POWERS SARAH DVM

We’ve been taking our pets to Alto Tiburon for the last couple of years, and have been happy with the sophisticated and sensitive care our dogs and cats have been given by all the veterinarians. Two years ago we had to put my favorite lab to sleep, and I agonized over the decision, given that he still wagged his tail and ate with enthusiasm, despite needing me to help him stand long enough to relieve himself. The vet told me her own rule of thumb for her pets was when the effort to do what made their lives happy exhausted them, it was time. Relieved, I realized our darling 12-​year-​old dog had reached that point, and I knew what was best for him. Then this week I had to take in our cat due to urinary problems. I was sure all he needed was an antibiotic, but Dr. Powers explained it was important to figure out first if the problem was bacterial, and that sometimes this behavior was not indicative of an infection. Good advice! Turned out it wasn’t a urinary infection, but due to his having a high white blood cell count, he ended up needing the antibiotic. All of this took place over the New Year’s holiday. Dr. Powers called me personally twice, and arranged to have someone come in New Year’s Day to check the urine culture! After 40 years of pet ownership, and many veterinarians, I’m happy to say Alto Tiburon is an excellent choice for veterinary care.

She’s at Alto Tib Vet Clinic in Mill Valley /​Tiburon.
SO AWESOME!
She loves and likes her job, and still cares during the worst days of chaos or drama. She’s kind, loving, patient, and has the best bedside manner! She really likes and loves your pet, and it means she isn’t going to BS you, and help makes options and treatments clear, easy to understand, with a multitude of levels of treatments, etc for whatever fits your animal, you, your budget, best.
She’s not rushed, impatient or dismissive, which happens so often. Think of it this way: I felt compelled to find a random Vet’s name on Unilocal and give her a review! That should speak volumes. Alto Tib Vet are amazing, and Sarah is just one example of it.