Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in San Antonio
At 4 Paws Animal Hospital, we understand that pets are cherished family members. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive veterinary care designed to promote long-term health and well-being for companion animals. With over two decades of experience serving San Antonio's Southside community, we offer a full range of services including preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical interventions, and emergency support. Our state-of-the-art facility features modern equipment for dental procedures, in-house laboratory testing, and pain management protocols. We prioritize client education and transparent communication to help pet owners make informed decisions about their animals' healthcare.Our staff includes licensed veterinary technicians and experienced customer service representatives committed to delivering compassionate, personalized attention. While we maintain regular business hours for routine care, we also coordinate after-hours emergency services through trusted local partners. Our boarding facilities provide comfortable accommodations for both cats and dogs, featuring supervised playtime and specialized attention. Through community outreach and educational initiatives, we strive to strengthen the human-animal bond while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
Services
Internal Medicine
Microchips & Vaccines
Surgical Procedures
Preventive Health
Cat Boarding
Dog Boarding
Dentistry
Nutrition Programs
Radiology
Hospice Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer affordable pet care with transparent pricing
- Our team includes experienced veterinary technicians and specialists
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs
- Our facility features modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
- We coordinate 24/7 emergency care through trusted partners
What people say
Exceptional staff
Affordable care
Comprehensive services
Compassionate treatment
Professional team
Services
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical services utilize advanced techniques and equipment for optimal patient outcomes. Each procedure includes pre-anesthetic blood testing, intravenous fluid therapy, and specialized monitoring. Our team performs spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and emergency interventions with post-operative care tailored to individual needs. Heated surgical tables and modern sterilization protocols ensure patient comfort and safety.
Preventive Care
Customized wellness plans protect pets against preventable diseases through vaccination schedules and parasite control. Our comprehensive exams include heartworm testing, flea prevention, and age-specific bloodwork. We emphasize early detection of potential health issues through regular check-ups and tailored nutritional guidance for pets at all life stages.
Dental Care
Professional dental cleanings use ultrasonic technology to remove plaque above and below the gumline. We provide dental radiology for complete tooth assessment, fluoride treatments, and oral health products. Our technicians perform polishing procedures to create smooth tooth surfaces resistant to bacterial accumulation, helping prevent periodontal disease and associated systemic complications.
Emergency Care
Critical care services operate during regular business hours with mobile resuscitation equipment for immediate intervention. For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate with a fully staffed local emergency clinic. Our team manages trauma cases, acute illnesses, and life-threatening conditions using diagnostic tools and stabilization protocols before transferring patients when necessary.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facilities offer climate-controlled accommodations for cats and dogs. Feline guests enjoy multi-level condos with private spaces, while dogs receive supervised outdoor playtime and individualized attention. All boarders receive regular feeding, medication administration, and comfort checks. We maintain strict sanitation protocols and require up-to-date vaccination records for all boarding animals.
People
Olga Jaimez, DVM
Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Jaimez has practiced veterinary medicine on San Antonio's Southside since 1992. After teaching at Palo Alto College for 12 years, she established 4 Paws Animal Hospital in 2005. She specializes in community-focused pet care while maintaining expertise in various veterinary fields.
Abby
Client Service Representative
With 19 years of veterinary customer service experience since joining in 2005, Abby manages client communications and patient information systems. She balances clinic responsibilities with family life while caring for two Siamese cats in her personal time.
Gena
Licensed Veterinary Technician
A Palo Alto College graduate since 2012, Gena specializes in surgical assistance, dental procedures, and feline care. She performs intravenous catheterization, lab work, and radiology while maintaining expertise in patient monitoring and specialized treatment protocols.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventive care, surgery, dentistry, radiology, internal medicine, boarding, and emergency services during business hours.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
We coordinate after-hours emergencies with Emergency Pet Clinic at 210-822-2873 while providing urgent care during regular business hours.
What boarding options are available?
We offer climate-controlled cat condos and supervised dog accommodations with individual attention and medication administration.
How do you handle preventive pet care?
Our wellness programs include exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and age-specific bloodwork to prevent diseases proactively.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing options for veterinary services and products.
Reviews (5)
Mrjtaco
Jun 17, 2022
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Super nice and understanding, the vet was careful with our new puppy and gave us a full detailed explanation of what she found. Prices aren't bad at all!
Cindy Simonton
Jun 04, 2022
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In my experiences with them, they have been rude and unhelpful. The first time I went, I had my cat in a carrier out on the sidewalk. One of the employees was outside on the sidewalk talking to someone in a car and didn't acknowledge that I was even there for over 15 minutes, and from what I could hear, they were socializing, not talking about a pet. The second time I contacted them, I needed to put my cat to sleep because she had gotten to the point where she was suffering (she had cancer).
They couldn't take her because the vet had been sick and they didn't want to "push her". She couldn't take care of one more pet who was in a bad way. And they informed me that they were not an emergency vet. The first time I went there, I was told that I had to wait an extra long time (I had an appointment) because of a pet emergency. So I don't know if they do emergency care or not. The second time there, they said I would have to wait over two weeks to have my cat cared for. I will not ever go back there.
They couldn't take her because the vet had been sick and they didn't want to "push her". She couldn't take care of one more pet who was in a bad way. And they informed me that they were not an emergency vet. The first time I went there, I was told that I had to wait an extra long time (I had an appointment) because of a pet emergency. So I don't know if they do emergency care or not. The second time there, they said I would have to wait over two weeks to have my cat cared for. I will not ever go back there.
Aaron B. Smith
May 30, 2022
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When in a pinch, this location helped our pooch get the care they needed - I called 4 other locations in town who declined service because they were appointment only and unable to see them the same day. Great staff.
Chuck Edwards
May 27, 2022
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We've been Customer's since they opened. Great customer service and Dr. J is an awesome doctor. Friendly and caring people. Love them!
Jennifer Walker
May 06, 2022
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I've trusted Dr. Jaimes with every one of my fur babies since she about the same time ago m she opened her practice. They do their best to schedule in order, but take eme6rgencies if needed. Abby is the best and most friendly assistant along with Amanda. During and after the worst of covid, I've seen negative reviews stating they were rude, did unnecessary procedures to make money, overcharged, etc.
I don't believe much of what I read. I've been a customer for @15 yrs and would have seen some neg signs of any of this going on. I think they became short staffed with the virus. I don't appreciate customers accusing Dr. Jaimes possibly performing more expensive or un necessary procedures for profit. That has never been how she run her business since I've taken my pets there. I trust her with every since pretty love of my life.
And she's never shown anything but love and empathy to me and the fur babies. She just might take a while because she's such a wonderful doctor that her practice grows faster than she can keep up! ABBY IS THE BEST!
I don't believe much of what I read. I've been a customer for @15 yrs and would have seen some neg signs of any of this going on. I think they became short staffed with the virus. I don't appreciate customers accusing Dr. Jaimes possibly performing more expensive or un necessary procedures for profit. That has never been how she run her business since I've taken my pets there. I trust her with every since pretty love of my life.
And she's never shown anything but love and empathy to me and the fur babies. She just might take a while because she's such a wonderful doctor that her practice grows faster than she can keep up! ABBY IS THE BEST!
