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Berkeley Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 169 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(169) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Berkeley Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
169

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe genuinely attentive care from a team that remembers individual pet needs and stays responsive to appointment requests. Staff excel at calming anxious animals, vet techs handle nervous cats with skill, and the practice offers straightforward pricing with clear treatment options and detailed follow-up notes.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient handling of anxious animals
  • thorough exams and detailed health explanations
  • honest pricing and no-pressure treatment decisions
  • responsive scheduling and urgent Saturday access
  • individual attention versus corporate feel
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Best for: Pet owners in or near the Highlands who value personable, individualized care over high-volume clinics.
Think twice if: No significant caveats emerge from the review evidence.

Strengths

  • Staff excel at handling anxious and scared animals
  • Thorough exams with detailed health explanations
  • Honest approach to treatment options and pricing
  • Responsive same-week and Saturday appointment access

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Melberg and Dr. Melburg provide named continuity of care
  • Tech Latasha specifically praised for calm handling of scared cats
  • Team named Micah, Melanie, and other techs praised for appointment follow-up and end-of-life care coordination
  • Private exam rooms mentioned to reduce pet stress
  • Saturday emergency appointments available
  • Coordinated referrals to Wheatridge ER for true emergencies
  • Bandage removal service offered before patient checkout

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams praised as thorough, personable, and stress-reducing for anxious pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Saturday acute care and emergency recognition (referral to ER) praised as responsive and appropriately cautious.
Veterinary Surgery
Surgery services mentioned in reviews; end-of-life care coordination praised for knowledge and compassion.
Veterinary Dentistry
Website lists dental care; no specific review evidence for this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% 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 I get a same-day or weekend appointment?
Yes. One reviewer was fit in on a Saturday for acute care, and the practice is described as responsive and able to get patients in when needed.
Do you use private exam rooms?
Yes. Reviews mention exams and checkout are done in private rooms to help ease stress and make the process feel more personal.
What happens if my pet needs emergency care?
The practice recognizes true emergencies and coordinates referrals to specialist facilities like Wheatridge ER while managing follow-up care.

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Last updated 2026-07-05