Brykerwood Veterinary Clinic

I highly recommend Brykerwood to anyone who I know who is looking for a vet. We have been going there for 14 years and have never had a bad experience. They are knowledgeable, flexible, kind and truly do love what they do. My dog actually like going to see them! Read Less

Dr. Heidiman is fantastic. My dog had to have her eye removed. I saw another vet that was twice her age before her. He didn't even look in her eye and told me she had conjunctivitis. She knew exactly what it was . The specialist backed up her diagnosis . He quoted me 1800$ for the surgery. It cost 683$ at brykerwood. Finally found my vet! Read Less

I have been taking my 13 year old maltipoo to Brykerwood, specifically Dr. Baker, for the past 3 years, and I'm convinced my fur-baby is still alive and rockin due to Dr. Baker's care.  Every staff member is so warm and friendly.  We have had several issues with diabetes, colitis, UTIs, collapsing esophagus, and other issues, and every time I call they are quick to discuss issues with Dr. Baker or another vet on staff to figure out the best course of care for my sweet fur-baby.  One particularly memorable experience is when my mother accidentally dropped my dog's insulin over a holiday weekend.  Brykerwood was closed and it's illegal for other vets to prescribe and fill an insulin prescription without a full blood curve and exam.  We called every open vet clinic in Austin but it couldn't be filled without great expense and time for the blood work.  I texted Dr. Baker our problem and she agreed to meet us on a Sunday of a long holiday at the clinic to replace my dog's insulin.  Her love of animals and compassion for the pets and owners is unparalleled.  We LOVE Brykerwood and you will too! Read Less

Every experience, even the sad times, at Brykerwood I felt my pet and I were very well cared for. The staff is extremely professional and helpful. I truly feel my pet is loved and treated as they would their own. The vets are gentle and very knowledgeable. And straightforward with the humans rather talking in industry terms.  They are not afraid to make a referral to a specialist when it's needed. After trying out many vets in Austin, there is no where else I would take my bulldog or any other pet I have in the future. Read Less

This past weekend, we were visiting friends in Austin.  Our 14-year old Yorkie, Sasha, became quite ill on Friday evening / Saturday morning.  So, we took Sasha to Brykerwook Vet for an examination.  Based on her condition, the staff immediately stabilized Sasha so that they could properly exam her.  Unfortunately, the prognosis was not optimal and we had to make the difficult decision to let Sasha go peacefully.  However, the staff at Brykerwood were incredible.  They took such good care of Sasha and us during this difficult time.  They were definitely a blessing.  Thank you Brykerwood. Read Less

While I've only been going to Brykerwood Vet for the last 27 years (with my last 13 cats and one terrified dog), I feel confident saying that these people are excellent and compassionate doctors and caregivers. With that many animals cared for over such a long time, we've experienced it all from minor illness and vaccination through major sickness and end of life, and have felt lucky to have received the best care that I think we could have had. - Mark Read Less

Brykerwoods just helped us through the worst period of time any pet owner can go through and that is "the end." We so appreciate the professionalism, kindness, and love the staff and vet showed to our Millie as she left us. We were allowed to arrange and pay for everything up front. We were also allowed to bring all of Millie's toys and familiar things in with us. The vet was so kind and loving. She talked to Millie and treated here with so much dignity--it was as if this vet was losing her very own pet! The vet gently talked us thru the process and assured us there was immediate backup available if things went wrong. She walked thru the process and allowed us to feel our feelings---all of them--every single good and bad one. We were allowed the time to collect ourselves so that we could drive home. The vet gave us what we asked for as we left that was still attached to Millie and staff informed us of next steps. Staff members were crying too. Also, very conveniently, there was no one in the waiting room when we arrived and when we were leaving. Don't know if that was accidentally or on purpose. If on purpose, it was a very kind thing for them to arrange to help us--and it DID help us. Thank you Brykerwoods family. We will also hold you dear. And, when we decide in the future to get that next puppy dog, our first stop will be you!!! Read Less

This afternoon I assisted a kind soul in taking a dog to Bryker after the dog was struck by a car and left in the road. The dog had apparently gotten away from his owner. We announced our emergency upon arrival and the staff assisted us immediately into surgery.  I was impressed with the professionalism in treating the dog without delay, not any prolonged inquiry about who we were or who would be paying. The focus was solely on attending to the poor dog.  God bless y'all. Read Less

Took my old sick cat friend in because it was his time. The team at Brykerwood treated him well and gave me all the time I needed (I was a hot mess) with him despite the fact that I was the last appointment of the day and they were closing. It was really hard to say goodbye, but Brykerwood made it easier. Read Less

My family has been going to Brykerwoods Vet for over 30 years and would not go anywhere else.  Typically we see Dr Biehle, but it is not always possible.  Last week I had to do the most painful thing I have ever done in my life, put my beloved 14 1/2 year old dog down.  Dr. Biehle was not there and we were seen by Dr. Moore.  My family, and most importantly, my animal were treated with deep dignity, respect and kindness during this agonizing moment.  Dr. Moore took us to the green field outside the office where I held my beloved angel and she passed peacefully in a sunbeam.  I am grateful to Dr. Moore and the Brykerwoods team for their high level of care during this agonizing moment. Read Less

I absolutely love this vet clinic and have been taking my pets here for over 10 years. Everyone from the receptionists to the veterinarians provide excellent care. You can tell all the employees have a true passion for animals and that they will take special care of them. I will continue to return to them for as many years as I have pets. Read Less

I took my dog Hank in for a dental cleaning. The staff is friendly and efficient. Dr. Kaitlyn Heideman is the best! I am glad that they offer affordable services - including special pricing during certain times of year! Very happy to bring all five dogs and three cats to this clinic. Read Less

Brykerwood has been my vet since 2010 when my dog was just a puppy. They have been so wonderful- they're sweet to me and my pup, offer wonderful care at affordable prices, and just generally are easy to work with. I just met Dr. Greg today for the first time, just new to me, and he was so friendly. Sat with me to chat about any questions or concerns I might have the whole time while the tech took Pocket back for her vaccinations and labs. I was newly impressed that a fully booked clinic doctor took the time to sit there with me and get to know me and my dog during that time. Plus, Pocket came back from her shots just as happy as can be, so they must have made it as calming and gentle as possible! Thanks to everyone at Brykerwood, as usual, for the excellent care. Read Less

After taking our pups to a couple of different vet clinics in Austin over the past 12 years we finally found Brykerwoods about 4 years ago. Their customer service is unmatched! Every doctor we have met with has really taken the time to answer our questions and even explain things we thought we understood but clearly didn't. Their website name says it all "Best Vet in Austin!" We are super happy we found Brykerwoods for our (5) pups. Read Less

The whole team at Brykerwood Vet is great. We love the reception staff, techs, and most of all, the doctors. Our favorite go-to doctor is Dr. Stephanie Baker, but we have seen and loved almost all of the doctors there. The Brykerwood team has taken care of us when we are healthy, when we are no, and when we just needed to talk pets. We love you guys. Read Less

My family has been coming here for our pets since we moved to Austin 17 years ago. We started out with just small animals, but the quality of care was obvious even then. Dr. Biehle even offered to do surgery on my sister's hamster rather than just writing it off as "just a hamster" (we ended up not going through with that but the offer was kind!) We've never considered using another vet because the quality of care and compassion all of the vets, techs, and receptionists have shown us over the years has been tremendous. I've continued to use them as an adult for my own pets. I will say, their vaccine prices and exam fee are too much for me to use them for that in my current financial state (I go to emancipet) but nothing that's over what you'd see at any other full service clinic. So, while I do my "maintenance" care at emancipet (Which I highly recommend as well, they're wonderful if you don't mind a loooong wait time), I would never take my dogs anywhere else for other problems that pop up.My shar pei mix Harley has had a particularly rough time over the years. She has frequent ear infections (yay shar pei ears!) and her skin is very thin and punctures easily. We're usually in several times a year for these issues. We saw Dr. Schmalz a lot at first and have been seeing more of Dr. Moore lately as well. Both ladies are amazing vets and I've never felt like I've been taken advantage of or overcharged. In fact, they've been very helpful in trying to keep my bills as low as possible (helpful while I was in school). Dr. Moore in particular has been wonderful with Harley (who loves her despite all the ear-prodding). We've also seen Dr. Baker a number of times and she's extremely knowledgeable as well.I worked in several vets offices during college and have seen some pretty unsavory business practices in that time, especially at a corporate vet that will remain nameless. But I've never felt nickel and dimed at Brykerwood. I'm surprised to see any negative reviews on Yelp, honestly we've been coming here nearly two decades and it's been wonderful every time. Sorry for the long rambling review, I just really love this place! Please give them a shot, support your local businesses. Read Less

I am so thankful for Dr. Bethany Moore! Our precious pup got sick the day after Christmas and they got us in immediately. She was caring and supportive of a very difficult situation and very sensitive to all of our needs. I couldn't recommend more highly! Read Less

I am very grateful to the folks at this vet. They are well run and great with my dogs. I have been going there for years, ranging from checkups to surgery. But today I showed up for my appointment, which was actually the scheduled for the next day (my fault) and after a quick wait they squeezed me in to spare me the return trip. Great service! Read Less

My husband and I LOVE Dr. Baker. We love how down to earth, funny, warm and smart she is! And she is so amazing and compassionate toward our animals!!!! We also went through a highly traumatic situation with one of our dogs and she was so incredibly kind when I frantically rushed in five minutes to closing; I'll never forget how much she helped me emotionally pull through the trauma and I'll never forget her hug. She is the reason we love Brykerwood so much. Read Less

I came in with my first puppy for my first vet experience ever. I waited for about 45 minutes outside in the sun with two kids, since my puppy wasn't fully vaccinated they didn't want him inside.Instead of asking me specifics about his symptoms, they ran a test and gave him a shot. Then, she watched him diagnosed him with kennel cough. Would have been nice if she'd seen me, asked me questions, made sure she understood what I was saying (because I was pretty clear I don't know anything about sick dogs), and monitored the dog before running up the bill.I declined one unnecessary antibiotic and ended up taking the second only to get home and read that kennel cough can be cured without it. In retrospect, now that I know I should have asked more questions, been forceful about seeing vet before the test, and asked how much the shot was, I realized I could have spent $85 less than what I spent. Read Less

I've been a fan since the beginning. I recently sent a friend from Bastrop and she was so pleased. She said all the staff was amazing. The tech that met her dog upon arrival had a connection right away. She went there to get a second opinion and came away with better than she hoped. Her dog is doing great. Read Less

Liked this vet for a while. A few of the vets I really liked, others are so-so. The front desk is hit or miss, there is only one girl who is truly nice. My breaking point was when my cat was sick and they acted like I was over reacting about it. So instead of them helping me find out what was wrong with him I was forced to go the ER and pay triple what I would have at their office. I was correct and he had a foreign body in his intestines. Then when I called Brykerwood the next morning to let them know of their mistake and ask if they could preform the surgery at their office, instead of me paying a premium for the ER, they stated that it was a holiday weekend, so no.  So much for actually caring about animals. Will never go back. They are extremely overpriced anyways. Read Less

Our family has taken all of our animals to Brykerwood for many years now. From basic things like shots and check ups to the friendship they displayed with the death of our beloved Golden Retriever, Buckly, they are top notch. Great care and great service. You do probably pay more to take your animals here, but in my experience, the cost has been worth it. Read Less

I was nervous trying to find a new vet that provided high quality services that did not break the bank when I moved here about a year ago.  Luckily, the goodness of Yelp led me to Brykerwood!   Their hours are very convenient for those who work a 9-5 (open on Saturdays!)  I have taken my 5 year old cat here for a wellness exam, allergic reaction, and most recently a teeth cleaning.  Prices have been reasonable and the staff is very friendly.  Heads up, in February all dental procedures are 15% off! Read Less

I have a 6-year-old dog who has been with Brykerwood for the entirety of his life. That said, this isn't one of those reviews that is based on one bad experience.They take care of your animal. I have no problems with that.The part that leaves me fairly angry is the pricing. They price gouge. Over the last three visits, I've decided to take an in-depth peek at the itemized receipt. On every visit, I was given some sort of drug. Two different types of sedatives and one to take care of parasites. I took a peek at the online pet pharmacies for the same drugs, and they were anywhere from 10x cheaper to 50x cheaper PER TABLET.Now I fully understand that I should pay a bit more because it naturally costs more at the office, but that much more is aggravating when it isn't explained.Be weary... That's all. Read Less

Today we tried out Brykerwood Vet clinic after they reached out to us on Twitter. I'm a first time pet owner and have had my pup for a year and a half. I wasn't thrilled with the service and treatment at my last vet, but just thought "that's what this is like". People came and went and nobody seemed to object...not that it was horrible, just very impersonal.Today Dr. Schmalz showed my little guy such kindness and personal care that I can't believe I didn't seek out a new vet sooner. Baxter loved her too...even showed her his belly (a privilege I've seen reserved only for a select few). We had an exam, heart worm test, ear treatment, and monthly heart worm/flea treatments at a fraction of what I was paying. This place is busy...my guy was anxious in the waiting room because he wanted to play with everyone and so many fur babies were in and out. But the quality of care, response and professionalism were more than apt to handle the volume and I left satisfied and impressed. I'm grateful they found me on Twitter and will definitely take my sweet boy back again!Thank you for such a good experience today!! Read Less

10 Star !!!! Dr. Biehle is the BEST!!!! ...We live in the country and have Coyote packs all around us .... My German Shepherd pup became very sick, quit eating and couldn't even keep water down. Dr Biehle quickly diagnosed that my dog had been poisoned ... I couldn't believe it because when he asked me if anyone "would have reason to poison the dog", I said "no way" .... he treated my boy and after 3 days of IV fluids and all the other stuff he did, my dog survived ... I later learned that the ranchers in my area were indeed putting out poisoned meat to kill the coyotes ... Dr. Biehle knew what was wrong and treated my dog accordingly ... I have no idea how to repay him for what he did for me and my buddy Shadow ... We love you, Dr. Biehle! Read Less

I love Dr. Stephanie Baker! I have been seeing her for a few years now, and would never see anyone else. Before finding Dr. Baker, I had been bouncing around from vet to vet for about 10 years.  She is so smart and compassionate.  She has your animals best interest at heart.  I trust her completely. I have an older dog and  always ask her "what would you do if it were your dog" so whatever she says that's what I do! She is a vet because she loves animals, and cares deeply about the owners who love thier pets. She's not in it for the money like a lot of vets I've encountered. Read Less

I love Dr. Stephanie Baker! The first time I brought my dog in was on a semi-emergency basis (not really an emergency, but not a typical first visit) when I noticed my dog's dew claw had cracked up the center and the dangling half was causing her some pain. (Our old vet had just retired and we hadn't yet found a new one.)Dr. Baker introduced herself to my dog and gave her a few minutes to get relaxed before bringing in a tech to assist. A quick dose of anesthetic right around the claw and then another quick move with some pliers was all it took to get the loose piece out. My dog barely flinched. Dr B wrapped up her paw and gave us a few chewable pain killers for the next few days while she healed up. She also recommended putting her on a fish oil supplement or a salmon-based food to help keep her claws from being so brittle. We did and it's definitely made a difference! I love solutions like that. The second time was for her routine yearly exam and that also went smoothly. Dr B listened to her heart and lungs, palpated her stomach, and checked out her ears along with the required shots. I appreciated that she took her time and did a thorough hands-on check up. Read Less

I don't know what I would have done without Brykerwood Vet. Dr. Werner is amazing, and I've heard the other dogs are amazing. Dr. Werner helped us with a horrible case of megaesophagus, bloating, and recurring aspiration pneumonia. She was so compassionate, empathetic, and really cared about our dog. I adore this vet and it's staff who were nothing but kind and wonderful. She was part of one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make in my life and I feel comforted because of her advice and medical knowledge. I have also had her care for our foster dog, and she was amazing and cleared up his horrible ear infection by starting with the least invasive treatment and only progressing to a deep ear cleaning when absolutely  necessary. Read Less

I had a great experience here! The office staff was quick and friendly. The vet was knowledgeable and friendly. Plus, they do the first exam free if you adopt a dog from Austin Pets Alive! What's not to love about that? Read Less

My cat needed surgery. I found out when I took him to Austin Vet Care, they quoted me at $3700! That wasn't going to be possible. I was so afraid my only option was to put him down...Thanks to Dr. Werner and the wonderful staff at Brykerwoods I was able to get my cat the surgery he needed!Everyone was so kind and helpful. I was updated on my cat's condition daily and given thorough instructions on how to monitor his recovery. Thank you for saving my cat's life! Read Less

I've been taking my cats here since I got my first kitten on my own at age 20. They take very good care of my little foundlings (the vet tech's name for them) and have amazingly convenient hours, no matter your schedule. You can board your pets here, bring them in during an emergency or make an appointment with little hassle. As long as I live in Austin I will be bringing my pets here, no matter which area of town I live in. Read Less