Atx Animal Clinic

The girl at the front desk is seriously so sweet and knowledgeable about the meds and products. The vet is very great with my crazy pitbull. She hates vets but oddly loves him. I ask 100000s of questions and they always answer them in detail. I feel very comfortable taking my pups here. And the prices really aren't to steep. Read Less

Do not bring your pet here. I have heard from others that this is no longer a safe clinic and I agree. The medical training is not sound, bedside manner is nowhere to be found, and customer service is abominable. We had gone to Dr. Harris for nearly 5 years. On our last appointment, a new doctor met with us. We were not alerted that there was a new veterinarian nor that Dr. Harris was retiring. The new vet., who didn't introduce himself, examined a cut on my dog's ear. After being in the room for 5 minutes, and without reading through our file, asking many questions, listening to me, or TAKING A BIOPSY, the doctor announced the wound was likely malignant cancer. He said a portion of the ear must be cut off and then the lab would determine what further action was needed to combat cancer. I was stunned because my dog is in good health and because no tests were done to support the determination. I let the front desk know how shocked and upset I was and chose to not take the recommended action. I asked the technician to have Dr. Harris call me to discuss. Dr. Harris called the next day to follow up. I returned his call 15 minutes later. Nearly a month later and Dr. Harris has not returned my call. We went to another vet for a second opinion. They gave us an ointment and the cut is healed completely. When I mentioned the cancer diagnosis, they were floored. Do not trust this clinic with your pet's health. Read Less

All I can say about this places doctor Harris is truly a dog whisper. He treated Fiona with the up most respect. I'm not exaggerating when I say that Fiona hated going to the vet Marion area but after meeting doctor Harris, she left there with her tail wagging. He is a great human being. Thank you for existing doctor Harris. Read Less

My pet got fatal drug reactions after a treatment only based on Dr Steve Harris' assumption that no tests were performed to support (it turned out to be a wrongfully fatal assumption!), and received overdosing fluid and medicines, resulting in her wrongful death. Harris first ignored disease possibility that my wife brought up due to observation of my pet's changed behaviors, and he performed neither blood tests nor image exam to verify the possibility. Then Harris performed non-sterile and in-humane actions that further harmed my pet. Harris mistakenly injected 3 fold overdose of fluid and medicines than what he said he was about to inject, resulting in my pet died painfully in front of my entire family few hours later. When we informed the death, Harris forgot my pets name and symptoms. We later found victims with similar patterns of medical behaviors occurred in this center involving death and/or permanent damage on animals. The Yelp page of this center is not trustworthy! It is highly manipulated in a non-ethical and dishonest way for business purpose- click into the link on the bottom of the yelp page that says "currently not recommended by yelp", so you can see the most truly and awfully real experiences happened in this clinic that are blocked for paid business owners. (Some has been removed due to the fact of the reviewer's previous employment by the center. Even though what the reviewer mentioned involved her own pet's mis-treatment in this center) we regret that we did not find this fact earlier. Do not let your pet receive irreversible harm due to non-rigorous, irresponsible medical performance! It might be fatal! Read Less

I am no longer at Austin Veterinary Center. I’ve known I needed to leave for a long time, and I could no longer in good conscience remain somewhere where I no longer felt the doctor was of sound mind. My 7 and 1/2 pound dog was dosed at nearly a 25 pound dog’s dose. When I let the doctor know the error, he took zero accountability and showed even less compassion. He fired me via text message less than a week before Christmas when I’ve been there for him and the practice since the beginning. Please do not let him harm your pets. This should have never happened. Read Less

Beloved family member brought in active but brought out inactive and dead in hrs. Review is about profession instead of how friendly they were. Objective facts are described as the following - I'm not saying these are totally relevant/irrelevant to the death. One with instinct/knowledge may tell. My 10yr old cat was brought in due to reduced appetite and unstable back legs (she could jump up well but not down). According to the Dr's expertise, the cat had healthy appearance, normal physiological body signs, reactive, and no sign of dehydration. The parent noticed reduced eating for 1.5 day and provided syringe feeding 30ml water and 15 pieces dry food before the cat was brought in. The cat didn't vomit after the parent provided feeding. The parent mentioned observation of pink-ish liquid suspected vomit on the floor 2 wk ago but not now. The parent brought up concerns about sign of kidney failure, but the Dr said he didn't think so, even though there was no any imaging exam nor blood tests performed. (Actually, exam table not set up; auscultation not performed in this visit, and body temperature not measured neither.) The Dr assumed the reducing of eating was due to leg pain. The Dr performed chondoprotect (originally for race horses)+Depo-Medrol injection and thought the cat would eat and behave normally in hours. When the parent asked, the Dr mentioned syringe fluid and food support could be provided if the cat was still not actively eating, and bring back to the vet if active eating did not occur in 24hr. However, 30min after chondoprotect injection, the cat developed heavy breathing and abnormally high heart rate, and literally stopped any movement, jumping, eating or drinking after the injection. The cat continuously had severe ejective vomiting through the whole night when parent providing syringe feeding food and water every 4hr since 7hr after injection. The cat was brought back to the center next day morning. The Dr now diagnosed her with severe dehydration condition that blood chemistry test was not able to perform at the moment. After parent brought up the breathing and heart rate issue, the Dr performed auscultation but stated that they didn't sound too bad. The Dr intended to subcutaneously inject the cat with 100ml fluid (mirtazapine, ondansetron, and vitamins in NaCl) for rehydration and anti-nausea purpose, but accidently "squeezed" 300ml into the 11lbs cat's body within 10 minutes (by the Dr; in my opinion, too large amount change of body fluid in too short period of time according to the animal's body weight). The Dr provided sterile equipment and fluid/medicine and prescribed home subcutaneous fluid injection 100ml per day for 5 days (should start on day3) and syringe feeding 3ml chicken jar/can every 6 hr by the parent. However, the cat developed even more heavier breathing and extremely low body temperature (35.3*c) 6hr after the fluid injected by the Dr, even when the heating pad was provided. The cat didn't move or walk at all and didn't urinated any liquid out after the Dr's injection. The syringe feeding support was provided by the parent but the condition was not any improving. The cat became inactive and pale with third eyelid protrusion, and passed away the same night (12hr after the visit), therefore the parent didn't have a chance to utilize any equipment/fluid the Dr provided even once. The cat has never been sick within 10yrs and she barely needed to see a vet (only has attended vet clinic due to vaccines or flea/heartworm prevention treatment, she is an absolute indoor cat). Visiting this center is literally her first and last vet experience due to illness/discomfort. The Dr mis-spelled animal's name in message conversation and not admitted. The yelp page of this business also tempts to remove/mask the reviewers negative opinions if the reviews were not stated by the ones who signed the pets in, especially if reviews involve animals' deaths, even though they are obviously awfully true and real experiences happened in this clinic. Read Less

Dr. Harris is a great veterinarian! His offices are very welcoming, always clean and well kept. The staff is top notch and quick with reasoning and explanation. Dr. Harris assisted us in the passing of our last dog, a 17 year old pit/boxer rescue we had the privilege of spending 14 years with. It was so peaceful and he and his staff were so compassionate, I left there that day knowing I’d found my veterinarian. When it came time to add Ryker to our family there was only one place to take him. I highly recommend AVC and Dr. Harris to anyone looking. Read Less

I am so glad that we took our dogs here. Dr Harris really is an excellent veterinarian who really cared about the well beings of both the pets and owners. He deserves more than 5 stars. Thank you for taking wonderful cares of Skippy !! Read Less

Ok I am not one to not give credit where due, and they did take great care of my cats both times when I needed them. But 3-4 times now over the past year Ive been emailed saying I owe them a good chunk of money and every single time Ive sent the proof back that I paid it. IMPROVE the bookkeeping PLEASE. If you send another email to me after Ive already sent you the proof several times, your email will be left ignored! Read Less

Dr. Harris and his team are the best. They provide compassionate, serious, professional and loving care. I happened upon Austin Veterinary Center when I moved to Austin and could not have gotten luckier. Please always let these guys know how much they are appreciated. From our home to yours, Dr. Harris and team, you are appreciated. Read Less

Dr. Harris really knows his stuff. He was a therapist before becoming a veterinarian and it shows in his gentle but through approach to animal care and communication with animal owners. He easily could be an animal whisperer. He almost has a sixth sense as to the best way to work with animals and he will even first sit on the floor with your animal and get to know it for a bit before running through an exam. The process makes animals feel much less terrified of the whole experience. He's really wonderful. The only negative are their hours and they take a long lunch break. That said, he's really good at what he does.Read Less

I brought my two Yorkies in for major dental work and I am so thankful for the incredible staff! They were so caring and gentle with my dogs, I will be using them for all our vet needs and telling all my family and friends about the awesome staff!! Read Less

Awesome place. This was my first vet visit with my first dog and had my toddler with me. Everyone was super helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and informative. They seem like they all really love their jobs, animals, and were just really sweet. They were really accommodating to my daughter and helped me figure out some things with the groomer. Highly recommend this place!! Read Less

Dr. Steve Harris and the staff really go the extra mile to take care of their 4 legged patients. It is a small but great facility with a personal touch. I have been a customer for 3 years with two dogs and highly satisfied. Read Less

Thank you Austin Veterinary Center for taking care of Mollie and Lambeau today! Dr. Harris was great and took care of all our needs and concerns. The staff was very helpful too! We are so happy to now have a veterinarian that we can count on close by. Read Less

I could not love this vet clinic more. The obvious reason that they are convenient to me is really the least of it. They are PHENOMENAL. Dr. Harris is just incredible. All the techs are so lovely and amazing. My 3 year old son feels so comfortable in their office that he immediately takes his shoes off and lays on the couch. They love hard on my dog. So sweet and kind to every animal that comes through the door. Top notch vet care and we are so incredibly grateful to have them in our neighborhood. I was nervous about my dog's surgery today and they let us come back with him and hang out while his sedative started to work. It made me so much more comfortable knowing he was in such good hands. Read Less

We tried other vets but felt they were all just out to make money. Here they just love animals, want you to have a healthy pet and charge a reasonable fee. It's smaller than most offices but that is what we liked about it. Read Less

Dr. Harris and his staff are amazing! It is so clear that they truly care about the animals and their owners. I loved that when I walked in for the first time Dr. Harris was helping a patient out in the waiting room (the owner and patient just walked in for a last minute question and he came out to help them); the doctor isn't hidden in the back like lots of other veterinarians - he actually comes around and greets you while you're waiting! We just adopted a puppy and because of that our first exam was free! They also take walk-ins which worked great for us because we adopted her on Saturday and were able to take her to see Dr. Harris Monday morning with a walk-in, since we couldn't make an appointment Sunday. The wait was super short too, which was amazing for a walk-in! Dr. Harris and his staff are very compassionate not only for the animals, but also to the owners. After our puppy had a vaccine she wasn't feeling too well (typical lethargy after getting a vaccine) but being the paranoid owner I am, I was worried and called Dr. Harris. They offered to let us come in and get her checked out for free to make sure she was okay for our peace of mind. I feel so thankful that I found this place and can't say enough about how amazing the staff and doctor are. Thank you Dr. Harris and staff!Read Less

Definitely a great place to take your fur babies. Dr. Harris is extremely compassionate to not only your babies, but to his clients. He gives his mobile number to you, in case of any emergencies, and goes above and beyond. He helped me through a very difficult time last year, when I had to take my cat to the ER, and talked to the ER doctors at 11pm, after receiving my frantic call. I always feel better after leaving his clinic and know that my babies are getting the best care. Read Less

I went here with my dog after seeing my last vet twice with no relief as to what might be wrong with her. I will not talk bad about my last vet but after coming to AVC the staff was very caring, helpful, listened to all my concerns. I will continue to bring my dog here because she is in really good hands.Read Less

Biased review because I have worked here on and off for years, but because I have been in the veterinary field for over a decade and have worked in so many hospitals-I can say that without a doubt, AVC is the nicest facility with the most compassionate doctor in Texas! Read Less

Incredibly friendly staff and costumers alike. The man at the front desk is so personable and helpful. I was taking my kitten in for her first booster shots, blood work, and treating her ear mites along with yeast infections in both ears. I was able to go watch my baby get her blood drawn in the back and meet the nurse. They're all so good to their animals. I was in and out in just over an hour despite their Saturday afternoon rush. I was also given a discount for my short wait! My first and last vet in Austin, I won't be taking her anywhere else! Read Less

AVC is a clean and very well kept facility. Aside from those aesthetics though, the staff and Dr. Harris are top notch. We rescued a new puppy a few weeks ago and called around to a few vet offices to try to find our pup's forever vet. AVC was kind on the phone and patient with my many questions. We made an appointment for our new guy to get his vaccinations. Two days later, our new baby was very sick. I called the minute AVC opened and told them what was going on. They said to bring him right in, so we did. They took great care of him, and were 100% honest, available and genuine. Thank you AVC - from Bentley and his family. Read Less

Dr. Harris is wonderful. He truly cares about your pet and their health. He is the best vet I have ever visited, and his staff is also really great. We moved recently and I needed a new vet quickly, and I am so glad and grateful to have found him. I highly recommend this veterinarian. Read Less

Austin Veterinary Center is a beautiful veterinary clinic, and appears maintained and, most importantly, clean. The waiting area was impeccable, and the rooms were free of hair or residual mess from previous clients. Despite the receptionist having a phone call upon my arrival, I was promptly greeted and told I would be helped momentarily and as soon as possible. As standard new client protocol, I was given forms to fill out, but once completed I had essentially no wait time before being shown to the exam room. AVC does not feel rushed, nor does it feel like you're spending exorbitant amount of time on nothing. Of course, as stated in many other reviews, the doctor doesn't hide behind closed doors and actually came out to greet me and my dog at the counter. I brought my newly adopted puppy in for a possible urinary tract infection in addition to a general checkup. Dr. Harris performed a urinalysis and recommended what he believed would be the best course of action rather than recommending excessive, unwarranted medications or tests. We discussed a variety of topics pertaining to my puppy, and he was very informative and helpful without being pushy or overbearing. All of the staff members at AVC were attentive as well; I loved the customer service! I rate AVC 5 stars in all aspects of my experience. Dr. Harris is a great veterinarian who is willing to spend face-to-face time with his clients and provide them the best tools and knowledge for the betterment of their pet. All of the staff was professional, and the establishment was well kept. I believe the care they provided for my pet was of top quality, and I look forward to visits (hopefully just for preventative care!) at AVC.Read Less