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Campus Veterinary Clinic

Veterinarian · Berkeley, CA · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%28+15.3Reliability 24%0+0Value 14%18+2.5Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Craft & service penalty91−0.9Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 10Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.10SCORE
FGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#74 of 74 veterinariansPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.6 ★★★★★ 321 Google reviews · 24 photos
81%five-star reviews
3.18★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
23%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
54%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Campus Veterinary Clinic at a glance

Google reviewers rate Campus Veterinary Clinic 4.6 out of 5 based on 321 reviews, noting the owner responded to 54% of feedback. Many customers praise the staff for being friendly, patient, and thorough during exams and treatments for various pets. However, recent low-star reviews frequently cite high costs, disorganization, and poor communication following a corporate acquisition.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 321 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 321 Google reviews (221 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 54% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinarian serving Berkeley, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other veterinarians

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction28Reliability0Craft & service91Value18Momentum0Replies to reviews45Satisfaction: 28 (median 81)Reliability: 0 (median 74)Craft & service: 91 (median 93)Value: 18 (median 84)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 45 (median 46)
Campus Veterinary ClinicVeterinarians median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.D
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.F
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.F
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Campus Veterinary Clinic: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 46.C
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Star ratings

321 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars26181%
  • 4 stars258%
  • 3 stars103%
  • 2 stars72%
  • 1 star186%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 221 written reviews

  • Praise28591%
  • Complaints299%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price28%
  • Reasonable1667%
  • Overpriced521%
  • Not sure14%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13142%
  • Speed & response3712%
  • Quality & results3511%
  • Honesty & trust3311%
  • Price & value3010%
  • Would recommend268%
  • Communication227%

What customers talk about

We read 221 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “At each step each employee was professional and very friendly.”
    “Almost every staff interaction was rude (with the exception of one receptionist), and I hated the way they handled my cats.”
  • “Bess for the first time, and she was lovely with Monty, and followed up promptly with info and advice.”
    “When I arrived late I was scolded and told the appointment was cancelled.”
  • “Gold and the staff at Campus Vet did a great job again.”
    “overpriced, a single wellness visit costs $120 and the vet was not thorough and unable to answer questions”
  • “My experience was 5 star and I appreciate I have a trusted vet for my new pup.”
  • “i did take my cat to AMC pleasanton for more affordable teeth cleaning($400 bloodwork, $399 cleaning).”
    “A bit overpriced but the staff is really nice”
  • “Highly recommend, and all staff are super friendly and helped to make Banana feel comfortable at each visit.”
    “I cannot recommend Campus now that they've been bought by private equity firm AmeriVet in 2025.”
  • “They answered every question and explained the treatment schedule.”

People customers mention

  • Pierson 23 reviews
  • Lee 16 reviews
  • Bess 10 reviews
  • Reid 8 reviews
  • Hannahbess 6 reviews
  • Vets 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Rebecca6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Campus Vet Clinic provided exceptional care for my new 13 week yorkie puppy. At each step each employee was professional and very friendly. They answered every question and explained the treatment schedule. My experience was 5 star and I appreciate I have a trusted vet for my new pup.

Great priceService not listed
DaynaLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★

It pains me to write this review, because campus vet has given adequate care to my dog over the years. My dog was treated at a specialty hospital for kidney disease. A few months ago, very sadly, he died. The specialty hospital notified Campus Vet and, I never heard one word of condolence from them. Even after…

Not sureLarge animals
SwankyOrcLord1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

overpriced, a single wellness visit costs $120 and the vet was not thorough and unable to answer questions

Overpriced
John9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

Avoid! Been going here for 10 years. They were recently purchased by a larger corporation and replaced all vet techs and front of house staff. Since then it's been a disaster every visit. They overbook appointment slots. One person knows how to schedule appointments. Every time I'm there I have to triple check what…

Jose3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

Don’t know male vet name. Older gentleman. Terrible. Annual exam was 2 minutes long. After I left, got an email my dog was due for vaccines and heartworm test. Why didn’t they give them at the time I was there? When I called, no explanation and they said I denied heartworm test which I didn’t. Campus vet has…

ultraLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★

Took my kitty here when sick. They did free first exam. I got her fluids and painkillers but had to go somewhere cheaper for blood work and antibiotics

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 321 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jessica Elizabeth
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have been a client for over 10 years, and like others, have noticed a marked decline in the recent months. The disorganization, changed policies, and poor customer service were reason enough for me to consider changing practices. However, after witnessing deeply concerning conduct and lack of professionalism from staff I've made the difficult decision to transfer my dog's care elsewhere. On Monday, 10/19, I experienced the following incident, which ultimately resulted in my decision to no longer entrust this practice with my dog's care. While I was at the clinic picking up my dog's prescription, I overheard a male veterinary staff member speaking to dogs and saying, "shut the he** up" and "I'm gonna beat your a**". The front desk receptionist laughed and said, "Oh, those are his pets." I have no way of knowing whether they were actually his personal pets, particularly given that he was in the back area of a veterinary clinic where clients' animals are cared for. But even assuming they were, I don't understand how that makes the behavior appropriate. This is a veterinary clinic where people may be bringing in a beloved pet who is sick, injured, or dying. Clients should not have to overhear a veterinary professional speaking to animals this way and then hear another staff member laugh it off. To be clear, I did not interpret his tone as a serious threat to the dogs, nor did I witness any mistreatment of them. However, as a professional entrusted with the care of other people's animals, I found the language incredibly inappropriate and the receptionist laughing it off did not make it feel more appropriate. Hearing a veterinary professional speak to animals that way, and then having other staff laugh about it, completely eroded my confidence in the professionalism of the practice. I do want to recognize Dr. Bess who has provided excellent care to my dog for many years. My concerns are absolutely not a reflection of her, and I sincerely hope she finds another practice.

Rebecca Candido6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Campus Vet Clinic provided exceptional care for my new 13 week yorkie puppy. At each step each employee was professional and very friendly. They answered every question and explained the treatment schedule. My experience was 5 star and I appreciate I have a trusted vet for my new pup.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a day ago

So glad to hear you had a good experience, Rebecca. Thank you for trusting Campus Veterinary Clinic to take care of your pet!

Angeles Garcia (Angeles)Local Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angeles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

so many negative reviews from unfair clients. i heard the staff be so patient and kind to people with perfect expectations. my partner and i have 3 cats and have gone to a few vets in the area. the others had us back time and time again for the same issue(overgrooming? allergies? anxiety?), never being resolved and always costing money. first visit to campus vet and they gave completely new alternative options such as hydrolized food to be able to rule out the allergy. my cat began overgrooming and they found a wheeze leading to xrays, a bronchitis or asthma diagnosis, and clavamox in case its bronchitis. hes been wheezing all year, my old vet never mentioned it but I always heard it!! they also never mentioned his teeth being irritated and needing cleaning!!! this place is great, your pets are in SMART hands that actually want to see them get better. please be patient and appreciative of the care they are able to provide because its better than a lot of other places around here!!! i did take my cat to AMC pleasanton for more affordable teeth cleaning($400 bloodwork, $399 cleaning). But Campus is our official family vet. THANK YOU!!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Angeles. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Victoria Rose Bolorinos2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A bit overpriced but the staff is really nice

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Service not listed
Nikko Mendoza5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nikko has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I cannot recommend Campus now that they've been bought by private equity firm AmeriVet in 2025. It's been months, and they still haven't given us my pet's written prescriptions for her medications. Campus was recently sold to AmeriVet, a private equity firm, as of July 2025. Now, all of the systems have been migrated over to the private equity firm's systems, including their software, operating procedures, and even the pharmacy. This has resulted in the clinic providing sub-par care, withholding or heavily delaying distribution of prescriptions, and making it difficult to use any systems outside of the private equity firm's stack of services (which they can charge whatever they want for). On average, this has led to about a 30% increase in cost for pet care at Campus, compared to both pre-acquisition prices and non-private-equity clinics. I just learned that 3 of her medicines are now 350% more expensive than they were before. The vets here are amazing. It's unfortunate that they have to deal with the bureaucracy of the system imposed by the private equity firm, which prevents them from giving their pet patients the best care.

lisa handleyLocal Guide · 100 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful thoughtful care.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi, Lisa. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!

Dayna MacyLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dayna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It pains me to write this review, because campus vet has given adequate care to my dog over the years. My dog was treated at a specialty hospital for kidney disease. A few months ago, very sadly, he died. The specialty hospital notified Campus Vet and, I never heard one word of condolence from them. Even after sending an email expressing my sadness at their lack of respect, giving them the opportunity to make this right. This is not how you honor the memory of any animal in your care, or their humans who love them. I will not bring my next dog to Campus Vet.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Large animals
SwankyOrcLord1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews SwankyOrcLord has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

overpriced, a single wellness visit costs $120 and the vet was not thorough and unable to answer questions

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
John Palgut9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Avoid! Been going here for 10 years. They were recently purchased by a larger corporation and replaced all vet techs and front of house staff. Since then it's been a disaster every visit. They overbook appointment slots. One person knows how to schedule appointments. Every time I'm there I have to triple check what I'm being charged for matches what the doctor ordered. The meds I used to get same day they now force you to order online and it takes up to a WEEK to be approved. Last visit someone asked me why I was still sitting around the lobby when they had my cat in the back!

Jose Baca3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jose has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Don’t know male vet name. Older gentleman. Terrible. Annual exam was 2 minutes long. After I left, got an email my dog was due for vaccines and heartworm test. Why didn’t they give them at the time I was there? When I called, no explanation and they said I denied heartworm test which I didn’t. Campus vet has definitely gone downhill over the last few years.

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