Welcome to The Country Vet
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Best Friends Deserve the Best
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘dogs are man’s best friend.’ To love a pet like they’re members of the family is natural and brings such joy. Funny, it actually makes us all more human. Your best friend deserves a complete animal hospital which includes state-of-the-art, on-site technology and lab facilities with caring veterinarians and staff. It just feels right. Sometimes, knowing a bit more and doing a bit more can make a lifetime of difference. At The Country Vet, people have found the most compassionate doctors for over 33 years with one simple but vital goal – the health and happiness of your pet.
About Us
Aside from a distinctive pastoral setting, our hospital is unique in that we not only utilize the latest technology and equipment as diagnostic tools, we also offer a variety of alternative therapies and holistic approaches to supplement traditional Western medicine. This ensures an environment that is constantly integrative of trends from all sides of the veterinary medicine spectrum.
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Your pet is an important part of your family, and when he or she is ill, you want the best medical care available.
Physical Exams
Unlike many veterinary hospitals whose appointment slots are 10 to 15 minutes, our appointments are booked out every 30 minutes.
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We offer a variety of alternative medicine, from acupuncture and massage to cold laser therapy.
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Should you have an emergency during our normal business hours, please call our office immediately.
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Our surgical suite allows us to perform a variety of surgical procedures.
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We have a variety of diagnostic tools, like radiographs and ultrasounds.
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Our dental services include teeth cleaning, scaling, polishing, extracting and oral surgeries.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide our clients with the very best service possible while providing our patients with the deepest compassion, empathy and respect.
Learn MoreComprehensive Physical Exams
Unlike many veterinary hospitals whose appointment slots are 10 to 15 minutes, our appointments are booked out every 30 minutes. In this 30-minute appointment, the doctor will get a thorough history regarding your pet’s health and behavior and perform a comprehensive physical examination. Our longer appointments allow ample time to answer most (if not all) of your questions.
Client Testimonials
“When it comes to your first born and it’s an animal, more specifically my doggie, I want nothing but the best. She loves it here even though she has been poked and prodded. She is relaxed and obeys very well. The staff is wonderful. AC is awesome too. If you love your furry creature as much as I do I would take he or she here.”
“Dr. Coddington (and the other doctors here) have been my Veterinarians for over 10 years. I could go on and on as to why they are so amazing. However, I will just say that as long as they are in business, my pets will only receive their care at The Country Vet.”
“I wish everyone could have a vet like Dr. Jim (Codington). He uses a perfect blend of Eastern (Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Acupuncture) and Western medicine to help animals. Dr. Jim has been instrumental in keeping my spaniel mix, Chelsea, alive after her diagnosis with terminal cancer. Each time we visit, he is honest, kind, supportive and sensitive. Dr. Jim is extremely pro-active in his treatments for cancer. I will be forever grateful that he has given my dog extra time and quality of life. His staff is excellent – always courteous, helpful and ready to go the extra mile for Chelsea and I. My mom, who lives in Southern California was able to finally get help for her Turkish Angora cat who had respiratory problems. Other vets in her area were unable to diagnose the problem. After a 40 minute phone conference with Dr. Jim, my mom had a plan, which worked and now her cat is breathing normally. I recommend this practice wholeheartedly!”
“They take great care of my little guy. He has had chronic ear issues for the last couple years and Dr. Jim has made a great improvement. I especially like his holistic approach using Eastern medicine practices.”
Specials
Here at our hospital we try and promote awareness of medical issues that could affect your pet’s health such as dental disease, tick borne diseases, fleas, the importance of annual checkups and more. In an effort to help offset some of the costs of these common and routine medical situations from time to time we will run sales and specials.
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The Country Vet
Location
511 Atherton Ave Novato, CA 94945
Clinic Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed