented (except by the actual earmites). They were so sweet to me & my kitty that my cat actually ended up nuzzling the dr & assistant, despite the ear cleaning & her apprehension towards new people.
My second appt was with Dr Yen. The room we were in had a huge window that my kitty was way into. Too bad there was no ledge for her to walk on (i had to hold her up) as she stalked the birds in the bird feeder outside. We had the same assistant (who remembered us!), still as friendly as before. Dr Yen was very friendly (i was expecting much worse based on other yelp reviews). My kitty had a terrible cold with the runniest nose i've ever seen on an animal. More than a few times during the appt, my cat sneezed and got kitty-snot all over the doctor. I felt absolutely terrible, but he didn't seem too bothered. He gave me some medicine, told me how it was suggested to use, and then told me how i could use it so that my cat would actually eat it. It was great & exactly what I needed.
The prices are what you would expect from any Vet (they are doctors, remember). All the employees were very friendly. It was completely apparent how much each of them loved animals. Great experiences. I am definitely going back again & again. -
Review from Jenn S.
Berkeley, CA
1/25/2009
We were nervous about taking our dog to the vet here in Berkeley after a bad experience in San Diego. After a trip to PETS, we decided to take little Guenty to Campus Vet for a liver test and he saw Dr. Reid. By the time we picked him up, the staff had removed his muzzle and he was actually wagging his tail when he saw us. While that's normal behavior at home, little G HATES the vet and has never been so good with any other office and staff. They really made every effort to make him feel at home, and we felt that he was safe with them. The icing on the cake: Dr. Reid called us with the lab results and instead of suggesting a really expensive surgery like the vet in San Diego, offered an herbal alternative! Yay Campus Vets!
The gist: Campus Vets is reliable and affordable, and the entire staff so far has been amazing. -
Review from Jon K.
Berkeley, CA
4/10/2009
Pets have been a big part of my life; dogs, rabbits, hermit crabs, goldfish, and cats. Oreo is my current companion, a great tuxedo male cat whom I adopted with his buddy Ugh (Ugly) some 12 years ago from my friend Kay when she moved to Europe. I lost Ugh last summer; and currently Oreo is having health issues. Both cats have gone to several pet care clinics and vets over the past few years as they've had issues come up; and despite trying to do the right thing, and taking them to professional health care clinics, I just have not felt like my cats got the proper attention or diagnosis needed.
Dr. Reid and the people at Campus Veterinary have been outstanding. For once I feel like people are listening to me when I explain symptoms and concerns rather than just going thru the motions. While Oreo has a tumor, and we wait for the biopsy results; I at least have the peace of mind knowing that there are professional, skilled, humane people at our side to help us thru it. I honestly have that feeling that they care about the animals and that's a comfort that doesn't have a price for me.
For anyone in the East Bay or Berkeley, my vote for best pet care are these people.
Thank you Dr. Reid and everyone in all you are doing for Oreo and for me too. I wish I could find a human doctor as wonderful as them. -
Review from Janine D.
Berkeley, CA
3/22/2010
First off, the staff are super friendly! I came in with my little pomeranian @ 7:40am on a saturday... I was greeted and my little pom got attention right away. My little pom is a bit shy when meeting new faces but the nurse took her time and was patient in trying to calm him.
Dr. Reid was my vet that morning. She's super friendly and helpful. My poor little pom was nervous sitting on the metal table but somehow the doctor got my pomeranian to sit still and he was quiet. He didn't figit much when she was examining him. She was really gentle with him. She explained to me what the problem with him was... collapsed trachea (common is small breed dogs), they took some xrays and she explained to me the situation and possible solutions. I was happy that my dog didn't need an operation. I didn't mind the bill, after all, my dog is my little baby. Definately recommended compare to other vets in the area! -
Review from Ann K.
Oakland, CA
10/23/2008
Both Dr. Reid and Dr. Yen are wonderful vets. Dr. Reid has helped us with some difficult diagnostic issues (something stuck in the stomach of one dog - he eats everything,silly dog) and melanoma in our older dog. She takes the time to talk through all the issues with us very carefully and thoroughly. She is always responsive to our (many) questions. She is a terrific vet.
Dr. Yen has a calming presence with our dogs. He is always willing to answer questions, and he really deeply cares about the animals. He was simply superb with our older dog who died three years ago. He came to our house for our dog's final moments, and he was extremely sensitive and professional - just what we needed during this horribly sad time. -
Review from Candice C.
Berkeley, CA
10/11/2010
Love this place. As a first time dog owner, we weren't sure of a lot of things and had a ton of questions. The vet and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They gave us great advice on how to take care of our bichon mix. We ended up getting Cooper up to date with shots, got medication for his allergies, bought shampoo, ear cleaning solution, and toothbrush/toothpaste. So glad we found this place!
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Review from Chris D.
Oakland, CA
12/17/2010
I never do YELP reviews, but found this place thru YELP, so just seemed right to give back - What a great, wonderful place to take your pets - my cats will go here forever now - been to most of the East Bay vet clinics (Park Animal in Alameda, VCA, Montclair), and none has come close to these wonderful people - from the front door to the vet, all are really nice, competent, and caring - nothing fancy, just really superb work. Highly highly highly recommend this place.
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Review from X S.
San Carlos, CA
10/13/2009
We've brought our kitten here three times but I'm thinking of shopping around for a vet that isn't so concerned with making money. Today I took our 7th month old kitten here to get neutered. First was a short exam and then a cost estimate. I almost fainted because the proposed bill was $300. The SPCA charges 35-50 dollars but we couldn't get our kitten in there because the lady we got him from has never given us his vaccine history so the SPCA won't even see him. My bf is a student with no job and I am an unemployed recent college grad and we were told on the phone the surgery would be $108 which, at about $50 each, we could handle. So I kind of freaked and read the estimate and found they had added a bunch of unnecessary crap I didn't want. They added a microchipping (our baby is strictly indoors) and a blood panel that CLEARLY STATES on the paper that it is only recommended for a cat over 7 years old. We have a freaking 7 MONTH old kitten who is extremely healthy and active. The microchipping was going to be $70 and the blood panel $85. Um, no. Had them cross those off the bill. It was a preliminary bill, but the fact that they automatically added those unnecessary things really turned me off from this place. Also, they add $40 for pain meds that we weren't told about on the phone. Bill will probably be over $150. I'm picking the kittums up in a couple hours so we'll see how the surgery went, though I'm sure all is well.
Now for the good: the vet techs are extremely sweet and clearly adore animals. The first time we brought our kitten in the vet tech would hardly put him down to let the dr. examine him. Dr. Yen is always gentle with the patient as well. Waiting room is cozy and they usually have classical music playing. I'd like to continue going here but the money, money, money aspect and lack of clarity with the bills might send me somewhere else. -
Review from Dani J.
CA
7/23/2007
Love this place... Dr. Margo Reid is the new vet there and she is so amazing... She has integrity and is willing to take time with you to learn more about the reason your pet is in the office... she is knowledgable and her care for animals is obvious... I'd reccomend her to anyone for routine vet care and urgent matters. The front desk staff is warm and helpful. they are even open on saturday... an extra bonus is that they are down the street from the Ohlone Dog park... My dog broke a nail ther while playing rough and we were able to walk right over and be helped immediatley... Dr. Ried is there Wed-Saturday.
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Review from Meghan A.
Berkeley, CA
2/18/2009
Update: The cat vet saved my cats life and the Campus Vet Clinic really helped us through a difficult time when we discovered our cat had fluid in his lungs from an unknown source. They did everything they could to make sure he made it thorough and I can't thank them enough! They still call us to check up on our cat. It's amazing how they remember all the animals that come through their doors.
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Review from Steve H.
Berkeley, CA
6/12/2009
I had my first visit to this vet today and it was an amazing experience. I delt with Dr. Yen and he was courteous, professional, warm and took genuine interest in my kitten's well being. All of the other staff were very nice and the vet tech that I dealt with was really, really excited to play with my kitten. Overall, a wonderful experience. I am glad it was such a great visit and I look forward to dealing with them for a long time!
