How many vet visits does a puppy need in its first year?

Typically a series of visits every few weeks until around four months, then a spay or neuter visit and a follow-up. Your vet sets the exact schedule.

Do indoor kittens need vaccines?

Yes, core vaccines are still recommended. Your vet will advise on others based on exposure risk.

Can I get a spay or neuter at the same clinic?

Many general practices perform them. Ask about scheduling and whether it is part of a package.

Puppy and kitten first-year vaccine and wellness package

A first-year plan bundles several services that new pet owners usually book together: an exam, a series of vaccines spaced weeks apart, fecal testing and deworming, flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, microchipping, and a spay or neuter date. Heartworm prevention matters in Central Texas year-round because of mosquito activity.

What to expect:

Visit schedule. Puppies and kittens commonly return every few weeks for boosters until about four months old.
Core vaccines. Ask which are core for your pet and which depend on lifestyle, such as boarding, dog parks, or outdoor access.
Bundled pricing. Some clinics sell a puppy or kitten package. Ask what it includes and whether spay or neuter is part of it.
Bring records. Rescue or shelter paperwork helps avoid repeat shots.

The clinics below are general practice vets that handle routine new-pet care.

What it costs

Total cost depends on the number of booster visits, the vaccines your vet recommends, parasite prevention, and whether spay or neuter and microchipping are included. Packages can lower the per-visit cost, so ask what is bundled and what is billed separately.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for general practice vets.

1. Livewell Animal Hospital of Austin
4.9★ · 435 reviews

93
2. Circle C Animal Hospital
4.9★ · 339 reviews

93
3. CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
5.0★ · 249 reviews

94

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FAQ

How many vet visits does a puppy need in its first year?: Typically a series of visits every few weeks until around four months, then a spay or neuter visit and a follow-up. Your vet sets the exact schedule.
Do indoor kittens need vaccines?: Yes, core vaccines are still recommended. Your vet will advise on others based on exposure risk.
Can I get a spay or neuter at the same clinic?: Many general practices perform them. Ask about scheduling and whether it is part of a package.

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