Oakland Veterinary Hospital
Oakland, California
General Info
The Oakland Veterinary Hospital in Oakland provides veterinary services based on animal behavior trends and seasonal dangers together with local patterns that affect pet health throughout California. The visit initiates with an exploration of daily rhythms including energy fluctuations, dietary habits, social interactions, sleep quality disturbances, and environmental stress factors. The examination process advances into a comprehensive full-body assessment which incorporates joint testing alongside oral health checks and dermatological screening before concluding with a posture review. The veterinarian observes animal responses to tactile stimuli and applied pressure which helps determine potential pain areas along with muscular tension or movement restrictions. Analysts examine historical data to detect patterns suggesting metabolic shifts musculoskeletal stress or behavioral modifications. Oakland Veterinary Hospital provides diagnostic screenings vaccination programs blood and fecal tests nutritional consults and pain management plans. The timing of healthcare visits shows patterns connected to local climate conditions including spring allergy consultations, summer parasite treatments, and cold season arthritis reviews. Breeds with inherent anxiety disorders or long-term health issues benefit from staggered milestone visits to enhance monitoring. Pet owners receive detailed summaries alongside habit logs and follow-up care intervals while having optional digital check-in options available. Pet owners with senior animals or multiple pets have the option to request complex scheduling methods along with telehealth services and behavior-based recheck systems to maintain manageable care routines. Oakland Veterinary Hospital equips pet owners across Oakland and California with structured observation and seasonal alignment tools to predict and respond which turns veterinary visits into a proactive care routine.
Reviews
Cb Xxxx
28 Mar 2018
REPORT
I am very grateful they were able to see my kitty. He has received excellent, affordable care here.
Bill Bagnell
4 Feb 2018
REPORT
They've taken wonderful care of our dogs and cats for 25 years.
Jessica Salazar
29 Jun 2017
REPORT
Great doctors office for your furbabies, however, they are to capacity patient wise and aren't accepting any new patients!
K Asher
14 Jun 2017
REPORT
Stopped with feral kittens - one in dire shape. They WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT. They referred me to the super expensive night time Vet hospitals. Instead I went to Woodminster Veterinary. The Vet tech ...
Stopped with feral kittens - one in dire shape. They WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT. They referred me to the super expensive night time Vet hospitals. Instead I went to Woodminster Veterinary. The Vet tech looked at the emergency kitten and immediately took it to the back for cleanup and warmth while they agreed to work the rest into the schedule. Supportive, informative and reasonable fees.
Celia Bueb
24 May 2017
REPORT
I can't say enough about Dr. Dorsey, owner and director of Oakland Veterinary Hospital. I have been to many veterinarians in my life and Dr. Dorsey's compassionate, bedside-manner and humanity is by f...
I can't say enough about Dr. Dorsey, owner and director of Oakland Veterinary Hospital. I have been to many veterinarians in my life and Dr. Dorsey's compassionate, bedside-manner and humanity is by far above and beyond any others. Such dedication and heart and so committed to her life's work. Thank you. Your humanity if far reaching - you take such care of the humans in difficult situations regarding the animal. I'm so appreciative.
Lucas Hollingshead
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
Ive called on 3 different occasions to bring my pets in and every time they say were sorry we arent accepting new clients at this
time...wtf...waste of time dont bother calling these clowns
Meg Girard
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
I never take the time to write these but figured in this case I should warn others. I came to this office as a second opinion from a ear hematoma surgery that failed. When I entered the office it seem...
I never take the time to write these but figured in this case I should warn others. I came to this office as a second opinion from a ear hematoma surgery that failed. When I entered the office it seemed promising, the lady at the front desk was very kind and made us feel welcome. Once we got into the exam room, the atmosphere immediately changed. Dr. Dorsey (I believe is her name) coldly greets us and goes right into rudely asking where all his paperwork is and questions our reason for being there in the most unprofessional way- "Are you here for a procedure thats already been done by another vet?" She examines my dog and isnt very sympathetic to the fact that my dog has recently been to the vet 6 times in the past month for problems with his ear and is terrified. She suggests injecting his ear with cortisone and takes him in back. A few minutes later she comes back to inform me that "Your dog is a BABY and cant handle the needle. Id need to sedate him and honestly dont think its worth it". I wish I could have recorded this whole interaction as her tone and demeanor were anything but professional. I gave this office 1 star because of the wonderful soul at the front desk.
Ray Dunham
25 Sep 2016
REPORT
I have two cats that I brought to oakland vet hospital for check ups and as someone else said you have to schedule two separate appointments. I did and saw both vets.
The first vet was so rough an...
I have two cats that I brought to oakland vet hospital for check ups and as someone else said you have to schedule two separate appointments. I did and saw both vets.
The first vet was so rough and brutal with my female cat that she threw up all over the carrier and car as soon as I started to drive away. (This has never happened with other vets.)
My male cat was not eating. The second vet examined him and prescribed some old drug with serious side effects that I never gave him (waste of money). She found nothing wrong with him. Two weeks later I got a second opinion with another vet office. That vet immediately found (felt) a large tumor wrapped around his intestine. It was a very agressive cancer and he died three weeks later. He may have had a chance if I brought him to a competent vet in the first place.
This office is a flashback from the 1950s-- no email. The vets think they are God and clearly they are not! They don't want to give you the actual test results or prescriptions so you can buy the drugs at a cheaper pharmacy. If you ask questions of the vet, they get very irritated with you.
Avoid this place like the plague if you care about your animals.
Dave Kilpatrick
12 May 2016
REPORT
Tim K
10 Apr 2016
REPORT
Kind and helpful Vet that has helped us out every time our Cat has Had an issue.
Mary Mazzocco
19 Feb 2016
REPORT
Kind folks who gave good care to my kitty.
t l a.
20 Jan 2014
REPORT
The Vets at this practice are careful, thoughtful, and thorough. However, the office staff is irregular, and many seem reluctant to do their jobs. They could easily make life easier for pet owners, bu...
The Vets at this practice are careful, thoughtful, and thorough. However, the office staff is irregular, and many seem reluctant to do their jobs. They could easily make life easier for pet owners, but instead do things like asking you to come in and pick up or drop off your files and prescriptions instead of mailing or faxing lab results to a specialty vet or pharmacy, or allowing you to wait while they fill a prescription. Your time is worth nothing---their time is gold. One office worker seems to take special pleasure in making life more difficult than it needs to be. Why the vets put up with people who clearly are no help to their practice is beyond me. If you want two small "maintenance" items done under one round of anesthesia, for example, they just say "no". As it happened, another vet who was seeing our pet for a specialty treatment had no trouble with this request---so I know it wasn't me being unreasonable.
Maura M.
16 Jan 2013
REPORT
I just got off the phone with Oakland Vet Hosp. I have two small dogs and they will not see my dogs at the same time. I have to make two separate appointments for them. I work all week...getting th...
I just got off the phone with Oakland Vet Hosp. I have two small dogs and they will not see my dogs at the same time. I have to make two separate appointments for them. I work all week...getting the time to make sure they get the care they need is precious. Now I understand why there is such a line at Pet Club for the shot clinic. Who wants to deal with this kind of bull. The receptionist could not even give me a valid reason except that it was office policy. Ridiculous!
Eve H.
13 Nov 2011
REPORT
I like her a lot. Prices are inexpensive and the quality of care is excellent. Warm and fuzzy she is not but she has been right on point with all my pups! I I'll continue to take my three goldens th...
I like her a lot. Prices are inexpensive and the quality of care is excellent. Warm and fuzzy she is not but she has been right on point with all my pups! I I'll continue to take my three goldens there.
A Google User
3 Oct 2011
REPORT
I've been bringing our cats in here for years, and the staff has always been courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They gave us affordable options when our cat had a kidney infection, thus savin...
I've been bringing our cats in here for years, and the staff has always been courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They gave us affordable options when our cat had a kidney infection, thus saving us money and saving the cat as well!
Sandra M.
26 Jul 2011
REPORT
Dr. Dorsey is a seasoned and highly competent Vet with many years of experience and a love of animals. She was able to diagnose my cat's problem and tirelessly treated him on her own time during a ho...
Dr. Dorsey is a seasoned and highly competent Vet with many years of experience and a love of animals. She was able to diagnose my cat's problem and tirelessly treated him on her own time during a holiday weekend. She prescribed the proper treatment and the costs were relatively reasonable in comparison with other clinics. She saved his life and he's now more lively and happy than he's been in a couple of years. I've been bringing by cats to the Oakland Veterinary Hospital for years and trust them completely. At times I've had to take the cats elsewhere because they were closed and I always return to them for their expertise and experience. Dr. Hart the other Vet. at the clinic diagnosed my younger cat correctly just by feeling his back as we couldn't figure if he were injured and if so what had happened. The clinic is a small cozy , unpretentious neighborhood one but, in my opinion is "top notch". Sandy M.
Jay E.
13 Mar 2009
REPORT
best VET in the west!! see you at the Laurel street fair...
maradeath
16 May 2008
REPORT
Their staff is very friendly, they are open Saturdays, and late on Thursdays. They have taken care of all my pets, and I have always felt like both Vet's really care.
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Oakland Veterinary Hospital
Oakland, California
General Info
The Oakland Veterinary Hospital in Oakland provides veterinary services based on animal behavior trends and seasonal dangers together with local patterns that affect pet health throughout California. The visit initiates with an exploration of daily rhythms including energy fluctuations, dietary habits, social interactions, sleep quality disturbances, and environmental stress factors. The examination process advances into a comprehensive full-body assessment which incorporates joint testing alongside oral health checks and dermatological screening before concluding with a posture review. The veterinarian observes animal responses to tactile stimuli and applied pressure which helps determine potential pain areas along with muscular tension or movement restrictions. Analysts examine historical data to detect patterns suggesting metabolic shifts musculoskeletal stress or behavioral modifications. Oakland Veterinary Hospital provides diagnostic screenings vaccination programs blood and fecal tests nutritional consults and pain management plans. The timing of healthcare visits shows patterns connected to local climate conditions including spring allergy consultations, summer parasite treatments, and cold season arthritis reviews. Breeds with inherent anxiety disorders or long-term health issues benefit from staggered milestone visits to enhance monitoring. Pet owners receive detailed summaries alongside habit logs and follow-up care intervals while having optional digital check-in options available. Pet owners with senior animals or multiple pets have the option to request complex scheduling methods along with telehealth services and behavior-based recheck systems to maintain manageable care routines. Oakland Veterinary Hospital equips pet owners across Oakland and California with structured observation and seasonal alignment tools to predict and respond which turns veterinary visits into a proactive care routine.
Business Hours
Monday
08:30AM-17:30PM
Tuesday
08:30AM-17:30PM
Wednesday
08:30AM-17:30PM
Thursday
08:30AM-17:30PM
Friday
08:30AM-17:30PM
Saturday
08:30AM-13:30PM
Popular Hours
6a
12p
6p
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Reviews
Cb Xxxx
28 Mar 2018
I am very grateful they were able to see my kitty. He has received excellent, affordable care here.
Bill Bagnell
4 Feb 2018
They've taken wonderful care of our dogs and cats for 25 years.
Jessica Salazar
29 Jun 2017
Great doctors office for your furbabies, however, they are to capacity patient wise and aren't accepting any new patients!
K Asher
14 Jun 2017
Stopped with feral kittens - one in dire shape. They WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT. They referred me to the super expensive night time Vet hospitals. Instead I went to Woodminster Veterinary. The Vet tech ...
Stopped with feral kittens - one in dire shape. They WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT. They referred me to the super expensive night time Vet hospitals. Instead I went to Woodminster Veterinary. The Vet tech looked at the emergency kitten and immediately took it to the back for cleanup and warmth while they agreed to work the rest into the schedule. Supportive, informative and reasonable fees.
Celia Bueb
24 May 2017
I can't say enough about Dr. Dorsey, owner and director of Oakland Veterinary Hospital. I have been to many veterinarians in my life and Dr. Dorsey's compassionate, bedside-manner and humanity is by f...
I can't say enough about Dr. Dorsey, owner and director of Oakland Veterinary Hospital. I have been to many veterinarians in my life and Dr. Dorsey's compassionate, bedside-manner and humanity is by far above and beyond any others. Such dedication and heart and so committed to her life's work. Thank you. Your humanity if far reaching - you take such care of the humans in difficult situations regarding the animal. I'm so appreciative.
Lucas Hollingshead
13 Apr 2017
Ive called on 3 different occasions to bring my pets in and every time they say were sorry we arent accepting new clients at this
time...wtf...waste of time dont bother calling these clowns
Meg Girard
8 Nov 2016
I never take the time to write these but figured in this case I should warn others. I came to this office as a second opinion from a ear hematoma surgery that failed. When I entered the office it seem...
I never take the time to write these but figured in this case I should warn others. I came to this office as a second opinion from a ear hematoma surgery that failed. When I entered the office it seemed promising, the lady at the front desk was very kind and made us feel welcome. Once we got into the exam room, the atmosphere immediately changed. Dr. Dorsey (I believe is her name) coldly greets us and goes right into rudely asking where all his paperwork is and questions our reason for being there in the most unprofessional way- "Are you here for a procedure thats already been done by another vet?" She examines my dog and isnt very sympathetic to the fact that my dog has recently been to the vet 6 times in the past month for problems with his ear and is terrified. She suggests injecting his ear with cortisone and takes him in back. A few minutes later she comes back to inform me that "Your dog is a BABY and cant handle the needle. Id need to sedate him and honestly dont think its worth it". I wish I could have recorded this whole interaction as her tone and demeanor were anything but professional. I gave this office 1 star because of the wonderful soul at the front desk.
Ray Dunham
25 Sep 2016
I have two cats that I brought to oakland vet hospital for check ups and as someone else said you have to schedule two separate appointments. I did and saw both vets.
The first vet was so rough an...
I have two cats that I brought to oakland vet hospital for check ups and as someone else said you have to schedule two separate appointments. I did and saw both vets.
The first vet was so rough and brutal with my female cat that she threw up all over the carrier and car as soon as I started to drive away. (This has never happened with other vets.)
My male cat was not eating. The second vet examined him and prescribed some old drug with serious side effects that I never gave him (waste of money). She found nothing wrong with him. Two weeks later I got a second opinion with another vet office. That vet immediately found (felt) a large tumor wrapped around his intestine. It was a very agressive cancer and he died three weeks later. He may have had a chance if I brought him to a competent vet in the first place.
This office is a flashback from the 1950s-- no email. The vets think they are God and clearly they are not! They don't want to give you the actual test results or prescriptions so you can buy the drugs at a cheaper pharmacy. If you ask questions of the vet, they get very irritated with you.
Avoid this place like the plague if you care about your animals.
Dave Kilpatrick
12 May 2016
Tim K
10 Apr 2016
Kind and helpful Vet that has helped us out every time our Cat has Had an issue.
Mary Mazzocco
19 Feb 2016
Kind folks who gave good care to my kitty.
t l a.
20 Jan 2014
The Vets at this practice are careful, thoughtful, and thorough. However, the office staff is irregular, and many seem reluctant to do their jobs. They could easily make life easier for pet owners, bu...
The Vets at this practice are careful, thoughtful, and thorough. However, the office staff is irregular, and many seem reluctant to do their jobs. They could easily make life easier for pet owners, but instead do things like asking you to come in and pick up or drop off your files and prescriptions instead of mailing or faxing lab results to a specialty vet or pharmacy, or allowing you to wait while they fill a prescription. Your time is worth nothing---their time is gold. One office worker seems to take special pleasure in making life more difficult than it needs to be. Why the vets put up with people who clearly are no help to their practice is beyond me. If you want two small "maintenance" items done under one round of anesthesia, for example, they just say "no". As it happened, another vet who was seeing our pet for a specialty treatment had no trouble with this request---so I know it wasn't me being unreasonable.
Maura M.
16 Jan 2013
I just got off the phone with Oakland Vet Hosp. I have two small dogs and they will not see my dogs at the same time. I have to make two separate appointments for them. I work all week...getting th...
I just got off the phone with Oakland Vet Hosp. I have two small dogs and they will not see my dogs at the same time. I have to make two separate appointments for them. I work all week...getting the time to make sure they get the care they need is precious. Now I understand why there is such a line at Pet Club for the shot clinic. Who wants to deal with this kind of bull. The receptionist could not even give me a valid reason except that it was office policy. Ridiculous!
Eve H.
13 Nov 2011
I like her a lot. Prices are inexpensive and the quality of care is excellent. Warm and fuzzy she is not but she has been right on point with all my pups! I I'll continue to take my three goldens th...
I like her a lot. Prices are inexpensive and the quality of care is excellent. Warm and fuzzy she is not but she has been right on point with all my pups! I I'll continue to take my three goldens there.
A Google User
3 Oct 2011
I've been bringing our cats in here for years, and the staff has always been courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They gave us affordable options when our cat had a kidney infection, thus savin...
I've been bringing our cats in here for years, and the staff has always been courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They gave us affordable options when our cat had a kidney infection, thus saving us money and saving the cat as well!
Sandra M.
26 Jul 2011
Dr. Dorsey is a seasoned and highly competent Vet with many years of experience and a love of animals. She was able to diagnose my cat's problem and tirelessly treated him on her own time during a ho...
Dr. Dorsey is a seasoned and highly competent Vet with many years of experience and a love of animals. She was able to diagnose my cat's problem and tirelessly treated him on her own time during a holiday weekend. She prescribed the proper treatment and the costs were relatively reasonable in comparison with other clinics. She saved his life and he's now more lively and happy than he's been in a couple of years. I've been bringing by cats to the Oakland Veterinary Hospital for years and trust them completely. At times I've had to take the cats elsewhere because they were closed and I always return to them for their expertise and experience. Dr. Hart the other Vet. at the clinic diagnosed my younger cat correctly just by feeling his back as we couldn't figure if he were injured and if so what had happened. The clinic is a small cozy , unpretentious neighborhood one but, in my opinion is "top notch". Sandy M.
Jay E.
13 Mar 2009
best VET in the west!! see you at the Laurel street fair...
maradeath
16 May 2008
Their staff is very friendly, they are open Saturdays, and late on Thursdays. They have taken care of all my pets, and I have always felt like both Vet's really care.
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