Veterinarians in Castro Valley, CA

“I had a very positive experience with Athens, specifically with Pohan, Larry, and Mitch. They are very knowledgeable, patient, and kind to all the dogs and owners, and we got a lot out of their advanced manners course. Thanks to them our dog Cheddar passed her CGC test on her first try. I highly recommend them!”

“Good people work here! Great service! The most amazing Vets and staff! They saved my Frenchie a couple of times! I mean really saved his life! Truly the best vet ever!!!!!”

“I wanted to share my wonderful experience with Canyon Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Bennett is the best vet we've ever had! The staff is amazing, and the whole practice deserves a 5-star rating.

Canyon Veterinary Hospital provides an outstanding customer service. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention we receive.”

“Staff are super kind and knowledgeable. You can tell they genuinely care. They seem reasonable/slightly higher priced, however who wouldn't want to pay for extra care, betterment of your pet, and general well-being. I've never seen other vets in Castro Valley but can see there are plenty of choices, however this is were we feel the most comfortable for the last 3 years”

“Everyone knows, our furry, feathered, scaly friends are family to us, hence, the importance of selecting a Veterinarian that demonstrates kindness, competence and compassion in their practice. I'm happy to say I found Groveway Veterinary Hospital (part of Hill's Veterinary, I will be placing this same review on both Yelp pages to ensure everyone gets the kudos they deserve). Let me share a quick backstory on why I needed an amazing, trustworthy & established vet who was known to have aviary veterinarian experience. As many of you here know me, I have an amazing Mama, she's been dealt a bad hand and has been bravely battling Alzheimer's disease the past few years, so, as a fellow animal lover, I have had the honor and privilege of taking on the care of her 2 beloved birds - one of which we've had since I was just a little girl! Boo-Boo is a lovely and lively cockatiel who has blessed us with his presence for many years, but in the recent years as Mom's illness progressed, it became a challenge for her to handle some of the things she used to, in particular, the birdies' nail trimmings. It's definitely not something I had any experience with, and since Boo-Boo is our senior handsome gent, I didn't want to chance anything with him. I called this location and was able to speak with Britney who was very warm, friendly and thorough and answered all my many questions and concerns and was sincere in expressing my worries over someone handling Boo-Boo due to his age, etc. Fast forward to the day of his exam on 1/29/21. [COVID TIMES] I opted for a basic exam since he was a new patient to them and he is in overall excellent health, especially for an OG like him. Upon arrival, I noted there were many cars here! Several in the few parking spots (it's a tiny parking area in front) as well as many cars that were pulled in a line towards the side of the main entrance - many of which who's fur-families consisted of dogs, I noticed a couple cats as well. I pulled up and followed the instructions Britney had previously advised me on, I checked in via a text number that is posted right outside the entry and answered a series of a few short questions regarding my name, pet's name, appointment time and patiently waited with little Boo-Boo for his turn. I received a telephone call not more than 5 minutes following my text questions from Rebecca just to reconfirm the appointment details, etc. and she informed me she would be out momentarily to intercept Boo-Boo from me. She was masked, courteous and very careful when receiving my bird bro (that's what I've always called him) and thoughtfully listened when I explained how old and how he came into my care and shared a few kind words with me regarding our circumstance, which was very appreciated and demonstrated the humanity in what they stand for at Hills / Groveway Veterinary Hospital. Very much appreciated. After a couple minutes since Rebecca brought Mr. Boo-Boo in, the bubbly and sweet Britney came out to check in and make a formal introduction and welcome to me. Talk about making a connection and going the extra mile! She even asked how Boo-Boo did when Rebecca brought him in as she knew how worried I was since I couldn't go in to hold him. I stayed in the car as no one is able during pandemic to enter the building and a few moments later, I received another phone call on my cell. This time, it was from the Dr. herself! Dr. Sarah Andre was so sweet and so thorough (you know, one of those people whose level of compassion and care comes across the phone in their tone) - she was able to give me an update on Boo-Boo's exam, she was so kind to even mention that despite his age, she could see the love in his care all these years was evident as he is such a "sweet boy", which - yes, he sure is. I beamed with pride over my Mom's baby - she furthered in explaining he's beginning to develop a very slight case of cataracts in both eyes, and that he's slightly overweight, which I actually had a b”

“I cannot thank the team at Redwood Animal Hospital enough for their incredible compassion. It was incredibly difficult to find a vet who would see a bird. As I was frantically calling around, I quickly realized how rare it is to find a vet that treats Birds, Small Mammals like hamsters, Reptiles & Amphibians, Invertebrates & Fish.

IF YOU NEED AN EXOTICS VET, THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE THAT I KNOW OF IN THE EAST BAY.

I called them in a panic when Clyde, my late mother's 5-year-old parakeet, fractured his wing. I didn't know exactly how he hurt it, though I suspected the cat in our home might have had something to do with it. Clyde is a very sweet boy and my last connection to my mom after she passed on New Year's Eve in 2025.

Because I am responsible for multiple animals, I couldn't financially provide for his surgery, but I knew he deserved a home where he could get the immediate care and love he needed. When I asked if they knew anyone who could adopt him, one of the vets there was kind enough to personally take him on and adopt him.

Thank you all so much for showing me absolute grace and not judging me during a heartbreaking situation. Your empathy saved a very special bird, and knowing he is safe and thriving gives me immense peace🙏🏽”

“Can I just say how appreciative I am of having found this pet hospital? My dog Kyla was experiencing what I believed were respiratory issues. She was struggling to breathe for a good 10mins. I had no idea where to take her so early in the morning and a quick google search led me here. I arrived, I asked if they take walk-ins for emergencies because my dog was struggling to breathe. It is all a blur to me after this but I remember hearing the staff yell out “oxygen!” And they took her back. I was bawling my eyes out. The staff was so comforting and handled everything so graciously! The vet came out and told me Kyla experienced a reverse sneeze and that she was stable. They brought her out shortly after that and gave me information on what to do and why it happens. I learned 2 things that day: what a reverse sneeze was, and that there really are angels walking on earth. Thank you to the staff for their quick actions and providing comfort in our time of need.”

“Brought my dog Bella here for some treatments. I was pleased with the whole experience from the friendly receptions to Dr. Brar who worked on my Bella. I highly recommend this animal hospital that can make you feel at home.”