Real Pets. Real Progress.
Sometimes the clearest picture of integrative veterinary medicine comes from seeing what it has meant for another pet. Explore our clients’ stories to see how individualized care has helped pets and their people navigate some of the moments that matter most.
A Different Approach to Better Health: Your Holistic Veterinarian in Oakland, CA
Sometimes your pet needs more than one way forward. Maybe your older dog is slowing down, stubborn urinary issues keep returning in your cat, or you simply want to support your pet’s health before problems begin. Having more options can make all the difference.
This is where our holistic veterinarian in Oakland, CA comes in. At Holistic Veterinary Care, we bring conventional veterinary medicine together with integrative therapies to look at your pet’s health from a wider perspective. We care for dogs and cats through acupuncture, herbal medicine, rehabilitation, chiropractic care, wellness consultations, and other complementary therapies tailored to the individual patient.
Our goal is to consider the options that may help your pet feel more comfortable, move more freely, recover more effectively, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Award-Winning Veterinary Care
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Best in Veterinary Medicine
Holistic Veterinary Care
2022 Award Winner
Best of Oakland Awards Program
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The Holistic Practitioner of the Year
Dr. Gary Richter
2019 Award Winner
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Experienced Minds. Heartfelt Medicine.
Holistic Veterinary Care was founded by Dr. Gary Richter, MS, DVM, a certified veterinary acupuncturist and veterinary chiropractor whose career has centered on combining conventional, complementary, and regenerative medicine.
Today, our team brings together veterinarians and practitioners with backgrounds in acupuncture, rehabilitation, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, pain management, nutrition, and general veterinary medicine. That range of experience gives us the opportunity to look at a problem from several angles while keeping your pet’s individual needs at the center of the conversation.
Ways to Support Your Pet’s Health
No two pets arrive with exactly the same needs. Some come to us for help managing arthritis or recovering from an injury. Others need support for a chronic condition, preventive care, or a wellness plan that incorporates both conventional and complementary medicine.
Our practitioners build care around the individual pet rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Holistic Veterinary Care offers an extensive range of integrative veterinary therapies, including a dedicated pet rehabilitation center in Oakland.
Integrative Wellness Care
Bring wellness care, vaccinations, nutrition, lifestyle, and complementary therapies together in one personalized wellness plan.
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
Support comfort, mobility, and chronic health concerns with therapies tailored to your pet’s individual needs.
Rehabilitation Therapy
Help your pet regain strength, improve mobility, and move more comfortably after injury, surgery, or age-related changes.
Chiropractic Care
Improve movement, flexibility, and comfort for pets dealing with stiffness, strain, or mobility changes.