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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews are five-star, praising Dr. Howard Mark and staff for genuine care and calm handling of anxious animals. Post-visit follow-ups and a small-clinic atmosphere set it apart; wait times are minimal.

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

Praised for
  • caring and kind staff
  • Dr. Howard's rapport with nervous pets
  • low wait times
  • honest communication
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or nervous animals who value personal relationships with their vet.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's calming presence with nervous pets
  • staff follow-up after visits
  • honest, informative consultations
  • low wait times

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard calls clients two days after visits to check on pets
  • low wait times reported
  • staff noted for calming demeanor with nervous cats and dogs

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise caring exams, low wait times, and honest advice; Dr. Howard noted for skill with anxious animals.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 148 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

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

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-07-09