Dr. Richter is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and certified veterinary chiropractor. As owner and medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Richter understands the benefits of both conventional and holistic treatment methods. His professional goal is to provide a center where pets can receive effective holistic therapies in conjunction with the treatment and care from their general practice veterinarian. He also places great emphasis on the well-being of the pet owner, knowing that a sick pet can cause great strain and strong emotions. He instills this understanding in his staff and works to ensure that both pet and owner are treated with the utmost care and respect. In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Richter and his Montclair Veterinary Hospital team received awards from the community, including Best Veterinarian in the East Bay from Oakland Magazine, East Bay Express and KRON 4 TV. Dr. Richter’s professional interests are in emergency, general practice, alternative care medicine and wildlife rescue. Dr. Richter volunteers his time on the Board of Directors for the Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association and is currently serving as president. He is also the California Veterinary Medical Association’s Alameda county representative regarding animal disaster planning.
Dr. Gary Richter is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science, a Masters of Science in Veterinary Medical Science and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating with honors, Dr. Richter moved to the Bay Area in 1998. His expertise and experience includes time as a full-time emergency medicine clinician in Berkeley at Pet Emergency Treatment Service and as a general practitioner at Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital. Dr. Richter has been the owner and medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital since 2002. Dr. Richter enjoys outdoor activities, traveling and vegetarian cooking. He loves to spend time with his family which includes Lee, Abbey, Charlie, Leo the dog, and Frieda the cat.
I believe that reading a book offers a window into the author's soul. Through "Longevity for Dogs" and "The Ultimate Pet Health Guide" by Dr. Gary Richter I felt his genuine commitment to providing us with the knowledge and tools to care for our beloved dogs in the most thoughtful way.
Dr. Richter embodies a quality I deeply value: the ability to "go beyond." This means not settling for standard answers but seeking the most effective solutions, even if they lie outside conventional paths. Indeed, these books introduced me to the enlightening world of integrative medicine, where the traditional divide between Western and alternative treatments dissolves. It's not about choosing one over the other, but about selecting the best from both conventional and holistic approaches to make better, more tailored decisions for each unique situation. As Dr. Richter emphasizes, the goal is not to exclude, but to combine the strengths of both to achieve the best outcomes. This approach spans a variety of topics, such as nutrition, disease prevention, treatment options, and longevity, offering insights that bridge traditional veterinary practices with alternative therapies.
For anyone passionate about their dog's well-being, these books are invaluable resources. And, indirectly, I think they didn't just help me understand canine health better - they also gave me some great insights for my own future well-being.