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HousePaws Austin Mobile Vet

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(50) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mobile & House-Call VetsGeneral Practice VetsLow-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
HousePaws Austin Mobile Vet
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vets, General Practice Vets, Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Reviews
50
Ranking
#36 in Mobile & House-Call Vets
Best for
pets with travel anxiety or aggression; owners wanting their pet examined at home.

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

Dr. Hunt and her team have earned consistent five-star reviews across eight years by bringing low-stress veterinary care into homes across Austin. Patients praise the relationships built over time, the way difficult and anxious pets relax at home, and the honesty and kindness shown during life-ending care.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • house-call convenience eliminates travel stress
  • Dr. Hunt builds lasting patient relationships
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • handles anxious and difficult pets with skill
  • affordable compared to clinic visits
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Best for: pets with travel anxiety or aggression; owners wanting their pet examined at home.

Where this business shines

  • eliminates travel and clinic stress for anxious pets
  • Dr. Hunt's eight-year relationships with patients
  • acupuncture for chronic conditions
  • compassionate end-of-life care at home

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Hunt (also named Tami) has served some patients since 2018
  • offers acupuncture for degenerative spinal conditions
  • provides in-home euthanasia service
  • helps coordinate insurance reimbursement for emergency care costs

What reviews say by service

Mobile & House-Call Vets
Eliminates transport stress; particularly praised for anxious, car-sick, and difficult pets.
Holistic & Integrative Vets
Acupuncture treatments noted as helpful for degenerative spinal conditions.
Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Multiple reviewers cite lower cost compared to traditional clinic visits.
General Practice Vets
Vaccine visits, thyroid management, and routine care delivered at home.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Guided end-of-life care described as peaceful and compassionate.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.65 average across the 84 mobile & house-call vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 83
Review volume 74
Review recency 64
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
46
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1

Common questions

Does HousePaws come to my house?
Yes, they visit homes in Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Manor, Elgin, Westlake, and Lakeway.
Can Dr. Hunt help my anxious pet?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report pets with car sickness, anxiety, and aggression relax at home and respond well to Dr. Hunt's handling.
Does HousePaws offer acupuncture?
Yes, according to their website and reviews describing acupuncture for degenerative spinal conditions.

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Last updated 2026-10-06