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Berkeley Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 170 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(170) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Berkeley Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
170
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What recent reviews say

All 14 reviews give five stars. Reviewers consistently praise the team for treating pets and owners as individuals rather than transactions. Staff members like Latasha and technicians excel at calming fearful animals. Vets explain findings in detail, offer clear pricing without pressure, and handle urgent and end-of-life care with genuine kindness.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • thorough exams and explanations
  • good with anxious and scared pets
  • honest pricing and transparent options
  • responsive and accessible appointments
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Best for: Pet owners in or near Highlands seeking a compassionate, thorough neighborhood vet.

Strengths

  • staff excel with anxious or scared animals
  • thorough, unhurried exams with detailed explanations
  • transparent pricing with no pressure
  • handles end-of-life care with compassion

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Melberg and staff members Latasha, Micah, and Melanie named for calm handling of scared cats and personalized care
  • exams and checkout conducted in private rooms to reduce pet stress
  • responsive to emergencies, identified one dog's active emergency and coordinated with Wheatridge ER
  • manages end-of-life care and terminal illness support
  • Saturday appointments available
  • offers 3-year vaccines instead of annual when appropriate

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise thorough exams, clear communication, and honest guidance on what pets do and do not need.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay and neuter mentioned as available; end-of-life management praised for compassion and coordination with specialists.
Dental Care
Dental care listed as a service; no specific review comments on this category.
Exotic & Avian Care
Website lists this service but no review text speaks to it.
Large Animal & Equine
Website lists this service but no review text speaks to it.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can you fit in same-day or Saturday appointments?
Yes. One reviewer was fit in on a Saturday for acute care. Reviews mention the team is responsive and can schedule appointments when needed.
How do you handle scared or anxious cats?
Staff members like Latasha are specifically trained to calmly handle frightened cats. Exams and checkout happen in private rooms to reduce stress.
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Last updated 2026-07-09