University Veterinary Hospital: Vet Care & Contact

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Veterinary Guide · Berkeley CA · Vet Care & Contact

University Veterinary Hospital contact guide for appointments, pet records, refills, emergency guidance, services, payments, and directions

University Veterinary Hospital, officially listed as University Vet Hospital, is located at 2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710. The clinic’s official contact page lists phone and text as 510-841-4412, fax as 510-841-3019, and email as staff@uvhberkeley.com.

This guide helps pet owners quickly check hours, book appointments, prepare for visits, request records, refill prescriptions, use the pet portal, understand services, plan payments, and know when to seek emergency veterinary care.

Call 510-841-4412 Official Contact Book Appointment Map & Directions
Pet emergency? If your pet is having trouble breathing, repeated seizures, severe bleeding, collapse, suspected poisoning, blocked urination, heatstroke, major trauma, labor trouble, or sudden severe weakness, call a veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital immediately. During open hours, call University Vet Hospital at 510-841-4412. Do not wait for email, forms, portal messages, or text replies for severe symptoms.
Clinic name University Vet Hospital

Berkeley animal hospital listed online as University Vet Hospital.

Address 2002 Sixth St

Berkeley, CA 94710.

Phone / text 510-841-4412

Use for appointments, immediate-attention questions, pet records, refills, and general client help.

Fax 510-841-3019

Useful for records, referrals, vaccine proof, and clinic-to-clinic document transfer.

Regular hours Mon-Fri 8-6

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday closed.

Lunch closure Midday closed

Lunch closure is listed as 12:20 p.m.-1:20 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday.

University Veterinary Hospital overview

Use this section to confirm that you are looking for the Berkeley, California clinic.

University Vet Hospital is a full-service animal hospital in Berkeley, California. The official homepage says the hospital provides comprehensive pet healthcare services and offers medical, surgical, and dental care.

The clinic’s official site also describes advanced equipment and technology, including in-house testing, digital X-ray, surgical suites, dental suites, and an in-house pharmacy. It presents care as supporting pets through different life stages, from preventive wellness through early detection and treatment of illness.

Quick answer: Call or text 510-841-4412, visit 2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, or use the official appointment, refill, forms, and pet portal links when the request is not urgent.

Contact information, hours, and best use

Use the main phone for urgent questions. Use email, forms, text, and portal tools for routine or administrative needs.

Contact item Official detail Best use
Phone 510-841-4412 Appointments, immediate-attention concerns, urgent symptoms during open hours, records, refills, and client-service questions.
Text 510-841-4412 Non-emergency updates, appointment coordination, refill questions, and simple client communication.
Fax 510-841-3019 Veterinary records, referral notes, vaccine proof, lab records, and clinic-to-clinic communication.
Email staff@uvhberkeley.com New-patient forms, routine record coordination, administrative questions, and non-urgent client requests.
Address 2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 Appointments, pickup, records, pharmacy, and in-person visits.
Office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday closed Routine exams, sick visits, dentistry, diagnostics, pharmacy pickup, and client service.
Lunch closure Monday-Friday 12:20 p.m.-1:20 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Avoid walk-in administrative visits or non-urgent pickup during lunch closure.
Hours can change: Holiday closures, staff schedule changes, medical cases, surgery blocks, and local conditions may affect availability. Check the official holiday-hours link or call before driving in.

Emergency and urgent pet care guidance

University Vet Hospital’s contact page says to call if your pet needs immediate attention.

During open hours

Call 510-841-4412 before arriving. Tell staff your pet’s species, age, symptoms, medications, and whether your pet can breathe, stand, walk, urinate, and stay conscious.

After hours

University Vet Hospital is not shown as a 24-hour hospital on the official contact page. For severe symptoms when the clinic is closed, contact a local emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

Poison concerns

If your pet may have eaten medication, chocolate, xylitol, grapes, raisins, lilies, rodent poison, cannabis, cleaning chemicals, or unknown toxins, call a vet or pet poison hotline right away.

Do not wait for forms

Appointment forms, email, refill pages, and pet portal messages are not safe routes for collapse, seizure clusters, severe pain, breathing trouble, or blocked urination.

Go urgent now: Trouble breathing, pale or blue gums, severe bleeding, repeated seizures, suspected poisoning, collapse, heatstroke, bloated abdomen, inability to urinate, major trauma, eye injury, or sudden paralysis should be handled by phone or emergency hospital immediately.

How to book an appointment at University Vet Hospital

Call for urgent symptoms. Use the appointment page for routine requests when your pet is stable.

Choose the safest contact route. Call 510-841-4412 for sick, painful, injured, or worsening pets. Use the official appointment page for routine scheduling.
Prepare basic pet details. Have your pet’s name, species, breed, age, sex, weight, symptoms, vaccine status, medications, allergies, and prior clinic information ready.
Explain the visit reason clearly. Tell staff whether the visit is wellness, sick care, dental, surgery, skin allergy, diagnostics, microchipping, medication refill, end-of-life support, or record-related.
Send previous records before the visit. Ask your prior vet to send vaccine records, lab results, imaging, medications, surgery notes, dental records, and diagnosis history.
Ask what to bring. The clinic may request a stool sample, urine sample, medication bottles, current diet information, carrier, leash, or completed new-patient form.
Confirm arrival instructions. Ask whether to check in at the desk, wait outside, use a carrier, keep pets separated, or call from the parking area if your pet has contagious symptoms.
Best appointment script: “I need an appointment for my [dog/cat], age ____. Symptoms started ____. My pet is eating/drinking [yes/no], breathing normally [yes/no], and current medications are ____. Should this be routine, urgent, or ER-level?”

Client forms and first-visit preparation

The official client-forms page says completing the appropriate form before your appointment helps add you and your pet to the hospital system.

New patient form
Use the official client forms page and complete the new-patient form before your appointment when requested.
How to provide it
The client-forms page says forms may be emailed to staff@uvhberkeley.com or brought with you to the appointment.
Prior records
Send vaccine history, medication list, lab work, imaging, prior diagnoses, allergies, and surgery or dental notes before the visit.
Behavior notes
Tell staff if your pet is fearful, reactive, aggressive, anxious, noise-sensitive, difficult to handle, or needs extra space.
For cats
Use a secure carrier with a working latch. A towel cover can help some cats feel safer during travel and check-in.

Veterinary services provided

The clinic’s official service navigation covers general wellness, diagnostics, surgery, travel-related care categories, online services, accreditations, pharmacy support, and end-of-life care.

Service area What it can include Best time to ask
Wellness exams Preventive care for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs; physical exams; early detection; senior-pet care; and lifestyle-based recommendations. When your pet is due for routine care, vaccines, screening, or a new-pet exam.
Vaccinations and parasite control Core and lifestyle-based vaccines, flea/tick prevention, intestinal parasite checks, heartworm prevention, and preventive health planning. Before boarding, grooming, travel, dog parks, daycare, outdoor exposure, or annual renewal.
Dental care Oral health assessment, dental cleaning discussion, preventive care, extractions when recommended, dental chews, water additives, and home-care advice. If your pet has bad breath, tartar, swollen gums, loose teeth, drooling, mouth pain, or trouble chewing.
Diagnostics On-site laboratory testing, sick-pet diagnostics, digital radiology, and diagnostic support for injuries and illness. When symptoms are unclear, recurring, internal, injury-related, or not improving.
Surgical procedures Surgical care for cats and dogs, pre-surgical physical exam, monitoring, spay/neuter procedures, and recovery support. Before a planned procedure, lump removal, spay/neuter, dental extraction, or surgery estimate.
Skin allergy care Evaluation of itching, skin irritation, recurrent ear issues, licking, hair loss, hot spots, and allergy-related symptoms. When itching, scratching, chewing, licking, ear odor, or skin redness keeps coming back.
Microchipping Permanent identification support to help reunite lost pets with owners. For puppies, kittens, newly adopted pets, move updates, travel, or pets that may escape.
Pharmacy and pet products In-house pharmacy, parasite preventives, prescription medications, online pharmacy route, written prescription requests, and refill review. Before your last dose, before travel, after a new diagnosis, or when a prescription diet or product is needed.
End-of-life care Quality-of-life discussion, euthanasia preparation, compassionate guidance, and pet-loss support resources. When pain, appetite, mobility, breathing, rest, hygiene, or comfort is declining.

Wellness care, dog exams, cat exams, vaccines, and senior-pet monitoring

Wellness care helps catch health changes before they become harder to treat.

Dog wellness

The dog care page describes annual exams that review eyes, ears, teeth, skin, heart, lungs, joints, vaccines, parasite prevention, and diagnostic testing when appropriate.

Cat wellness

The cat care page describes physical exams, vaccine recommendations, parasite prevention, diagnostic testing, spay/neuter discussion, microchipping, and dental care.

Puppies and kittens

Ask about vaccine series, deworming, parasite prevention, nutrition, behavior, spay/neuter timing, microchipping, and safe socialization.

Senior pets

Ask about bloodwork, urine testing, weight changes, arthritis, dental pain, appetite, thirst, mobility, cognitive changes, and medication review.

Wellness visit checklist: Vaccine history, medications, diet, parasite prevention, stool sample if requested, behavior changes, coughing, vomiting, thirst, urination, mobility, and your top questions.

Diagnostics, on-site lab testing, and digital X-rays

Diagnostic tools help the veterinarian understand what is happening inside your pet’s body.

On-site laboratory
The official diagnostics page says the clinic uses modern diagnostics and an on-site laboratory to help evaluate sick and injured pets.
Digital radiology
The digital radiology page says digital X-rays can capture body and dental images and help diagnose illness or injury.
Sick-pet workups
Diagnostics may be recommended for vomiting, diarrhea, weight changes, appetite loss, pain, injury, coughing, urinary signs, or chronic disease.
Before testing
Ask whether your pet should fast, bring urine or stool, stop any medication, or arrive at a specific time.
After results
Ask what the result means, what treatment is recommended, when to recheck, and what warning signs should prompt an urgent call.

Dental care and oral-health warning signs

University Vet Hospital’s dental page emphasizes routine dental care, home prevention, and professional dental cleanings when recommended.

Dental concern Why it matters What to ask
Bad breath Persistent odor can signal gum disease, infection, or dental pain. Ask whether your pet needs a dental exam, cleaning, or dental X-rays.
Tartar or plaque Visible buildup may hide disease below the gumline. Ask about cleaning, polishing, extraction risk, and home-care products.
Drooling or dropping food These can be signs of mouth pain, loose teeth, or oral inflammation. Ask whether the pet should be seen sooner than a routine annual exam.
Loose or broken tooth A damaged tooth can be painful and may need treatment or extraction. Ask about pain control, procedure estimate, anesthesia, and recovery instructions.
Home care The dental page mentions brushing, water additives, dental chews, plaque-control food or treats, and cleanings as recommended. Ask which options are safe for your pet’s age, size, dental status, and medical conditions.
Dental warning: Not eating, facial swelling, bleeding from the mouth, pawing at the face, broken teeth, sudden bad breath, or severe drooling should be discussed with the clinic promptly.

Surgery, spay/neuter, anesthesia questions, and recovery planning

The official surgical-procedures page says University Vet Hospital provides surgical care and services for cats and dogs.

Pre-surgical exam

The surgery page describes a thorough pre-surgical physical exam before procedures. Ask whether bloodwork or additional testing is recommended.

Monitoring

The surgery page references surgical monitoring and supportive care throughout the day. Ask what monitoring is used and how updates are handled.

Spay and neuter

Spay and neuter procedures are listed among surgical services. Ask about age, fasting, drop-off, pickup, pain control, and activity restriction.

Recovery at home

Ask for written instructions on medication, cone use, incision checks, feeding, bathroom breaks, exercise restriction, recheck timing, and warning signs.

After-surgery warning signs: Severe bleeding, pale gums, repeated vomiting, incision opening, bad odor, swelling, extreme pain, breathing trouble, collapse, or refusal to eat should be reported immediately.

Pharmacy, pet products, refill requests, and written prescriptions

The official pharmacy page says the hospital has an in-house pharmacy and an online pharmacy route.

Use the refill page for routine pickup requests. The official refill page says pickup refill requests may be submitted online and reviewed before filling.
Allow review time. The refill page says to allow up to 24 hours for refill review, filling, and pickup availability.
Use the online pharmacy for delivery when appropriate. The refill page says prescriptions and products may be delivered to your door through the online ordering route.
Ask about written prescriptions. The pharmacy page says written prescriptions can be provided upon request for clients who prefer third-party pharmacies.
Do not wait until the final dose. Some medications require a current exam, lab monitoring, doctor approval, or record review before refill.
Medication safety: Do not change dose, split pills, stop a drug, combine medications, or give human medication unless a veterinarian specifically tells you to do so.

Pet portal, PetDesk app, appointments, reminders, and pet records

The official pet portal page says clients can use the portal to make appointments, request medication refills, and access pet records, reminders, and other information.

Pet portal

Use the official pet portal page for routine client tasks such as records, reminders, appointments, and refill requests.

PetDesk app

The official site links to the PetDesk app. Use it for routine convenience, not emergency triage.

Records access

Portal access may help with vaccine records and reminders. Call or email if you need a complete chart, referral packet, or official record transfer.

Emergency limit

Do not send portal messages for trouble breathing, collapse, suspected poisoning, repeated seizures, or urgent pain.

Pet records, vaccine proof, referral records, and transfer requests

Records may be needed for boarding, grooming, travel, insurance, adoption, referrals, second opinions, or moving to a new veterinary clinic.

Record need What to ask for Best route
Vaccine proof Rabies, core vaccines, lifestyle vaccines, and vaccine expiration dates. Use the pet portal when available, or call/text/email the clinic for help.
Full medical chart Exam notes, diagnoses, lab results, imaging notes, dental notes, surgery notes, prescriptions, allergies, and invoices if needed. Call or email and ask how the hospital releases complete records.
Referral records Records sent to an emergency hospital, specialist, surgeon, dermatologist, dentist, oncologist, internist, or new primary vet. Provide the receiving clinic’s name, doctor, email, fax, phone, appointment date, and reason for referral.
Insurance claim support Itemized invoice, diagnosis, medical notes, lab results, procedure details, and doctor notes if required by your insurer. Ask at checkout or email the clinic before submitting the claim.
Medication history Current drugs, dose, frequency, refill dates, monitoring needs, and prescription diet information. Use the refill page, pet portal, or direct clinic contact.
Record request script: “Please send my pet’s records for [pet name] to [clinic/email/fax]. I need vaccine history, exam notes, lab results, imaging notes, prescriptions, dental/surgery notes, and invoices from [date range].”

Payments, estimates, CareCredit, ScratchPay, and cost planning

The official policies page says payment is due when services are rendered and lists several payment options.

Payment timing
Payment is due at the time services are rendered.
Listed payment types
The policies page lists cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, CareCredit, and ScratchPay.
CareCredit
The policies page describes CareCredit as a line of credit for healthcare, including veterinary care, and links to an application route.
ScratchPay
ScratchPay is listed as a payment option on the hospital’s policies page.
Estimate planning
Ask for an estimate before surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, imaging, chronic disease workups, or ongoing medication plans.
Cost planning tip: Ask what is medically urgent today, what can be staged, what warning signs would change the plan, whether recheck visits are likely, and which invoices or notes your pet insurance may need.

End-of-life care, euthanasia preparation, and pet-loss support

The official end-of-life page says the clinic is prepared to support families when a pet’s quality of life deteriorates.

Quality of life
Ask about pain, appetite, hydration, breathing, mobility, sleep, anxiety, hygiene, and whether your pet is having more bad days than good days.
Treatment options
The clinic says it helps clients understand potential treatment options before a decision is made.
Euthanasia discussion
Ask what the process looks like, who may be present, how payment works, and what aftercare or memorial options are available.
Grief support
The end-of-life page mentions grief support ideas and pet-loss resources, including the Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement and The Rainbow Bridge.
Family question: “Is my pet still comfortable most of the time, and can pain, eating, drinking, breathing, movement, bathroom habits, and rest still be managed?”

Location, map, arrival tips, and parking

Use this map for general navigation to the Berkeley clinic. Call ahead if your pet is sick, contagious, anxious, injured, or needs immediate attention.

University Vet Hospital
2002 Sixth St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone/Text: 510-841-4412

Use this map for directions to 2002 Sixth St in Berkeley. Confirm holiday hours, lunch closures, arrival instructions, and urgent-care availability before traveling.

Dogs

Use a secure leash and keep distance from other animals if your dog is coughing, painful, anxious, reactive, or recovering from illness.

Cats

Use a secure carrier with a working latch or zipper. Cover the carrier with a towel if it helps reduce stress.

Sick pets

If your pet has vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, fleas, skin lesions, or possible contagious symptoms, call before entering the lobby.

Pickup visits

For medication, food, written prescriptions, or records pickup, confirm readiness first and avoid lunch closure times.

Similar-name warning: University Veterinary Hospital vs other clinics

Many veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, and local clinics use similar names. This guide is for the Berkeley clinic.

What to check Berkeley clinic detail Why it matters
Official name University Vet Hospital The public may search “University Veterinary Hospital,” but the Berkeley clinic’s site uses University Vet Hospital.
Address 2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 A different “University Veterinary Hospital” may be in another state or country.
Phone 510-841-4412 Use the correct number before requesting records, refills, directions, or appointments.
Website uvhberkeley.com Use the official Berkeley site for appointment, forms, refills, portal, services, and policy links.

Official source checklist for this University Veterinary Hospital guide

Use these official pages for final verification because hours, services, emergency routing, payment options, refill rules, forms, and portal access can change.

Source What it verifies When to use it
University Vet Hospital homepage Full-service hospital overview, Berkeley location, care scope, equipment, in-house testing, digital X-ray, surgical suites, dental suites, pharmacy, and service navigation. Use first for clinic identity and broad service overview.
Contact page Address, phone, text, fax, email, hours, lunch closures, and immediate-attention call instruction. Use before calling, texting, emailing, or visiting.
Book an appointment Appointment request route and clinic contact details. Use for routine scheduling when your pet is stable.
Client forms New-patient form guidance and options to email forms or bring them to the appointment. Use before a first visit or when the clinic asks for updated paperwork.
Pet portal Portal access for appointments, medication refills, pet records, reminders, and other pet-health resources. Use for routine client access and record/reminder convenience.
Refill request Delivery option, pickup refill form, up-to-24-hour review language, and pet-record review before refills. Use for non-emergency medication and product refill requests.
Policies and payments Payment due at time of service and listed payment options including cash, major cards, CareCredit, and ScratchPay. Use before appointments, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, or larger treatment plans.
Wellness exams Preventive care for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs; exam purpose; and early detection topics. Use for routine care, puppy/kitten visits, senior-pet care, and preventive planning.
Diagnostics Modern diagnostics, on-site laboratory, sick and injured pet testing, and digital radiology service navigation. Use for illness, injury, unclear symptoms, and testing questions.
Pet dental care Dental exams, preventive dental care, cleaning/extraction discussion, daily brushing, water additives, dental chews, and food/treat guidance. Use for bad breath, tartar, dental pain, and cleaning questions.
Surgical procedures Surgical care for cats and dogs, pre-surgical exam, monitoring, and spay/neuter service information. Use before surgery, anesthesia, spay/neuter, or recovery planning.
Pharmacy and pet products In-house pharmacy, prescription medications, parasite preventives, online pharmacy, and written prescription policy. Use for medication, preventive products, prescription diet, online pharmacy, and third-party pharmacy questions.
End-of-life pet care Quality-of-life discussion, treatment options, euthanasia preparation, and pet-loss support resources. Use for hospice-style discussions, euthanasia planning, and family support.
Independent guide notice: This website is not University Vet Hospital, not an emergency veterinary hospital, not a pharmacy, not an insurer, and not a veterinarian. Use official clinic, emergency hospital, and veterinary-professional guidance for final medical decisions.

University Veterinary Hospital FAQs

These FAQs focus on the Berkeley clinic’s address, phone, hours, appointment process, emergency guidance, services, refills, portal, payments, and records.

1. What is the address of University Veterinary Hospital?
University Veterinary Hospital, officially listed as University Vet Hospital, is located at 2002 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710.
2. What is the phone number for University Vet Hospital in Berkeley?
The phone number is 510-841-4412. The same number is also listed for text communication. Use it for appointments, urgent questions during open hours, refills, records, and general client help.
3. What are University Vet Hospital’s office hours?
The official contact page lists Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday closed. It also lists lunch closure from 12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
4. Does University Vet Hospital handle emergencies?
The contact page says to call 510-841-4412 if your pet needs immediate attention. The clinic is not listed as a 24-hour emergency hospital, so after-hours severe symptoms should be handled by a local emergency veterinary hospital.
5. How do I book an appointment at University Vet Hospital?
You can call 510-841-4412 or use the official appointment page. For sick, painful, injured, or worsening pets, call rather than relying on an online form.
6. What services does University Vet Hospital provide?
The official site lists wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, diet and nutrition, microchipping, parasite control, laboratory services, radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, allergy care, spay and neuter, surgery, pharmacy and pet products, refills, pet portal access, and end-of-life care.
7. Does University Vet Hospital have a pet portal?
Yes. The official pet portal page says clients can make appointments, request medication refills, and access pet records, reminders, and other information through the portal.
8. How do I request a prescription refill?
Use the official refill request page for routine pickup requests or the online pharmacy route for delivery when appropriate. The refill page says to allow up to 24 hours for review, filling, and pickup availability.
9. What payment options does University Vet Hospital accept?
The official policies page says payment is due at the time services are rendered and lists cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, CareCredit, and ScratchPay.
10. Is University Veterinary Hospital the same as a university teaching hospital?
This guide is for University Vet Hospital at 2002 Sixth St in Berkeley, California. Many university teaching hospitals and clinics in other locations use similar names, so confirm the address, phone number, and official website before booking, requesting records, or asking for directions.