1st time @ Clay Road Animal Clinic and it won't be my last, we had the absolute best experience with Dr. Darrell Smith. He and his Staff put us at ease and made our pets feel safe. I just moved from out of State and the 1st Clinic we went to was Affordable Pet Clinic on N Fry Rd & W Little York Rd, Katy they wanted to charge us almost $400 not including medication for a Neuter, teeth cleaning & Blood tests but couldn't schedule us until after May. Thankfully I looked around and found Dr. Darrell Smith and we ended up paying $250 with the Best service ever. Read Less

Dr. Smith and his team take excellent care of my pups. We love Clay Toad Animal Clinic. We had to take them somewhere else while they were recovering from the flood (all open now!) and it was just a huge reminder of all the great reasons we stick with Dr. Smith! Read Less

Dr Smith is an AMAZING doctor who goes above and beyond for his patients and their families! We never feel rushed, he answers every question honestly and has more compassion than any other vet I have encounter. We love Clay Road Animal Hospital and will not trust our pets with anyone else! Read Less

Dr Smith is the best vet I've ever had. I typically rescue dogs who are not always healthy and sometimes old. I went to him because I need a good vet close by. He has cared for my two girls so well and treated them with such compassion. He will be caring for all of my pets going forward. I can't say enough good about him and his staff. He has compassionate skilled staff that are vet competent. Read Less

Dr. Smith and his staff are the best kept secret in veterinary clinics. Nestled in a charming vintage home between Clay's Restaurant and an auto yard, these people are the real deal when it comes to compassionate and respectful pet care. Dr. Smith listens to our questions and gives thoughtful responses to our many inquiries. He never recommends excessive testing or medicines, something we appreciate. No reason to overmedicate! Our two dogs and one cat are treated like the sweet babies they are when we visit the vet. Read Less

Best Vet I've been to. He came highly recommended from a friend who owns a dog boarding business. I can sum it up by saying we drive past four other vet offices to get to his. The location isn't great, but that's the only reason I knocked a star off. Other than that, the Vet and his staff are top notch.Read Less

I'm very particular when choosing a vet for my fur babies. Last year,I've searched and searched on Yelp for the best reviews and came across clay road animal clinic. Yelpers never fail me! This is my family doctor now for my babies! Dr. Smith makes you feel and let's you know that you are under good hands. He is very gentle and actually cares for your pets. I was surprised when he remembered my dogs just after the first visit. He remembered little details about them which made me feel good to know that he cares. I even had to bring my baby Junior here to get him cremated and the staff were super nice to me. I know he was under good hands. Read Less

Great vet with phenomenal and caring staff. This vet really cares as does his staff. They go the extra mile to make your visit quick, but will take all the time necessary to answer any questions you may have. Reasonable pricing is part of their policy as well.Read Less

I didn't know Clay Road had a facebook page or I would have left a review long ago. Dr. Smith is an extremely kind and gentle doctor. He's very easy to talk to, gives information freely and is never in a hurry. When losing our Yani to DM almost two years ago, he and his staff were very helpful and provided the most comfort our family could ask for when they helped her to the Rainbow Bridge. I just can't say enough good things about Dr. Smith and his staff. Wish I had found them years ago. Read Less

First time in my 60 plus years that a Vet got down on the floor with my pet. Dr Smith explained that some pups are just more comfortable being met that way. His concern goes that deep for the animals. Fantastic practice. Read Less

I am SO HAPPY with this vet! I saw dr Smith and he was so wonderful with my senior dog. I am so relieved to have found a vet who actually loves pets and takes their time with us. Great staff as well and the prices are VERY good! Absolutely love this vet clinic! Read Less

Dr. Smith and his friendly team are so wonderful. They take excellent care of my pups, you can tell they really love the animals and their jobs. They are always going above and beyond my expectations and I love them (and so do my boys!). Read Less

My 13 year old cat had pain in his mouth and after reading all the great reviews for this company I decided to take my cat to this facility. They located a lump in his mouth and I was advised it was either feline himotitis or possible cancer. They provided a dose of steroid and a antibiotic. 36 hours later my cat had severe breathing issues due to fluid from the medication filling up his lungs and he very sadly passed away. I then called the clinic and left a voicemail to let them know to cancel the follow up appt due my cat passing away. They never called back with any condolences which I was not shocked as I am sure they knew it was the medication that killed him. I am tremendously dissapointed with all of this as I am sure you know that these animals we own are truly are family. May you all please be cautious and ask the vets a it all possible risks when they provide medication to your animals. Sadly I learned the hard way.. Take care Read Less

With three dogs and a semi-feral cat I am kept busy with health care. I am truly grateful to have found a clinic that is friendly and a doctor I can trust. I highly recommend Clay Road Animal Clinic to anyone in West Houston. Read Less

Dr. Smith is a wonderful vet and one who gets down to the animals level by actually getting on the floor with them. Our dog, Doc, a Chow mix is not one to be a social butterfly but Dr. Smith was one person that Doc trusted. Dr. Smith has a way to make the pets feel like they are special and we are sure they are to Dr. Smith. His staff is also exceptional. We moved to Canada with Doc and that is the only reason we left that clinic. You will be happy if you select this clinic. They are affordable and totally professional in everything they do. You could not ask for a better clinic! Read Less

I think Dr. Smith and his staff deserve more then 5 stars.. Dr. Smith is the best vet that I have known. He loves the animals like his own. He genuinely cares about the pets and his prices are really reasonable. I trust all of my pets in his care. I have referred numerous people to Dr. Smith. He doesn't request any unneeded tests either. He is blessing to have as a veterinarian.. Thanks Dr. Smith for being so awesome!! My dogs love Dr. Smith :) Read Less

Dr. Smith was so down to earth and handled my anxious dog with such genuine care. He got down on the ground and his assistant distracted her with treats. Other vets I've gone to instantly put a muzzle on her which only makes the situation worse. It was a great first experience with Dr. Smith after having several bad experiences recently with other vets. I will definitely be coming back! Read Less

We have a very nervous puppy and Dr Smith was so gentle with him. This was our first visit to this vet and we plan on going back whenever our little Henry needs a checkup or shots. The only thing I didn't like was that they took Henry out of the room to give him his shots and I would have preferred the choice to stay with him as he was shaking because he didn't know what was going on. I'll ask to do that next time. Read Less

Dr. Smith is a great doctor. He is very patient and treats the animals with kindness. I am so glad my fur babies are his patients. His staff is also great, they answer all your questions even if they are silly ones. Their prices are very reasonable. Read Less

I have finally found a vet clinic that can handle my Shiba Inu Jax. I am so happy to have found this veterinarian clinic. I think Dr. Smith and Jasmine and the whole staff are awesome! Thank you guys! Denise and Jax Read Less

I've been going to Dr. Smith when I adopted my two fur babies and the shelter referred me to him, being in close proximity to my residence. THE. BEST! Very compassionate and knowledgeable. We have since moved and I tried a vet close to my new house, but there's nothing like Dr. Smith and his loving team to treat my babies with such love and care. This is truly a field of passion and Dr. Smith shows it with the care he provides. I make the drive to Dr. Smith because I know I'll get the kindest treatment, and my babies will get treated like family, that's what they are after all. I'm very pleased overall in the passed 4 years, even with the most recent dental my littlest one got, and HIGHLY recommend this veterinarian to all my pet lovers. Plus, his office isn't outrageously priced. That's always a plus in the pocket book, though for my pups, I'd pay for only the best, and that's Dr. Smith at the Clay Road Animal Clinic. my doggies seem very happy as well, which stands out indefinitely to me!Read Less

Dr. Smith is the best vet I've found in the West Houston area to date! He takes time to explain and he doesn't do unneeded testing. Prices are very reasonable and on top of that he takes the time to address all my pet's issues...(which can be a lot with my 11 year old lab with Diabetes!) I currently take my two dogs here and a new stray kitten we have saved with Dr. Smith's help! I can't say enough great things about this office! Read Less

I love Dr. Smith! I have a rescued german shepherd that does not play well with others. After being banned from every other pet clinic including Kaaws on 529. I found God sent Dr. Smith. He has been so far the only pet professional who has shown kindness and compassion for my dog. She loves him too. I praise him and his staff every time we go. They are exceptionally caring and great at what they chose to do. I will drive far to get to him and pay whatever he asks (which isn't much btw) he is simply the best and I am most grateful that I found him. Read Less

Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful! Dr. Smith is the nicest vet ever! He treats my boys with love and care. He answers all of my crazy dog mom questions. Also, all of the prices are fair and very low compared to other vets. You will not regret choosing Clay Road Animal clinic. Read Less

We found Clay Road Animal Clinic when we rescued our first dog in 1990 and the clinic was owned by Dr. David Piassoli. We stayed with the practice when Dr. Smith took it over and we can unequivocally and emphatically state that you won't find better care anywhere, or with such reasonable pricing. Dr. Smith and his staff really do care about the animals, and they all take the time to be sure that you understand treatment plans. You can't go wrong trusting your pet's care to Clay Road Animal Clinic! Read Less

I love this place and Dr. Smith is great but it needs improvement in two areas: 1) They are hardly ever on time. I waited 45 minutes before we even got to an exam room at our last appointment, and we were on time. I appreciate that Dr. Smith takes the time to meet with patients and address concerns but either schedule less appointments, or call as a courtesy to reschedule.  2) It's actually quite difficult to schedule an appointment. I've called 6 times today at different times trying to set up an appointment and no one has answered the phone. It rings and rings then goes to voicemail. This is not the first time this has happened either. While these two issues are annoying it's sort of a trade off for me as I really enjoy Dr. Smith's manor and their prices are not terribly expensive. Read Less

I've just started to take my dogs there under the recommendation from a friend at work, who said she's been taking her cat there for 19 years and said Dr. Smith has done wonders with her cat. So since we all only want the best for our dogs, I took her advice and went. Best choice in my life!! Really friendly with all my dogs (I have four so far...and counting), patient, and has reasonable prices for everything. It's really hard to find a vet like this now a days, but I'm really happy I found him.Read Less

My 8-yr-old cat absolutely hates going to the vet. She's usually a nightmare patient, but not with Dr. Smith. His gentle, yet confident handling made her seem like just any other kitty. I was extremely impressed with Dr. Smith, his staff, and the affordability of their services. Read Less

I just got a rescue dog and took her to this clinic by recommendation from a pet sitter for our other dog. I loved how caring and concerned the vet & the staff seemed to be. They treat your pets like their own! Read Less