Walker Veterinary Hospital
Stockton, California
General Info
Walker Veterinary Hospital in Stockton interprets pet behavior as a language communicated through tail positions and stillness combined with sounds and pacing for California homes. Examinations initiate not through physical contact but through mental focus. Staff members scrutinize subtle animal actions such as eye contact initiation, vocal response breathing patterns, and movement tendencies toward or away from motion stimuli. Care then unfolds in parts. The examination of a pet's skin, coat, and joints relies on observing its anchoring movements along with any leaning or stiffening actions. The emergence of trust signals triggers a sequence of internal examinations including dental checks and abdominal scans alongside heart rhythm assessments. Pet owners deliver contextual information about alterations in their daily schedules alongside new auditory stimuli their pets respond to and shifts in routine activities such as walking or feeding. Walker Veterinary Hospital provides a range of services including initial exams and diagnostics as well as energy balance strategies, oral health planning, age-related joint tracking, and illness-specific mapping. Behavioral patterns determine the variability of timeframes. Certain appointments progress rapidly where consent signals emerge distinctly. Certain developmental processes extend gradually across multiple phases which allows animals to assimilate each step. Before proceeding pets can access quiet areas and pause zones to recalibrate their senses. Post-visit care focuses on household translation. Examine sleep patterns alongside routine reestablishment while noting silent signals such as family withdrawal and appetite loss or spatial guarding. The recommendation for owners is to monitor temporal patterns alongside symptom tracking. At what time does restlessness make its appearance? During which daily period do hesitations reach their maximum frequency? Walker Veterinary Hospital assists families from Stockton and nearby California regions by recognizing pet behavior as a living signal—an ongoing communication that pets present through every small daily pause, nudge, and movement.
Services
Allergies
Boarding
Cardiology
Dental
Dermatology
Deworming
Endoscopy
Euthanasia
Grooming
House Calls
Microchipping
Surgery
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Reviews
Walter Stephens
9 Jul 2018
REPORT
The staff are very gentle and caring of your pets, the Doctor is patient and listens to everything you say.
Kat Kat
6 Jul 2018
REPORT
My favorite vet and veterinary office in Stockton. I'm thankful I was referred here after going to many others. Great staff and a caring vet that takes his time with you and your pet.
Tylene Buck
22 May 2018
REPORT
Great vets there! I have been going there for years for my different dogs and cats that I have
...And Dr Boden is a vets that truly cares about animals..I would recommend him to anyone!!
Rain Forest
6 May 2018
REPORT
Very professional. The Dr. explained everything. They accept walk in which was my case. Will come back for sure.
Jessica Bennett
30 Apr 2018
REPORT
Even though there was nothing they could do to save our beloved pooch, they were amazing. We got our dog cremated and the wooden urn that we received was absolutely beautiful. The staff even sent a sy...
Even though there was nothing they could do to save our beloved pooch, they were amazing. We got our dog cremated and the wooden urn that we received was absolutely beautiful. The staff even sent a sympathy card. It really seems like they truly care.
Fayki Rashid
2 Apr 2018
REPORT
I'm upset because I had to convince my boyfriend to bring them here because of these amazing reviews and amazing recommendations. I just wish it lived up to the hype. The staff was ok. The lady that...
I'm upset because I had to convince my boyfriend to bring them here because of these amazing reviews and amazing recommendations. I just wish it lived up to the hype. The staff was ok. The lady that checked in the cats was super friendly, and the lady that helped us with aftercare was nice and reassured my stress for my cats which is why this is not a 1 or 2 star review. BUT, of course, there's more. We drop off the cats and the lady takes them in, we're fine. I have to pick up then next day which I like and don't mind because taking your drugged up cat home is stressful. They said they'll call me to reassure the spay was good. Didn't get a Call, I had to call to ask. Which was annoying but whatever, I look past that. Then it's time for pickup. I'm going home and there is this awful smell. They just tell me the area cannot get wet at all. I go home and there is piss AND poop in the cage. If I didn't put a little cat bed in her cage, her fresh new stiches would be soaked in piss. What she was sitting on was her own poop. I understand that they kept them overnight, but what was the point of you're just going to keep them in the cage all night and not even check up on them. It may not seem like a big deal for people, but these are my kids and probably the only kids I'll be able to have. At least care for them like you would your own pet. I should if stayed with my old vet. Walker was cheaper, but I should of paid more for the better welfare of my babies.
L Carroll
24 Mar 2018
REPORT
Very nice people and very friendly and kind. You do not need an appointment. I like that. Just bring your animal.
And they will help you.
Cindy Pierce
13 Mar 2018
REPORT
Dr. Boden and his entire staff are amazing! I've never had a more caring group of people care for my "kid". They are highly recommended...Huxley loves them all.
Helen Husbands
5 Jan 2018
REPORT
Caring, compassionate, not GREEDY and CARE about animals FIRST. Had to leave previous vet because animals stopped coming first. Vets in Stockton need to take heed that animals have owners but DON'T ta...
Caring, compassionate, not GREEDY and CARE about animals FIRST. Had to leave previous vet because animals stopped coming first. Vets in Stockton need to take heed that animals have owners but DON'T take advantage of them with their pets. Volume, NOT GREED, makes you money. We're NOT dollar signs.
Cynthia Stevens
3 Dec 2017
REPORT
Dr. Boden is a wonderful vet. He takes the time to discuss your concerns and is very caring. I have taken my 3 dogs to him for a little more than a year and they are not at all anxious about going to ...
Dr. Boden is a wonderful vet. He takes the time to discuss your concerns and is very caring. I have taken my 3 dogs to him for a little more than a year and they are not at all anxious about going to see him. I just had one of them groomed by the the groomer there and I was very happy with the service. I would recommend this business to any pet owners.
christina l.
4 Jun 2017
REPORT
Always very happy with the service we get at this Walker hospital very friendly personable and always keep us updated I recommend if you have not use them we use them for boarding and all medical issu...
Always very happy with the service we get at this Walker hospital very friendly personable and always keep us updated I recommend if you have not use them we use them for boarding and all medical issues with our dog
Sue A.
16 Apr 2017
REPORT
Dr. Boden is an excellent doctor!! As soon as he came in and said "Hello Patches " you could see she was absolutely comfortable with him. If I had 100 pets I would take them all to him. ����
Julie L.
19 Feb 2017
REPORT
Yesterday was my first visit. I was going to try Sierra and they were full so they recommended Walker. I thought that was a good sign that they referred me to someone they trusted. (I should note tha...
Yesterday was my first visit. I was going to try Sierra and they were full so they recommended Walker. I thought that was a good sign that they referred me to someone they trusted. (I should note that I don't have a regular vet so anywhere I went was going to be new to us.) My cat had been acting very odd and meowing for a week - I am exhausted from lack of sleep. Plus, I was stressed about trying to get her in her carrier, the ride, etc. She is an older cat. She was pretty calm in there, and the staff was really nice, pleasant, down to earth. The doctor was calm and gentle with the cat and the visit went off without a hitch. Also, I was so worried about the cost, and I didn't think it was bad. $100 for new patient visit, cortisone shot, and flea treatment. The next office visit will be cheaper (I think they said $41). My cat did really well and I think a large part of it was that the vet was so calm. I have had some doozies in the past that were aggressive with pets. This doc gave recommendations and zero pressure and if this treatment doesn't help, he gave me some ideas about what we might be looking at in the future, both price wise and treatment. I will go back there if we need to! It was definitely a great first impression.
Stephen R.
16 Feb 2017
REPORT
When you call for a grooming appointment you get one of several people. These people do not converse with the others. When you take your pet in for the grooming appointment, they tell you that there ...
When you call for a grooming appointment you get one of several people. These people do not converse with the others. When you take your pet in for the grooming appointment, they tell you that there is no record of the appointment and decide which animal they will accept from all the ones who showed up.
moriah benincasa
21 Nov 2016
REPORT
Very personable, gentle with the animal, overall nice guy. Isn't pushy about tests or anything expensive.
Francine Barraza
22 Sep 2016
REPORT
Very warm welcome and ifelt safe leaveing my fur babe here fir boarding.soo nice the staff and it felt good when i left..
Babs S.
6 Jul 2016
REPORT
I love the vet (5 stars) but I'm not happy with the office staff (1 star). I took my cat in and was told it would be $182 this morning. When I picked her up the new total was $353. The clerk said she ...
I love the vet (5 stars) but I'm not happy with the office staff (1 star). I took my cat in and was told it would be $182 this morning. When I picked her up the new total was $353. The clerk said she "made a mistake". It's difficult when budgets are tight and your bill is $150 more than you thought it would be. Not cool.
Anna D.
27 Apr 2016
REPORT
Great vet! We've taken all 3 of our furbabies here. They're friendly & informative, they're not overpriced & I love that you can bring your pet in for grooming. The staff is personable as well, which...
Great vet! We've taken all 3 of our furbabies here. They're friendly & informative, they're not overpriced & I love that you can bring your pet in for grooming. The staff is personable as well, which is great. I'll be calling this our furever fur baby vet.
Katie B.
1 Apr 2016
REPORT
Went here for the first time on a Saturday morning. Glad we went right when it opened because it was getting very busy when we left! It's a walk-in clinic, so you don't make appointments, which I was ...
Went here for the first time on a Saturday morning. Glad we went right when it opened because it was getting very busy when we left! It's a walk-in clinic, so you don't make appointments, which I was a little hesitant about at first but my good friend and her family highly recommended it.After filling out the paperwork and waiting for about 15-20 minutes (again, walk-in clinic so expect to wait) we were taken to a room. The vet assistants were very nice. Gizmo's vet was Dr. Boden; he was very thorough, gentle and kind with her which I couldn't appreciate more. The best part was how he explained what was going on with Gizzy's leg in terms that we could understand - asking what we did for a living and then relating it back to an athlete injury which made it easy for me follow along and truly understand what was wrong with her leg. Overall, it reminded me of the vet clinic I took my animals too back home (I'm not originally from Stockton) and I feel totally comfortable taking Gizmo there for future check ups. I can't imagine going to any other vet because of how great this first visit was.
Michelle V.
29 Feb 2016
REPORT
Okay this review is for Walker Veterinary, NOT American Veterinary Hospital. I made a mistake by posting this on American's Yelp instead. Boarded our two dogs here back in June 2014 for five days. The...
Okay this review is for Walker Veterinary, NOT American Veterinary Hospital. I made a mistake by posting this on American's Yelp instead. Boarded our two dogs here back in June 2014 for five days. The staff were friendly and the place is fairly clean. The only issue was when we got our dogs back, they were so dirty and smelled like pee. My little one who has white fur was covered in dried pee streaks. How long was that on him? I understand they were inside a kennel but at least a short bath would have been nice. Did the handlers not notice? I have taken my dogs to other local kennels and we never got them back looking and smelling like that. I tried this place because it received good reviews. I'm sure I will not return for any of the services here.
Jim West
4 Feb 2016
REPORT
Friendly, competent, the only vet for me.
Kathy M.
29 Dec 2015
REPORT
Love love this place. Dr. Boden you are the bomb. As many times as I have been in youroffice... you can never retire! Feel like family everytime I go in.
Traysee Fuqua
27 Nov 2015
REPORT
Dr. Boden is great with my cats.
D A.
13 Oct 2015
REPORT
If I could give NO stars I would!, I took in my bull terrier mix after he started hacking up a white foam and dry coughing. Vet did not even physical touch my dog and just gave him amoxicillin 500mg a...
If I could give NO stars I would!, I took in my bull terrier mix after he started hacking up a white foam and dry coughing. Vet did not even physical touch my dog and just gave him amoxicillin 500mg and a stomach relaxer. ($120) And said to not give him food for 3days.A week goes by and my dog just keeps getting worse and worse, starting to not drink water! I take him back and while waiting ever single animal that passed through that place was prescribed amoxicillin. Finally seen again and vet pretty much has NO clue what's wrong with my dog and takes him back for X-rays. I can hear my dog yelling and crying in the back, they then bring him back and state they also took blood work, and also another prescription of amoxicillin ($469)! later for the second visit and they still do not know what could be wrong with my pup! X-rays show nothing? and his blood work is fine? My Dog is still sick and we will be going to a different vet! nearly $600!!! for them to tell me nothing!
Leonard M.
11 Jun 2015
REPORT
I have found the staff to be inattentive and unprofessional in the manner in which they conduct themselves in front of waiting patients. Dr. Boden (there is no longer a Dr. Walker) appears competent a...
I have found the staff to be inattentive and unprofessional in the manner in which they conduct themselves in front of waiting patients. Dr. Boden (there is no longer a Dr. Walker) appears competent at first though I have strong reservations concerning his ability to be honest with his patients. This is not to accuse him of being a liar but speaks rather to his ability to give a completely honest appraisal of your pet's condition and treatment options. My impression is that they are more driven by money than by providing quality veterinary services. Since switching to Pacific Veterinary Hospital in Stockton I now know what a truly caring and competent veterinary practice looks like. The comparison of the two is striking; like night and day.
Tina Zavala
2 Jun 2015
REPORT
Dr. Boden and staff are great! We have been taking our GSD there since 2008. I truly feel that they really care for Jasmine and they never rush you in and out. Dr. Boden takes his time and thoroughly ...
Dr. Boden and staff are great! We have been taking our GSD there since 2008. I truly feel that they really care for Jasmine and they never rush you in and out. Dr. Boden takes his time and thoroughly checks her each time I bring her in and she stays pretty calm when around him. It's a good feeling to know that your pet is in good hands and that you don't have to stress over it. :-) Thank you Dr. Boden and staff!
Azucena Ramirez
27 May 2015
REPORT
Great staff , friendy and loving towards my pets
Trisha T.
12 May 2015
REPORT
Nice guy. I can actually understand him and he's pretty clear about everything. Today he dug a foxtail out of my kittys eye that was shut closed and bleeding.she didn't even cry. So glad I have som...
Nice guy. I can actually understand him and he's pretty clear about everything. Today he dug a foxtail out of my kittys eye that was shut closed and bleeding.she didn't even cry. So glad I have someone right down the street and you can just walk in. He takes care of all my babies. Very thorough....most importantly very honest. Doesn't try to upsell you anything. Gets right to the point. Tells you the cold hard truth
K E.
22 Feb 2015
REPORT
Welcoming, clean, compassionate. They don't try to sell you extra or unnecessary treatments. Our kitties are grateful!
Janda P.
10 Sep 2014
REPORT
The BEST! Wish I would have found them sooner! You know how on "Cheer's", everybody knows your name? Well, Walker Vet is even better. Not only are they super nice but each time I go in with my dog Pum...
The BEST! Wish I would have found them sooner! You know how on "Cheer's", everybody knows your name? Well, Walker Vet is even better. Not only are they super nice but each time I go in with my dog Pumpkin Little, Dr. Boden takes plenty of time to examine Pumpkin and discuss all of his options. And not only do we discuss options, he explains things in a way that I can understand and I can make an informed decision. The cost is great too! I swear, for years and years I would do everything possible to avoid the vet because every time I go for simple things like shots, I would walk out paying a $200-$400 bill. Not here! Reasonable while still providing quality care for my fur-friend!
Grace C.
4 Aug 2014
REPORT
Dr Boden and the staff are amazing! They took great care of my dog. Dr. Boden called me personally just to check on how our dog was doing a day after the checkup. Our dog is usually very shy and uncom...
Dr Boden and the staff are amazing! They took great care of my dog. Dr. Boden called me personally just to check on how our dog was doing a day after the checkup. Our dog is usually very shy and uncomfortable around other people, the staff made him feel comfortable. I recommend this clinic!
Monica S.
2 Jul 2014
REPORT
Appreciate the courtesy and compassion extended to my family & I. Dr. Boden made time to educate us and provide information on what to watch for and how to assess different situations/circumstances.
Kevin Shermon
20 May 2014
REPORT
You are wonderful, I feel my pets are always first and I am treated respectfully even when i accidentaly poison my beloved lola.
Joey A.
12 May 2014
REPORT
We absolutely adore Dr. Boden and Walker Vet staff. The have treated all our dogs as "kids" over the many years just as we do. Dr. Boden always researches if he isn't sure and is up to date on all ne...
We absolutely adore Dr. Boden and Walker Vet staff. The have treated all our dogs as "kids" over the many years just as we do. Dr. Boden always researches if he isn't sure and is up to date on all new things. Highly recommend.
Kelly Buchman
25 Apr 2014
REPORT
This is the best veterinary hospital! They took such good care of our little guy! And even though I've called a bunch of times to check on him and ask questions, they are always nice! They care about ...
This is the best veterinary hospital! They took such good care of our little guy! And even though I've called a bunch of times to check on him and ask questions, they are always nice! They care about my baby and that makes such a difference!
Stephanie R.
9 Jun 2013
REPORT
Best vet ive EVER been to. I love dr boden. He loves our dogs like we do and is so helpful. Will always go to him and trust him with my babies.
Brian M.
19 Oct 2012
REPORT
Found a 6-month old Austrailian Sheepdog that had been hit by a car. Had a broken jay and could not move. Took it in back of car to this vet and he asked who was going to be financially responsible. W...
Found a 6-month old Austrailian Sheepdog that had been hit by a car. Had a broken jay and could not move. Took it in back of car to this vet and he asked who was going to be financially responsible. We asked how much and if he could just give this poor animal some medical attention. The "vet" told us to take the dog back where we found it, drop it off in the street, and call animal control to come pick up the body." We were shocked. Took the poor animal to another local vet and paid out the cash to get this poor animal some help. I wouldn't pay this animal Boden Richard to pick out the kitty litter box much less treat any of my animals.Think twice before you pick a vet that could care less about the suffering of animals over him getting paid first.
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Walker Veterinary Hospital
Stockton, California
General Info
Walker Veterinary Hospital in Stockton interprets pet behavior as a language communicated through tail positions and stillness combined with sounds and pacing for California homes. Examinations initiate not through physical contact but through mental focus. Staff members scrutinize subtle animal actions such as eye contact initiation, vocal response breathing patterns, and movement tendencies toward or away from motion stimuli. Care then unfolds in parts. The examination of a pet's skin, coat, and joints relies on observing its anchoring movements along with any leaning or stiffening actions. The emergence of trust signals triggers a sequence of internal examinations including dental checks and abdominal scans alongside heart rhythm assessments. Pet owners deliver contextual information about alterations in their daily schedules alongside new auditory stimuli their pets respond to and shifts in routine activities such as walking or feeding. Walker Veterinary Hospital provides a range of services including initial exams and diagnostics as well as energy balance strategies, oral health planning, age-related joint tracking, and illness-specific mapping. Behavioral patterns determine the variability of timeframes. Certain appointments progress rapidly where consent signals emerge distinctly. Certain developmental processes extend gradually across multiple phases which allows animals to assimilate each step. Before proceeding pets can access quiet areas and pause zones to recalibrate their senses. Post-visit care focuses on household translation. Examine sleep patterns alongside routine reestablishment while noting silent signals such as family withdrawal and appetite loss or spatial guarding. The recommendation for owners is to monitor temporal patterns alongside symptom tracking. At what time does restlessness make its appearance? During which daily period do hesitations reach their maximum frequency? Walker Veterinary Hospital assists families from Stockton and nearby California regions by recognizing pet behavior as a living signal—an ongoing communication that pets present through every small daily pause, nudge, and movement.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-13:00PM
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Services
Allergies
Boarding
Cardiology
Dental
Dermatology
Deworming
Endoscopy
Euthanasia
Grooming
House Calls
Microchipping
Surgery
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Reviews
Walter Stephens
9 Jul 2018
The staff are very gentle and caring of your pets, the Doctor is patient and listens to everything you say.
Kat Kat
6 Jul 2018
My favorite vet and veterinary office in Stockton. I'm thankful I was referred here after going to many others. Great staff and a caring vet that takes his time with you and your pet.
Tylene Buck
22 May 2018
Great vets there! I have been going there for years for my different dogs and cats that I have
...And Dr Boden is a vets that truly cares about animals..I would recommend him to anyone!!
Rain Forest
6 May 2018
Very professional. The Dr. explained everything. They accept walk in which was my case. Will come back for sure.
Jessica Bennett
30 Apr 2018
Even though there was nothing they could do to save our beloved pooch, they were amazing. We got our dog cremated and the wooden urn that we received was absolutely beautiful. The staff even sent a sy...
Even though there was nothing they could do to save our beloved pooch, they were amazing. We got our dog cremated and the wooden urn that we received was absolutely beautiful. The staff even sent a sympathy card. It really seems like they truly care.
Fayki Rashid
2 Apr 2018
I'm upset because I had to convince my boyfriend to bring them here because of these amazing reviews and amazing recommendations. I just wish it lived up to the hype. The staff was ok. The lady that...
I'm upset because I had to convince my boyfriend to bring them here because of these amazing reviews and amazing recommendations. I just wish it lived up to the hype. The staff was ok. The lady that checked in the cats was super friendly, and the lady that helped us with aftercare was nice and reassured my stress for my cats which is why this is not a 1 or 2 star review. BUT, of course, there's more. We drop off the cats and the lady takes them in, we're fine. I have to pick up then next day which I like and don't mind because taking your drugged up cat home is stressful. They said they'll call me to reassure the spay was good. Didn't get a Call, I had to call to ask. Which was annoying but whatever, I look past that. Then it's time for pickup. I'm going home and there is this awful smell. They just tell me the area cannot get wet at all. I go home and there is piss AND poop in the cage. If I didn't put a little cat bed in her cage, her fresh new stiches would be soaked in piss. What she was sitting on was her own poop. I understand that they kept them overnight, but what was the point of you're just going to keep them in the cage all night and not even check up on them. It may not seem like a big deal for people, but these are my kids and probably the only kids I'll be able to have. At least care for them like you would your own pet. I should if stayed with my old vet. Walker was cheaper, but I should of paid more for the better welfare of my babies.
L Carroll
24 Mar 2018
Very nice people and very friendly and kind. You do not need an appointment. I like that. Just bring your animal.
And they will help you.
Cindy Pierce
13 Mar 2018
Dr. Boden and his entire staff are amazing! I've never had a more caring group of people care for my "kid". They are highly recommended...Huxley loves them all.
Helen Husbands
5 Jan 2018
Caring, compassionate, not GREEDY and CARE about animals FIRST. Had to leave previous vet because animals stopped coming first. Vets in Stockton need to take heed that animals have owners but DON'T ta...
Caring, compassionate, not GREEDY and CARE about animals FIRST. Had to leave previous vet because animals stopped coming first. Vets in Stockton need to take heed that animals have owners but DON'T take advantage of them with their pets. Volume, NOT GREED, makes you money. We're NOT dollar signs.
Cynthia Stevens
3 Dec 2017
Dr. Boden is a wonderful vet. He takes the time to discuss your concerns and is very caring. I have taken my 3 dogs to him for a little more than a year and they are not at all anxious about going to ...
Dr. Boden is a wonderful vet. He takes the time to discuss your concerns and is very caring. I have taken my 3 dogs to him for a little more than a year and they are not at all anxious about going to see him. I just had one of them groomed by the the groomer there and I was very happy with the service. I would recommend this business to any pet owners.
christina l.
4 Jun 2017
Always very happy with the service we get at this Walker hospital very friendly personable and always keep us updated I recommend if you have not use them we use them for boarding and all medical issu...
Always very happy with the service we get at this Walker hospital very friendly personable and always keep us updated I recommend if you have not use them we use them for boarding and all medical issues with our dog
Sue A.
16 Apr 2017
Dr. Boden is an excellent doctor!! As soon as he came in and said "Hello Patches " you could see she was absolutely comfortable with him. If I had 100 pets I would take them all to him. ����
Julie L.
19 Feb 2017
Yesterday was my first visit. I was going to try Sierra and they were full so they recommended Walker. I thought that was a good sign that they referred me to someone they trusted. (I should note tha...
Yesterday was my first visit. I was going to try Sierra and they were full so they recommended Walker. I thought that was a good sign that they referred me to someone they trusted. (I should note that I don't have a regular vet so anywhere I went was going to be new to us.) My cat had been acting very odd and meowing for a week - I am exhausted from lack of sleep. Plus, I was stressed about trying to get her in her carrier, the ride, etc. She is an older cat. She was pretty calm in there, and the staff was really nice, pleasant, down to earth. The doctor was calm and gentle with the cat and the visit went off without a hitch. Also, I was so worried about the cost, and I didn't think it was bad. $100 for new patient visit, cortisone shot, and flea treatment. The next office visit will be cheaper (I think they said $41). My cat did really well and I think a large part of it was that the vet was so calm. I have had some doozies in the past that were aggressive with pets. This doc gave recommendations and zero pressure and if this treatment doesn't help, he gave me some ideas about what we might be looking at in the future, both price wise and treatment. I will go back there if we need to! It was definitely a great first impression.
Stephen R.
16 Feb 2017
When you call for a grooming appointment you get one of several people. These people do not converse with the others. When you take your pet in for the grooming appointment, they tell you that there ...
When you call for a grooming appointment you get one of several people. These people do not converse with the others. When you take your pet in for the grooming appointment, they tell you that there is no record of the appointment and decide which animal they will accept from all the ones who showed up.
moriah benincasa
21 Nov 2016
Very personable, gentle with the animal, overall nice guy. Isn't pushy about tests or anything expensive.
Francine Barraza
22 Sep 2016
Very warm welcome and ifelt safe leaveing my fur babe here fir boarding.soo nice the staff and it felt good when i left..
Babs S.
6 Jul 2016
I love the vet (5 stars) but I'm not happy with the office staff (1 star). I took my cat in and was told it would be $182 this morning. When I picked her up the new total was $353. The clerk said she ...
I love the vet (5 stars) but I'm not happy with the office staff (1 star). I took my cat in and was told it would be $182 this morning. When I picked her up the new total was $353. The clerk said she "made a mistake". It's difficult when budgets are tight and your bill is $150 more than you thought it would be. Not cool.
Anna D.
27 Apr 2016
Great vet! We've taken all 3 of our furbabies here. They're friendly & informative, they're not overpriced & I love that you can bring your pet in for grooming. The staff is personable as well, which...
Great vet! We've taken all 3 of our furbabies here. They're friendly & informative, they're not overpriced & I love that you can bring your pet in for grooming. The staff is personable as well, which is great. I'll be calling this our furever fur baby vet.
Katie B.
1 Apr 2016
Went here for the first time on a Saturday morning. Glad we went right when it opened because it was getting very busy when we left! It's a walk-in clinic, so you don't make appointments, which I was ...
Went here for the first time on a Saturday morning. Glad we went right when it opened because it was getting very busy when we left! It's a walk-in clinic, so you don't make appointments, which I was a little hesitant about at first but my good friend and her family highly recommended it.After filling out the paperwork and waiting for about 15-20 minutes (again, walk-in clinic so expect to wait) we were taken to a room. The vet assistants were very nice. Gizmo's vet was Dr. Boden; he was very thorough, gentle and kind with her which I couldn't appreciate more. The best part was how he explained what was going on with Gizzy's leg in terms that we could understand - asking what we did for a living and then relating it back to an athlete injury which made it easy for me follow along and truly understand what was wrong with her leg. Overall, it reminded me of the vet clinic I took my animals too back home (I'm not originally from Stockton) and I feel totally comfortable taking Gizmo there for future check ups. I can't imagine going to any other vet because of how great this first visit was.
Michelle V.
29 Feb 2016
Okay this review is for Walker Veterinary, NOT American Veterinary Hospital. I made a mistake by posting this on American's Yelp instead. Boarded our two dogs here back in June 2014 for five days. The...
Okay this review is for Walker Veterinary, NOT American Veterinary Hospital. I made a mistake by posting this on American's Yelp instead. Boarded our two dogs here back in June 2014 for five days. The staff were friendly and the place is fairly clean. The only issue was when we got our dogs back, they were so dirty and smelled like pee. My little one who has white fur was covered in dried pee streaks. How long was that on him? I understand they were inside a kennel but at least a short bath would have been nice. Did the handlers not notice? I have taken my dogs to other local kennels and we never got them back looking and smelling like that. I tried this place because it received good reviews. I'm sure I will not return for any of the services here.
Jim West
4 Feb 2016
Friendly, competent, the only vet for me.
Kathy M.
29 Dec 2015
Love love this place. Dr. Boden you are the bomb. As many times as I have been in youroffice... you can never retire! Feel like family everytime I go in.
Traysee Fuqua
27 Nov 2015
Dr. Boden is great with my cats.
D A.
13 Oct 2015
If I could give NO stars I would!, I took in my bull terrier mix after he started hacking up a white foam and dry coughing. Vet did not even physical touch my dog and just gave him amoxicillin 500mg a...
If I could give NO stars I would!, I took in my bull terrier mix after he started hacking up a white foam and dry coughing. Vet did not even physical touch my dog and just gave him amoxicillin 500mg and a stomach relaxer. ($120) And said to not give him food for 3days.A week goes by and my dog just keeps getting worse and worse, starting to not drink water! I take him back and while waiting ever single animal that passed through that place was prescribed amoxicillin. Finally seen again and vet pretty much has NO clue what's wrong with my dog and takes him back for X-rays. I can hear my dog yelling and crying in the back, they then bring him back and state they also took blood work, and also another prescription of amoxicillin ($469)! later for the second visit and they still do not know what could be wrong with my pup! X-rays show nothing? and his blood work is fine? My Dog is still sick and we will be going to a different vet! nearly $600!!! for them to tell me nothing!
Leonard M.
11 Jun 2015
I have found the staff to be inattentive and unprofessional in the manner in which they conduct themselves in front of waiting patients. Dr. Boden (there is no longer a Dr. Walker) appears competent a...
I have found the staff to be inattentive and unprofessional in the manner in which they conduct themselves in front of waiting patients. Dr. Boden (there is no longer a Dr. Walker) appears competent at first though I have strong reservations concerning his ability to be honest with his patients. This is not to accuse him of being a liar but speaks rather to his ability to give a completely honest appraisal of your pet's condition and treatment options. My impression is that they are more driven by money than by providing quality veterinary services. Since switching to Pacific Veterinary Hospital in Stockton I now know what a truly caring and competent veterinary practice looks like. The comparison of the two is striking; like night and day.
Tina Zavala
2 Jun 2015
Dr. Boden and staff are great! We have been taking our GSD there since 2008. I truly feel that they really care for Jasmine and they never rush you in and out. Dr. Boden takes his time and thoroughly ...
Dr. Boden and staff are great! We have been taking our GSD there since 2008. I truly feel that they really care for Jasmine and they never rush you in and out. Dr. Boden takes his time and thoroughly checks her each time I bring her in and she stays pretty calm when around him. It's a good feeling to know that your pet is in good hands and that you don't have to stress over it. :-) Thank you Dr. Boden and staff!
Azucena Ramirez
27 May 2015
Great staff , friendy and loving towards my pets
Trisha T.
12 May 2015
Nice guy. I can actually understand him and he's pretty clear about everything. Today he dug a foxtail out of my kittys eye that was shut closed and bleeding.she didn't even cry. So glad I have som...
Nice guy. I can actually understand him and he's pretty clear about everything. Today he dug a foxtail out of my kittys eye that was shut closed and bleeding.she didn't even cry. So glad I have someone right down the street and you can just walk in. He takes care of all my babies. Very thorough....most importantly very honest. Doesn't try to upsell you anything. Gets right to the point. Tells you the cold hard truth
K E.
22 Feb 2015
Welcoming, clean, compassionate. They don't try to sell you extra or unnecessary treatments. Our kitties are grateful!
Janda P.
10 Sep 2014
The BEST! Wish I would have found them sooner! You know how on "Cheer's", everybody knows your name? Well, Walker Vet is even better. Not only are they super nice but each time I go in with my dog Pum...
The BEST! Wish I would have found them sooner! You know how on "Cheer's", everybody knows your name? Well, Walker Vet is even better. Not only are they super nice but each time I go in with my dog Pumpkin Little, Dr. Boden takes plenty of time to examine Pumpkin and discuss all of his options. And not only do we discuss options, he explains things in a way that I can understand and I can make an informed decision. The cost is great too! I swear, for years and years I would do everything possible to avoid the vet because every time I go for simple things like shots, I would walk out paying a $200-$400 bill. Not here! Reasonable while still providing quality care for my fur-friend!
Grace C.
4 Aug 2014
Dr Boden and the staff are amazing! They took great care of my dog. Dr. Boden called me personally just to check on how our dog was doing a day after the checkup. Our dog is usually very shy and uncom...
Dr Boden and the staff are amazing! They took great care of my dog. Dr. Boden called me personally just to check on how our dog was doing a day after the checkup. Our dog is usually very shy and uncomfortable around other people, the staff made him feel comfortable. I recommend this clinic!
Monica S.
2 Jul 2014
Appreciate the courtesy and compassion extended to my family & I. Dr. Boden made time to educate us and provide information on what to watch for and how to assess different situations/circumstances.
Kevin Shermon
20 May 2014
You are wonderful, I feel my pets are always first and I am treated respectfully even when i accidentaly poison my beloved lola.
Joey A.
12 May 2014
We absolutely adore Dr. Boden and Walker Vet staff. The have treated all our dogs as "kids" over the many years just as we do. Dr. Boden always researches if he isn't sure and is up to date on all ne...
We absolutely adore Dr. Boden and Walker Vet staff. The have treated all our dogs as "kids" over the many years just as we do. Dr. Boden always researches if he isn't sure and is up to date on all new things. Highly recommend.
Kelly Buchman
25 Apr 2014
This is the best veterinary hospital! They took such good care of our little guy! And even though I've called a bunch of times to check on him and ask questions, they are always nice! They care about ...
This is the best veterinary hospital! They took such good care of our little guy! And even though I've called a bunch of times to check on him and ask questions, they are always nice! They care about my baby and that makes such a difference!
Stephanie R.
9 Jun 2013
Best vet ive EVER been to. I love dr boden. He loves our dogs like we do and is so helpful. Will always go to him and trust him with my babies.
Brian M.
19 Oct 2012
Found a 6-month old Austrailian Sheepdog that had been hit by a car. Had a broken jay and could not move. Took it in back of car to this vet and he asked who was going to be financially responsible. W...
Found a 6-month old Austrailian Sheepdog that had been hit by a car. Had a broken jay and could not move. Took it in back of car to this vet and he asked who was going to be financially responsible. We asked how much and if he could just give this poor animal some medical attention. The "vet" told us to take the dog back where we found it, drop it off in the street, and call animal control to come pick up the body." We were shocked. Took the poor animal to another local vet and paid out the cash to get this poor animal some help. I wouldn't pay this animal Boden Richard to pick out the kitty litter box much less treat any of my animals.Think twice before you pick a vet that could care less about the suffering of animals over him getting paid first.
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