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Moontower Veterinary Surgery Center

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 260 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(260) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency & 24-Hour VetsSpecialty & Referral VetsLow-Cost & Nonprofit Vet ClinicsMobile & House-Call Vets
Moontower Veterinary Surgery Center
Location
Dittmar-Slaughter, Austin
Services
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets, Specialty & Referral Vets, Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Reviews
260
Best for
Pet owners needing orthopedic or soft tissue surgery who value direct surgeon communication and responsive aftercare.

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

Moontower delivers surgical care that combines technical skill with emotional attentiveness. Reviewers consistently report being met with unhurried explanations, staff who check in by text and phone after surgery, and pricing notably below competitors for procedures like TPLO, endoscopy, and orthopedic work.

The team-including Dr. Shuman, Dr. Jessie Kmietsch, and Hospital Manager Lindsay-handles anxious owners and pets with patience, allowing time before procedures and staying available through recovery. Owners who've had to return for follow-up care or complications describe the practice staying engaged with costs and outcomes rather than treating each visit as transactional.

Praised for
  • caring, patient staff who explain procedures thoroughly
  • reasonable pricing compared to other surgical centers
  • quick access to surgery and responsive post-op communication
  • surgeons skilled in orthopedic and soft tissue work
  • genuinely attentive to anxious pets and owners
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Best for: Pet owners needing orthopedic or soft tissue surgery who value direct surgeon communication and responsive aftercare.

Where this business shines

  • Competitive pricing on major procedures like TPLO and endoscopy
  • Staff stay available by text and phone during recovery
  • Surgeons take time explaining X-rays and post-op expectations
  • Seven-day operation for urgent surgical needs
  • Patient-centered approach to anxious pets and owners

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Shuman and Dr. Jessie Kmietsch perform surgery and explain procedures in detail
  • Hospital Manager Lindsay handles post-op communication and care coordination
  • Text and phone follow-ups are routine; staff available same-day for complications
  • Laparoscopic spay available (minimally invasive option)
  • Military discounts offered
  • Patients report endoscopy priced 50% below other Austin surgical centers
  • TPLO (ACL surgery) and orthopedic work described as half the price of competitors

What reviews say by service

Specialty & Referral Vets
Orthopedic and soft tissue procedures performed with detailed pre- and post-op communication
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Reported getting patients in for urgent surgery within 24 hours; seven-day operation
Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Pricing significantly below competing surgical centers for TPLO, endoscopy, and fracture repair

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.67 average across the 131 emergency & 24-hour vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
231
4
11
3
5
2
4
1
9

Common questions

How quickly can I get my dog into surgery?
Reviewers report being scheduled within a day or a week depending on urgency. The practice operates seven days a week.
Will the surgeon explain what was done?
Yes. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Kmietsch routinely walk owners through X-rays and post-operative instructions in detail.
How much does TPLO or endoscopy cost here?
Reviewers describe pricing as roughly half that of other Austin surgical centers, though exact fees require a consultation.
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Last updated 2026-10-06