Rodney Hatayama DVM

I went here after a friend highly recommended him. I took my 19 year old cat in because she had a respiratory infection and needed antibiotics. Without even looking at her he basically insinuated that she should be put down if she was that old. Told me a big, long story about how many cats don't live past kittenhood and I should be happy that I had her for so long. He reluctantly told me he'd treat what was treatable and gave me the antibiotics and her a cortisone shot. Three weeks later she is alive and well and doing much better. The only good thing about the experience that it only cost me $52 to get out the door. I think this guy is okay for non life-threatening issues but I wouldn't trust him to do the best thing for my pet if there was a big problem. Plus the place was filthy and smelled hideous and the doctor's scrubs looked like they were soaked in mud, rolled up in a ball, dragged on a rope behind a truck for a few hundred miles and left to dry for a month. Me and my cat both needed a shower after our visit.

They have an all new staff. Yay was quicker than it used to be an no rude people. I used to hate going here because of the lady at the front desk.

Worst manager in Fresno county. I've never encountered such a rude, disrespectful individual. Been going to this vet for years and have never stumbled upon a person more abhorrent than the manager at this clinic. Never going to this place again so long as that staff is there.

I just booked an appointment over the phone and after being hung up on twice, I finally got through to a very snippy vet tech or whoever answers the phone. She was extremely rude and I almost said just forget it, but I love Hatayama, so I guess I'll have to deal with rude people to get the vet I love. It would be a good idea for your staff to take a class in customer service.

I love Dr. Hatayama and his staff. He has just been a blessing to my family and our pets. I don't know what I'll do when he retires. He's honest, knowledgeable and truly cares about the animals. And on top of that, his rates are extremely reasonable. We drive from Fresno just to see him. He's helped us with normal stuff like shots & spay/neuters to urgent at need problems. I'm truly very thankful for Dr. Hatayama and as long as he is open? He's my Vet. Thank you Dr. Hatayama!

In October 2012 we took our little Maltese dog in for a routine teeth cleaning and when we went to pick him up, he was dead -- with no explanation why. We took this matter to small claims court and we are awaiting the court's judgment. To add insult to injury, we just received a bill from this business for more than $300 for tantamount to killing our dog. Dr. Hatayama said in court that a person who is not certified did the procedure on our dog. Be forewarned. B. Benavides, Fresno

The people are very friendly and prices are reasonable. They really care about the animals there and will work with you.

I had a 9 yr old Pug named Hero who had become very ill. I took him to an ER Vet and they gave him an enema, stuck me with a huge bill and sent him home.

A couple days later his condition still hadnt improved. I received a call at work that Hero's condition had worstened. I called for advice from a friend of mine who is a Vetenary

Tech and she suggested that I take him to see Dr. Hatayama.

I left work and took him straight there. I didn't have an appointment but

because it was an emergency they took him right in. It took Dr. Hatayama 2 mins to figure out what was wrong. He took HERO in the back and found out that

his bladder has been blocked for weeks. The Dr. took care of Hero right away with the necessary surgery and everything. At the end of the week my bill was

only $300.00. I truly believe HERO wouldn’t have made it without the help of Dr. Hatayama. I am thankful for the Dr's knowledge and promptness in

helping Hero. GREAT GUY, GREAT VET!!

Dr Hatayama is the best vet I have been to, he is reasonable with prices and does a good job at diagnosing the problem. The place does stink, but I think it's a small price to pay for seeing a vet that is actually doing the job at taking care of your pet. He's not concerned with how much money he's making out of it, he is genuinely trying to help your pet.