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Central Texas Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Hospital- Round Rock

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 1,253 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1253) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Central Texas Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Hospital- Round Rock
Location
Brent Bustin Memorial Field, Round Rock
Services
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets, Specialty & Referral Vets, General Practice Vets
Reviews
1253
Ranking
#36 in Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Best for
Owners seeking specialist referrals (surgery, neurology, oncology) or end-of-life support with experienced staff.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers experience a high-stakes, uneven emergency service: top surgeons and specialists earn strong praise for their technical skill and compassion, but the ER frequently bottlenecks at triage, leaving some patients waiting seven hours for straightforward cases. Diagnostic coordination between departments has faltered in serious cases, though recent reviews highlight the surgical team's diligence and post-operative care. The hospital serves a broad specialist network across Central Texas and manages city shelter referrals.

Praised for
  • specialist expertise (neurology, surgery, oncology)
  • staff compassion and teamwork
  • capable emergency and surgical care
  • thorough post-operative follow-up for surgical cases
Watch-outs
  • long wait times and inconsistent triage
  • diagnostic oversights or incomplete workups
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Best for: Owners seeking specialist referrals (surgery, neurology, oncology) or end-of-life support with experienced staff.
Think twice if: Emergency visits may involve long waits even for straightforward cases; bring your pet's records.

Where this business shines

  • expert surgeons and specialists (Dr. Zacher, Dr. Fallon noted)
  • 24-hour emergency availability
  • CT and MRI imaging on-site
  • supportive end-of-life care

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Zacher (surgeon) praised for intestinal surgery and post-operative care, assisted by Sami
  • Dr. Katherine Fallon (neurologist/neurosurgeon) noted for knowledge and compassion
  • Assistant Sami maintains email updates with photos of post-operative incisions
  • End-of-life staff acknowledged for transparency and emotional support
  • City shelter contract for medically fragile animals (status updated in recent months)

What reviews say by service

Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Capable response to life-threatening cases, but triage delays create long waits for routine emergencies.
Specialty & Referral Vets
Surgery and neurology receive consistent five-star praise; diagnostic collaboration between specialties has lagged in complex oncology cases.
General Practice Vets
Limited review evidence; facility supports ER and specialist care primarily.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.67 average across the 131 emergency & 24-hour vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
950
4
82
3
36
2
30
1
155

Common questions

Is this an after-hours emergency clinic?
Yes, they operate 24 hours, seven days a week.
What imaging can they do?
Their website states they offer digital radiology, CT, and MRI on-site.
Do they offer surgery?
Yes. Reviewers highlight intestinal surgery and ACL procedures; the hospital employs multiple surgeons including Dr. Zacher.
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Last updated 2026-10-06