Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic
Austin, Texas
General Info
Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic delivers direct animal care services throughout every life stage to pets in Austin and nearby areas. Many pet owners in Austin seek assistance from Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic when faced with intricate medical situations involving chronic diseases, mobility challenges, or sudden injuries. The clinic advances uniform care delivery while maintaining robust communication during treatment phases. The scope of services extends beyond medical treatment to encompass preventive checkups, client education, and long-term planning. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team focuses on working with pet owners to develop customized health plans that suit each pet's unique lifestyle and medical needs. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic merges dependable veterinary expertise with regional understanding to maintain pet health throughout Texas. The team maintains a reputation for their composed professional demeanor combined with consistent execution of tasks. The veterinary professionals working at Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic continue their commitment to delivering dependable pet care tailored to individual needs across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team continues its commitment to delivering dependable, personalized pet care services across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. The veterinary team at Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic maintains its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and the neighboring regions in Texas. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable and personalized pet care services across Austin and the neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable individualized pet care across Austin and the neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team stays committed to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and nearby Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team continues its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and nearby Texas regions.
Services
Acupuncture
Boarding
Dental
Dermatology
Grooming
Neurology
Oncology
Surgery
Vaccinations
Reviews
Korri Kopsi
2 Jul 2018
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I will never go here again. I was yanked around. The front desk people were nice but all the doctor's seemed to have little to no concern for my pet. My dog has some serious health issues and both tim...
I will never go here again. I was yanked around. The front desk people were nice but all the doctor's seemed to have little to no concern for my pet. My dog has some serious health issues and both times I had to wait over a week for test results before I ended up calling THEM back. I ended up sending my test results to my family vet of 25+ years and low and behold one of his levels they told me to be concerned with at Riverside was so slightly elevated he said it was no concern at all. I honestly don't now why this place gets soany good reviews. They don't seem to have up to date equipment or caring doctors. Do not go here if you value a compassionate and knowledgeable experience.
Bonn Bonn Ramsey
1 Jul 2018
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LOVE this Vet!!! Dr. Meyer has only given gentle love, and compassionate care to 3 generations of my furbabies. Least expensive vet I have found in Austin, yet, quality, understanding, and profession...
LOVE this Vet!!! Dr. Meyer has only given gentle love, and compassionate care to 3 generations of my furbabies. Least expensive vet I have found in Austin, yet, quality, understanding, and professional care are always still there!!! Dr. Meyer is brilliant, and sharp as a tack. He calmly listens without interrupting. In a handful of instances, he has educated me, and also acted as my therapist. His gentle nature and concern, can't be beat! One of my dogs had surgery (at an emergency vet clinic), and immediately had complications. Even the emergency vet, who did the surgery, was too busy to see her!!! WHHHAATTT???!!! I spent hours calling vets all over Austin. My deaf damation cried, moaned, and laid against me, shaking in pain. Pongo never made sounds or barked, so I knew she was suffering greatly! I was desperate to help Pongo live!!! Every vet I called, said they were booked and refused to see her!!! I called Riverside Vet and they too said they were booked, but they asked for all her information and put me on hold. When she came back on the phone, she said come in immediately and Dr. Meyer will see her when you get here!!! Dr. Meyer did see her immediately. It took no time for Dr. Meyer to chill out her out, reducing her concerning symptoms and once relaxed and pain free, she was able to eat and drink normally! THANK YOU DR. MEYER!!! That's just one story out of many! I LOVE YOU RIVERSIDE VET!!!
If there is one Con, here it comes. I wish you had more staff available, for any business purposes. The front counter help are highly efficient and knowledgeable, yet I believe that if you hired at least 1 more person for the overflow, to answer phones, that may help us all out! Your front office employees are fantastic, however, they only have 1 voice and 2 arms. They get slammed with customers. When I call, as a customer, the time spent on hold is unacceptable. Our family has been faithful customers, for many years, long enough to see that they are working diligently, and they, can, and do, achieve multiple tasks continually! They work hard and are still polite! I know both new and old customers hang up because of long wait times. I, too have been frustrated and hung up the phone. I know space is limited behind the counter, but please consider hiring someone who can take the additional wait times away. This request is just a suggestion from a happy and satisfied customer! Your office would run much more efficiently if you had another thinking octopus. You're business is based on customer and phone service, period. Researching and making appointments online and is still infancy, and difficult for some, ultimately. To be put on hold for long periods of time, is not acceptable. I would bet money on it, that your business is losing customers, due to being put on hold, for to long. Changing that would make your grade go from WONDERFUL, to AMAZING!!!
J H
14 Jun 2018
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Small clinic. Caring staff. Wonderful veterinarian. Every experience here solidifies why I chose this clinic for my four legged family members.
Laurie Gallagher
1 Jun 2018
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Dr. Meyers takes really good care of his patients. Compassionate and just an awesome guy.
Cathy Winfrey
11 May 2018
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Really good care for my mauled kitty. Looks like he's going to make! --but with only one eye.
Alicidas Pitner
20 Mar 2018
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This Veterinary is the best I've ever been to. The Vet was very thorough. Very kind.
Alejandra Levy
27 Nov 2017
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I have been taking my pets both dogs and cats to see Dr. Meyer for over 17 years. He has always been wonderful. The clinic is very busy so there are long waits but the service is well worth it. He ...
I have been taking my pets both dogs and cats to see Dr. Meyer for over 17 years. He has always been wonderful. The clinic is very busy so there are long waits but the service is well worth it. He does have appointments where you can talk to him but you have to request it. Prices are very reasonable and should be more for the service. It is not a flashy place so I pay for service not the clinic. I live out of Austin now but still take my pets to Dr. Meyer.
Josh Taylor
13 Nov 2017
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Many generations of my kitty and puppy friends have had the privilege of being treated by Dr. Meyer and son, for roughly 20 years of my life. Doc Meyer is the exact picture of that genuine, loving, de...
Many generations of my kitty and puppy friends have had the privilege of being treated by Dr. Meyer and son, for roughly 20 years of my life. Doc Meyer is the exact picture of that genuine, loving, deeply experienced doctor everyone imagines when they think of the word veterinarian. Prices are always forgiving and the staff really, truly cares.
Chela Giraldo
7 Nov 2017
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Meh.... customer service is not great, but they did see my puppy super fast and the problem was solved the same day. I personally like to go where the staff will treat my dogs with the same love as I ...
Meh.... customer service is not great, but they did see my puppy super fast and the problem was solved the same day. I personally like to go where the staff will treat my dogs with the same love as I do, sure they treated my puppy good but it was like another one for them.
Tim C.
10 Jun 2017
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My dogs and I love this place. and I can literally say that they have saved my labs life once before. they have rearranged visits in an emergency situation, and treated my dogs as if they are their ...
My dogs and I love this place. and I can literally say that they have saved my labs life once before. they have rearranged visits in an emergency situation, and treated my dogs as if they are their own dogs. i honestly cannot thank or recommend them enough to anyone with a furry friend. Been close to a decade of going there, and i have never had a bad experience.
Dotty F.
11 May 2017
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There is no finer Vet (or Human, for that matter) in Austin or ANYWHERE... Doc Meyer is just THE BEST!!! We are so lucky and grateful to know HIM and to know that he, his awesome son Rob and the entir...
There is no finer Vet (or Human, for that matter) in Austin or ANYWHERE... Doc Meyer is just THE BEST!!! We are so lucky and grateful to know HIM and to know that he, his awesome son Rob and the entire AMAZING staff at Riverside Veterinary Clinic is, has been and are always there for us!!! Our Shmoo is a "Frequent Flyer" and we love and appreciate EVERYONE for their kindness, patience, caring and expertise... Y'ALL ROCK!!!
Natalie Pavliscak
2 May 2017
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I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers fo...
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers found the right combination of medicine that has given my dogs lives back. My homes atmosphere is calm and collective where as before it was filled with chaos and anxiety. Reina and the office staff are very helpful and take care of you. I will be coming here for years to come.
Handicapped Henry
2 May 2017
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I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers fo...
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers found the right combination of medicine that has given my dogs lives back. My homes atmosphere is calm and collective where as before it was filled with chaos and anxiety. Reina and the office staff are very helpful and take care of you. I will be coming here for years to come.
Alanna johnson-garza
26 Apr 2017
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My regular vet didn't have any appointments available so I decided to call around and check prices at other places. I found Riverside Vet on google and decided to call them. The only time I spoke to s...
My regular vet didn't have any appointments available so I decided to call around and check prices at other places. I found Riverside Vet on google and decided to call them. The only time I spoke to someone was when they asked me to hold...for about 16 min. Called again and got put on hold for 7 min. Never got my questions answered and I'd rather not take my pets to a place that can't remember to take me off hold, TWICE. Thanks Kim for wasting my time and my sick pets time too :)
Chris R.
17 Feb 2017
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I'm convinced there is no better vet in all of Austin than Dr. Meyer. He is so kind, so gentle and compassionate, so knowledgeable and clearly loves his work and his patients. The prices are beyond af...
I'm convinced there is no better vet in all of Austin than Dr. Meyer. He is so kind, so gentle and compassionate, so knowledgeable and clearly loves his work and his patients. The prices are beyond affordable. Honestly, I think he could easily charge much more, but he doesn't, and they never try to upsell you on unnecessary products or procedures. I'm confident my cat is getting the best possible care, and I know they will be there for me and my cat whatever we need. Dr. Meyer never seems hurried. He will actually listen to you, and take his time with your pet. Yes, there's usually (not always!) a wait when you call, but it's worth it to get this quality of service. Dr. Meyer rocks! And the staff is also knowledgeable, kind and caring. Best place in town!
Cat Tucker
16 Feb 2017
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This is a long post so if you don't want to read it I'm going to say that the reception staff and vet techs are awesome! So is Dr. Meyer!
My dog has gone to Dr. Meyer since he was a puppy.
Well I h...
This is a long post so if you don't want to read it I'm going to say that the reception staff and vet techs are awesome! So is Dr. Meyer!
My dog has gone to Dr. Meyer since he was a puppy.
Well I had t bring him in today since he injured his knee. He was also due for his yearly shots.
My dog is an asshole to strangers. He's 80lbs of teeth and very strong. When he decides he doesn't want to do something, well he doesn't.
The lady that checked my dog and I in today was very polite and professional and didn't hesitate to make friends with Shiner my dog. Of course I wanted to be that "owner" who freaked out about leaving her dog. I restrained myself. After all I'm a dog groomer and have clients that worry just the way I worried today.
I didn't need to worry one bit. He was very well taken care of. So much in fact he tried to go back into the office. Which was a first!!
Huge thanks to the reception staff and vet techs. Your job isn't easy, I know. Thank you for making my #1 best friend as comfortable as possible.
Katherine Robinson
3 Feb 2017
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I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful vet. Besides Dr. Meyers' deep love for animals and his lifetime of experience, the "frills" of excess staff and a fancy facility have been trimmed because...
I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful vet. Besides Dr. Meyers' deep love for animals and his lifetime of experience, the "frills" of excess staff and a fancy facility have been trimmed because these folks want to give you the *very best care* for the lowest possible cost.
That means sometimes you wait on hold when you call. Some folks have interpreted that as "poor customer service" by the reception desk. The staff also LOVE animals; they are just very busy. Want posh customer service by front desk? There are plenty of pricy places in town that offer that but I doubt the vet care will be as good. This care is top drawer.
Want a swank "human medical clinic decor"? Go elsewhere and you'll pay for that, but that part of your fee is not going into your animal's care.
Delwin Goss
8 Nov 2016
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Dr. Meyers and staff use the best veterinary practices, add a dash of magic and oodles of love. It's a pretty potent curative!
Kayla Kromer
5 Nov 2016
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Best care and best price of any vet I've had locally. They keep great notes and try to save me money whenever possible. They're sweet to my dog, and she loves going to the vet. Also, they're awesome a...
Best care and best price of any vet I've had locally. They keep great notes and try to save me money whenever possible. They're sweet to my dog, and she loves going to the vet. Also, they're awesome about triaging contagious animals, and I feel safe letting my dog "make friends " in the waiting area.
Phillip Auth
24 Jul 2016
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Read the rest of the views, if you want a great vet for your pet at a fantastically reasonable price, this is the right place. If you care more about yourself and how you will be treated by the count...
Read the rest of the views, if you want a great vet for your pet at a fantastically reasonable price, this is the right place. If you care more about yourself and how you will be treated by the counter staff, go some place else! The greatest "risk" for this clinic is that Dr. Meyer will one day retire and leave those of us who care about the treatment of our pets looking forever for his equal!
Pat E.
22 Jun 2016
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Dr. Meyer is very compassionate and you can tell he really loves his job and his patients. He saved a feral cat that had bitten me to make sure it wasn't rabid.(the only other way to test is to eutha...
Dr. Meyer is very compassionate and you can tell he really loves his job and his patients. He saved a feral cat that had bitten me to make sure it wasn't rabid.(the only other way to test is to euthanize). She was dying of malnutrition, had a tubular infection, and FIV. He kept her for 2 days, gave her antibiotics, fluids, and care, then provided another week of follow up visits, for a fraction of what an average vet would have charged. 3 years later when I brought in the now pet cat, he not only remembered her, (which is amazing since he must see 200 animals a week), but he was genuinely happy and proud to see she was still around and doing well . (Said "she's perfect, and beautiful" :-) )You won't find better care, the only problem is that they are so busy that yes, you get put on hold. Believe me, it's not that they don't want to help.So you can either relax and wait your turn, or go somewhere else and settle for less.
Alan B.
29 Apr 2016
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I was recommended this place by a coworker after I adopted my dog. It's close proximity and flexibility of hours work great for someone like me who works night shift. Making an appointment for my pup'...
I was recommended this place by a coworker after I adopted my dog. It's close proximity and flexibility of hours work great for someone like me who works night shift. Making an appointment for my pup's first vet visit per his adoption was painless. I showed up 5 mins early and we both went into the exam room in only a couple minutes. I didn't get to experience Dr. Meyer, but Dr. Reicher was very knowledgeable friendly and took a few extra moments for some teaching and things to watch for problems common with American Bulldogs. Exam wasn't expensive. The front staff were direct and to the point and offered plenty of money saving tips.
Prisma P.
26 Apr 2016
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I called to see if I could make an appointment for my dog, she has had a severe cough for the last two days. The person who answered placed me on hold, I waited for over 20 minutes on hold. I hung up ...
I called to see if I could make an appointment for my dog, she has had a severe cough for the last two days. The person who answered placed me on hold, I waited for over 20 minutes on hold. I hung up and called back only to hear the same guy ask "can you please hold?" I told him I was just on hold for over 20 minutes and I just wanted to know if there were any available appointments this afternoon for my dog, he said "I don't do that I can put the call on hold." I will take my business elsewhere!
Logan Brauer
22 Mar 2016
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Tried to set up an appointment and the receptionist was so rude it was shocking. She actually told me she was too busy to answer my general questions and referred me to a competitor down the road. I g...
Tried to set up an appointment and the receptionist was so rude it was shocking. She actually told me she was too busy to answer my general questions and referred me to a competitor down the road. I gladly called the suggested vet and couldn't be happier with the service. If the receptionist is too busy to answer basic questions, I would never trust my dog's health with this establishment. Don't waste your time.
Kasia K.
20 Mar 2016
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Dr. Meyer is the most compassionate vet I have ever met. When my cat got cancer last year he worked closely with me to find ways to feed her and make her feel comfortable. He goes above and beyond fo...
Dr. Meyer is the most compassionate vet I have ever met. When my cat got cancer last year he worked closely with me to find ways to feed her and make her feel comfortable. He goes above and beyond for his patients and I'm so appreciative of him.
Suzanne C.
11 Feb 2016
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I adopted a dog whose medical history was unknown, and I had prepared myself to pay a huge bill for the initial exam. To my surprise, the cost was extremely reasonable. Even later on, when I had to br...
I adopted a dog whose medical history was unknown, and I had prepared myself to pay a huge bill for the initial exam. To my surprise, the cost was extremely reasonable. Even later on, when I had to bring him in for an emergency visit, the costs were STILL lower than I had expected.However, the real reason that I will be staying with this veterinarian is because of Dr. Meyer's bedside manner. When I received some not-so-happy news about my pup, my mind immediately went to the worst case scenario and I burst into tears. Dr. Meyer was very compassionate and kind to me. He gave me my options in a gentle way, and talking with him made me see that a happy outcome could be a possibility. He didn't make me feel silly about getting upset. By the time I left, I felt very confident that Lucky (and me!) will always be taken care of whenever we visit Riverside Vet.
carianna saldivar
9 Feb 2016
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The two reception ladies up front were very rude while asking basic questions. One of them completely ignored me and talked badly about other customers that were simply asking for invoices. The Doctor...
The two reception ladies up front were very rude while asking basic questions. One of them completely ignored me and talked badly about other customers that were simply asking for invoices. The Doctor was very nice and loved by dog. But the quality of customer service needs to be drastically improved. I won't be coming back to this vet clinic!
Marshall Tosko
23 Jan 2016
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I cannot say enough good things about these folks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Meyer is knowledgeable and pleasant. Their hours make life easy for working people (7 am to 7 pm most day...
I cannot say enough good things about these folks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Meyer is knowledgeable and pleasant. Their hours make life easy for working people (7 am to 7 pm most days). The prices are very fair for the high level of care they provide. They treat my dog as if she were their own. I will continue to take her there as long as I live in Austin.
Pamela Gereau
19 Nov 2015
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I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day a...
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day and I found out later Dr. Meyer had shared his sandwich with her and kept her company all day. He had a very long day and could not do the procedure until 9 pm. He brought Sandy the other half of his sandwich and pet food while we spent our last moments with her. He spoke softly and sweetly to her as he put her down and then cut some of her hair for us as a memento. He provided us with a blanket to carry her out with and the staff brought her to the car. They were absolutely amazing! I will never take my precious babies anywhere else. Thank you so much Dr. Meyer and your staff! Caring and compassionate do not even begin to describe them.
Pamela G.
18 Nov 2015
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I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day a...
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day and I found out later Dr. Meyer had shared his sandwich with her and kept her company all day. He had a very long day and could not do the procedure until 9 pm. He brought Sandy the other half of his sandwich and pet food while we spent our last moments with her. He spoke softly and sweetly to her as he put her down and then cut some of her hair for us as a memento. He provided us with a blanket to carry her out with and the staff brought her to the car. They were absolutely amazing! I will never take my precious babies anywhere else. Thank you so much Dr. Meyer and your staff! Caring and compassionate do not even begin to describe them.
Julia G.
28 Oct 2015
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Will and I want to thank Riverside Vet Clinic here in Austin, Texas deep from the bottom of our hearts. The Doc., Rob and Raina have been there so many times to help us with our pet family in our time...
Will and I want to thank Riverside Vet Clinic here in Austin, Texas deep from the bottom of our hearts. The Doc., Rob and Raina have been there so many times to help us with our pet family in our time of need. Thank you for everything you have done for us and DIAMOND, BUDDYGUY, MISS KASEY, PePe, RADAR, IDDi BIDDi, HEY BABY, ARIES, C.A.T. GATO LOCO,WEDA, The neighbors cat,"Bob" our granddog:"Toto" and many grandkitties. Thank you for all your love and compassion through these many years~! RIVERSIDE VET CLINIC ROCKS ~!!!~ We wouldn't go anywhere else xoxox Will and Julia
Chris McNeill
4 Jun 2015
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Been our Family's vet for nearly twenty years. Always done an amazing job providing great care at an affordable price. Truly compassionate and experts.
Paige S.
22 Aug 2014
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It's the service volume of this well-oiled enterprise that allows my fuzz bombs to see a badass, affordable vet. And yet everyone there is warm and sharp. Some don't like the telephone hold time or ho...
It's the service volume of this well-oiled enterprise that allows my fuzz bombs to see a badass, affordable vet. And yet everyone there is warm and sharp. Some don't like the telephone hold time or how difficult it is to get an appointment front and center with Dr. Meyer, but there's a reason for that: Doc's a hot commodity. If you need an audience, wait and pay. Otherwise - and this is only one of many gems of this place - drop your fur kid there on your drive to work, allow the clinic fairies to check and treat Fido, pick up after work, and pay treatment fees so low that it's worth driving on East Oltorf's potholes. Also, Doc likes follow-ups. Be prepared to accommodate a short pull-to-backroom visit while you wait.Last month, I had to put down 2 animals (half my herd). The docs and techs were AMAZING, making it as easy a process as possible. Tears were shed, kindnesses said, and Doc explained through sniffles that it never gets easy to do this part of care.
Kim-Jamy N.
24 Aug 2013
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Dr. Meyer is fantastic. I understand when most people say they don't get to see the Doc very often, he tends to let his technician do the talking which helps keep the cost down because he can see more...
Dr. Meyer is fantastic. I understand when most people say they don't get to see the Doc very often, he tends to let his technician do the talking which helps keep the cost down because he can see more patients. He's knowledgable and has a lot of experience under his belt. I had an emergency with Ollie this week and Riverside Vet Clinic was closed (sundays) so I took Ollie to a nearby hospital, which ended up costing an arm and a leg. I know that if I went to Dr. Meyer things would have been different. He's a no fluff kind of man. He gives you what your dog needs and isn't in to all the boutique extras other clinics try to force down your throat.It's tough to get an appointment in but definitely the most affordable and best value for your dog!
caromann
29 Mar 2012
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Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic 443-3111 2400 East Oltorf St, Suite 10A Austin, TX 78741 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 7am - 6:30pm Sat: 8:30am - noon Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterin...
Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic 443-3111 2400 East Oltorf St, Suite 10A Austin, TX 78741 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 7am - 6:30pm Sat: 8:30am - noon Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic is an Austin institution and his clients love him, as you will see from all the pet photos lining the walls of his clinic. Here is why I am recommending him: On the afternoon of 3/7/11, my cat broke a fang tooth at the gum line. I called the animal hospital where I had been taking my cats since 2004. They quoted me between $550 and $618 to remove the root of the tooth. But, they could not do the operation until 4 days later. My cat was in pain. I called Dr. Meyer, who had spayed my cat after I rescued her (she was feral). I was quoted $85. Dr Meyer was going to be out of the office at continuing education the next day, but, he said if I could bring my cat to his office within the hour, he would stay late and do the surgery that night. Which he did. When I collected my cat the next day, she was in an excellent mood, and the total bill was $97 because she needed antibiotics that Dr. Meyer charged $12 for. (I had payed $25 for the same antibiotic at my regular vet on 9/30/10 because the area around her fang tooth was inflamed (the tooth was cracked even then, but her yearly exam at my regular vet ($190.48) did not disclose this fact.) I took my cat back to Dr. Meyer on 3/16/11 to have the stitches removed (no charge.) Although Riverside Clinic is not convenient for me, I now will be taking all 4 of my cats to Dr. Meyer for all their medical needs. He went beyond the call of duty for my cat. Positives: Competent, caring service at a very reasonable cost. Willing to work around his regular schedule to help a cat in pain. Front desk employees have always been exceptionally kind and helpful to me. Negatives: Owners can't go to the exam room with their pets. They take your pet to the back, then return the pet to you in the waiting room.
Justin H.
14 Oct 2011
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Rude, Liars, Thieves, Incompetent, Non-Responsive. Even as she was running my credit card for $200 worth of blood work I didn't ask for, the receptionist tried to telling me - nobody makes any money ...
Rude, Liars, Thieves, Incompetent, Non-Responsive. Even as she was running my credit card for $200 worth of blood work I didn't ask for, the receptionist tried to telling me - nobody makes any money here - which is a bold faced lie. They are NOT a charity organization, and they are NOT a non-profit, don't be fooled! AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE. Their prices ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE to charity prices, not even close, but they want you to believe they are a non-profit so that they can justify providing what I believe is the worst customer service experience in Austin. They kept my cats for 3 days and did NOTHING that I asked, but instead charged me for arbitrary blood, refused to return my phone calls to get info on when I could bring them home, and once they had my cats in their possession they acted as though they had a million other pets to take care of even though my cats were there first. I ended up getting my cats who suffered in prison for 3 days thanks to the incompetence and negligence of this vet and his exceedingly rude office staff. WORST VET EVER. For a true non-profit with truly charitable prices try emancipet.org
ellie mae
4 Jul 2010
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I have used RVC for the last 5 years for my 3 kitties. I have experienced some long waits on the phone, but have been given excellent service for routine and emergency issues. The clinic is slammed ...
I have used RVC for the last 5 years for my 3 kitties. I have experienced some long waits on the phone, but have been given excellent service for routine and emergency issues. The clinic is slammed from the moment they open and I see how hard the employees work to get to calls and office visits. My pets have been given extra care on stay over visits and staff listens to special requests regarding the comfort and safety of my babies. They have been more than reasonable on fees and always attempt to work within my financial limitations to provide the best care possible.
XXMISTY20XX
29 Sep 2009
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VERY GREAT PLACE WHO UNDERSTANDS HARD TIMES, AND WILL WORK WITH YOU. PASSWIONATLY CARES FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. I CANT SAY ENOUGH. VERY WARM PEOPLE.
LittleOne
7 Aug 2009
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It is my desire to express my gratitude toward people who show respect for me and their patient ""Littleone"". Yes, there are negative reviews written and that is okay because I took my chihuahua to ...
It is my desire to express my gratitude toward people who show respect for me and their patient ""Littleone"". Yes, there are negative reviews written and that is okay because I took my chihuahua to this clinic based on the words of a friend. It seems as though the negative responses have been exaggerated. I know first handed that the staff work to ensure pets are scheduled to fit your schedule when possible. They Do give a courtesy call one day before the appointment. Yes, you may have to wait sometime after your arrival, that is understood since it is a buisness with many patients. The staff members of Riverside Veterinary Clinic work there because they too want to help you. This I know because of my conversation with them. You too will see it when you take a moment to ask them as I did. With all of that said, yes anyone can write whatever, however, I write this because I trusted a friend, and have supported this clinic for the past year due to my pets health issues. The price of health care for my pet and the treatment they give me and ""Littleone"" can't be matched. MS
treytrey
31 Jul 2009
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We are new (one year) owners of our beloved dog and family member Jimi, and were referred to this clinic by friends with dogs. From day one, we have had nothing but the best and most professional ser...
We are new (one year) owners of our beloved dog and family member Jimi, and were referred to this clinic by friends with dogs. From day one, we have had nothing but the best and most professional service. And the prices are so much less than any other clinic...we did our research. Our dog was sick and we called to make an appointment and were told that the next available was 5 days out, however, the receptionist said that she would see what she could do. She called back in a couple of hours and fit us in. We showed up and were seen immediately. It is now the next day, and Jimi is back to himself, and all of his symptoms are gone. I read some negative reviews, and don't understand at all. Nothing but the best experiences with the whole staff. Dr. Meyer and staff are the best and we will continue to refer EVERYONE to them. Thank you!
Marvelis
13 Jul 2009
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The Vet himself was very nice. The staff was professional and never rude to me. But office screwed up one too many times. Cancelling a surgery 20 minutes before it was scheduled and then not being ...
The Vet himself was very nice. The staff was professional and never rude to me. But office screwed up one too many times. Cancelling a surgery 20 minutes before it was scheduled and then not being able to reschedule for a month. Not having enough charcoal for a large dog to take when he was poisoned. So busy they have no time to see emergency's. 2-3 week wait to see Vet when dog has an open sore.
hwheels
31 May 2009
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I don't get the extremely negative reviews. Sure,I've had to wait and have been put on hold(for a couple of minutes), same as with my doctor and dentist! But ""unfriendly and incompetent""? I've alwa...
I don't get the extremely negative reviews. Sure,I've had to wait and have been put on hold(for a couple of minutes), same as with my doctor and dentist! But ""unfriendly and incompetent""? I've always had good experiences with Dr. Meyer and the staff, even if they're too busy to hand out hugs and lollipops. I wondered if the address change had caused some problems, but the ""one stars"" go further back than that. Makes me wonder if the competition isn't hiring people to give bad reviews. I have never been to this office when it wasn't somewhere between busy and swamped! The ""regulars"" never seem resentful or impatient, they know they will be taken care of in reasonable time(must be a South Austin thing). It has always been a pleasure to confer with Dr. Meyer about my pet. He NEVER seems rushed or impatient and has a great, unforced ""bedside manner"". This personalized type of service undoubtably contributes to appointments that run over and cause the wait. So be patient already, or go to Westlake Hills and pay a lot more(and probably still wait). The crowded waiting room at this Vet's is evidence of many satisfied(repeat) customers. Bring a good book and eat out on the money you'll be saving.
feinba
12 May 2009
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This is the worst veterinary clinic I have ever been to. I thought I was being punk'd. I have never in my LIFE been treated so rudely on the phone, hung up on, and chewed out by the desk help. They...
This is the worst veterinary clinic I have ever been to. I thought I was being punk'd. I have never in my LIFE been treated so rudely on the phone, hung up on, and chewed out by the desk help. They are lazy, incompetent, the place is crowded and you don't get to see the vet. After being hung up on 3 times, and then rudely ""put in my place"" by a cranky betch at the help desk, I decided to move to the SOUTH LAMAR ANIMAL HOSPITAL, which is beyond friendly, convenient, accessible, clean, and well-managed. I would never trust my beloved pet to these mofos.
CIVY7345
31 Oct 2008
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The reviews that mentioned how busy this place is are correct--yes, very busy, and yes, you will often be put on hold after getting through. However: I had been trying to decide awhile back whether...
The reviews that mentioned how busy this place is are correct--yes, very busy, and yes, you will often be put on hold after getting through. However: I had been trying to decide awhile back whether or not to switch to a vet that was closer and less busy, when one Saturday morning I woke up to discover my dog (a lab who has a knack for getting into TROUBLE) had gotten very sick...as I found out later, he had pushed open my neighbor's (unlocked) door the night before, wandered around, and eaten a plate of ""special"" brownies. (sigh) I rushed him over to Riverside, explained the situation, and they took him right in, even though Saturday is one of their busiest days. The staff at the desk was very comforting and handed me a tissue while I cried at the counter. I received a call within an hour giving me an update; the tech was very calm and explained everything I needed to know in easy-to-understand detail. He also spent about 15 minutes on the phone with my neighbors to determine exactly what my dog had ingested, and he monitored him the entire day. When I came to pick him up, I was greeted with a hug and THEY DIDN'T CHARGE ME A THING. My dog is going to be having a (unexpected) surgical procedure done in the next couple of weeks, and they have again gone above and beyond in being accommodating and helpful to my situation. I really feel that they know and care about my dog and me. Perhaps I just lucked out with my experience, but that personal service is what will keep me a loyal customer of Riverside. This place is not about making money hand over fist; its first priority is helping animals and their owners. It is definitely no frills, and you will most likely be put on hold--sometimes for up to 10 minutes. But the care my dog receives there far outweighs those aggravations.
tmeng
26 Sep 2008
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I went to this vet when I got my puppy my senior year at UT. The staff is friendly and the doctor is helpful. I really like this place because it was good and CHEAP! The only complaint I have is th...
I went to this vet when I got my puppy my senior year at UT. The staff is friendly and the doctor is helpful. I really like this place because it was good and CHEAP! The only complaint I have is that they are too busy sometimes. Whenever I call they always put me on hold for about 10 minutes. Sometimes it's 3 mins but mostly it's longer. Ive been on hold with them for over 18 minutes. I end up hanging up and calling back, but it's hold again. It's really frustrating. Other than being placed on hold all the time, I def reccommend this vet.
jomojobro
9 Apr 2008
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If you love your animals but also live on a budget, then this is the place for you! I stumbled onto this vet by horrible chance: my cat decided it was a good idea to play with a car and very badly hu...
If you love your animals but also live on a budget, then this is the place for you! I stumbled onto this vet by horrible chance: my cat decided it was a good idea to play with a car and very badly hurt his leg. I took him to the closest vet at Riverside and Parker because he had been hiding in shrubbery, bleeding for hours! I walked into the vet in a frenzy, and they swooped in to fix him. My kitty had a lacerated vein and a torn ligament. He even got a little kitty cast, etc., and I was very afraid of the bill. However, it all was very affordable. I remembered this place when my other kitty got an abscess on her shoulder.- again, exceedingly affordable. Both of my kitties healed perfectly, and I am utterly grateful to this vet. When I started making more money, I decided maybe I should just take my cats somewhere closer. However, recently, this vet quoted $300.00 for a basic teeth cleaning for my cat + additional charges for any teeth that might need to be pulled- they weren't even willing to tell me how much for each tooth. I immediately thought of the Riverside Veterinary called it up to find out their rates. Sure enough, a standard teeth cleaning was only $80! Also, when I took my cat in for the cleaning, they only pulled one tooth when they could have scored a lot more money by pulling several. Yes, this vet, I guess, is understaffed and doesn't call you about every little thing. You drop your pet off in the morning, tell them what is the problem, and then you basically trust them to do their job. If you want to go in with your pet and make a doctor's visit, then maybe this isn't the place for you, but for me, I utterly trust these people to do their job and will take a lack of customer service for the well-being of my animals. Plus, if it means an animal in a emergency situation gets helped first, then I am totally cool with my cat being at the vet all day before getting his teeth cleaned or other basic services.
oldyeller
8 Apr 2008
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Dr. Meyer is so warm to my animals, and I have not found a better vet anywhere. The people with the negative reviews, especially the ""devil's rejects"" one, clearly had some unrepresentative experie...
Dr. Meyer is so warm to my animals, and I have not found a better vet anywhere. The people with the negative reviews, especially the ""devil's rejects"" one, clearly had some unrepresentative experience or have their own problems. Yes, the place seems slightly understaffed (you may be on hold for awhile). But the pros far exceed the cons. Plus, this is one of the most affordable vets I've ever encountered. Dr. Meyer often does not charge for little extras he provides.
hi2penguin
8 Feb 2008
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Dr. Meyer is the BEST! We took all four of our cats there for 17 years, including the one that lived to be 24 years old. He cares so much about the animals. He is so detail-oriented, caring and con...
Dr. Meyer is the BEST! We took all four of our cats there for 17 years, including the one that lived to be 24 years old. He cares so much about the animals. He is so detail-oriented, caring and concerned. Now that we have moved from Texas, and have another vet, I appreciate him so much more. I will always be known as Put-tat's Mom. I love that!
clareanartist
12 Dec 2007
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I've been taking my cat to Dr. Meyer at Riverside Vet for 15 years. He is a wonderful veterinarian and he really cares about the animals. He's very good with cats. My cat has always had good treatment...
I've been taking my cat to Dr. Meyer at Riverside Vet for 15 years. He is a wonderful veterinarian and he really cares about the animals. He's very good with cats. My cat has always had good treatment there and I have recommended him to friends, who also liked him. Dr. Meyer and his son, who also works there, are both attentive and patient with the animals and their owners. Dr. Meyer is sympathetic to and helps people out who are on a low budget. He does work with feral cats, too. I highly recommend this vet.
trainspotting23
11 Dec 2007
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don't go here!! unprofessional and untrustworthy. Will never call you and won't have any answers. Very bizarre experience and never got the problem solved. kinda like walking into the movie The Dev...
don't go here!! unprofessional and untrustworthy. Will never call you and won't have any answers. Very bizarre experience and never got the problem solved. kinda like walking into the movie The Devil's Rejects.
myladydoor
8 Dec 2007
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This is the worst veterinary experience I have ever had. I'd love to meet the 3 other people who gave this place positive reviews and find out how their experiences were so good, as I would not EVER,...
This is the worst veterinary experience I have ever had. I'd love to meet the 3 other people who gave this place positive reviews and find out how their experiences were so good, as I would not EVER, EVER use this institution again. I recently moved here, and did not know where to take my cat when she started to have issues with going to the bathroom. I brought my cat in the early afternoon for a simple urine test and was told to call back in 2 hours. I did, and was told the test results were not ready yet and to call back again in an hour and a half. I did, and once more was told the test results were not ready and that I would receive a phone call in the next 45 minutes. An hour later I called the vet office, and was told the results were still not in. Finally, almost 6 hours after dropping my cat off, a tech (not even the vet!!) called to tell me several tests (which I had not authorized) were performed on my cat, and that she would need to stay overnight. I was also informed that she had to be sedated due to a ""stubborn nature"", which I find quite odd considering that in the year and a half during which I have had my cat she has never hissed or been unsocial with anyone (and I've moved 3 times, so she's accustomed to new people and surroundings). The second day, I was told to call in the morning. I did, and no one had any info for me. I was promised a call back, but by this point was completely through waiting on this incompetent staff to fulfill any promises. I instead went to the office, picked up my scared and sedated cat and went home, only to find her collar and tag missing. I wouldn't trust this office with any pet, no matter how urgent your need, and would strongly encourage you to go *absolutely anywhere* else.
chuckstevens
26 Oct 2007
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I found Riverside Vet in an emergency situation almost ten years ago and I have been going back ever since. I grew up with cats and dogs and I can confidently say Dr. Meyer provides the best, most co...
I found Riverside Vet in an emergency situation almost ten years ago and I have been going back ever since. I grew up with cats and dogs and I can confidently say Dr. Meyer provides the best, most competent care of any vet I've ever been to. As long as I'm in Austin, I will continue to take my pets to Riverside Vet.
silviamacias
17 Sep 2007
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Dr. Meyer is an excellent Vet. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. They are always professional, friendly, thorough and caring. He was recommened to me over 13 years ago by a f...
Dr. Meyer is an excellent Vet. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. They are always professional, friendly, thorough and caring. He was recommened to me over 13 years ago by a friend and he's been my pet's Vet ever since. I had an unfortunate incident with my dog that required emergency treatment and Dr. Meyer stayed seveal hours after the office was closed in order to perform emergeny surgery. Dr. Meyer and his staff LOVE animals and it shows in how they treat them. My pets have experienced long and healthy lives and I credit their longivity to the great care they receive from Dr. Meyer.
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Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic delivers direct animal care services throughout every life stage to pets in Austin and nearby areas. Many pet owners in Austin seek assistance from Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic when faced with intricate medical situations involving chronic diseases, mobility challenges, or sudden injuries. The clinic advances uniform care delivery while maintaining robust communication during treatment phases. The scope of services extends beyond medical treatment to encompass preventive checkups, client education, and long-term planning. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team focuses on working with pet owners to develop customized health plans that suit each pet's unique lifestyle and medical needs. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic merges dependable veterinary expertise with regional understanding to maintain pet health throughout Texas. The team maintains a reputation for their composed professional demeanor combined with consistent execution of tasks. The veterinary professionals working at Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic continue their commitment to delivering dependable pet care tailored to individual needs across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team continues its commitment to delivering dependable, personalized pet care services across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. The veterinary team at Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic maintains its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and the neighboring regions in Texas. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable and personalized pet care services across Austin and the neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable individualized pet care across Austin and the neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's veterinary team stays committed to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and its neighboring Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team maintains its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and nearby Texas regions. Bluebonnet Riverside Veterinary Clinic's team continues its commitment to delivering dependable personalized pet care services across Austin and nearby Texas regions.
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Korri Kopsi
2 Jul 2018
I will never go here again. I was yanked around. The front desk people were nice but all the doctor's seemed to have little to no concern for my pet. My dog has some serious health issues and both tim...
I will never go here again. I was yanked around. The front desk people were nice but all the doctor's seemed to have little to no concern for my pet. My dog has some serious health issues and both times I had to wait over a week for test results before I ended up calling THEM back. I ended up sending my test results to my family vet of 25+ years and low and behold one of his levels they told me to be concerned with at Riverside was so slightly elevated he said it was no concern at all. I honestly don't now why this place gets soany good reviews. They don't seem to have up to date equipment or caring doctors. Do not go here if you value a compassionate and knowledgeable experience.
Bonn Bonn Ramsey
1 Jul 2018
LOVE this Vet!!! Dr. Meyer has only given gentle love, and compassionate care to 3 generations of my furbabies. Least expensive vet I have found in Austin, yet, quality, understanding, and profession...
LOVE this Vet!!! Dr. Meyer has only given gentle love, and compassionate care to 3 generations of my furbabies. Least expensive vet I have found in Austin, yet, quality, understanding, and professional care are always still there!!! Dr. Meyer is brilliant, and sharp as a tack. He calmly listens without interrupting. In a handful of instances, he has educated me, and also acted as my therapist. His gentle nature and concern, can't be beat! One of my dogs had surgery (at an emergency vet clinic), and immediately had complications. Even the emergency vet, who did the surgery, was too busy to see her!!! WHHHAATTT???!!! I spent hours calling vets all over Austin. My deaf damation cried, moaned, and laid against me, shaking in pain. Pongo never made sounds or barked, so I knew she was suffering greatly! I was desperate to help Pongo live!!! Every vet I called, said they were booked and refused to see her!!! I called Riverside Vet and they too said they were booked, but they asked for all her information and put me on hold. When she came back on the phone, she said come in immediately and Dr. Meyer will see her when you get here!!! Dr. Meyer did see her immediately. It took no time for Dr. Meyer to chill out her out, reducing her concerning symptoms and once relaxed and pain free, she was able to eat and drink normally! THANK YOU DR. MEYER!!! That's just one story out of many! I LOVE YOU RIVERSIDE VET!!!
If there is one Con, here it comes. I wish you had more staff available, for any business purposes. The front counter help are highly efficient and knowledgeable, yet I believe that if you hired at least 1 more person for the overflow, to answer phones, that may help us all out! Your front office employees are fantastic, however, they only have 1 voice and 2 arms. They get slammed with customers. When I call, as a customer, the time spent on hold is unacceptable. Our family has been faithful customers, for many years, long enough to see that they are working diligently, and they, can, and do, achieve multiple tasks continually! They work hard and are still polite! I know both new and old customers hang up because of long wait times. I, too have been frustrated and hung up the phone. I know space is limited behind the counter, but please consider hiring someone who can take the additional wait times away. This request is just a suggestion from a happy and satisfied customer! Your office would run much more efficiently if you had another thinking octopus. You're business is based on customer and phone service, period. Researching and making appointments online and is still infancy, and difficult for some, ultimately. To be put on hold for long periods of time, is not acceptable. I would bet money on it, that your business is losing customers, due to being put on hold, for to long. Changing that would make your grade go from WONDERFUL, to AMAZING!!!
J H
14 Jun 2018
Small clinic. Caring staff. Wonderful veterinarian. Every experience here solidifies why I chose this clinic for my four legged family members.
Laurie Gallagher
1 Jun 2018
Dr. Meyers takes really good care of his patients. Compassionate and just an awesome guy.
Cathy Winfrey
11 May 2018
Really good care for my mauled kitty. Looks like he's going to make! --but with only one eye.
Alicidas Pitner
20 Mar 2018
This Veterinary is the best I've ever been to. The Vet was very thorough. Very kind.
Alejandra Levy
27 Nov 2017
I have been taking my pets both dogs and cats to see Dr. Meyer for over 17 years. He has always been wonderful. The clinic is very busy so there are long waits but the service is well worth it. He ...
I have been taking my pets both dogs and cats to see Dr. Meyer for over 17 years. He has always been wonderful. The clinic is very busy so there are long waits but the service is well worth it. He does have appointments where you can talk to him but you have to request it. Prices are very reasonable and should be more for the service. It is not a flashy place so I pay for service not the clinic. I live out of Austin now but still take my pets to Dr. Meyer.
Josh Taylor
13 Nov 2017
Many generations of my kitty and puppy friends have had the privilege of being treated by Dr. Meyer and son, for roughly 20 years of my life. Doc Meyer is the exact picture of that genuine, loving, de...
Many generations of my kitty and puppy friends have had the privilege of being treated by Dr. Meyer and son, for roughly 20 years of my life. Doc Meyer is the exact picture of that genuine, loving, deeply experienced doctor everyone imagines when they think of the word veterinarian. Prices are always forgiving and the staff really, truly cares.
Chela Giraldo
7 Nov 2017
Meh.... customer service is not great, but they did see my puppy super fast and the problem was solved the same day. I personally like to go where the staff will treat my dogs with the same love as I ...
Meh.... customer service is not great, but they did see my puppy super fast and the problem was solved the same day. I personally like to go where the staff will treat my dogs with the same love as I do, sure they treated my puppy good but it was like another one for them.
Tim C.
10 Jun 2017
My dogs and I love this place. and I can literally say that they have saved my labs life once before. they have rearranged visits in an emergency situation, and treated my dogs as if they are their ...
My dogs and I love this place. and I can literally say that they have saved my labs life once before. they have rearranged visits in an emergency situation, and treated my dogs as if they are their own dogs. i honestly cannot thank or recommend them enough to anyone with a furry friend. Been close to a decade of going there, and i have never had a bad experience.
Dotty F.
11 May 2017
There is no finer Vet (or Human, for that matter) in Austin or ANYWHERE... Doc Meyer is just THE BEST!!! We are so lucky and grateful to know HIM and to know that he, his awesome son Rob and the entir...
There is no finer Vet (or Human, for that matter) in Austin or ANYWHERE... Doc Meyer is just THE BEST!!! We are so lucky and grateful to know HIM and to know that he, his awesome son Rob and the entire AMAZING staff at Riverside Veterinary Clinic is, has been and are always there for us!!! Our Shmoo is a "Frequent Flyer" and we love and appreciate EVERYONE for their kindness, patience, caring and expertise... Y'ALL ROCK!!!
Natalie Pavliscak
2 May 2017
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers fo...
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers found the right combination of medicine that has given my dogs lives back. My homes atmosphere is calm and collective where as before it was filled with chaos and anxiety. Reina and the office staff are very helpful and take care of you. I will be coming here for years to come.
Handicapped Henry
2 May 2017
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers fo...
I have brought my dogs Cesar and Henry here for the last two years. Dr. Meyers is one of the best doctors that I have found. I have two very anxious dogs who were living miserable lives. Dr. Meyers found the right combination of medicine that has given my dogs lives back. My homes atmosphere is calm and collective where as before it was filled with chaos and anxiety. Reina and the office staff are very helpful and take care of you. I will be coming here for years to come.
Alanna johnson-garza
26 Apr 2017
My regular vet didn't have any appointments available so I decided to call around and check prices at other places. I found Riverside Vet on google and decided to call them. The only time I spoke to s...
My regular vet didn't have any appointments available so I decided to call around and check prices at other places. I found Riverside Vet on google and decided to call them. The only time I spoke to someone was when they asked me to hold...for about 16 min. Called again and got put on hold for 7 min. Never got my questions answered and I'd rather not take my pets to a place that can't remember to take me off hold, TWICE. Thanks Kim for wasting my time and my sick pets time too :)
Chris R.
17 Feb 2017
I'm convinced there is no better vet in all of Austin than Dr. Meyer. He is so kind, so gentle and compassionate, so knowledgeable and clearly loves his work and his patients. The prices are beyond af...
I'm convinced there is no better vet in all of Austin than Dr. Meyer. He is so kind, so gentle and compassionate, so knowledgeable and clearly loves his work and his patients. The prices are beyond affordable. Honestly, I think he could easily charge much more, but he doesn't, and they never try to upsell you on unnecessary products or procedures. I'm confident my cat is getting the best possible care, and I know they will be there for me and my cat whatever we need. Dr. Meyer never seems hurried. He will actually listen to you, and take his time with your pet. Yes, there's usually (not always!) a wait when you call, but it's worth it to get this quality of service. Dr. Meyer rocks! And the staff is also knowledgeable, kind and caring. Best place in town!
Cat Tucker
16 Feb 2017
This is a long post so if you don't want to read it I'm going to say that the reception staff and vet techs are awesome! So is Dr. Meyer!
My dog has gone to Dr. Meyer since he was a puppy.
Well I h...
This is a long post so if you don't want to read it I'm going to say that the reception staff and vet techs are awesome! So is Dr. Meyer!
My dog has gone to Dr. Meyer since he was a puppy.
Well I had t bring him in today since he injured his knee. He was also due for his yearly shots.
My dog is an asshole to strangers. He's 80lbs of teeth and very strong. When he decides he doesn't want to do something, well he doesn't.
The lady that checked my dog and I in today was very polite and professional and didn't hesitate to make friends with Shiner my dog. Of course I wanted to be that "owner" who freaked out about leaving her dog. I restrained myself. After all I'm a dog groomer and have clients that worry just the way I worried today.
I didn't need to worry one bit. He was very well taken care of. So much in fact he tried to go back into the office. Which was a first!!
Huge thanks to the reception staff and vet techs. Your job isn't easy, I know. Thank you for making my #1 best friend as comfortable as possible.
Katherine Robinson
3 Feb 2017
I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful vet. Besides Dr. Meyers' deep love for animals and his lifetime of experience, the "frills" of excess staff and a fancy facility have been trimmed because...
I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful vet. Besides Dr. Meyers' deep love for animals and his lifetime of experience, the "frills" of excess staff and a fancy facility have been trimmed because these folks want to give you the *very best care* for the lowest possible cost.
That means sometimes you wait on hold when you call. Some folks have interpreted that as "poor customer service" by the reception desk. The staff also LOVE animals; they are just very busy. Want posh customer service by front desk? There are plenty of pricy places in town that offer that but I doubt the vet care will be as good. This care is top drawer.
Want a swank "human medical clinic decor"? Go elsewhere and you'll pay for that, but that part of your fee is not going into your animal's care.
Delwin Goss
8 Nov 2016
Dr. Meyers and staff use the best veterinary practices, add a dash of magic and oodles of love. It's a pretty potent curative!
Kayla Kromer
5 Nov 2016
Best care and best price of any vet I've had locally. They keep great notes and try to save me money whenever possible. They're sweet to my dog, and she loves going to the vet. Also, they're awesome a...
Best care and best price of any vet I've had locally. They keep great notes and try to save me money whenever possible. They're sweet to my dog, and she loves going to the vet. Also, they're awesome about triaging contagious animals, and I feel safe letting my dog "make friends " in the waiting area.
Phillip Auth
24 Jul 2016
Read the rest of the views, if you want a great vet for your pet at a fantastically reasonable price, this is the right place. If you care more about yourself and how you will be treated by the count...
Read the rest of the views, if you want a great vet for your pet at a fantastically reasonable price, this is the right place. If you care more about yourself and how you will be treated by the counter staff, go some place else! The greatest "risk" for this clinic is that Dr. Meyer will one day retire and leave those of us who care about the treatment of our pets looking forever for his equal!
Pat E.
22 Jun 2016
Dr. Meyer is very compassionate and you can tell he really loves his job and his patients. He saved a feral cat that had bitten me to make sure it wasn't rabid.(the only other way to test is to eutha...
Dr. Meyer is very compassionate and you can tell he really loves his job and his patients. He saved a feral cat that had bitten me to make sure it wasn't rabid.(the only other way to test is to euthanize). She was dying of malnutrition, had a tubular infection, and FIV. He kept her for 2 days, gave her antibiotics, fluids, and care, then provided another week of follow up visits, for a fraction of what an average vet would have charged. 3 years later when I brought in the now pet cat, he not only remembered her, (which is amazing since he must see 200 animals a week), but he was genuinely happy and proud to see she was still around and doing well . (Said "she's perfect, and beautiful" :-) )You won't find better care, the only problem is that they are so busy that yes, you get put on hold. Believe me, it's not that they don't want to help.So you can either relax and wait your turn, or go somewhere else and settle for less.
Alan B.
29 Apr 2016
I was recommended this place by a coworker after I adopted my dog. It's close proximity and flexibility of hours work great for someone like me who works night shift. Making an appointment for my pup'...
I was recommended this place by a coworker after I adopted my dog. It's close proximity and flexibility of hours work great for someone like me who works night shift. Making an appointment for my pup's first vet visit per his adoption was painless. I showed up 5 mins early and we both went into the exam room in only a couple minutes. I didn't get to experience Dr. Meyer, but Dr. Reicher was very knowledgeable friendly and took a few extra moments for some teaching and things to watch for problems common with American Bulldogs. Exam wasn't expensive. The front staff were direct and to the point and offered plenty of money saving tips.
Prisma P.
26 Apr 2016
I called to see if I could make an appointment for my dog, she has had a severe cough for the last two days. The person who answered placed me on hold, I waited for over 20 minutes on hold. I hung up ...
I called to see if I could make an appointment for my dog, she has had a severe cough for the last two days. The person who answered placed me on hold, I waited for over 20 minutes on hold. I hung up and called back only to hear the same guy ask "can you please hold?" I told him I was just on hold for over 20 minutes and I just wanted to know if there were any available appointments this afternoon for my dog, he said "I don't do that I can put the call on hold." I will take my business elsewhere!
Logan Brauer
22 Mar 2016
Tried to set up an appointment and the receptionist was so rude it was shocking. She actually told me she was too busy to answer my general questions and referred me to a competitor down the road. I g...
Tried to set up an appointment and the receptionist was so rude it was shocking. She actually told me she was too busy to answer my general questions and referred me to a competitor down the road. I gladly called the suggested vet and couldn't be happier with the service. If the receptionist is too busy to answer basic questions, I would never trust my dog's health with this establishment. Don't waste your time.
Kasia K.
20 Mar 2016
Dr. Meyer is the most compassionate vet I have ever met. When my cat got cancer last year he worked closely with me to find ways to feed her and make her feel comfortable. He goes above and beyond fo...
Dr. Meyer is the most compassionate vet I have ever met. When my cat got cancer last year he worked closely with me to find ways to feed her and make her feel comfortable. He goes above and beyond for his patients and I'm so appreciative of him.
Suzanne C.
11 Feb 2016
I adopted a dog whose medical history was unknown, and I had prepared myself to pay a huge bill for the initial exam. To my surprise, the cost was extremely reasonable. Even later on, when I had to br...
I adopted a dog whose medical history was unknown, and I had prepared myself to pay a huge bill for the initial exam. To my surprise, the cost was extremely reasonable. Even later on, when I had to bring him in for an emergency visit, the costs were STILL lower than I had expected.However, the real reason that I will be staying with this veterinarian is because of Dr. Meyer's bedside manner. When I received some not-so-happy news about my pup, my mind immediately went to the worst case scenario and I burst into tears. Dr. Meyer was very compassionate and kind to me. He gave me my options in a gentle way, and talking with him made me see that a happy outcome could be a possibility. He didn't make me feel silly about getting upset. By the time I left, I felt very confident that Lucky (and me!) will always be taken care of whenever we visit Riverside Vet.
carianna saldivar
9 Feb 2016
The two reception ladies up front were very rude while asking basic questions. One of them completely ignored me and talked badly about other customers that were simply asking for invoices. The Doctor...
The two reception ladies up front were very rude while asking basic questions. One of them completely ignored me and talked badly about other customers that were simply asking for invoices. The Doctor was very nice and loved by dog. But the quality of customer service needs to be drastically improved. I won't be coming back to this vet clinic!
Marshall Tosko
23 Jan 2016
I cannot say enough good things about these folks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Meyer is knowledgeable and pleasant. Their hours make life easy for working people (7 am to 7 pm most day...
I cannot say enough good things about these folks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Meyer is knowledgeable and pleasant. Their hours make life easy for working people (7 am to 7 pm most days). The prices are very fair for the high level of care they provide. They treat my dog as if she were their own. I will continue to take her there as long as I live in Austin.
Pamela Gereau
19 Nov 2015
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day a...
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day and I found out later Dr. Meyer had shared his sandwich with her and kept her company all day. He had a very long day and could not do the procedure until 9 pm. He brought Sandy the other half of his sandwich and pet food while we spent our last moments with her. He spoke softly and sweetly to her as he put her down and then cut some of her hair for us as a memento. He provided us with a blanket to carry her out with and the staff brought her to the car. They were absolutely amazing! I will never take my precious babies anywhere else. Thank you so much Dr. Meyer and your staff! Caring and compassionate do not even begin to describe them.
Pamela G.
18 Nov 2015
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day a...
I had been taking my dogs here for a few years and always received good service and reasonable prices. On Monday I had to make the decision to put my oldest dog down. She had been at the vet all day and I found out later Dr. Meyer had shared his sandwich with her and kept her company all day. He had a very long day and could not do the procedure until 9 pm. He brought Sandy the other half of his sandwich and pet food while we spent our last moments with her. He spoke softly and sweetly to her as he put her down and then cut some of her hair for us as a memento. He provided us with a blanket to carry her out with and the staff brought her to the car. They were absolutely amazing! I will never take my precious babies anywhere else. Thank you so much Dr. Meyer and your staff! Caring and compassionate do not even begin to describe them.
Julia G.
28 Oct 2015
Will and I want to thank Riverside Vet Clinic here in Austin, Texas deep from the bottom of our hearts. The Doc., Rob and Raina have been there so many times to help us with our pet family in our time...
Will and I want to thank Riverside Vet Clinic here in Austin, Texas deep from the bottom of our hearts. The Doc., Rob and Raina have been there so many times to help us with our pet family in our time of need. Thank you for everything you have done for us and DIAMOND, BUDDYGUY, MISS KASEY, PePe, RADAR, IDDi BIDDi, HEY BABY, ARIES, C.A.T. GATO LOCO,WEDA, The neighbors cat,"Bob" our granddog:"Toto" and many grandkitties. Thank you for all your love and compassion through these many years~! RIVERSIDE VET CLINIC ROCKS ~!!!~ We wouldn't go anywhere else xoxox Will and Julia
Chris McNeill
4 Jun 2015
Been our Family's vet for nearly twenty years. Always done an amazing job providing great care at an affordable price. Truly compassionate and experts.
Paige S.
22 Aug 2014
It's the service volume of this well-oiled enterprise that allows my fuzz bombs to see a badass, affordable vet. And yet everyone there is warm and sharp. Some don't like the telephone hold time or ho...
It's the service volume of this well-oiled enterprise that allows my fuzz bombs to see a badass, affordable vet. And yet everyone there is warm and sharp. Some don't like the telephone hold time or how difficult it is to get an appointment front and center with Dr. Meyer, but there's a reason for that: Doc's a hot commodity. If you need an audience, wait and pay. Otherwise - and this is only one of many gems of this place - drop your fur kid there on your drive to work, allow the clinic fairies to check and treat Fido, pick up after work, and pay treatment fees so low that it's worth driving on East Oltorf's potholes. Also, Doc likes follow-ups. Be prepared to accommodate a short pull-to-backroom visit while you wait.Last month, I had to put down 2 animals (half my herd). The docs and techs were AMAZING, making it as easy a process as possible. Tears were shed, kindnesses said, and Doc explained through sniffles that it never gets easy to do this part of care.
Kim-Jamy N.
24 Aug 2013
Dr. Meyer is fantastic. I understand when most people say they don't get to see the Doc very often, he tends to let his technician do the talking which helps keep the cost down because he can see more...
Dr. Meyer is fantastic. I understand when most people say they don't get to see the Doc very often, he tends to let his technician do the talking which helps keep the cost down because he can see more patients. He's knowledgable and has a lot of experience under his belt. I had an emergency with Ollie this week and Riverside Vet Clinic was closed (sundays) so I took Ollie to a nearby hospital, which ended up costing an arm and a leg. I know that if I went to Dr. Meyer things would have been different. He's a no fluff kind of man. He gives you what your dog needs and isn't in to all the boutique extras other clinics try to force down your throat.It's tough to get an appointment in but definitely the most affordable and best value for your dog!
caromann
29 Mar 2012
Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic 443-3111 2400 East Oltorf St, Suite 10A Austin, TX 78741 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 7am - 6:30pm Sat: 8:30am - noon Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterin...
Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic 443-3111 2400 East Oltorf St, Suite 10A Austin, TX 78741 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 7am - 6:30pm Sat: 8:30am - noon Dr. E. Henry Meyer at Riverside Veterinary Clinic is an Austin institution and his clients love him, as you will see from all the pet photos lining the walls of his clinic. Here is why I am recommending him: On the afternoon of 3/7/11, my cat broke a fang tooth at the gum line. I called the animal hospital where I had been taking my cats since 2004. They quoted me between $550 and $618 to remove the root of the tooth. But, they could not do the operation until 4 days later. My cat was in pain. I called Dr. Meyer, who had spayed my cat after I rescued her (she was feral). I was quoted $85. Dr Meyer was going to be out of the office at continuing education the next day, but, he said if I could bring my cat to his office within the hour, he would stay late and do the surgery that night. Which he did. When I collected my cat the next day, she was in an excellent mood, and the total bill was $97 because she needed antibiotics that Dr. Meyer charged $12 for. (I had payed $25 for the same antibiotic at my regular vet on 9/30/10 because the area around her fang tooth was inflamed (the tooth was cracked even then, but her yearly exam at my regular vet ($190.48) did not disclose this fact.) I took my cat back to Dr. Meyer on 3/16/11 to have the stitches removed (no charge.) Although Riverside Clinic is not convenient for me, I now will be taking all 4 of my cats to Dr. Meyer for all their medical needs. He went beyond the call of duty for my cat. Positives: Competent, caring service at a very reasonable cost. Willing to work around his regular schedule to help a cat in pain. Front desk employees have always been exceptionally kind and helpful to me. Negatives: Owners can't go to the exam room with their pets. They take your pet to the back, then return the pet to you in the waiting room.
Justin H.
14 Oct 2011
Rude, Liars, Thieves, Incompetent, Non-Responsive. Even as she was running my credit card for $200 worth of blood work I didn't ask for, the receptionist tried to telling me - nobody makes any money ...
Rude, Liars, Thieves, Incompetent, Non-Responsive. Even as she was running my credit card for $200 worth of blood work I didn't ask for, the receptionist tried to telling me - nobody makes any money here - which is a bold faced lie. They are NOT a charity organization, and they are NOT a non-profit, don't be fooled! AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE. Their prices ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE to charity prices, not even close, but they want you to believe they are a non-profit so that they can justify providing what I believe is the worst customer service experience in Austin. They kept my cats for 3 days and did NOTHING that I asked, but instead charged me for arbitrary blood, refused to return my phone calls to get info on when I could bring them home, and once they had my cats in their possession they acted as though they had a million other pets to take care of even though my cats were there first. I ended up getting my cats who suffered in prison for 3 days thanks to the incompetence and negligence of this vet and his exceedingly rude office staff. WORST VET EVER. For a true non-profit with truly charitable prices try emancipet.org
ellie mae
4 Jul 2010
I have used RVC for the last 5 years for my 3 kitties. I have experienced some long waits on the phone, but have been given excellent service for routine and emergency issues. The clinic is slammed ...
I have used RVC for the last 5 years for my 3 kitties. I have experienced some long waits on the phone, but have been given excellent service for routine and emergency issues. The clinic is slammed from the moment they open and I see how hard the employees work to get to calls and office visits. My pets have been given extra care on stay over visits and staff listens to special requests regarding the comfort and safety of my babies. They have been more than reasonable on fees and always attempt to work within my financial limitations to provide the best care possible.
XXMISTY20XX
29 Sep 2009
VERY GREAT PLACE WHO UNDERSTANDS HARD TIMES, AND WILL WORK WITH YOU. PASSWIONATLY CARES FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS. I CANT SAY ENOUGH. VERY WARM PEOPLE.
LittleOne
7 Aug 2009
It is my desire to express my gratitude toward people who show respect for me and their patient ""Littleone"". Yes, there are negative reviews written and that is okay because I took my chihuahua to ...
It is my desire to express my gratitude toward people who show respect for me and their patient ""Littleone"". Yes, there are negative reviews written and that is okay because I took my chihuahua to this clinic based on the words of a friend. It seems as though the negative responses have been exaggerated. I know first handed that the staff work to ensure pets are scheduled to fit your schedule when possible. They Do give a courtesy call one day before the appointment. Yes, you may have to wait sometime after your arrival, that is understood since it is a buisness with many patients. The staff members of Riverside Veterinary Clinic work there because they too want to help you. This I know because of my conversation with them. You too will see it when you take a moment to ask them as I did. With all of that said, yes anyone can write whatever, however, I write this because I trusted a friend, and have supported this clinic for the past year due to my pets health issues. The price of health care for my pet and the treatment they give me and ""Littleone"" can't be matched. MS
treytrey
31 Jul 2009
We are new (one year) owners of our beloved dog and family member Jimi, and were referred to this clinic by friends with dogs. From day one, we have had nothing but the best and most professional ser...
We are new (one year) owners of our beloved dog and family member Jimi, and were referred to this clinic by friends with dogs. From day one, we have had nothing but the best and most professional service. And the prices are so much less than any other clinic...we did our research. Our dog was sick and we called to make an appointment and were told that the next available was 5 days out, however, the receptionist said that she would see what she could do. She called back in a couple of hours and fit us in. We showed up and were seen immediately. It is now the next day, and Jimi is back to himself, and all of his symptoms are gone. I read some negative reviews, and don't understand at all. Nothing but the best experiences with the whole staff. Dr. Meyer and staff are the best and we will continue to refer EVERYONE to them. Thank you!
Marvelis
13 Jul 2009
The Vet himself was very nice. The staff was professional and never rude to me. But office screwed up one too many times. Cancelling a surgery 20 minutes before it was scheduled and then not being ...
The Vet himself was very nice. The staff was professional and never rude to me. But office screwed up one too many times. Cancelling a surgery 20 minutes before it was scheduled and then not being able to reschedule for a month. Not having enough charcoal for a large dog to take when he was poisoned. So busy they have no time to see emergency's. 2-3 week wait to see Vet when dog has an open sore.
hwheels
31 May 2009
I don't get the extremely negative reviews. Sure,I've had to wait and have been put on hold(for a couple of minutes), same as with my doctor and dentist! But ""unfriendly and incompetent""? I've alwa...
I don't get the extremely negative reviews. Sure,I've had to wait and have been put on hold(for a couple of minutes), same as with my doctor and dentist! But ""unfriendly and incompetent""? I've always had good experiences with Dr. Meyer and the staff, even if they're too busy to hand out hugs and lollipops. I wondered if the address change had caused some problems, but the ""one stars"" go further back than that. Makes me wonder if the competition isn't hiring people to give bad reviews. I have never been to this office when it wasn't somewhere between busy and swamped! The ""regulars"" never seem resentful or impatient, they know they will be taken care of in reasonable time(must be a South Austin thing). It has always been a pleasure to confer with Dr. Meyer about my pet. He NEVER seems rushed or impatient and has a great, unforced ""bedside manner"". This personalized type of service undoubtably contributes to appointments that run over and cause the wait. So be patient already, or go to Westlake Hills and pay a lot more(and probably still wait). The crowded waiting room at this Vet's is evidence of many satisfied(repeat) customers. Bring a good book and eat out on the money you'll be saving.
feinba
12 May 2009
This is the worst veterinary clinic I have ever been to. I thought I was being punk'd. I have never in my LIFE been treated so rudely on the phone, hung up on, and chewed out by the desk help. They...
This is the worst veterinary clinic I have ever been to. I thought I was being punk'd. I have never in my LIFE been treated so rudely on the phone, hung up on, and chewed out by the desk help. They are lazy, incompetent, the place is crowded and you don't get to see the vet. After being hung up on 3 times, and then rudely ""put in my place"" by a cranky betch at the help desk, I decided to move to the SOUTH LAMAR ANIMAL HOSPITAL, which is beyond friendly, convenient, accessible, clean, and well-managed. I would never trust my beloved pet to these mofos.
CIVY7345
31 Oct 2008
The reviews that mentioned how busy this place is are correct--yes, very busy, and yes, you will often be put on hold after getting through. However: I had been trying to decide awhile back whether...
The reviews that mentioned how busy this place is are correct--yes, very busy, and yes, you will often be put on hold after getting through. However: I had been trying to decide awhile back whether or not to switch to a vet that was closer and less busy, when one Saturday morning I woke up to discover my dog (a lab who has a knack for getting into TROUBLE) had gotten very sick...as I found out later, he had pushed open my neighbor's (unlocked) door the night before, wandered around, and eaten a plate of ""special"" brownies. (sigh) I rushed him over to Riverside, explained the situation, and they took him right in, even though Saturday is one of their busiest days. The staff at the desk was very comforting and handed me a tissue while I cried at the counter. I received a call within an hour giving me an update; the tech was very calm and explained everything I needed to know in easy-to-understand detail. He also spent about 15 minutes on the phone with my neighbors to determine exactly what my dog had ingested, and he monitored him the entire day. When I came to pick him up, I was greeted with a hug and THEY DIDN'T CHARGE ME A THING. My dog is going to be having a (unexpected) surgical procedure done in the next couple of weeks, and they have again gone above and beyond in being accommodating and helpful to my situation. I really feel that they know and care about my dog and me. Perhaps I just lucked out with my experience, but that personal service is what will keep me a loyal customer of Riverside. This place is not about making money hand over fist; its first priority is helping animals and their owners. It is definitely no frills, and you will most likely be put on hold--sometimes for up to 10 minutes. But the care my dog receives there far outweighs those aggravations.
tmeng
26 Sep 2008
I went to this vet when I got my puppy my senior year at UT. The staff is friendly and the doctor is helpful. I really like this place because it was good and CHEAP! The only complaint I have is th...
I went to this vet when I got my puppy my senior year at UT. The staff is friendly and the doctor is helpful. I really like this place because it was good and CHEAP! The only complaint I have is that they are too busy sometimes. Whenever I call they always put me on hold for about 10 minutes. Sometimes it's 3 mins but mostly it's longer. Ive been on hold with them for over 18 minutes. I end up hanging up and calling back, but it's hold again. It's really frustrating. Other than being placed on hold all the time, I def reccommend this vet.
jomojobro
9 Apr 2008
If you love your animals but also live on a budget, then this is the place for you! I stumbled onto this vet by horrible chance: my cat decided it was a good idea to play with a car and very badly hu...
If you love your animals but also live on a budget, then this is the place for you! I stumbled onto this vet by horrible chance: my cat decided it was a good idea to play with a car and very badly hurt his leg. I took him to the closest vet at Riverside and Parker because he had been hiding in shrubbery, bleeding for hours! I walked into the vet in a frenzy, and they swooped in to fix him. My kitty had a lacerated vein and a torn ligament. He even got a little kitty cast, etc., and I was very afraid of the bill. However, it all was very affordable. I remembered this place when my other kitty got an abscess on her shoulder.- again, exceedingly affordable. Both of my kitties healed perfectly, and I am utterly grateful to this vet. When I started making more money, I decided maybe I should just take my cats somewhere closer. However, recently, this vet quoted $300.00 for a basic teeth cleaning for my cat + additional charges for any teeth that might need to be pulled- they weren't even willing to tell me how much for each tooth. I immediately thought of the Riverside Veterinary called it up to find out their rates. Sure enough, a standard teeth cleaning was only $80! Also, when I took my cat in for the cleaning, they only pulled one tooth when they could have scored a lot more money by pulling several. Yes, this vet, I guess, is understaffed and doesn't call you about every little thing. You drop your pet off in the morning, tell them what is the problem, and then you basically trust them to do their job. If you want to go in with your pet and make a doctor's visit, then maybe this isn't the place for you, but for me, I utterly trust these people to do their job and will take a lack of customer service for the well-being of my animals. Plus, if it means an animal in a emergency situation gets helped first, then I am totally cool with my cat being at the vet all day before getting his teeth cleaned or other basic services.
oldyeller
8 Apr 2008
Dr. Meyer is so warm to my animals, and I have not found a better vet anywhere. The people with the negative reviews, especially the ""devil's rejects"" one, clearly had some unrepresentative experie...
Dr. Meyer is so warm to my animals, and I have not found a better vet anywhere. The people with the negative reviews, especially the ""devil's rejects"" one, clearly had some unrepresentative experience or have their own problems. Yes, the place seems slightly understaffed (you may be on hold for awhile). But the pros far exceed the cons. Plus, this is one of the most affordable vets I've ever encountered. Dr. Meyer often does not charge for little extras he provides.
hi2penguin
8 Feb 2008
Dr. Meyer is the BEST! We took all four of our cats there for 17 years, including the one that lived to be 24 years old. He cares so much about the animals. He is so detail-oriented, caring and con...
Dr. Meyer is the BEST! We took all four of our cats there for 17 years, including the one that lived to be 24 years old. He cares so much about the animals. He is so detail-oriented, caring and concerned. Now that we have moved from Texas, and have another vet, I appreciate him so much more. I will always be known as Put-tat's Mom. I love that!
clareanartist
12 Dec 2007
I've been taking my cat to Dr. Meyer at Riverside Vet for 15 years. He is a wonderful veterinarian and he really cares about the animals. He's very good with cats. My cat has always had good treatment...
I've been taking my cat to Dr. Meyer at Riverside Vet for 15 years. He is a wonderful veterinarian and he really cares about the animals. He's very good with cats. My cat has always had good treatment there and I have recommended him to friends, who also liked him. Dr. Meyer and his son, who also works there, are both attentive and patient with the animals and their owners. Dr. Meyer is sympathetic to and helps people out who are on a low budget. He does work with feral cats, too. I highly recommend this vet.
trainspotting23
11 Dec 2007
don't go here!! unprofessional and untrustworthy. Will never call you and won't have any answers. Very bizarre experience and never got the problem solved. kinda like walking into the movie The Dev...
don't go here!! unprofessional and untrustworthy. Will never call you and won't have any answers. Very bizarre experience and never got the problem solved. kinda like walking into the movie The Devil's Rejects.
myladydoor
8 Dec 2007
This is the worst veterinary experience I have ever had. I'd love to meet the 3 other people who gave this place positive reviews and find out how their experiences were so good, as I would not EVER,...
This is the worst veterinary experience I have ever had. I'd love to meet the 3 other people who gave this place positive reviews and find out how their experiences were so good, as I would not EVER, EVER use this institution again. I recently moved here, and did not know where to take my cat when she started to have issues with going to the bathroom. I brought my cat in the early afternoon for a simple urine test and was told to call back in 2 hours. I did, and was told the test results were not ready yet and to call back again in an hour and a half. I did, and once more was told the test results were not ready and that I would receive a phone call in the next 45 minutes. An hour later I called the vet office, and was told the results were still not in. Finally, almost 6 hours after dropping my cat off, a tech (not even the vet!!) called to tell me several tests (which I had not authorized) were performed on my cat, and that she would need to stay overnight. I was also informed that she had to be sedated due to a ""stubborn nature"", which I find quite odd considering that in the year and a half during which I have had my cat she has never hissed or been unsocial with anyone (and I've moved 3 times, so she's accustomed to new people and surroundings). The second day, I was told to call in the morning. I did, and no one had any info for me. I was promised a call back, but by this point was completely through waiting on this incompetent staff to fulfill any promises. I instead went to the office, picked up my scared and sedated cat and went home, only to find her collar and tag missing. I wouldn't trust this office with any pet, no matter how urgent your need, and would strongly encourage you to go *absolutely anywhere* else.
chuckstevens
26 Oct 2007
I found Riverside Vet in an emergency situation almost ten years ago and I have been going back ever since. I grew up with cats and dogs and I can confidently say Dr. Meyer provides the best, most co...
I found Riverside Vet in an emergency situation almost ten years ago and I have been going back ever since. I grew up with cats and dogs and I can confidently say Dr. Meyer provides the best, most competent care of any vet I've ever been to. As long as I'm in Austin, I will continue to take my pets to Riverside Vet.
silviamacias
17 Sep 2007
Dr. Meyer is an excellent Vet. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. They are always professional, friendly, thorough and caring. He was recommened to me over 13 years ago by a f...
Dr. Meyer is an excellent Vet. I can't say enough good things about him and his staff. They are always professional, friendly, thorough and caring. He was recommened to me over 13 years ago by a friend and he's been my pet's Vet ever since. I had an unfortunate incident with my dog that required emergency treatment and Dr. Meyer stayed seveal hours after the office was closed in order to perform emergeny surgery. Dr. Meyer and his staff LOVE animals and it shows in how they treat them. My pets have experienced long and healthy lives and I credit their longivity to the great care they receive from Dr. Meyer.
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