Business Details
46 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Houston for Comprehensive Pet Care
Since 1980, Neartown Animal Clinic has been dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care, boarding, and grooming services to pets in Houston and beyond. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff are committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary excellence, treating every pet with the same care and compassion we would extend to our own animals. As a full-service veterinary practice, we offer state-of-the-art diagnostics, advanced surgical procedures, and preventative care tailored to each pet's unique needs. Our Fear Free Certified and Cat Friendly Certified designations reflect our specialized training in reducing stress for pets during visits. Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), we undergo rigorous evaluations to ensure our facility meets or exceeds industry standards in patient care, cleanliness, and emergency services. With decades of combined experience, our team partners with pet owners to promote long-term health through wellness exams, vaccinations, and personalized nutrition counseling. We maintain a safe, comfortable environment for pets and provide 24/7 emergency care through partnerships with local critical care hospitals. Our commitment to transparency, client education, and ethical practices has made us a trusted choice for Houston pet owners seeking reliable, high-quality veterinary care.
Services
Pet Wellness
Surgical Procedures
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience serving Houston pets since 1980
- AAHA-accredited facility ensuring industry-leading standards
- Fear Free and Cat Friendly certified for stress-reduced visits
- 24/7 emergency care partnerships with local critical care hospitals
- Specialized services including advanced diagnostics and laser therapy
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- Fear Free Certified
- Cat Friendly Certified
What people say
Amazing doctors and staff
Pets love their trips
Treat them like their own
Personal relationships with techs
Supportive care possible
Services
Pet Wellness
Our wellness programs focus on disease prevention through regular check-ups, vaccinations, and early detection screenings. We provide age-specific assessments for puppies, adult pets, and seniors to maintain optimal health. Services include dental care, microchipping, and nutritional counseling tailored to each pet's needs. Regular wellness exams help identify subtle health changes before they become serious issues.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and multi-modal anesthesia protocols. Services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and dental procedures. Our team monitors patients continuously before, during, and after surgery to ensure safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facility offers separate spaces for cats and dogs with regular playtime and personalized attention. Trained staff administer medications as needed, and veterinary care is available onsite. Boarding guests must maintain current vaccinations, with options to receive required vaccines prior to check-in for added convenience.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, nail trimming, and coat maintenance for dogs and cats. Our specialists handle pets gently to reduce stress, with focus on skin health, de-matting, and flea prevention. We offer sanitary grooming rather than cosmetic styling, prioritizing pet comfort and hygiene.
Emergency Care
For after-hours emergencies, we partner with VERGI 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Hospital and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. During business hours, our team provides immediate assessment and stabilization for pets experiencing trauma, poisoning, or acute illness, ensuring prompt intervention for critical cases.
Questions
What services does Neartown Animal Clinic offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, pet boarding, grooming, and emergency services. Specialized care includes pain management, cardiology, and laser therapy.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, we're open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
We handle emergencies during business hours. After hours, we partner with VERGI 24/7 Emergency Hospital and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists for urgent care needs.
What are your pet boarding requirements?
Boarding guests must have current vaccinations including rabies, distemper, and bordetella. We offer vaccine administration prior to check-in with two weeks' notice.
Are you certified for cat-friendly care?
Yes, we're a Cat Friendly Certified practice through the American Association of Feline Practitioners, with specialized training in feline stress reduction techniques.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (713) 526-1502 or use our online booking system to schedule wellness visits, grooming sessions, or surgical consultations.
Reviews (34)
Eva P.
Jun 23, 2022
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Dr Johnston is my hero! Super thorough, doesn't rush, very understanding and accommodating of your pet's needs. I highly recommend this place. The staff is great too!
Amanda Rester
Apr 26, 2022
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Great experience! I got in the same day I called which was so convenient due to the urgency of the matter but also because I'm new to the area and a lot of vets aren't taking new clients right now. The check in / check out process was so quick and efficient and everyone I worked with was so professional and sweet. Looking forward to doing more business with them in the future.
Mike Wilson
Apr 12, 2022
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The doctors and staff are amazing. Our dogs love their trips to the vet. It's nice knowing that the doctors and staff care for our dogs and treat them like their own when we drop them off.
Sharon Gabel
Mar 05, 2022
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My cat had a wound on his head that was infected. Even though Neartown wasn't our regular vet, they were able to see him within 24 hours. They cleaned his wound and prescribed antibiotics and my cat healed up without any further problems. I also thought the charge for treatment was good, and exam fee was about $10 less than my other vet. Neartown is now my kitty's regular vet.
Sarah Talakoub-Perez
Feb 05, 2022
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We have been patient of Neartown animal clinic with both of our frenchies and One chi-weenie for over eight years and I've always been very happy with their attentiveness, price and service. Since we have two French bulldogs we are very happy that Dr. Lee is there with her French bulldog/brachiocephalic dog expertise. We recommend all our friends to Neartown.
Elliot Taillon
Jan 27, 2022
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I hardly ever leave reviews, but this vet has been so wonderful. Our dog loves coming and they have been so on top of everything. Can't recommend them enough.
Kristen Latta
Jan 26, 2022
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I would take my beloved dogs nowhere else. Dr. Lee has been seeing my pets for years, through healthy times, emergencies, end-of-life decisions. There is no one better for a combination of empathy/"bedside manner" and knowledge, along with state-of-art facility and wonderful staff.
Jocelyn Ramos
Dec 30, 2021
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Neartown is amazing and a great vet choice for the Midtown area! My cat was having leftover urinary tract issues from a trip to the vet ER and I was worried I wouldn't be able to get him checked in time without another expensive trip to the ER in one week. Neartown was able to get him checked out quickly to rule out any severe complications and my cat is doing amazing now.
J. H.
Dec 17, 2021
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I have been going to Neartown for almost 10 years with my fairly high-maintenance dog baby, Tug. We have seen vets come and go, but they have all been extremely compassionate and competent. Dr. Hunt is and has always been wonderful, and we also really like Dr. Johnston since she joined the practice. Tug also absolutely adores Jarrett, the best vet tech ever. We've never had a surprise bill or experienced anything beyond excellent care. I have complete confidence in Neartown.
Kristine O.
Dec 02, 2021
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Amazing vet clinic! Their knowledgeable staff is super friendly and the office / hosp. is clean and FULLY equipped! Dr. Johnston saved my kittens life! On her day off! I am so grateful and lucky to have Neartown Vet in my animal's lives! They are legit the Best!
Meredith B.
Nov 03, 2021
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We're in the process of moving two dogs and a cat to Germany, which is extremely complicated and stressful, and Neartown has been amazingly helpful, compassionate and efficient. I don't think we could do this without them! We've been going to Neartown for 15 years and we've only ever had the most wonderful service, but the past couple of weeks have endeared them to us for life.
Briana A.
Oct 13, 2021
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Multiple visits and each time they have no idea what's going on with our dog yet we still had to pay handsomely for the visits. First time we agreed to their testing/screenings that they insisted would give them insight, $800 for them to say they didn't come up with anything. We go back for a different issue & again they have no idea but suggest more tests/x-rays that would cost $1,300 this time.
When I refused to pay the $1,300 for them to potentially tell me they still don't know what's wrong (again) they were pretty much like "well, we don't know what's wrong" and handed me an invoice for the visit. $64 for literally NOTHING, just 10mins of them looking him over and another 10mins to work up an invoice detailing this $1300 of tests/x-rays they'd like to do. They never know anything.
Extremely expensive and unknowledgeable. They're very nice, but I suppose scammers and con artists typically are. If my dog's leg fell off, I'd tie it back on with a string and drive 30mins somewhere else before I walk back into Neartown.
When I refused to pay the $1,300 for them to potentially tell me they still don't know what's wrong (again) they were pretty much like "well, we don't know what's wrong" and handed me an invoice for the visit. $64 for literally NOTHING, just 10mins of them looking him over and another 10mins to work up an invoice detailing this $1300 of tests/x-rays they'd like to do. They never know anything.
Extremely expensive and unknowledgeable. They're very nice, but I suppose scammers and con artists typically are. If my dog's leg fell off, I'd tie it back on with a string and drive 30mins somewhere else before I walk back into Neartown.
Will Sharp
Oct 02, 2021
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Can't say enough good things about Neartown. We came back from a trip to find our sweet 17-lb Penny suffered a puncture wound somehow at her dogsitters'. We were stressing because it was almost 6pm and our primary vet wouldn't see her. We called Neartown and even though they were about to close and didn't know us, they took Penny in and patched her up and took such good care of her! A couple weeks and visits later and Penny is back to her happy and energetic self, and Neartown is her new primary vet! Can't recommend their whole thoughtful staff enough!
Ofir B.
Sep 09, 2021
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Get ready to be surprise when you see the bill! I had bad experience with them and will never come back. When you take your car to a repair shop they tell you in advance the price or at least an estimated price and the work needs to be done and if you agree they do the job and in the worst case you will pay for the inspection if you decided to to repair. But in this clinic they won't ask you if you want to purchase a medicine or a treatment, first they will give your pet whatever they think without getting a consent from you!
They separated the pet from you cause it's COVID rules and then they tell you we did this and that and. it's cost 300$. I paid 0 $, I went without paying for something I didn't agree. Be aware of this scam! They also gave my pet a vaccine she shouldn't take under her condition. Zero for the service and zero for the rude owner of this place.
They separated the pet from you cause it's COVID rules and then they tell you we did this and that and. it's cost 300$. I paid 0 $, I went without paying for something I didn't agree. Be aware of this scam! They also gave my pet a vaccine she shouldn't take under her condition. Zero for the service and zero for the rude owner of this place.
Russell Charles
Aug 26, 2021
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AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! We were out on a trip and our best friend had trauma down in his private area that was bleeding everytime he urinated. Prior to taking him to Neartown Animal Clinic we took him to two Vet Clinics. The two Vet clinics basically said to wait it out. Two Days later lots of blood is still being lost. That's when we heard great things about Neartown Clinic and said let's get another opinion.
We scheduled an appointment Sarah and the Veterinarian helped him immediately. Prescribed the correct measurements and the NEXT DAY NO BLOOD! Thank you guys soooo much! This is my new clinic! Very clean facility, positive environment, and great customer service and the front desk are amazing as well!
We scheduled an appointment Sarah and the Veterinarian helped him immediately. Prescribed the correct measurements and the NEXT DAY NO BLOOD! Thank you guys soooo much! This is my new clinic! Very clean facility, positive environment, and great customer service and the front desk are amazing as well!
Chandler M.
Aug 06, 2021
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The doctors are excellent, always give wonderful care with love to our dogs. Have been a. Client for 6 years now, and even through Dr. Lee purchasing the practice, the care and servicd has been a smooth transition. I want to especially thank Cecilia, who is a vet tech/Front Desk staff member. She is consistently pleasant on the phone and in person, delivers excellent customer service, and even puts up with sometimes excess amounts of concerned dog-parent calls, always handling it with the utmost respect and compassion. Cecilia, most of the staff, and the wonderful Veterinary physicians are the reason we have been clients for 6+ years, and will continue to be for the next 20.
James Beeth
Aug 03, 2021
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Wonderful animal clinic. Entire staff was friendly, knowledgable, and most importantly, handled our beloved pup with caring hands. Dr. Lee took her time during the examination and patiently answered all my questions. Our pup is shy and anxious around strangers and the vet techs came in quietly and won her over with slow pets (or the maybe treats they seemingly pulled out of every pocket.) No doubt, Neartown Animal Clinic will be our vet going forward.
Megan M.
Jun 08, 2021
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Since my last review, Dr. Lee personally reached out and apologized for the unexpected charges from the day my dog spent with Dr. Johnston. She even offered a credit back for future services. I've gone back again since and this time saw Dr. Hunt who is also as kind and informative as she could be. Dr. Hunt & Dr. Lee both talk about the best treatment options along with associated costs before taking any action on my pets. Thanks to them, my dog with pneumonia and heart issues is slowly but surely getting back to his old self. They are both fantastic vets! Thank you!
Jesse L.
May 29, 2021
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Dr. Johnston saved my 7 year old cats life! She went way beyond what I would expect a general doc to do. Doctor Johnston is definately not in it for the money. she cares for her patients beyond the money. It still cost alot, but shoulda cost alot more. She saved my child's life. Love them.
Erin D.
Apr 12, 2021
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Dr. Hunt and the team at Neartown Animal Clinic consistently go above and beyond to provide superior service. I wouldn't trust the well-being of my 2 dogs anywhere else as much as I do here, and I can't recommend their quality of care and compassion highly enough. No place is perfect, however you won't find this level of care - both to you and to your 4-legged family members - anywhere else.
Kathryn E.
Mar 22, 2021
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We have been using this vet for the past year after relocating to Houston. We have two large dogs, both of whom have had extreme health problems this past year. We have had problems with two other past vets in regards to competency, but Neartown has always provided us with excellent care. They always explain multiple options with us, and on more than one occasion the vets have talked with us for 20+ min on the phone. They are expensive - as are most private vets - but we feel that the care received justifies the cost.
Jenny A.
Feb 07, 2020
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I've called on two different occasions to get price quotes on: 1) to board my two dogs there and 2) to get them groomed. Given that I literally live right next door and I'm 9 months pregnant, I figured this would be a breeze. My husband had already taken them to our vet to get them current on all their shots the month before. On both occasions (even for a bath!), the clinic said they wouukd charge me a $59 health examination on each dog in top of what I it cost to either board or bathe them. That's ridiculous! I guess theyre doing so good as a business that new business means nothing to them.
Allen P.
May 18, 2019
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I love Neartown Animal Clinic. I take my two Pomeranians there and everyone there is excited to see them and treat my dogs gently and sweetly. Handy neighborhood location ease of dropping and getting little things taken care of. Allen P.
Bianca K.
Jun 15, 2017
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We've been taking our pup to Neartown since we arrived back in Houston around 18 months ago and we've had nothing but friendly amazing care from the staff. They've always accommodated us when we've needed a last minute appointment, are happy to answer any question we have (no matter how silly!), and are always super caring and compassionate with our little puppers!
David H.
Aug 12, 2016
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My awesome Catahoula, Wednesday needed knee surgery on her back legs, and I was referred to Dr Murray. She's a thorough, experienced, no nonsense surgeon. She changed course mid way through, which was irritating at first, but in hindsight was the right thing to do. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I never had to wait very long in the lobby (we had about 7 visits). And best of all, Wednesday has recovered much better than expected. Dr Murray did a fantastic job getting my senior pup through two surgeries!
Doug R.
Jan 08, 2016
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All of the people here are amazing / miracle workers in my opinion. They are so incredibly caring and I have had at least 12 animals there. Dr. Murray and staff saved my sweet Molly when I rescued her and took her there. My Frida was also taken to see them the day I rescued her. 2 of my dogs were there during Hurricane Ike while I was out of town. If I mention going to see Dwayne for boarding, they get so excited. Jarrett, Kelli and Susan are always so kind and helpful - especially when I was losing my Sampson. Everyone is great, and I highly recommend this Animal Clinic!
Pat Wente
Nov 14, 2015
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Thank you for being our Casey's healthcare provider these last nine years. He was a healthy, happy family member for all of those years. And thank you, most of all, for helping us make the decision to let him go. We deeply appreciate your thoughtful advice and compassionate treatment. We are lonely today but know we did the right thing.
Shana N.
Sep 19, 2015
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Top notch! Their service is unsurpassable! My partner & I could tell something wasn't right with our kitty. She wasn't eating all her food like she usually did & was losing weight. She had to have some teeth extracted & has irritated bowl syndrome. Dr Murray was so thorough & after one surgery, Dharma's already looking & feeling so much better.
Beverly M.
Apr 29, 2015
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Great place. Friendly staff, very competent techs and vets. They really care about pets and people and provide great care.
Hannah K.
Aug 01, 2013
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I chose this clinic because it's very close to my apartment in Montrose. The front desk ladies weren't the friendliest bunch, but once we got into the appointment room the vet tech and vet were extremely nice and accommodating. The prices are typical of what you'll see in a big city. When I had my dog in college station I paid about a third for a regular exam, but in Austin in was only a few dollars less. ($53 for an exam here, $46 in Austin, and $15 in College Station.) I believe the vaccine prices were about the same though. So while I didn't get any warm and fuzzies about the place, it's convenient and my dog is healthy.
Linda
Jul 31, 2012
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I bring my 2 dogs in to board frequently. I'm not sure what they're doing when they board here but they can barely wait to get in the door and run back to the kennel. All the doctors are great and the dogs love them as well. Dr. Murray is the surgeon that did a knee surgery on my dog and it healed perfectly.
Sarah A.
I recently adopted an abandoned cat. He is still a kitten and already fixed, so he's a little different than other strays. The vet, vet tech, and receptionist were all great. They answered ALL my questions and helped educate me on what would best for him going forward. They were also so gentle with him and had plenty of treats on hand. He has his next round of shots scheduled in three weeks. Super glad I found a clinic close to home where you can really tell animals are their number one priority. Highly recommend!
Travis Huff
Thank you so much for the care and compassion you gave to our Willy. Your staff is incredible and so helpful during a hard time for us. We really appreciated all you did for us.
Jacqueline A. Doval-Everson
This clinic rocks!! Saturday 11am our Borzoi wipes out while running full speed on our driveway and slices the skin over her thigh and knee open. We discovered Neartown Animal Hospital is open until 1pm. They took us in as new clients! 5 stitches later and laser treatment, our Addie is ready to go home! The vets and staff are awesome, friendly and professional! Super reasonably priced!! Thank you!!!