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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(9) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google
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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews are five-star. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Howard and staff for genuine care, patience with nervous pets, and willingness to follow up after visits. Limited detail on specific services or pricing.

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

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • gentle with animals
  • personal follow-up care
  • friendly and knowledgeable
  • calm environment
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Best for: Owners of anxious or sensitive pets seeking a personal, caring approach.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's rapport with nervous animals
  • staff follow-up after appointments
  • small-town, calm atmosphere
  • comprehensive in-house diagnostics

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard Mark (veterinarian)
  • staff call to check on patients after visits
  • low wait times noted by reviewers
  • board-certified radiologist partner on staff

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise Dr. Howard's calm demeanor with nervous pets during routine visits and vaccines.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care mentioned in service list; no specific review feedback.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgery listed as a service; no specific review feedback.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 15% 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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Common questions

How does Dr. Howard handle anxious pets?
Reviewers report he has an exceptional way with nervous animals, keeping them calm during exams and vaccines.
What are the wait times like?
One reviewer specifically noted low wait times and a calm environment.
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Last updated 2026-07-05