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Emancipet Austin Dental and Surgical Center

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(51) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet ClinicsEmergency & 24-Hour VetsGeneral Practice VetsSpecialty & Referral Vets
Emancipet Austin Dental and Surgical Center
Location
Heritage Hills, Austin
Services
Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics, Emergency & 24-Hour Vets, General Practice Vets
Reviews
51
Ranking
#40 in Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Best for
budget-conscious owners needing spay/neuter or dental work, pets with anxiety during procedures

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

Emancipet Austin Dental delivers respected low-cost surgeries and dental work; reviewers highlight affordable pricing, skilled veterinarians, and staff who calm anxious animals. Recent visits show consistent praise for dental cleanings and spay/neuter procedures, though walk-in policies and occasional front desk friction have frustrated some arrivals.

Praised for
  • affordable surgical services
  • skilled dental care
  • staff attentiveness to anxious pets
  • thorough veterinary work
  • clean facility
Watch-outs
  • front desk communication gaps
  • walk-in intake limits not clearly advertised
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Best for: budget-conscious owners needing spay/neuter or dental work, pets with anxiety during procedures
Think twice if: plan your visit during posted walk-in hours (10am-noon) or call ahead; staff can stretch thin during peak times

Where this business shines

  • low-cost surgical pricing
  • dental extraction and cleaning specialty
  • handles anxious or fearful pets calmly
  • clean, well-staffed facility

Worth knowing

  • Lis is a named tech known for calming anxious cats
  • dental cleanings remove extensive tartar buildup
  • one cat had 13 teeth extracted plus a mouth growth
  • facility is large with visible staffing
  • one-hour recovery time standard for dental procedures

What reviews say by service

Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Reviewers praise affordable pricing for spay/neuter and dental work; described as helping owners avoid going broke on pet care.
General Practice Vets
Checkups and vaccines offered; one reviewer noted staff empathy and concern for pet wellbeing.
Specialty & Referral Vets
Dental extractions and soft tissue surgery reviewed as thorough and skilled; one vet found an undiscovered condition and coordinated with owner's primary vet.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Urgent care available for pyometra and dystocia; one reviewer mentioned a 30-minute wait during peak hours and walk-in limits.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.56 average across the 80 low-cost & nonprofit vet clinics businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 74
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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3

Common questions

Can I walk in, or do I need an appointment?
The business accepts walk-ins from 10am to noon. Outside those hours, call ahead or use their website to schedule.
How much does a spay or neuter cost?
Surgery costs range from $350 to $650, with a $20 pre-surgical consultation fee. The business also offers affordable options for low-income owners.
Do they handle anxious or fearful pets?
Yes. Reviewers highlight staff skill at calming anxious cats and nervous owners; one tech named Lis is specifically praised for this.

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Last updated 2026-10-06