Animal Hospitals in San Francisco

“We've been taking our cat here for years and they've taken good care of our cat. The recommendations and advice we've received have been pragmatic and sound. When she needed dental surgery, the experience was as good as we could have hoped.“

“Had an appointment snafu, but they accommodated us and checked my doggy out plus some tests and shots. Good bill of health and happy with the service.“

“My dog has been in the care of Avenues Pet Hospital for 3 years now. It can sometimes take a while to be seen for non-urgent stuff, such as the very first new client appointment and the annual exam, but otherwise my dog gets seen quite quickly as things come up (usually within a few days, and via email or phone when I have concerns but am not sure if they are worth an appointment). They did not allow people inside for a long while due to Covid safety restrictions, but we can now go inside to wait in the waiting room, and accompany our pets during their appointment. It seems silly for other reviews to complain about this when it was for a valid reason and not an arbitrary policy. The only times I can't accompany my dog is when he comes in for his regular nail trim and gland expression as an out-patient - this is done in the back where pet owners aren't allowed. FYI I get his nails done at the vet bc he has particularly long blood vessels / quicks in his nails, so I feel safer about it being done here, even though it's a roughly-done trim and I file them smooth at home. The vets are kind and I always feel like I'm getting their honest assessment. Front desk is also always very helpful. For reviews that mention they're rude - it can depend on the person tbh, but if anything I think some can be less warm than others, and I would *not* say at all that they've ever been rude. I think they're really busy nonstop and are doing their best to get through patients in an efficient manner -- and that can sometimes be interpreted as being a little cold, when really it's just being neutral. As a society we tend to think women are "cold" when they're not overly warm and are otherwise just being normal & neutral, yet don't think that of men doing the same. So let's check our gender bias, alright? One word of advice that I learned the hard way - most medications are substantially cheaper at Chewy or Costco, so ask them to send out the prescription! The vet office has zero problem doing that and it's never awkward. It's not a perfect system since Costco doesn't have everything, and Chewy takes some days for delivery (i.e., doesn't work for meds needed the same day). I don't say this as a knock against the hospital, as I think this is common practice for vets and helps keep the lights on. I instead say this as a heads up, because I didn't know this for the longest time.“

“Can't say enough good things about Presidio Way and their team there - they've always listened patiently and have taken great care of our family's two yorkshire terriers. Even for a routine checkup we never feel rushed and we're given ample time to ask any questions that we have.

Additional bonus - we love that they can do teeth cleaning at the clinic as well. =)“

“This is my vet and they’ve been great for the last year!

My only complaint would be that they won’t give a vaccine without a physical, even if my cat has recently had a physical from them.“

“I took my cockateil in for an injured wing last year. The vet and staff were lovely and professional,they were perfect with my bird,he was well taken care of for what I considered a reasonable price. I highly recommend them“

“I went in to get a check up for my dog before an upcoming flight. We saw Dr.Amanda and she was really kind. I didn’t feel rushed and I left with all my questions answered. I would definitely request to see her again if I return for another visit.

On the other hand the front desk lady I talked to was rude. She seems like she doesn’t enjoy her job, which can be off-putting in a stressful circumstance such as the vet.

Overall one of the better vet experiences I have had.“

“We've been taking our pets (two cats and a dog) to the SFAMC for awhile. We have always received caring and attentive medical treatment. They have a pharmacy too. Yesterday, I went for a routine check up and vaccinations for our 2 year old pup, and I thought we received superlative help from Dr. MacFarlane who was thorough, efficient, caring, personable and insightful. Just a terrific doctor. The vaccines themself were administered by Jasmine, the Vet tech. She is really gifted! Our little (35lb) guy is pretty nervous about shots, but Jasmine put him at ease, distracted him, and then quickly and painlessly gave him his shots and even more skillfully delivered the oral dose. Really terrific!“

“Great vet experience. They have phenomenal hours,especially if you work during the day. We’ve been twice since we got our new pup and they have been very caring, thorough, and kind.“

“This vet clinic is amazing! While the parking does stink (it's SF, so that's kind of expected), the service we receive here far outweighs any difficulty in finding a spot. I will always recommend Ocean Ave Vet Hospital to all my doggie friends.“

“The Dr. was the best she made both me and my kitten Jack very comfortable. The staff was also awesome. It was an all-around pleasant experience, and I am looking forward to our next visit on the 12th. I definitely recommend it to all cat owners.“