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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(9) 72 low data composite score See reviews on Google
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews are five-star. Customers consistently praise Dr. Howard and staff for calm handling of nervous pets, genuine care, and low wait times. Small-town feel and post-appointment check-ins stand out.

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

Praised for
  • compassionate staff
  • skilled vet
  • calm environment
  • gentle with animals
  • personal follow-up care
compassionate-staffskilled-vetsgentle-with-animalsfriendly-front-deskclear-communicationclean-facility
Best for: Pet owners with anxious or nervous animals seeking personalized care.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's calm, skilled handling of nervous animals
  • Fast-track appointments with low wait times
  • Staff follow-up calls after visits
  • Small-town, caring clinic atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard makes post-appointment follow-up calls to check on patients
  • Board-certified radiologist reviews radiographs (stated on website)
  • Low wait times noted by reviewers
  • Over 60 years of operation claimed by business

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise Dr. Howard's skill with anxious pets and the calm, caring approach to exams and vaccines.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
No pricing information or affordability commentary in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 14% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 43
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer after-hours follow-up care?
Dr. Howard makes personal follow-up calls days after appointments to check on patients, per reviewer reports.
How long is the wait time?
Low wait times and a calm environment were noted by at least one reviewer with multiple pets.

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Last updated 2026-07-07