Clark James H DVM

So I have been referring Dr. Clark for YEARS 13 years to be exact, to all of my dog training students, and my horse clients, and customers in the store where I work, and to anyone who needed a vet on any of the Facebook groups I admin. I have heard horror stories and heard him called Dr. Dark by more people than I could count but my experience was always wonderful with my horses. However this last week left me with a god awful taste in my mouth and a huge level of disappointment. I will never refer another client to Dr. Clark and I urge you to visit one of the many other wonderful and affordable veterinarians in our area. (Dr. Petrus, Dr. Reedy, Carters Animal Hospital, and The Banning Animal Hospital for emergencies). When we told Dr. Clark that we would NEVER use or recommend him again he could have cared less. It was disgusting. He accepts payments on services rendered and does not provide them. I will be going to the AVMA with this if he doesn’t refund the money paid for services not rendered.
Here is why I strongly recommend against the use of Dr. Clark:
We rescued a horse and Prepaid Dr. Clark for a Surgery to be done on Thursday ¹⁄₇. We paid 350.00 for the gelding. 50.00 for sedation for transport to his office, and 50.00 for an overnight stay post surgery on a 4.5 year old Arab Stallion.
Dr. Clark didn’t even tell us when he picked the horse up on 1÷12÷16 almost a full week later. He did NOT sedate the horse and then demanded that the horse be picked up within the hour of being gelded and refused to house him overnight.
When Dr. Clark called the horses transportation person she explained she needed a form from me authorizing pick up of him before she could. He then stated he was going to take the horse back and drop him off and not geld him. When I called him to ask for clarification he told me he would not be involved in any bullshit. He was beyond abrasive and absolutely nothing like the vet I had known for so many years. I full grasped what everyone else had been saying about him for years.
Dr. Clark Charged for Services he never rendered, did not pick up the horse on time, did not communicate what was going on effectively, used crude language, and while I am on the phone being polite and respectful he yells and hangs up on me.
Dr. Clark I truly hope you take this to heart and change your ways before you run your practice into the ground.
We ended up going with another vet for the other horse and spent only 50.00 more and had not only way better service but he was done properly and with rest. I would go elsewhere for affordable routine and emergency care you get competency and people with respect and compassion.

This was the first time using Dr. Clark. He got us in the same day for a puncture wound in my dogs eye. I was very pleased with the staff and Dr Clark was very nice and caring. I was surprised at the affordable bill. Needless to say he will be our vet from now on.
Boot’s says Thank you, Dr. Clark and staff!

Today I took my dog for a little surgery I just got to say he is the best most professional & caring vet in the valley
We love him
And duke say thank you dr Clark

I could not have been happier. This will be our primary vet from now on. There is only one exam room so generally you are the only one in the waiting room, avoiding a big group of animals that don’t know each other and upon leaving you exit through a side door that takes you straight outside so you don’t have to walk past the next waiting customer. I feel safe here & they are all very friendly & knowledgeable.

Dr. Clark treated my 15 yr old dog for a tumor, He is a GREAT VET! He is too the point, and tells you the way it is. He is like the country vet we had for my dog when i was young. He does what he says he will do. Might not call back rite away but he follows through. Its actually refreshing, having dealt with all the big vet clinics. He does not gouge you when you pay! He is Fair. Its a Down home feeling and i felt very confident in him. I would and will recommend him to everyone! His staff is also amazing, friendly and been with him for Years. He even answers his own phone which i found to be quite something. So happy i found hm… Great Job Dr. Clark!!!

Great staff excellent doctor, Dr. clark was very professional and compassionate toward blacky the pug price was great i found a new local vet.

I recently moved to Indio from out of state, was referred to this vet by a local pet rescue. I am so grateful to them. This vet is caring, thorough and him as well as his staff are all down to earth caring people. I will definitely keep going to this vet, he is fantastic.

Dr. Clark’s word doesn’t mean much despite his knowledge and skills as a vet. He initially seemed caring and dependable when he first treated my mare (pre-​purchase exam including x-​rays). Unfortunately, first impressions can be inaccurate. Attempts to schedule appointments for my horse over a two year period were often met with unreturned phone calls and no-​shows, even after I agreed to his bold requests for cash-​only payments. When my beloved mare suffered severe colic two years ago, I had to call another vet. Dr. Clark confronted me over the phone, accused me of being discourteous, and reminded me that his time is money. Dr. Clark needs to be honest with clients about his reluctance to do ranch calls. If you are not one of his preferred horse owners, keep in mind that your horse will suffer because this vet is not likely to show up. Jennifer S.

Dr Clark did a prepurchase for me on a horse I was interested in. He was very thorough and helpful with his recommendations, also very personable and nice. You might have to wait a bit for him but he IS very busy and in my opinion, worth the wait. If my horse was boarded in the area I’d use him again.

Dr. Clark is the best Vet in the Coachella Valley, I have had many pets and he always answers all of my questions and makes time to truly take care of all his animals! I have tried almost all the Vets and he is by far the most knowledgeable.

Dr. Clark is one of the best DVM’s in the desert if not the best. That is not just me saying this, vet techs that work at other facilities highly recommend him as do many clients via the Internet. I feel very fortunate to have found him. Since he works out of his home, prices are kept at an all time low. He is very patient & kind to the animals & even if you have an animal emergency on the weekend when he is usually not open, he will tell you to come in & kindly help you out. Small facility. Super service. Super prices. He goes out of his way to help his customers.