La Plaza Veterinary Clinic

We have been going to Dr. Reif since 1996 when we got our dog. He has been wonderful. He puts his face right down to her and lets her lick him. As far as what he can do, we have gone through spaying, foxtail removal from an ear and nose, teeth cleaning, removal of lumps on her back leg and gum, diagnosis of stud tail and hip displaysia, and silly 'new dog owner' panics. This shows the range of his skills.He always answers our questions and have had no issues with not getting full details for our dog's care. The staff has changed over the years - some better than others. But overall, no problems. Sure don't understand the bad reviews - everyone has a bad day. When we see Dr. Reif outside of the clinic, he is aloof. But, I think that is how other professionals act (excluding sales people!)

Posted 09/25/09 | Report Abuse

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I am surprised by the negative comments below...it doesn't seem like we see the same vet! Dr. Reif always pets my cats and dogs before he even examines them. I live in Santa Rosa and drive down there because I trust his judgment. His fees are reasonable and he holds a clinic on Wed nts so you can get updated shots w/out having to pay 4 an office visit. I really like him, my mom takes her pets to him and I've referred many people there who have been happy :)

Posted 08/20/09 | Report Abuse

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Our animals have gone to La plaza Veterinary for years. We were always happy. Lately the place has gone downhill. It is dirty, the people at the desk are as rude and unprofessional as I have ever seen. Don't waste your time We're not.

Posted 05/20/09 | Report Abuse

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All I needed was a teeth cleaning for my healthy three year old cat. But after checking with several Dr.'s in my area, they were all charging several hundred dollars. A good friend suggested I try her vet, Dr. Reif. So I did, and found his rate schedule more than reasonable.I made an appointment, found his office to be clean and inviting and his staff friendly and professional.My kitty went through the procedure just fine. I am very happy with the services of LaPlaza Veterinary Clinic.

Posted 03/27/09 | Report Abuse

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One of my feline friends, Humo, and I have nothing but genuine gratitude for Dr. Reif and his staff at LaPlaza Veterinary Clinic. In essence, they saved Humos life.

Humo is a domestic short hair cat, about 10 years old. Last summer, when he rapidly lost weight, I took him to the first local veterinary I foundas we had recently moved and did not have a vet yet. The diagnosis was sad and sour. Not only was Humo suffering from an advanced case of diabetes, his teeth were crumbling down and he was FIV positive (meaning, he carries the feline version of AIDS virus.) The vet said Humo did not have much to live, anyway and that to treat him properly for the diabetes, it would cost me about $ 300 a month. He recommended to put him to sleep.

The next couple of months were sad indeed, as I watched Humo further loosing weight and energies even though I could tell he was not giving up, and was still enjoying the little delights Life has for us. In talking about it with a neighbor, he told me how Dr. Reif at LaPlaza Veterinary had professionally treated his cat with a similar condition and that, no, it wasnt that costly.

Humo and I visited Dr. Reif last October (2008). On the basis of the very same exams, he stated that Humo needed to be on an appropriate insulin treatment ASAP and that, no, it would not cost $ 300 a month, nor would it be a conversome process (considering our family contains several feline members). In a matter of a few weeks, Humo had regained weight, energies and spirit! Even though we did not think hed make it to Christmas (2008) , it will soon be March (2009) and Humo is living a happy and meaningful life and we are certain he will be among us for a long time! The cost to give him insulin twice a day? Less than $ 50 monthly! The gratitude to Dr. Reiff and his staff? Priceless!

Aside of the outstanding results of his practice, and modest costs, we found Dr. Reif and his staff to be utmost kind and professionaland with the beside manner youd want any loved one to be treated with, regardless of the species!

This heartfelt and unsolicited commentary is written by Dr. Gabriela Melano, and approved by her beloved Humo, and Summer, and other friends purrrrrring around her home office. Petaluma, California.

Posted 02/22/09 | Report Abuse

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Dr. Reif and the staff at La Plaza Veterinary Clinic are very helpful.
We go there on the recommendation of family and friends who have been going there for 10+ years. We got out puppy 6 months ago and have always used La Plaza Vet.

I like utilizing their drop in clinic on Wednesday evenings for shots when the pup doesn't need a check up; so it was just $25 for each batch of puppy shots rather than $68 for the consult and shots, which is the case if you make an appointment. During this drop-in clinic you do not get Dr. Reif, you get the talented technician but you do have to help and hold your animal.

They are very prompt with helping and have great customer service. When my puppy got stung by a bee and had a minor allergic reaction and I had a major panic reaction, I talked to the receptionist and told her what was going on and she called me back immediately (less than 5 minutes) to tell me exact instructions and it all turned out to be fine.

Posted 06/03/08 | Report Abuse

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I had my dog neutered at their place through the "Free Spay and Neuter" program with the animal shelter. Not that it was any of the shelter's fault though, but i had expected that it would be a decent place. The stitching was extremely poorly done. We ended up having to take him to a 24 hour emergency clinic to get him looked at because he was bleeding from his stitches pretty badly. He needed antiboiotics severely. The customer service sucked! They said nothing about how I should care for him once he was home but to get a cone if he messed with it. They just wanted you to be in and out. Oh, not to mention when I walked in to get my dog the place smelled like urine. Extremely unhappy!

Posted 04/30/08 | Report Abuse

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I took my cat to Dr. Reif when I first got her as a second opinion on her eyes. Her bottom eyelids curled up into her eyes. I was told by another vet that it was going to cost $1000 to fix her eyes. My friend told me to try this vet out because he was the only one that had correctly diagnosed her cat and she loved him. He ended up doing the surgery, and only charged $500 for it. My cat can see beautifully today and has no problems. I had to move to Colorado for a year for my husbands job, while I was out there I had a terrible vet experience. The vet I was going to never caught my cats urinary problem even though I took her in there 5 times cuz i knew something was wrong, she ended up dying suddenly, with no explanation. I know in my heart that this would never have happened if she had still been seeing Dr. Reif. He listened to me, knows that I can tell when something is really wrong with my animals, and does something about it. Now that I have moved back, I am not in Rohnert Park, I am in the east bay, but here I am, taking one of my cats back to him because I don't trust anyone else. I am willing to drive 1 1/2 hours to see him because I know he will do a wonderful job and take care of me and my cats. He's the best vet I have ever worked with.

Posted 02/28/08 | Report Abuse

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I brought my cat in to be checked up after a respiratory infection because he had scar tissue and his eye lashes were growing in toward his eyes. He needed kitty plastic surgery. Dr. Reif took the challenge, removed the scar tissue and my cat can finally see. All the treatment came at a cost that was completely reasonable and the care was awesome. I have other pets that I have brought to him and he has never tried to over treat them or recommends surgeries that they don't need. He's a very trustworthy and competent veterinarian.

Posted 12/22/07 | Report Abuse

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I have been using Joel as a vet for years. He is honest, does not advise unnecessary lab test, surgeries, etc. His prices are great! Every animal I have ever brought to him was handled with tender affection. He is a true Vet, there for all the right reasons.Lisa Smith

Posted 11/09/07 | Report Abuse

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I have been going to Dr. Reif for about 20 years. He was in Santa Rosa at the time. He is a different breed, really doesn't seem to care about animals I don't know if that's the coldness he has to be to be a Vet or if that's the way he really is? I really wonder if he does other surgeries besides spay/neuter? It seems when I want / need something done for my animal he says its not necessary.

Posted 10/24/07 | Report Abuse

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I found Dr. Reif to be very rude and arrogant. He gave no opportunity to ask questions or even request a general check up (my dog was in to be spayed) and the staff seemed indifferent. I would never go to them again! They gave no instructions on how to manage my babies pain and when I called for advice it took several hours to get a reply.

Posted 07/24/07 | Report Abuse

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Been going there for years. Dr. Joel Reif is the vet there and he is great.
He keeps up on the latest veterinary medicine and is great with the animals.
He does lots of work for the local animal shelter too.

PROS: Great vet. Great staff.
CONS:

Posted 06/15/06 | Report Abuse

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