Will say anything for more money. At my cats appointments, Austin Vet Care kept giving me statistics to make me feel like my cats were in dire risk. For example, "You should probably do the Feline leukemia/Hearworm test." My cats had the leukemia vaccination..."well, no vaccination is 100%." Ok, tell me how my cats would get heartworms..."from mosquitos." My cats are indoor cats..."50% of heartworm cases are with indoor cats." W... Read More On CitysearchBree79 1/8/2010
Austin Vet Care is outrageously expensive Quoted $2455.93 for the low estimate for our cat's Urinary Obstruction Package.
$ 2 4 5 5 . 9 3
Think about that. Quality Care I have no doubt.
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Austin Vet Care is good but greedy Read More On Citysearchby eb e at Insider Pages 7/21/2009
Thanks so much! I just got my little puppy 2 weeks ago and she was de-wormed recently by the Metric Austin Vet Care clinic earlier on the day I sent her in to this E-Clinic. Apparently her case was pretty serious and she was throwing up as well as pooping/diarhea-ing worms so me being out of town at the time, asked my friend who was taking care of her to take my puppy to the E-clinic since they're open 24 hours.... Read More On Citysearchwormypuppy 7/10/2009
great place!!!!!! I came to this hospital with a really sick puppy and I didn't have very much money. They helped me the best they could and even gave my pup fluid under his skin and a couple of injections and didn't charge me for them. I left and came back with a little more money and they still helped my puppy (he had parvo) They gave me all the directions of what to do for home treatment, I have to say things w... Read More On Citysearchmg1976 1/8/2009
high price for poor service Long story short: I paid $254 for a vet to tell me that a cat peed itself.
I volunteer to TNR (Trap and release) feral cats. After trapping, I take cats the to Austin Humane Society (AHS), they spay/neuter, vet, test & 'tag' the cat, then I release it back to the colony after it has recovered.
I picked up 15 cats last week (5x more than usual due to the urgency of the conditions of the cats co... Read More On Citysearchcitychris123 12/16/2008
A great veterinary in Austin I saw Dr. Brandes at Austin Vet Care at Metric and felt he took good care of my indoor cat and didn't over-inoculate per my request, example a FVCRP 3-in-1 versus all the 4- and 5-in-1 vaccines which are overkill for an indoor pet, often adversely affecting a cat's immune system. I think Austin Vet Care and Central Park are the only vets that actually offer these vaccines and the others could car... Read More On Citysearchlyera 9/26/2008
If you're looking for a full service animal hospital - choose this one!! I was looking for a new vet for my awesome new dog Rocco and after asking around town I found this place. It's right across the street from Central Market in Central Austin. The waiting area is nice and large and has a "happy" feel to it. The vet technicians and the vet I worked with was very nice, answered lots of my questions since I was a new dog owner. The receptionists at the front were v... Read More On Citysearchlovedogs5707 8/11/2008
one of the best The first time I went to Austin Vet Care after hours clinic on Burnet Rd they did ask for the $500 deposit and I have to admit I thought it was excessive.But the care they took was beyond what I expected. The second time i had to take another kitty there for a several day stay I don't remember being asked for the $500 deposit but I did ask them for an estimate and I did pay it up front which only... Read More On Citysearchfelinelady 8/8/2008
Very compassionate and understanding! Read More On Citysearchby Ruthann T at Insider Pages 2/17/2008
More of a business than a Vet office I am a college student and can't afford much in the first place, but I know enough to know that Austin Vet Care has repeatedly tried to rip me off and get as much money as they can out of my visits. I assumed for about 6 months that maybe it was just mistakes that they would charge me hundreds of dollars for simple visits and brush off my concerns by saying the only way to know was to run more te... Read More On CitysearchCitysearch User 2/9/2008
Best Vet in the World! I just need to say how much I appreciate and love Dr. Calloway. She has been my primary vet for my 2 special needs dogs for many years. Even after I moved to San Antonio, I could not find a vet I could trust with my babies as much as her. Her bedside manner with animals is truly special.
She has always been honest and eager with any issues my dogs have had, and believe me, they have had a lo... Read More On Citysearchadairrogers 11/16/2007
I Won't Take My Dog Anywhere Else! I have been taking my dog, Otis, to Austin Vet Care at Metric for the past year and I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff, the facility and the care that Otis receives. Each time I walk in Otis and I are greeted with smiling faces and a warm hello. The ladies at the front desk even talk to Otis to make sure he's comfortable in the environment. The first time I had to take Ot... Read More On Citysearchmntaggart 11/6/2007
I second that...these are money hungry people! We took our baby cat in, only because our regular vet was closed and it was after hours. He had a seizure. When we walked in, we hadn't even been there 2 minutes when they said "That'll be a $500 deposit!". We were crushed to not have that kind of money, knowing our little one was screaming in the back. They showed no compassion for us distress and in the end, did little for our cat. They even mi... Read More On Citysearchmlhartman 10/20/2007
I Won't Go Anywhere Else From Now On! When my dogs collapsed at home, this is the place I took him to. Everyone was very attentive and passionate. I was able to ask a lot of questions and get answers that satisfied me. Some may think this place is expensive, but with the care that my animal, I had no problem with price. Besides, money is replaceable, best friends aren't.
As for my dog, he's 100% better. They are pretty positive h... Read More On Citysearchterrap 10/16/2007
Great Place This is the best hospital that I have ever been to with my dog. My dog was so sick last week after getting into the trash and eating lots of junk. I took him there as soon as I saw him vomit and not feeling well at all. He needed to be hospitalized for about 3 days I was told and he came home in 2 days. I had so many questions and the staff there answered every one of them. They were great and so... Read More On CitysearchCitysearch User 8/25/2007
i love this place!!!!!! From the minute i walk in to the minute i leave, it is some of the best care i could ever ask for for my dog. All the receptionists are friendly, the technicians are knowledgable and the doctors are just great. Its great knowing that no matter what time, someone is always there if i need them. I can only imagine how hard it may be running a 24 hour animal clinic. I know these people have a bi... Read More On CitysearchCitysearch User 8/11/2007
I won't go anywhere else from now on! Read More On Citysearchby T. P at Insider Pages 8/10/2007
Austin Vet Care--- They care about your money, not your pet My first experience at Austin Vet Care on N. Lamar @ 41st is one of the worst customer services I've ever had anywhere. The front desk girls seem to work off of commission and try to sneak in extra charges any way they can. The high school aged girls seem like they are are well trained to manipulate clients into paying any charges that they can weasel of them. They repeatedly offered me services ... Read More On Citysearchkn1021 8/8/2007
Austin Vet Care--- They care about your money, not your pet Read More On CitysearchCitysearch User 8/8/2007
Austin Vet Care--- They care about your money, not your pet Read More On Citysearchby Anonymous at Insider Pages 8/8/2007