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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(9) 71 low data composite score See reviews on Google
General Veterinary CareDental Care
Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM
Services
General Veterinary Care, Dental Care
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews rate this clinic five stars. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Howard and staff for patience with nervous animals, a calming setting, and post-visit follow-up calls. Small-town feel with genuine care.

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

Praised for
  • caring staff
  • calm environment
  • good with anxious pets
  • follow-up care
  • honest communication
compassionate-staffgentle-with-animalsgood-with-anxious-petsknowledgeable-vetscaring-bedside-mannerfollow-up-calls
Best for: Owners of anxious or nervous pets who value a calm, personal approach.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's skill with anxious animals
  • staff attentiveness and follow-up calls
  • small-town atmosphere
  • honest veterinary advice

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard makes follow-up calls after visits
  • board-certified radiologist review of radiographs available
  • low wait times noted by reviewers

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 43
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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9
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Common questions

Does Dr. Howard call after my pet's visit?
Yes. One reviewer noted Dr. Howard called two days after a visit to check on their nervous dog.
How long is the typical wait?
One reviewer from six years ago reported low wait times and a calm environment.

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Last updated 2026-07-09