Steven Egri, DVM

Dr. Steven Egri is the most caring and outgoing vet, and I have owned animals for over 38 years. I have to admit I had doubts at first, but time and time again his honest insights have been more than just sensible, they have also been based on true long term experience, rather than pet industry hype.

Dr Egri is the best vet in the county. Best veterinarian we have ever been to. He knows medicine, knows animals and keeps it all in balance. He is a treasure. A very caring individual who understands animal medicine at a much higher level than most veterinarians. We have been lucky that our dogs have not required a lot of medical care as they are rescue animals with hybrid vigor— but we completely trust Dr Egri to give excellent advice and medical care whenver it is necessary. His surgical technique has been unsurpassed as well.

When our dog, Tashi, seriously injured his leg we consulted Dr. Egri. We were concerned that the leg was broken as Tashi did not put any weight on it.
Dr. Egri examined him very gently, almost without our dog even noticing, and responded that he thought it was a soft tissue injury, not a fracture or severed ligament.
To my relief and surprise he sent us home with instructions to keep the wound clean and return 2 days later for x-​rays or MRI — if needed. We never had to. The deep cut healed without complications and we saved a lot of money !
So appreciated Dr. Egri’s wise and non-​invasive approach and recently, when we returned to have foxtail removed, our dog was happy to go back to the clinic.
No fear or trauma from the previous visit.
Again, Dr. Egri’s calm and informal approach gave our dog the feeling he was visiting a friend and the whole procedure took place in the waiting room with Tashi resting on my lap. Most informal and relaxed.
So appreciate that my dog enjoys a visit to his vet !

STEVE IS THE BEST.
The one vet who will not rip you off and he gets the job done quick!

I just experienced my first pet emergency with my 11 year old dog. I came home Saturday night to a crying dog that couldn’t stand up, completely dehydrated and in pain. After getting the dog to relax and sleep thru the night I started to make calls to Vets on a Sunday morning. She couldnt get into a car to take her to a pet emergency room. Living in Sausalito, I called Dr. Egri’s office and he answered. Not yet in his office he walked me thru what I need to check on my dog and asked me a series of questions to make an assessment. He than came to my home and treated her quickly and gently. After thinking I was going to have to put my dog down I am relieved and grateful to say Dr. Egri decreased her pain level and gave us a program to rehabilitate her. He sincerely cared about her and didn’t advise us to use unnecessary tests that would cost us. Thank you Dr. Egri.

Great, honest and caring vet.

Truly excellent and caring vet

I’m am shocked that this clinic has a five star rating. I took my cat there, knowing that the clinic had a reputation for being low cost and a bit off beat. I was not bothered by the unpolished interior. What I WAS turned off by was the appalling lack of sanitary conditions including: a dirty needle hanging from an IV bag, dirty fluid on the exam table which the clinician wiped with a towel he then threw at the trash can and left it stuck to the edge… the sharps container looked like it hadn’t been exchanged in years. It was an infectious nightmare. I don’t require red carpets, bells or whistles, but I do expect basic hygiene. I took my cat to the Pet Emergency clinic in San Rafael and was relieved to find professional, compassionate care in a clean and comfortable environment.

Dr. Egri is a caring and wonderful vet, not interested in gouging his clients but truly interested in helping animals. He doesn’t do unnecessary tests but tries to get to the bottom of the underlying cause from a practical standpoint to see if there is a simple solution to your problem or if your animal needs more intense care. Yes he can be seen by some as a little unconventional but $$ aren’t his bottom line your animal’s well being is. More vets should practice with the common sense, caring and sincerity that he does.

I have had companions all my life, dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, you name it. I’ve also lived all over the states, so you can imagine I have seen my share of vets. Dr. Egri is by far the best vet I have ever had the pleasure to work with in the care of my precious pets. He is not only extremely caring and exceptionally skilled, he is professional. I define professional as ‘someone who is accomplished in the chosen field’, Dr. Egri is this and very passionate about his work.
We came to Dr. Egri with a bit of a challenge. We have a 130lb Akita, who is very good with us, but has given a number of vets a run for their money. Much struggle and application of muzzles later left me dreading vet visits. Until now. We explained our Akita’s personality over the phone and they made arrangements to great us outside for the exam. Dr. Egri made our big puppy comfortable and happy. By the time we left I don’t think he even realized he had been to the vet. During the visit, as it was our first time, Dr. Egri took the time to cover topics ranging from diet and exercise to flea control and grooming. His holistic and down to earth approach convinced me to make changes both in his diet and his flea control. Not only was my dog calm and happy, I was given a different perspective and educated on my dogs health.
We were so pleased after our visit we went to the corner Whole Foods and purchased flowers and a card to express our thanks. We have had repeats visits and have experienced the same level or warmth and care for our difficult beast. As another reviewer mentioned, Dr. Egri will talk your ear off, but it will be very worthwhile topics.

Steve Egri was my cat’s vet for the last 6 or 7 years of her life. I wish I had found him sooner! While he is unconventional, this is a plus for the care of a pet. He told me to feed her raw, because the commercial food is what makes them sick. He offered but never pushed invasive diagnostic testing, relying on his experience, smarts and intuition.
My cat hated to go to the vet, but he made it easy for her every time. I am grateful for his compassionate care, even up to and including the end of her life. When I was unable to emotionally and physically get a handle on administering fluids, he told me to bring her in and he would do it – free. His big heart and kindness with all animals is such a plus. Not a fancy office, but he and Maggie make you and your pet feel important and cared for.
Thank you, Steve, for caring for Squeek.

This doctor is probably the most unprofessional vet I’ve ever seen. The guy is missing half of his teeth, looks like he doesn’t bathe ever. The only redeeming quality, which I assume is the reason why anyone would go to him is that he’s cheap plus he gives your pets all the drugs you want.
The problem is he runs office in the most unprofessional manner. I made an appointment today at 12 o’clock. Got there at 12 and the woman at the office advised me that the doctor is out for an emergency and wont’ be back for another hour. Did they call to let me know before I come? Hell no. Then she proceeded to get on a personal phone call while I’m standing there, waiting and waiting to ask her a question. Finally, after ten minutes and she would not get off the phone, I motioned to her that I have to get going. She was very put out by this, you see, and was quite irritated that I even had the nerves to ask her to get off the phone for a minute. I told her that I would be back for an hour. When I came back, the guy practically ran out the door to tell me to get another vet because apparently, «it’s the principal». I guess he didn’t like the fact that a) I was annoyed to wait for someone to get off a personal phone call and b) how dare I be impatient when I show up for an appointment and was asked to come back?
So the bottom line is, if you want a legitimate vet that behave like a professional, don’t go to this guy despite all the reviews. If you need someone cheap and can write description cheaply, but don’t mind the the weird personality or the missing teeth or that half of the time you make an appointment he’s not there, he’s your guy.

I have been going to Steve for almost ten years now. He sees all my animals and is the best vet ever! No hidden charges, no bullshit. He doesn’t have a fancy office, with lots of stuff to sell you, he is a doctor for all the right reasons. The man is a genius. I trust him wholeheartedly and know he would never steer me wrong.

My Dog does not let male vets touch him. BUT this guy is really different, they got along like best friends. He spent an hour educating us on Milo’s health issues, reviewing previous medical history, going over previous vets mistakes and getting to know him. After all that we decided there is no way another organization will touch our beloved dog. He is very far from the conventional Dr.

I have never been to a vet like Steve. Its as if the animals tell him what they need.
My dog, who is very shy & doesn’t go near men, did not hesitate to be treated here.
This animal is very intuitive & knows what is right for her and so does Dr. Egri.
Thank God, there is someone in this area whose primary concern is the dogs’
best interest. I love that he speaks to her needs & is not selling anything. When
I got this little rescue (4^th home) she was on different medications which I do not
necessarily agree with & I was so glad to have him tell me to throw it all away. My
dog is very strong & healthy. I think with Dr. Steve’s help she will remain so.

Last fall my very old cat wasn’t eating well, lacked energy, and had lost a lot of weight. I took him to two local veterinarians who tested him up the wazoo but couldn’t come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan that worked. In desperation I turned to Unilocal and found Dr. Egri. He reviewed the test results, listened to me, paid attention to my cat, and figured out what was wrong. He is a gifted diagnostician who practices in a modestly appointed hospital. If you’re looking for bling look elsewhere. If you’re looking for medical wisdom, make an appointment with Dr. Egri.

Steve marches to a different drum than most vets — — he obviously needs to pay bills too but not at the expense of your pet and your wallet… he saved my dogs life for one thing — first vet at a different clinic said I should put her down because of a car accident she was in — –i called Steve and told her the scenario and for the next 6 months (she was 15) she had a quality end to her life– no prolonged suffering but a vet who cared and wasn’t into gouging me.
he was practical and realistic — my dog totally made incredible strides towards a full recovery her age was a against her but we had a good last 6 months together and with Steve’s help there was no suffering just practical steps towards recovery –
I’ve brought my cat and other 2 dogs here and always been happy —

I absolutely HATE when I go to a vet and walk out hundreds of dollars later feeling like I’ve been taken! Dr. Egri is not that kind of vet… he knows his stuff, is no frills yet gets the job done. He’s great with my dogs and I drive to Sausalito from Oakland in order to see him. The highest recommendation!

Dr. Steve Egri is great vet. He is not into making money but he is more into what makes sense. While many vets like to shoot pets full of vaccines, again again, which they make their most money, Steve Egri care more if is it is needed, and if is beneficial and giving only what is needed avoiding giving too many.
I know lot dogs who have got too many vaccines and they have got lot of inflammation and other health issues and who’s skin and other issues get worst everytime they get new vaccines and their vet just keeps on giving more.
Steve Egri is into helping pets and their owners and wanting pet’s to be healthy.
He is into what makes sense and not into what makes most money.

We adore Dr. Egri. He’s nontraditional for sure (and will probably talk your ear off on a non-​pet tangent if you let him), but he is more reasonable than most vets out there who will charge you a thick fee for the visit. We brought our new puppy over to him months ago and for under $ 100 we got around 6 visits wherein our pup got all the vaccinations and de-​wormings needed. What a deal! His office is also home to one of the Bay Area’s greatest treasures — a lady named Tia who does doggie dentals without anesthesia. (Yes, it can be done.) She also taught us how to use a Dremel to keep our dog’s nails nice and short. And like Egri, her prices are jaw-​droppingly reasonable.