Let's put it this way.....I wish I would've known Dr Spellman was so close to home 25+ years ago because we would've been bringing all our babies here for him 2 take care of them. He's the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! And he has a FANTASTIC team in his office. Go see him you won't regret it!!! Read Less

Everyone here is super friendly and so sweet to the animals! My dog can be a little bit crazy but, they have a lot of patience. Dr. Spellman gets straight to the point and will answer any questions you may have. It's a nice little place. You can tell he has a lot of experience. Read Less

Doc takes care of all 5 of my dogs. Great vet knows what he’s doing with 48 years of experience. Very thorough with his examination. Will always get seen right away same day. Overall best vet clinic in town. Read Less

in response to the negative review given by Colleen Kerins. She is not a client at this clinic, nor has she ever been one. We have historical records/files dating back to 1971 and show no record of her ever visiting this clinic. We offer prompt, courteous care at an affordable price. Each animal that visits our clinic is examined from head to toe on each and every visit. Thank you. Read Less

We had our cat spayed here and the wound healed very nicely, better than I am used to. The staff is very friendly and knows what they are doing! They are interested in the well-being of the animal and do not try to rip you off with unnecessary treatments. I loved that the vet let us stay in the room as he gave the animals vaccinations so that they could feel safe. Read Less

This is the only vet clinic we'll take our dogs and cat. Amazing, caring staff and great prices. Dr. Spellman truly is an expert and Tina is always so polite. This is a place of courteous, professional service! Read Less

I love going there, the see me any time that I need Doctor Gianfranco and the staff they are always so nice to me and my puppy's. I will recommend to any body to go there, they are so nice,so professional and they know my baby's very well. Read Less

North Lamar Veterinary Clinic must be one of the best pet care treatment centers you can find in and around the Austin area. It is run by a friendly and helpful staff (team) and lead by a great Doctor with more experience than you can find almost anywhere. Like any Vet., prices can get high, however Doctor Spellman always has multiple treatment options at different price ranges with your pets best interest in mind. Also has reasonable rates on vaccinations, neuter/spay and office visits. Read Less

I've been coming here for years. Doc has always taken good care of my pets, and he and his staff are always great! I actually think they enjoy Apollo and I when we visit, and are honestly concerned for his health and give several options for care. (Having a Doberman is kind of a pain...lol) Thanks y'all for being awesome!! Read Less

I’m a new client and they have been very accommodating of all of my requests! They even fit me in one morning for what I thought was an emergency. Tina is very friendly and they are transparent about all the costs. They really know how to handle my VERY anxious dog. Thank you! Read Less

Thank you for your consideration and thorough attention-to-detail.  I sincerely appreciate the professionalism and dedication displayed throughout the course of rendering meaningful customer service to me.I am especially grateful for the expeditious, intricate, and inspired manner in which you interfaced with me, endeavoring to alleviate my concerns. Read Less

Always really appreciate the staff and service at NLVC. It happens to be just down the street but that's not the only reason we go there. It's always easy to get an appointment and Tina is always so helpful and sweet. Dr. Spellman is awesome and gets right to the point. As long as we live north we will always take out animals to NLVC. Read Less

I have been taking both my dog and my cat to Dr. Spellman for the past two years and have been very happy with my vet. Dr. Spellman and his staff are always there for my animals. The staff cares so much about my pets and they have always be able to see me in a pinch. I am really happy with my vet. Read Less

I've been going to North Lamar Vet Clinic for more years than I can remember. I started taking feral cats there to be spayed or neutered and started taking my pets there shortly thereafter. I got tired of the "let's turn you upside down and shake all the change loose from your pockets" approach my old vet had, and there was a lot of turnover there as well.Dr. Spellman is a one-man office; he's been in the same place since about 1971 and you'll get excellent consistency of care with him. He won't charge you for tests or procedures that aren't needed and he's very straightforward to deal with.He advised me on a dying cat to not try and do anything heroic and he was very upfront with me when it was time to put her to sleep. That's just to say, you can totally trust his professional advice.I love sending people there who, like me, are tired of the typical vet guilt trap and paying way too much for ordinary things like annuals. Read Less

I absolutely love Dr. Spellman and his staff. My first visit with him was back in 2014, when I needed to take my cat, Medora, in to get spayed and for a check up. I had been to a lot of vets previously and I was starting to feel like I'd never find a good one until I found him! He was so lovely to her and I was really impressed with his transparency and cut-the-fluff approach when dealing with me. You can tell he is definitely an animal lover and treats my cats so well. I had moved around a bit since I first met him, but since I've been back I have taken one of my newer family members, Louie, in for two checkups and Medora is overdue for her next one! His staff is great, he is fantastic and the pricing is super reasonable. Definitely my one and only for vet care moving forward! Read Less

Dr. Spellman is awesome. He's taken excellent care of my cat for several years. Very gentle with her (she's a bit neurotic), and she's done well under his care. Even if you don't live in the north Lamar area, it's worth the drive to go there for excellent care of your furbaby (or other animal). Read Less

So old school there isn't a 512 by the number on the sign. And I mean that in the best possible way- I absolutely adore this office. Dr. Spelman is wonderful, his staff is so devoted to making sure every patient and guardian is taken care of in the most individualized way. Prices are as low as I think they can possibly be, and as other reviewers have noted they will work with you to make sure your care aligns with your budget. We will never take our dogs anywhere else. Read Less

I'll always be loyal to Dr. Spellman, because he was the only one who figured out what was wrong with me cat. Her original vet was in Bastrop, and they said she had allergies, and kept trying different allergy meds, but nothing worked. She was always covered in scabs from scratching and over-grooming. After enough money, I gave up on being able to provide her a quality of life, so I decided to have her put down. I didn't want to drive all the way to Bastrop, so I called the closest nearby vet (Dr. Spellman). He said "well I'm not an executioner. I'll do it, but I want a shot." That seemed fair, so I brought the cat in for one last attempt. He looked at her and almost immediately said "this cat has lupus." Then did some other tests to verify. We put the cat on lupus meds, and her problems cleared up almost immediately. She was a delightfully happy and affectionate (and scab-free) cat after that. Read Less

Great vet! Dr. Spellman has been our vet for over 10 years. He is thorough and has great experience. We bounced around with other vets in the Austin area until we found our home at North Lamar Veterinary. I would highly recommend Dr. Spellman and his staff. Also, costs are much better than the majority of vets in Austin. Read Less

Dr. Spellman has been caring for our fur bearing family members for decades across generations. Well always drive to north Lamar from round rock. He offers the experience and care that can't be matched. Vet experiences are always charged with a bit of emotion, but Dr. Spellman gives you options and his knowledge and experience is something we'll always trust. No corporate machine here and we love that. Real focus and real experience. Read Less

I JUST got home from taking my little kitty to this Vet. She wasn't doing well when I came home from work/ feverish and walking slowly, lethargic-- I'm living in a new neighborhood, and I searched Yelp for Quick wisdom on somewhere up here to take her straight away. I won't lie- when I pulled up and it didn't look very put together I got super nervous. But the lady on the phone was super sweet when I called so I felt Hopeful. They got me in immediately. No long wait with my cat crying in more pain. Dr. Spellman was calm, and the lady on the phone handled my cat more gently than vets previously (as did their other assistant).  Like other reviewers, he was very good at telling me when I could pet and console her and how she might react to certain things they had to do. He was so kind about telling me what my options were, and even when he told the price he asked, "is that going to be OK for you?" So gracious. He also said he could make himself available if things got worse, which immediately put me at ease. What a find. I'm so glad I stumbled on this spot. Thank you fellow yelpers for your reviews!! Read Less

We have received excellent care here for both our cat and dog. Always able to get in for emergencies and the staff is very helpful and really cares for our animals. Costs are competive and they are great at being upfront about options and costs. Read Less

Dr. Spellman has provided excellent care for cats and dogs that I and family members have owned over the years. He and his staff have always been very kind and helpful, and will explain various treatment options when price is a concern. He stocks many kinds of foods for animals with special dietary needs and it's easy to call in an order and pick more up when needed. The clinic is an asset to the neighborhood. Read Less

I found a cat in a wheel well of a car. I took him to see this vet and he took care of us and the new edition to our home. Asked me to call next morning but he beat me to it. I would say if you want a no nonsense vet this is the man. Read Less

I've always been happy with Dr. Spellman - I've been going to him since my dogs were puppies. He is a matter of fact vet and always has the best interest of your pet(s) in mind. He is very gentle with my dogs and it's very clear that he knows what he is doing. If he doesn't think a particular service is necessary, he won't push. But, he'll always suggest what he thinks would be beneficial. The office staff is always very nice and courteous and accommodating with appointments.Read Less

This was the worst vet clinic I've ever been to. Dr. Spellman was rude and disrespectful the entire visit. I paid $62 just so he could tell me that nothing was wrong with my dog and that she seems normal. I'm sorry but when your dog is dizzy, running into walls, unable to sit without falling over and won't eat or drink anything, I'm pretty sure something is wrong. He told me, after interrupting me multiple times and rolling his eyes, That she seems fine but he could run test on her if I wanted him to! I was there for a total of 5 minutes. His staff is sweet but this Dr is a jerk!!! Don't go here, it's a waste of your time and money!!!!Read Less

Dr. Spellman has been my vet for years and we always receive the best care from him. I can usually get my dogs an appointment the same day. His rates are competitive and his staff is very friendly. I have referred several friends nad family to him and I would highly recommend the North Lamar Vet Clinic to anyone. Read Less

Dr. Spellman took good care of my cat for 14 years and I'm now taking my newly adopted dog to him. He has always been straight forward in his approach and doesn't try to do any unnecessary tests to keep costs down. We just adopted a 2 year-old miniature schnauzer about a month ago. Within 2 weeks she became very ill. We had taken her to a vet that was about 10 min from our house. The vet suspected a pancreatic issue but that was ruled out and $700 later the vet still couldn't diagnose her and was recommending an MRI and possible exploratory surgery. I finally did what I should have in the first place and drove the longer distance to Dr. Spellman. He did say that based on the way she presented that he would have initially thought it was a pancreatic issue, too. However, with that ruled out, he was able to re-evaluate and diagnose her with a back injury. Now with two weeks of bed rest (read being crated) she is as good as new. He is very experienced and knows what he is doing. I recommend him to anyone that is needing a new vet. Read Less