We specialize in comprehensive cat health services for cats of all ages, breeds, and circumstances. Our hospital is capable of handling any procedure including preventive care, medical diagnosis, and emergency surgery. We are skilled in providing a variety of dental services including preventive care, oral hygiene assessment, and treatment.
Our highly skilled staff uses up-to-date surgical and anesthesia equipment and techniques to deliver safe, efficient surgery. We welcome all our pet parents and their family pets to Codornices. Codornices Veterinary Clinic was established by Dr. Rich Hack in 1978. Our unique name comes from Codornices Park, located in North Berkeley, California, which includes the Berkeley Rose Garden and has panorama views of the East Bay.
Our highly skilled staff uses up-to-date surgical and anesthesia equipment and techniques to deliver safe, efficient surgery. We welcome all our pet parents and their family pets to Codornices. Codornices Veterinary Clinic was established by Dr. Rich Hack in 1978. Our unique name comes from Codornices Park, located in North Berkeley, California, which includes the Berkeley Rose Garden and has panorama views of the East Bay.
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Codornices Veterinary Clinic was established by Dr. Rich Hack in 1978. Our unique name comes from Codornices Park, located in North Berkeley, California, which includes the Berkeley Rose Garden and has panoramic views of the East Bay. With our unique name comes our unique culture of care and dedication.
Our primary goal: working with you to ensure that your pet enjoys a long, healthy and happy life. Our extensive services include general medicine, dental services, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, ultrasound, radiology, behavioral consultations, nutritional counseling, and wellness and preventive care.
Naturally, as a cat grows and progresses through life, he or she will undergo physiological changes and face a variety of life events that will require care and attention. From kitten care to geriatric cat medicine, consistent preventive care can make all the difference in the quality of life of your cat.
Healthy teeth and gums are essential to your cat's overall health, well-being, and longevity. Preventable dental conditions such as plaque, tartar, gingivitis, and fractured teeth can develop into pain and infection. The dental team at Codornices Veterinary Clinic is skilled in providing a variety dental services including instruction on preventive care, oral hygiene assessment, and treatment.
Diagnostics, such as blood tests, urinalysis, and X-rays, allow us to go below the skin's surface to identify and diagnose possible health conditions and efficiently develop and administer the appropriate course of treatment.
Codornices Veterinary Clinic offers a range of comprehensive diagnostic services, including digital dental X-rays, full digital body X-rays, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and microscopic assessment of skin problems and lumps, which help us to better care for and treat our patients.We also utilize a select group of off-site labs for additional advanced testing.
Codornices Veterinary Clinic offers a range of comprehensive diagnostic services, including digital dental X-rays, full digital body X-rays, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and microscopic assessment of skin problems and lumps, which help us to better care for and treat our patients.We also utilize a select group of off-site labs for additional advanced testing.
Reviews (18)
Susan A.
Oct 04, 2021
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We just adopted a new kitten. A dear friend recommend this vet clinic to us. When I called to book our first appointment, the person on the phone was so incredibly rude. He started mansplaining to me on how due to all the people adopting pets during the pandemic has caused them to have a severe backlog. He also walked me through how to do a google search to find a vet near me. Seriously?!?! How about, the soonest we can see you is xxxx and if you encounter any issues or need vaccines try this. Terrible first impression. Happily booked an appointment elsewhere and they advised what to
Minda B.
Aug 21, 2021
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I've been bringing my cat to Codornices for 10 years and she made it to a ripe old age of 20! I attribute it in part to the thoughtful care of the clinic. They were always willing to make suggestions for care, but were very respectful of our wishes for a low-intervention approach. Previous to this clinic, my cat had been terrified (to the point of attack) of the vet, but she was more comfortable at Codornices and they never had trouble administering care there. When it was finally her time to go, a very thoughtful and kind vet came to our house to give her a respectful and comfortable end
Cricket H.
Jul 11, 2021
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Because of the pandemic, my puppy & I waited 7 months for a "new client" appointment at Codornices. Long before our first app't, Eric, their practice manager, went out of his way to be helpful via email, guiding me to a terrific trainer, a groomer, & eventually daycare -- providing thoughtful and compassionate customer service when I wasn't even yet a customer.
When our interim vet facility forwarded my pup's vaccination records, Eric promptly caught and contacted them about a mistake they'd made and not noticed (in not giving a 2nd necessary f/u vac). This
When our interim vet facility forwarded my pup's vaccination records, Eric promptly caught and contacted them about a mistake they'd made and not noticed (in not giving a 2nd necessary f/u vac). This
S. P.
Apr 05, 2021
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I brought my rescue dog to Codornices Vet 12 years ago, because he was extremely frightened of all other vets he had seen. At first he was very shy, but the kindness and gentleness and patience he was shown here changed all of that. He relaxed and eventually, because of Dr. Gurley, grew to like the vet. Over the years he was kept healthy and happy. When he started having age related problems he continued to thrive because of Dr. Gurley. Finally he started to deteriorate, and he was treated with dignity and respect. The entire staff treated him like family. They were very caring and sympathetic
Sabrina D.
Feb 09, 2021
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I've been taking my dog(s) here for the last 4 years. The office staff are always pleasant and helpful, especially the gentleman with the arm tattoos. As for the vets it epends who you get. At first I had an older lady vet and wasn't very impressed with her. To sum things up she was into inductive reasoning. So I took a chance on another Vet, Dr. Grant. Dr. Grant has been great! I'd say he employs deductive reasoning and is highly accurate. My pups have been seeing him for the last 3 years and only him.
Kristin N.
Oct 09, 2020
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So extremely disappointed with this vet! My dog was dying and I called right when they opened at 8am to schedule an appointment and couldn't get through then not even 5 minutes later got a person and waited on the phone for 12min only to find out they couldn't fit me in. Asked about the next day and they said you'll have to call again at 8am. No compassion or sympathy for my dog's status and referred me to a place in Lafayette.
Thanks for making this difficult day even more stressful and traumatic!
Thanks for making this difficult day even more stressful and traumatic!
Apollo R.
Jun 05, 2020
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We did not have any bad experiences here until we specifically requested that our puppies only receive core vaccines and explicitly stated which vaccines we do not want administered. All of this is documented in an email that was sent from the office itself. However, on the day of the appointment, our puppies still received the vaccines we explicitly mentioned not to administer even after we reminded them that we do not want our puppies to receive those vaccines. After speaking with the front office, the employee mentioned that there's nothing they can do and that she would have to ask the
Megan M.
May 25, 2020
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My 11 yo dog has been treated by Cordornices his whole life and their care has been loving, kind and affordable. Front desk staff has been consistent for all 11 years, as well as some techs and vets, which I think says a lot about a place and their values. They have always been kind, patient and caring and often do things that I feel are above and beyond my expectations. We see (and LOVE!) Dr. Gurley these days, but have also had good visits with Dr. Bentley and Dr. Grant. Nice people who love pets!!
Yumi Y.
Feb 21, 2020
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Valerie H.
Feb 09, 2020
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After 15 years I recently had to say goodbye to my dog Jezzie. She was a difficult animal but I loved her to pieces. Since moving to the area 7 years ago, I had been bringing her to Codornices for her regular checkups and for various issues such as vestibular disease (very scary) and a torn ACL. The entire staff was wonderful in getting her in when necessary, dealing with her behavior issues during exams (helping her feel calm), performing thorough evaluations and providing recommendations. Dr. Grant is a superstar and was there for us at the end, helping us understand quality of life issues and
Donna P.
Dec 06, 2019
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I really wanted to like this vet from all the great reviews. I'm always very nice to everyone, as I am in customer service and understand what a tough job it can be at times, but my two experiences w staff have been bad. From my first appointment, the gentleman at the front desk acted very put out when he had to obtain my previous pet records. The male vet was pretty nice, but I felt like he was shaming me for having a Persian cat because of their teeth / flat face issues. And they are super expensive. They wanted $2K plus for a dental cleaning and possible extraction. And be warned,
Debi L.
Nov 20, 2019
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Catherine F.
Aug 29, 2019
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We love the vet we see here but it's practically impossible to get an appointment, so what help is that? I was told to call at 8 for a same day appointment but at 8:04 they are all gone and our vet is completely booked for the next day she's in as well. We might as well find a new vet or just hope for the best for our pet since we can't actually see the vet when we need to.
Lori A.
Aug 29, 2019
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I first took my Golden Retriever puppy to Codornices after a clinic I had taken other pets to over the years changed hands and the new people were less than satisfactory. The difference was awe-inspiring. I would trust Dr. Gurley and Dr. Grant with my own care, let alone my dog's. They both explain everything thoroughly and then include me in the decision making rather than dictating what needs to be done. I have read most of the five star comments, and I agree with all of them. My Golden is noe eight years old, loves to go to the vet, and has had the very best of care.
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Janna K.
Jun 11, 2019
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We have been going to Coordonices for all our pets for many years. The doctors and staff are wonderful and are incredibly caring to pets and humans. We recently brought in our dog who got a foxtail in her ear and they were able to remove it without sedation which was amazing given how far in it had gone! We cannot recommend them enough!
Deborah N.
Mar 02, 2019
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Most underwhelming visit I have ever had.
Long wait
Funky crowded loud waiting room
Harrired staff
Dr Olson was scattered, no eye contact, poor communicator, whilsked cat to back, never looked at her to establish rapport with either of us first.
Paid over $300
Pissed.
When she called to give me lab results I have her feed back in a kindly manner. She was not receptive to hearing what I had to say at all. I will never go back there again
Long wait
Funky crowded loud waiting room
Harrired staff
Dr Olson was scattered, no eye contact, poor communicator, whilsked cat to back, never looked at her to establish rapport with either of us first.
Paid over $300
Pissed.
When she called to give me lab results I have her feed back in a kindly manner. She was not receptive to hearing what I had to say at all. I will never go back there again
Cookie S.
Jan 09, 2019
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I brought in our 65 lb. 8 year old Guatemalan street dog who has had digestion issues from the time we got him (almost 8 years) to see Dr. Grant, who recommended to my surprise a high fiber diet. I was worried Luca would not like the food Dr. Grant recommended( Hills Science WD) since we tried on of the Hills products before with no success, but he loves it and within a week, solid poops! Very friendly office staff, we are now officially moving to this vet practice!
Eric S.
Jan 29, 2018
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I'm not really sure how this place has such great reviews. My experiences have ranged from less than optimal to downright awful.
In my opinion, some of the front office staff is costing this place their business. (There was 1 nice younger woman, I can't imagine she'd want to stay long in that environment).
Needless to say, I won't be returning.
It's conveniently located, which is why I assume they get the business they do.
Super unprofessional.
Maybe they need to spend some money training their staff in customer service and general common decency. Maybe they need to
In my opinion, some of the front office staff is costing this place their business. (There was 1 nice younger woman, I can't imagine she'd want to stay long in that environment).
Needless to say, I won't be returning.
It's conveniently located, which is why I assume they get the business they do.
Super unprofessional.
Maybe they need to spend some money training their staff in customer service and general common decency. Maybe they need to
