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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 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 reviews are five-star. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Howard and the staff for their warmth, skill with anxious pets, and genuine care. One reviewer noted low wait times and a calm environment.

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

Praised for
  • caring, compassionate staff
  • Dr. Howard's skill with nervous/anxious animals
  • friendly, calm environment
  • follow-up care
  • honest, informative vet
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Best for: Owners of nervous or anxious pets seeking a calm, compassionate clinic.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's gentle handling of anxious animals
  • small-town, caring culture
  • follow-up calls after appointments
  • experienced clinic (60+ years operating)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard is board-certified radiologist
  • clinic operates 7 days
  • Dr. Howard called a pet owner 2 days after appointment to check in
  • clinic over 60 years in operation

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
reviewers praise low wait times, calm environment, and Dr. Howard's skill with nervous pets during exams and vaccinations
Veterinary Pharmacy
no review text specifically addresses pharmacy services

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 165 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 12% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 43
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Dr. Howard have special training with anxious pets?
Reviewers note his exceptional skill calming nervous dogs and cats, though formal training credentials are not detailed in reviews. His website lists him as board-certified in radiology.
Are weekend appointments available?
The clinic publishes hours for 7 days a week, suggesting weekend availability, though specific times are not detailed here.
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Last updated 2026-07-09