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Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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

What recent reviews say

All nine reviews are five-star. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Howard and staff for genuine care, calm handling of anxious animals, and quick service. Limited detail available from short reviews, but the pattern is clear: loyal, happy clients value the personal touch.

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

Praised for
  • caring, attentive staff
  • excellent with nervous/anxious pets
  • friendly, informative vet
  • small-town feel
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or nervous animals who value attentive, caring service.

Strengths

  • Dr. Howard's calm, skilled handling of anxious pets
  • personal follow-up care
  • short wait times
  • warm, knowledgeable staff

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Howard DVM practices follow-up calls post-visit
  • Board-certified radiologist reviews radiographs
  • Low wait times reported

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise calm, friendly approach to vaccines, exams, and routine care for nervous animals.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.61 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 10% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 43
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-07-08