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08/31/2024
We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!
Southwest Vet is a low-stress veterinary hospital with pet services that include annual wellness care
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Southwest Vet is the newest low-stress animal hospital brought to you by the same local family that brought you South Park Animal Hospital! Our services include annual wellness care, vaccinations, bloodwork, xrays, surgery, dentistry and much more! Our team is dedicated to providing five star service to our clients and top-notch medical care to your fur babies. We strive to ensure that you and your pet's have an inviting, low-stress and informative experience every time you visit.
We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!
Dr. Shuman being very demure, very mindful, and very productive while building our new outdoor exam room. He’s not just a medical director who stays behind a desk—he’s always leading by example.
Grateful for the incredible learning experience the other day with our friends from Violet Crown ! 🐾 We gained invaluable knowledge on handling oncological emergencies in our furry friends and honed our skills on aspirates. Here’s to providing even better care for our pets! 🩺🐶🐱
From surgery to super pup! 🐾 Celebrating Tinkerbell’s brave recovery journey after her TPLO surgery. Here’s to many more happy, healthy adventures!
Tinkerbell was a part of our physical therapy program with Dr. Dudley. After many weeks of various exercises with Cheyenne and Paige, she is back to her normal little self!
We hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! Stay safe and cool!
Don’t forget to order your pets medications! We are closed all day on the fourth and refills are taking 24-48 hours right now! Give us a call!
We want to wish everyone a Happy Pride! Here at SWV we want everyone to feel accepted and welcomed. We are more than happy to use your name and pronouns, just let us know how best to address you. We are a safe space and will always be one! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend! Reminder that the hospital will be closed on Monday and we will reopen on Tuesday at 7:00 AM. If your pet has an emergency please go to the nearest emergency vet!
Benny didn’t want to get out of bed this morning so he came over in his PJ’s for his recheck exam!
Arthritis can be quite painful in dogs and cats. Check out what we have to offer to help the kiddos stay comfy!
They call it puppy love! 💕
The truth behind the p**p! 💩
Please take a moment out of your day to appreciate these pups! Monkey and Summer got lots of love during their last visit!
Long hair? Don’t care? Well you should! Hairballs are pesky little things that can cause your cat lots of discomfort. Here are some tips on how to prevent them! 😻
Why fear the vet when this is how they treat you? Goblin came in recently for a check up and got really cozy during his exam!
We diagnose heartworms all year round here in Texas! The mosquitoes here are brutal and not only affect us but our pets as well.
Pets should be kept on heartworm prevention all year round (indoor cats too! remember there is no cure for heartworms in cats!)
Please call us if your pet needs prevention or to schedule a heartworm test. The link in our bio will connect you to our website where you can also find our online pharmacy to ship medication straight to your door.
Happy National Pet Day! Show you critters some extra love today!
Did we look at the eclipse today? Yes. Did we also use this time to nap? No. 👀 (actually, yes.)
Apparently, National Respect Your Cat Day is today! Here are some pictures of staff cats getting the R.E.S.P.E.C.T they deserve!
In order of appearance we have: Gatsby, Yzma, Luanne, Peach, Stormi, and Jazzabelle!
Today is National Puppy Day! Here are some puppies we have seen in the past few months! Remember to hug your pups today (even the older ones 🥹) !
TRAPRS needs our help! Please drop your items off anytime we are open. There is a donation station set up in the hospital lobby next to the coffee bar. TRAPRS is an amazing group, please check out their website and social media platforms to see all the good they do!
March 17-23 is Poison Prevention Week! Here are somethings around the house that could send your pet to the hospital. If you ever think your pet may have ingested something toxic, call us ASAP!
Oliver was such a curious cat this morning during his appointment! He loved exploring the exam room while he waited for Dr. Singleton!
Say hello to our employee of the month! This is Rain, our technician Cheyenne’s adorable pitty. Working hard or hardly working?! 🐶
Dr. Shuman has been hard at work at Southwest Vet! What do you think he is building?
Please join us in welcoming our newest veterinarian, Dr. Jessica Murgatroyd! Dr. Murgatroyd is a Texas native and has just returned after graduating from vet school in Louisiana. She will be taking appointments starting July 18th. We hope that you'll come by and say hi! 🥰
Ticks can transmit many diseases to pets, and finding one on your furry friend can be upsetting. Check out our latest blog post in which we offer a tutorial on all things tick-related.
Ticks can transmit many diseases to you and your pet, and finding one on your furry pal can be stressful. Our Southwest Vet team doesn’t want your pet to be affected by a tick-borne disease, and we offer information about all things tick-related. Ticks found in Texas
Can you imagine anything better than celebrating July Fourth with friends and family on a sunny, warm summer day? But, while your human crew is enjoying the party, your pets could be suffering from stress or subject to other holiday dangers. Check out our latest blog post for advice on ensuring your pet has a safe, stress-free July Fourth.
With so many events and activities in Austin, you will surely find something that strikes your July Fourth fancy. With fireworks shows, cookouts, and live music events, July Fourth is a great time for most people, but your pets may feel differently. This holiday is particularly stressful for pets wh...
Mosquitoes are one of the most despised pests that come with a warm climate. Not only are they extremely annoying with their buzzing and their itchy bites, but they also cause life-threatening disease. Learn how to protect your four-legged friend from potentially fatal heartworm disease in our latest blog post.
Heartworms are deadly parasites that can infect any mammal, although they much prefer hanging out in canine hosts. Dogs can be infected with more than 100 worms that can live for five to seven years, while in cats, only a couple of worms that live for two to three years, if they reach
Ensuring your pet receives routine veterinary examinations is extremely important to their quality of life. However, many pets experience significant fear, anxiety, and stress when at the veterinary hospital, often prompting their owners to forgo their furry pal’s life-enhancing physical examinations. If your pet suffers this response when they have a veterinary examination, check out our latest blog post to learn five tips on how to prepare them for a stress-free visit.
One of the most important things you can do for your pet’s quality of life and longevity is to ensure they receive routine veterinary examinations. However, many pets experience significant fear, anxiety, and stress when at the veterinary hospital. If you’ve ever considered putting off your pet....
8731 W SH 71, Suite 100
Austin, TX
78735
Monday | 7am - 6pm |
Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
Thursday | 7am - 6pm |
Friday | 7am - 6pm |
Saturday | 8am - 12pm |
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Just a little Smudge getting spoiled with some kitty crunchies at her 12 week old kitten visit. 😻 #lowstressvet #kittenvisits #kittycrunchies
Rayito couldn’t get enough of our cheese on a stick treat!🧀 He was such a good boy for his ear cleaning and treatments and busy enjoying his cheesy snack he didn’t even notice it was happening! 😂 #lowstressvet #lowstresstechniques
Margo Rita loves coming to see us! She especially loves to show off all her tricks and of course, she is more than happy to take all the treats we have to offer her. #lowstressvet
Happy Friday y'all! Topcat, our super sweet APA! foster cat, is sending high fives your way! Topcat is hanging out at Southwest Vet until she finds her forever home or until APA! has more space for her to room with them. She loves to talk a lot and cuddle!
We're decking the halls with bins of tidy, the cat litter that is! We are still collecting donations for PAWS through the end of the year, stop by and drop off your donations anytime during our normal business hours!
He is the "Low-Stress Vet"! Stop by our booth at the Austin Pet Expo and see us! Doors open at 10 am!
Halloween was a blast here at Southwest Vet! To get in the Halloween spirit, we carved pumpkins! We hope you enjoyed the festivities of the holiday! Remember, candy is for people, not pets! If you have questions about what your pet shouldn't be eating this holiday season, call or email us and we'd be happy to help you learn more about what your pet can and can't have as treats!
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