Austin Vet Care

I saw Dr. Brandes at Austin Vet Care at Metric and felt he took good care of my indoor cat and didn't over-inoculate per my request, example a FVCRP 3-in-1 versus all the 4- and 5-in-1 vaccines which are overkill for an indoor pet, often adversely affecting a cat's immune system. I think Austin Vet Care and Central Park are the only vets that actually offer these vaccines and the others could care less. I appreciated that he took good care of an ear fungus and did follow up on my cat. This vet is reasonably priced. If I could say there was one thing I really liked, it would have to be the *lack* of arrogance so predominant in veterinary care in Austin, Texas.

I was looking for a new vet for my awesome new dog Rocco and after asking around town I found this place. It's right across the street from Central Market in Central Austin. The waiting area is nice and large and has a "happy" feel to it. The vet technicians and the vet I worked with was very nice, answered lots of my questions since I was a new dog owner. The receptionists at the front were very nice as well. Everyone seemed to love Rocco as much as I did!!

I also like that they are open 24/7 and I can pick up my prescription refills after work or weekends. Also, if I have an emergency I can take her here and not somewhere were they don't have her history or Dr's he doesn't know.

This place is top notch and we'll keep them as our vet as long as we are in Austin.

The first time I went to Austin Vet Care after hours clinic on Burnet Rd they did ask for the $500 deposit and I have to admit I thought it was excessive.But the care they took was beyond what I expected. The second time i had to take another kitty there for a several day stay I don't remember being asked for the $500 deposit but I did ask them for an estimate and I did pay it up front which only makes sense. They took excellent care of my kitty and she is now well and back at home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I just need to say how much I appreciate and love Dr. Calloway. She has been my primary vet for my 2 special needs dogs for many years. Even after I moved to San Antonio, I could not find a vet I could trust with my babies as much as her. Her bedside manner with animals is truly special.
She has always been honest and eager with any issues my dogs have had, and believe me, they have had a lot!
My little bulldog, Layla, had gone beyond medical help, and I had to make the decision to put Layla down. Dr. Calloway and her staff were very helpful and understanding during this difficult time. I think the entire staff was crying with me, and that did give me a little comfort, knowing that they understood the love of an animal.
I would travel anywhere to have Dr. Calloway take care of one of my animals, she is truly one in a million!
And to address the other people complaining about high bills. Please understand, this is a 24 hour hospital. They employ 24 hour care with a doctor always on staff. This is extremely expensive. Far more expensive than a typical vet office. It is a business, at the end of the day, and although they take great care of the animals, they also must pay the bills! As we all know, good doctors don't come cheap!

I have been taking my dog, Otis, to Austin Vet Care at Metric for the past year and I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff, the facility and the care that Otis receives. Each time I walk in Otis and I are greeted with smiling faces and a warm hello. The ladies at the front desk even talk to Otis to make sure he's comfortable in the environment. The first time I had to take Otis in to see the vet was when I thought he had Parvo, a deadly disease to puppies. I was of course emotional and the doctor was very compassionate and let me know exactly what everything meant and the plan of action he was going to take. I felt very educated about what was going on. The second time I took Otis to Austin Vet Care was to get his vaccines. I went on a Wednesday when they have half price vaccines (which I did not know about) and everything went perfectly. When I went back yesterday for a check up and more heart worm medication I had a credit for $16.15 that I was unaware of. Turns out it was from me paying full price on the half price vaccine day. I didn't even know I should have had a credit. They are definitely not money hungry people here. I trust everyone at Austin Vet Care and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new vet.