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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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

What recent reviews say

All six reviews are five-star. Patients consistently praise the staff's warmth and Dr. Howard's gentleness with nervous animals, plus his willingness to check in after visits. Low wait times and a calm, welcoming environment round out the picture.

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

Praised for
  • caring, compassionate staff
  • excellent with anxious pets
  • Dr. Howard's personal follow-up
  • small-town, family atmosphere
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Best for: Owners of nervous or anxious pets seeking personalized, gentle care.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's calm handling of anxious pets
  • Staff follow-up care between visits
  • Low wait times
  • Over 60 years in operation

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard calls to check on animals after visits
  • Board-certified radiologist reviews radiographs
  • Low wait times observed by patients

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for calm environment, gentle handling, informative consultations, and staff warmth.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Vaccination services noted; no specific pharmacy feedback provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 12% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring 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

Is Dr. Howard available for nervous pets?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note he has a calm manner with anxious animals and avoids rushing them.
What hours are you open?
The clinic is open 7 days a week; check their website for daily hours.

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Last updated 2026-07-10