Veterinarians in Texas
Practical help for finding veterinary care in Texas, part of our South region guide. We list only details we could check, and we link to official sources for everything else.
Verified listings in Texas
Each entry below was checked against the hospital or college's own website. This is a starting list, not every clinic in the state.
Veterinary college
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Listed by the AVMA as a US college of veterinary medicine. Check the website for its animal hospital and clinic services.
Details checked 2026-10 against the source above. Hours and services change, so call before you travel.Teaching hospital
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Small and large animal teaching hospitals.
Details checked 2026-10 against the source above. Hours and services change, so call before you travel.
Check a veterinarian's license in Texas
Every US state licenses veterinarians through a state board. Before booking a new practice, especially for surgery or a specialty procedure, confirm that the vet holds an active license and has no discipline on record. The American Association of Veterinary State Boards keeps a regulatory board finder that points you to the Texas board and its license lookup.
Associations and official resources
Emergency and poison help
If your pet is collapsing, struggling to breathe, bleeding heavily, having a seizure or may have eaten something toxic, call the nearest emergency hospital now and tell them you are on your way. For poisoning, these two services take calls any time of day:
Read our guides on dog emergency warning signs and what to do if a dog is poisoned for the first steps.
How to choose a vet
Visit before you need them. Ask how emergencies are handled after hours, whether the clinic sees cats and dogs equally, how appointments and prices are explained, and whether the team uses low-stress handling. Our guide to choosing a vet covers the full checklist.