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Pet Specialists of Austin

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,242 reviewed · 240 listed · Scored from 546 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(546) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Specialty & Referral VetsEmergency & 24-Hour VetsGeneral Practice Vets
Pet Specialists of Austin
Location
Hyde Park, Austin
Services
Specialty & Referral Vets, Emergency & 24-Hour Vets, General Practice Vets
Reviews
546
Ranking
#110 in Specialty & Referral Vets
Best for
Owners of pets with complex or emergency conditions their primary vet cannot safely handle.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Pet Specialists of Austin earns trust through skilled specialty teams who diagnose and treat complex cases other vets cannot. Staff explain test results in detail, coordinate seamlessly between departments, and show genuine care for anxious pets and worried owners. Recent visits highlight their work with surgery, neurology, and emergency medicine; even costly care feels justified when outcomes are excellent and communication is clear throughout.

Praised for
  • caring, compassionate staff
  • thorough diagnosis and testing
  • specialist expertise and advanced care
  • clear communication about costs and options
  • organized, clean facility
Watch-outs
  • incomplete testing on first visit led to missed diagnosis
  • high costs can drain savings
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Best for: Owners of pets with complex or emergency conditions their primary vet cannot safely handle.
Think twice if: One recent review documented incomplete testing and missed diagnosis; verify testing scope upfront before leaving.

Where this business shines

  • Specialist teams (surgery, neurology, internal medicine, ER)
  • Advanced diagnostics and problem-solving
  • Clear cost breakdown and financing options offered
  • Sends detailed records to primary vets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Reyes-Wirth performs complex tumor removals
  • Dr. Hetrick specializes in diagnostic work and internal medicine
  • Neurology and surgery teams praised for coordination
  • Overnight care team available
  • Exam fee $217 (from recent review)
  • Offers Care Credit and Scratch Pay at checkout
  • Sends detailed medical records to primary vets without being asked

What reviews say by service

Specialty & Referral Vets
Complex surgeries, neurology, and internal medicine diagnoses praised; staff coordinate across teams.
Emergency & 24-Hour Vets
Emergency intake and overnight care noted as exceptional and compassionate.
General Practice Vets
One recent review cited incomplete testing on initial visit; other general visits well-received.
Low-Cost & Nonprofit Vet Clinics
Not a low-cost provider; costs are high but reviewers find value justified by outcomes and detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.67 average across the 131 emergency & 24-hour vets businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
388
4
14
3
11
2
19
1
114

Common questions

Do they offer payment plans?
Yes. Reviewers report Care Credit and Scratch Pay are offered at checkout.
Will they share my pet's records with my primary vet?
Yes. They send detailed medical records to your primary vet without you having to ask.
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Last updated 2026-10-06