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A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Houston? Everyone ranked below serves Houston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Memorial, Cypress, Pearland. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Houston businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Houston to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Houston ranking Show independents only 1 [Dexter and Evie Veterinary Clinic + Urgent Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dexter-and-evie-veterinary-clinic-urgent-care/) ★★★★★ 5 · 299 Google reviews · 1100 Lyndon St [View profile](/biz/dexter-and-evie-veterinary-clinic-urgent-care/) [Call](tel:+17133646611) [Website](https://dexterandevievet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Memorial Town and Country Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/memorial-town-and-country-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 296 Google reviews · 12661 Memorial Dr [View profile](/biz/memorial-town-and-country-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17134644686) [Website](https://mtcac.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Skyline Animal Hospital](/biz/skyline-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 221 Google reviews · 5108 Almeda Rd [View profile](/biz/skyline-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17139293511) [Website](https://skylinevetshtx.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/memorial-veterinary-pet-care-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 216 Google reviews · 514 Wycliffe Dr [View profile](/biz/memorial-veterinary-pet-care-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17134658950) [Website](http://memorialvetpet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Lakeside Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lakeside-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 861 Google reviews · 2501 S Kirkwood Rd [View profile](/biz/lakeside-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+12814939995) [Website](https://lakesidevets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Cat Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cat-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 711 Google reviews · 3122 White Oak Dr Ste A [View profile](/biz/cat-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17135235171) [Website](https://www.catvetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Midtown Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/midtown-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 460 Google reviews · 1631 W Alabama St [View profile](/biz/midtown-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17135284900) [Website](http://midtownvethospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Kirkwood Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kirkwood-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 411 Google reviews · 10580 Fuqua St [View profile](/biz/kirkwood-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12814815900) [Website](https://kirkwoodveterinaryhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Tanglewilde Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tanglewilde-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 359 Google reviews · 2717 Rockyridge Dr [View profile](/biz/tanglewilde-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18328482898) [Website](https://tanglewildevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Memorial Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/memorial-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 350 Google reviews · 1379 S Voss Rd [View profile](/biz/memorial-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17133040525) [Website](https://memorialvetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Braescroft Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/braescroft-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 304 Google reviews · 8510 Hillcroft Ave [View profile](/biz/braescroft-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17137218081) [Website](http://www.braescroftanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Richmond Avenue Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/richmond-avenue-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 278 Google reviews · 4014 Richmond Ave [View profile](/biz/richmond-avenue-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18323335448) [Website](http://www.richmondavenueanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Noah's Ark Animal Hospital](/biz/noah-s-ark-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 91 Google reviews · 3215 W Alabama St [View profile](/biz/noah-s-ark-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17135248444) [Website](http://www.noahsark-animal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Emancipet](/biz/emancipet/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 2100 Google reviews · 910 S Wayside Dr #100 [View profile](/biz/emancipet/) [Call](tel:+17133212713) [Website](http://emancipet.org/houston/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [North Channel Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/north-channel-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 1304 Google reviews · 15242 Wallisville Rd Ste A [View profile](/biz/north-channel-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17134514206) [Website](https://www.northchannelanimalhospital.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg2NjQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [North Durham Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/north-durham-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 705 Google reviews · 2018 N Durham Dr [View profile](/biz/north-durham-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17138637387) [Website](https://ndanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Animal Medical Center of the Village Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animal-medical-center-of-the-village/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 569 Google reviews · 5406 Kirby Dr [View profile](/biz/animal-medical-center-of-the-village/) [Call](tel:+17135243800) [Website](https://amcofthevillage.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Neartown Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/neartown-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 373 Google reviews · 1314 Woodhead St [View profile](/biz/neartown-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17135261502) [Website](https://neartownvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Garden Oaks Veterinary Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/garden-oaks-veterinary-center/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 363 Google reviews · 3408 N Shepherd Dr [View profile](/biz/garden-oaks-veterinary-center/) [Call](tel:+17136590650) [Website](https://gardenoaksvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Central Houston Animal Hospital](/biz/central-houston-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 354 Google reviews · 1638 Westheimer Rd [View profile](/biz/central-houston-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17135261306) [Website](https://chahpets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [EaDo Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/eado-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 345 Google reviews · 2704 Polk St Ste c [View profile](/biz/eado-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17132978200) [Website](http://www.eadovetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/oak-forest-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 337 Google reviews · 2120 W 34th St [View profile](/biz/oak-forest-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17136826351) [Website](https://oakforestvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Pet Clinic On Bellfort Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pet-clinic-on-bellfort/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 272 Google reviews · 7151 Bellfort Ave [View profile](/biz/pet-clinic-on-bellfort/) [Call](tel:+17138427050) [Website](http://www.petcliniconbellfort.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Rice Village Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rice-village-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 217 Google reviews · 2348 Rice Boulevard [View profile](/biz/rice-village-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17135270489) [Website](https://rvahpet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bissonnet-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 194 Google reviews · 2715 Bissonnet St Ste 250 [View profile](/biz/bissonnet-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+17132315892) [Website](https://www.bissvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Fur & Feather Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fur-feather-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 168 Google reviews · 311 W Gray St Ste A [View profile](/biz/fur-feather-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18327010077) [Website](http://furandfeathervet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Northwest Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/northwest-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 328 Google reviews · 3031 Cypress Creek Pkwy [View profile](/biz/northwest-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12814441084) [Website](https://www.northwestanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Washington Heights Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/washington-heights-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 392 Google reviews · 2324 Shearn St [View profile](/biz/washington-heights-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17138022366) [Website](http://www.whvetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Palm to Paws Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/palm-to-paws/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 514 Google reviews · 5860 Westward St [View profile](/biz/palm-to-paws/) [Call](tel:+17139816031) [Website](http://www.palmtopaws.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/briarcrest-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 520 Google reviews · 1492 Wilcrest Dr [View profile](/biz/briarcrest-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17137898320) [Website](http://www.briarcrestvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [West Alabama Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/west-alabama-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 581 Google reviews · 2030 W Alabama St [View profile](/biz/west-alabama-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+17135280818) [Website](http://www.westalabamaanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [VEG ER for Pets](/biz/veg-er-for-pets-katy-fwy/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 793 Google reviews · 2785 Katy Fwy [View profile](/biz/veg-er-for-pets-katy-fwy/) [Call](tel:+13463556444) [Website](https://www.veg.com/locations/texas/houston?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Houston; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Houston: common questions ### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Houston? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Houston are Dexter and Evie Veterinary Clinic + Urgent Care, Memorial Town and Country Animal Clinic, Skyline Animal Hospital. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Houston? Every company ranked on this page serves Houston and the surrounding area, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Memorial, Cypress, Pearland. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Houston offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a veterinarian in Houston? Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Run a business in veterinarians & animal hospitals? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Houston pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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