#1
Codornices Veterinary Clinic
“ALL the Codornices staff are excellent. This time the techs took care of my kids for vaccination boosters. Kind, skilled and complimentary to my fur babies. Thank you Codornices!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Veterinarians in Berkeley, CA
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.78★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 25,880 Google reviews of 74 top-rated veterinarians nationwide; 10 of them in Berkeley, CA. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of veterinarians).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Shattuck Animal Care ClinicBerkeley, CA | A 82How 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 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%71+18.5Value 15%90+13.7Experts Score= 82Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AA– | 4.87 | — |
| 2 |  Abbey Pet HospitalBerkeley, CA | B 70How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%67+9.5Replies to reviews 7%43+3Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–BAC | 4.73 | — |
| 3 | Codornices Veterinary ClinicBerkeley, CA | B 69How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 69Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAD | 4.82 | — |
| 4 |  Modern Animal BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | B 66How 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%69+37.6Reliability 24%48+11.6Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–BAA | 4.71 | — |
| 5 |  Kensington Veterinary HospitalBerkeley, CA | B 61How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%64+9.1Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Craft & service penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBBAA | 4.70 | — |
| 6 |  Berkeley Animal HospitalBerkeley, CA | C 52How 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%66+36Reliability 24%38+9.2Value 14%59+8.3Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BD–CCD | 4.72 | — |
| 7 |  OakVet Animal Specialty HospitalBerkeley, CA | C 51How 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%54+29.5Reliability 24%20+4.8Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAABA | 4.56 | — |
| 8 |  The Grand Lake Veterinary HospitalBerkeley, CA | C 47How 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%57+31.1Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%36+2.5Craft & service penalty89−1.1Momentum penalty22−7.8Experts Score= 47Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCABDD | 4.65 | — |
| 9 |  Holistic Veterinary CareBerkeley, CA | D 39How 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%50+27.3Reliability 24%40+9.7Value 14%1+0.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty56−4.4Experts Score= 39Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCAFCA | 4.58 | — |
| 10 |  Campus Veterinary ClinicBerkeley, CA | F 10How 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. | DFAFFC | 4.57 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Veterinarians in Berkeley, CA at a glance
How the 10 veterinarians we rated in Berkeley, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A110%
- Grade B440%
- Grade C330%
- Grade D110%
- Grade F110%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up00%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★550%
- Below 4.60★330%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,32726%
- Professionalism1,52230%
- Responsiveness1,24625%
- Punctuality00%
- Value94119%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price57623%
- Reasonable1,68268%
- Overpriced1054%
- Not sure1285%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated veterinarians in Berkeley, CA average 4.7★ on Google across 3,648 reviews. Shattuck Animal Care Clinic has the top rating (4.9★), and OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital has the most reviews (1,507). Updated October 29, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,648 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Abbey Pet Hospital
“I wouldn’t trust any other Vet!! Extra shout out to Dr. Kim. She is so good with my animals, is sweet and down to earth. The whole team is the best!!” — Google review
#3
Kensington Veterinary Hospital
“Susan Draeger saw my 17 year old dog Lila. She has a mass on her foot between her toes and it is a tricky situation. She took the time to really sit with me and talk about all the options available. She made me…” — Google review
#4
Berkeley Animal Hospital
“The Berkeley Animal Hospital provided wonderful and kind emergency care for our elderly dog who had an infected wound in her front paw from a foxtail that was deeply embedded. She required surgery to remove it and…” — Google review
#5
Modern Animal Berkeley
“I would recommend Modern Animal to anyone. The doctors are kind, caring, and address all concerns effectively. Dr. Dunckel, in particular, is wonderful, she genuinely cares about your pet and provides clear advice…” — Google review
#6
OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital
“OakVet is outstanding. They have treated several of our animals, and I would not trust any other veterinary hospital in case of an emergency or otherwise. In the past, Dr. Funes was our doctor for our special-needs…” — Google review
#7
Campus Veterinary Clinic
“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…” — Google review
#8
The Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital
“Great hospital! I just took my 2 year old pup, Olive for her annual check up. The staff and doctor's are great! Everyone is so nice and helpful. I Love Grand Lake. I would highly recommend them” — Google review
#9
Holistic Veterinary Care
“Their price is a little bit high, but this place is very trustworthy. I have had bad experiences before with non-Anaesthetic dental cleaning in other places. But this one, I like the guy who gives me a chart of…” — Google review
#10
Shattuck Animal Care Clinic
“We have an everything-reactive dog and cashew not only doesn’t shake, but actively runs into the exam room. Dr.Lydia Wood is amazing as is the rest of the team. They suggest only what your pet needs and don’t upsell…” — Google review
How we pick veterinarians in Berkeley
We scan Google Maps for veterinarian listings in and around Berkeley, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated veterinarian in Berkeley?
Shattuck Animal Care Clinic has the highest Google rating on our Berkeley list: 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
Which veterinarian in Berkeley has the most reviews?
OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,507, with a 4.6★ average.
How are these veterinarians chosen?
Only open Berkeley-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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