Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in San Antonio, TX
Since 1948, Dodd Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for San Antonio families. Our practice combines decades of experience with continuous investment in veterinary technology and staff education to deliver comprehensive care. We prioritize preventative medicine through wellness exams while offering advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and emergency services. Our team treats every pet with the compassion and attention we would give our own animals, maintaining a facility equipped for routine care, urgent treatment, and specialized medical needs. With transparent communication and a focus on client education, we empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their animals' health. 
Services
Veterinary Care
Urgent Care
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Surgical Procedures
Advanced Care
Pet Wellness
Diagnostics
Emergency Services
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care with after-hours referrals
- Our team maintains AAHA-accredited standards through continuous education
- We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics including digital radiography and ultrasound
- Our facility includes separate cat and dog boarding environments
- Veterinary specialists handle complex cases requiring advanced training
What people say
Excellent care
Awesome staff
Understood and listened
Wonder Doctor
Coming back
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary care includes wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive treatments. Experienced doctors perform nose-to-tail physicals to detect early health issues. We create customized care plans for puppies/kittens, adult pets, and senior animals.
Urgent Care
We handle urgent medical situations during business hours with immediate attention to trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Critical patients receive priority scheduling and advanced diagnostics. After-hours emergencies are referred to 24-hour facilities.
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facility separates cats and dogs for stress-free stays. Trained staff provides twice-daily exercise and monitoring. Vaccination records must be current. Medication administration available for pets with special needs.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, nail trimming, and coat styling for all breeds. Our specialists handle mat removal and skin condition treatments. We use gentle techniques to acclimate young pets to grooming routines.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and complex surgeries using modern anesthetic monitoring. Services include spaying/neutering, mass removals, dental procedures, and orthopedic repairs. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures patient safety during operations.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, emergency care, pet boarding, grooming, and advanced diagnostics like digital radiography and ultrasound.
Do you handle pet emergencies after hours?
For emergencies outside our business hours, we recommend contacting Emergency Pet Clinic at (210) 571-7990 located at 8503 Broadway #105.
What are your pet boarding requirements?
Boarding guests must have current vaccinations. Dogs need distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordetella. Cats require feline distemper and rabies vaccines before check-in.
How often should pets receive professional grooming?
Most pets benefit from professional grooming every 4-8 weeks depending on coat type. Dogs with longer hair typically require more frequent sessions for coat maintenance.
Do you offer payment plans for veterinary services?
We accept major credit cards and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at the time of service, but our staff can help explore financial assistance options when needed.
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