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242 Animal Hospital

3.6 (32 reviews)
Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Pet physical or wellness exam

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Miguel G.

Dr. Kottenstette is a very professional veterinarian who takes the time to hear your concerns, look over your pet, administer the appropriate lab work, prescribe the right meds, and get your pet back home. A most helpful feature of 242 Animal Hospital is their operating hours and their ability to get your pet an appointment to be seen promptly. Let's face it--this is Houston--we all often only have time after 5pm to get things done and Dr. Kottenstette is aware of that and he's there for you and your pet to be seen in a timely manner. I had called on a vet closer to my home only to find that their office could not accommodate an appointment for a week while Dr. Kottenstette's Office arranged for an appointment later that afternoon about 3 hours after I called. Dr. Kottenstette has a great attitude, very cordial--I know you can trust him. His staff are also really nice and accommodating to your pet. 242 Animal Hospital is worth the drive. Note they get 4.7 / 5.0 in Google Reviews--that too is a testament to the quality of this establishment--I give them a 5.0/5.0!

Megan C.

Dr John is the best! This is a great vet hospital and the only place I take my dachshund and 2 cats. My cats have been more than I'd like to admit (they are indoor/outdoor and always getting into something.) They are able to get us in on short notice when needed and he's so great with my babies!

It took me sometime to gather my thoughts before writing this post. I wanna do so without making it too lengthy but first and foremost, if you think you can bring your pet here in an emergent situation, I warn you to stop. And go somewhere else. To be exact, emergency pet care of Texas. They are incredible and will treat you and your pet with respect, dignity, and love. My husband and I had to put down our Police dog due to what I believe to be negligence and mal practice from this doctor. He is probably one of the most arrogant, inconsiderate, rude people I've ever dealt with. Our dog took a tumble at the park and didn't recover well. My husband was concerned and took him home, hoping he just over did it and would be ok. I was out of town for my bachelorette and unfortunately having to deal with all this via phone. To summarize what was a very long, painful experience for my family. This doctor failed to do an X-ray or any scan to see what was going on. He claimed Axel was dehydrated and in heat stroke. Had he done a full assessment physically, he'd be able to see that there was more to it than that. He started Axel on IV fluids, told my husband he could take him to the emergency center but that he could treat him just the same and they'd charge a lot. Being that we are not vets ourself, we trusted his judgment. Axel started shaking at the vet and they claimed he was cold from the fluids (where my husband had to ASK for blankets while my dog was shivering wet on a cold tile floor and the nurse wanted to make jokes instead of help comfort him). He sent Axel home and stated to follow up in the morning. When axel got home he pooped straight blood. My husband called and the nurse told him "that's ok it's normal and expected". Axel then began to seize. Which they also told him via phone was probably just residual "shaking" from being "cold" from the fluids. At that point even from me seeing ON FACETIME, I knew it was bad and told him to rush him elsewhere. By the time he got to Texas Emergency Pet Care, there was nothing they could do and had to put our baby down. I see on here people trying to defend this dude. And I see the people with similar experiences. Sure, if your dog needs a shot maybe he's not the worse. But if they need a doctor who cares more than just about money and can critically think in an emergent situation, this isn't the place. I returned to speak with Dr. Kottenstette in hopes to get understanding and closure. I got everything but that and he assured my feeling that he wasn't thorough and knowledgeable enough to help my dog. When asked why he didn't do an X-ray, he stated "I was trying to save you money". When asked why he sent him home he stated "he perked up and seemed ok" when asked if he thought axel was gonna make it given everything, he stated "no". But he still sent my husband home with 2 medications one of which was 30 days worth and charged us like our dog had a chance when he himself admitted he didn't think he did. After much discussion with many different veterinarians and the trainer of his police department it seems my dog hemorrhaged. Given his presentation many stated scans should've been done immediately. Let's also address the fact my dog didn't even have a fever at any point of this treatment to be deemed a heat stroke. By the time he got home he was in such shock from the internal bleeding, he went into cardiac arrest. Had the doctor simply done a scan or more thorough testing, maybe Axel would still be here. There's nothing to say because I'll never know for sure. But I'm beyond disappointed with the service we received and heart broken because we will never get him back. When speaking with this vet I hoped to get a sense of remorse, or at least I should've done XYZ or how about a simple..I'm sorry for your loss? Instead he said he'd do the same thing all over again. That's scary. This isn't to bash him or his practice, it's to bring awareness that this dude isn't a good pet doctor. RIP Axel- Enjoy all the toys in heaven buddy (Zero Stars)

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Dr K. is awesome. Super knowledgeable, they are open on the weekends, and will fit you in same day!

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Emergency Pet Care of Texas

Emergency Pet Care of Texas

(115 reviews)

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the team at Emergency Pet Care of Texas…read more Our 15-year-old Chihuahua, Arabella, became critically ill very suddenly and was brought in in shock. She was hypothermic, had dangerously low blood pressure, severe hemorrhagic diarrhea, and required immediate critical care. From the moment we walked through the doors, the doctors and vet techs moved quickly, confidently, and compassionately to save her life. Every single person we encountered treated Arabella like she was their own. The doctors were incredibly thorough and transparent throughout the entire process. They explained her bloodwork, ultrasound results, medications, treatment plan, and prognosis in a way that was honest, compassionate, and easy to understand during an extremely emotional situation. The veterinary technicians were absolutely amazing. They hand-fed her, kept her comfortable and clean, monitored her constantly, and gave us updates that brought so much comfort during one of the scariest nights of our lives. The little sombrero photos they sent after her first overnight stay perfectly captured the level of love and care they gave her. Even while critically ill, they still saw her personality and treated her with so much dignity and kindness. What stood out most was that we never felt judged, pressured, or dismissed while navigating incredibly difficult medical and financial decisions. The staff was compassionate, realistic, patient, and deeply caring every step of the way. Because of the skill, quick intervention, and dedication of this team, Arabella got to come home. Thank you to everyone at Emergency Pet Care of Texas for fighting for our little girl and treating our family with such compassion. We will never forget what you did for us.

I've been to quite a few emergency vet clinics over the years, and I do admit that this one in…read moreMagnolia was probably the best experience of them all. When we discovered that our nine-year-old spaniel was bleeding from her mouth, we monitored her for an hour or so to see if it subsided. After all, it was a Sunday and our regular vet wasn't open. When the bleeding continued, with it occasionally being pretty significant, I jumped on my vet's website to see what emergency clinics they recommend. Emergency Pet Care of Texas was one of two listed, and since I'd had an extremely negative experience with the one that is actually closer to me, I made the nearly 40-minute drive up to Magnolia to have her checked out. Sign in was smooth and not overly detailed (not asking a lot of what I deem as unnecessary questions). Wait time was minimal. Tech tended to her relatively quickly, and by this time much of the bleeding had subsided greatly. Still wanted her to see a vet, which she did shortly. Vet was thorough and didn't recommend any additional testing or examination because by the time she saw the vet, all bleeding had stopped. If it had not, it would have indicated something more severe: rat poison or sago palm ingestion, for example. But since that did not appear to be the case, we were instructed to watch her, keep her quiet with minimal exercise and see our regular vet the next day when they were open if the bleeding began again. I appreciate that EPCT was not overly aggressive in trying to treat what turned out to be a minor nick on her gum line that apparently caused the bleeding (mouth bleeds can be pretty traumatic initially, I was told, but they do subside within an hour or two if it's nothing serious). Other emergency vet clinics usually jump on "needed testing" which results in sometimes exorbitant charges that prove nothing at all (I'm speaking from experience). The techs and the vet calmed my fears, assessed my dog for potential dire conditions and sent us on our way. Easy to locate, ample parking, nice waiting area, friendly attendants, techs and vet experience. Charges were extremely fair. Wait time for us was short, but understand they do triage incoming cases so wait times can be extended due to severity of emergency. Definitely recommended, since they only treat emergency cases (rather than continuing, routine care of pets), so they are clearly prepped for that. While it was a drive to get here from where we live, it was worth it knowing I wouldn't need to cash in my 401(k) for my dog to be seen on a Sunday.

Animal Hospital and Emergency Clinic of Conroe

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Such an amazing facility. I've had 2 emergencies for 2 of my pets in the last year. Each visit, the…read moreteam is incredibly friendly and fast acting to remedy the situation. The level of concern and care is exceptional.

My experience at the Animal Hospital and Emergency Clinic of Conroe was, in my opinion, misleading…read moreand unprofessional. I brought my dog in around midnight on November 1st specifically for a glaucoma check. After keeping him in the back for over 30 minutes, the vet told me he was completely blind, had high blood pressure, and needed immediate emergency treatment--but then admitted they didn't have a tonometer (the basic tool needed to diagnose glaucoma) or the medication he supposedly required. They still charged me a $112 "limited exam" fee despite not having the equipment to evaluate the very issue I came in for. I then went to Emergency Pet Care of Texas, where they actually had the proper tools. They confirmed my dog was not blind, did not have glaucoma nor high blood pressure, and instead had a simple eye infection due to dry eyes that they treated on the spot. It was even suggested that request a refund from the first clinic because they should have disclosed their lack of equipment before examining my pet. I did end up calling the Conroe clinic for a refund repeatedly over the next two weeks and never received a single call back. The only person I ever reached during my numerous contact attempts--Addison--ultimately refused a refund because my pet had been given a "limited exam" and told me I should "just be happy" my dog was okay. I tried to explain that had I been notified that they did not have the proper equipment to exam my dog for glaucoma, I would have gone elsewhere right away. Agreeing to exam my pet knowing they did not have the proper equipment gives me the impression that they prioritize collecting exam fees over providing appropriate care. In my opinion, this clinic takes advantage of distraught pet owners. I will never return and I strongly recommend avoiding this clinic for emergency pet care. For real emergency care, go to Emergency Pet Care of Texas (emergencypetcareoftexas.com)--they had the proper equipment, gave an accurate diagnosis, and treated my dog with genuine care and compassion.

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Dr Crellin was the best she could be with the hardest and saddest decision I had to make to allow…read moremy dog to leave and be with his creator after being 17 yrs and 3 mos old. Unlike most vets, with Bethany (Dr Crellin) you are not just another number. Most vets are out to make a buck. She even sent me a sympathy card, surely one of the saddest days of my life , first time to allow my best friend, Lucky, to be in peace and not suffer any longer. As time moves on, I understand perhaps I may have let it go too long, but it does not negate the fact I miss my dog immensely. For those of you who have to ultimately make this decision, know that understanding comes in time after being upset.

Dr. Bethany is the best! When our WFT Pete developed DM and his quality of life declined to a point…read morethat was so debilitating, hopeless and painful, we called Dr. B. She came to our home in the middle of those rain storms and flooding. She was so sweet, sympathetic and calm with us and Pete. Pete and I sat on the couch rubbing his ears and scratching his favorite places while Dr. B, my husband and I talked. She let us take our time while comforting us and letting Pete just relax. Afterwards, she was very considerate of us and Pete's body. Later she sent us a very touching sympathy card. If we had it to do over, we wouldn't change a thing about our interaction with Dr. B. If you are having to make this decision, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly than Dr Beth!

Conroe Veterinary Clinic

Conroe Veterinary Clinic

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We strictly use Conroe Veterinary Clinic for our t-cup poodles needs. They are very popular and…read morefor that reason only, we have had to wait a bit longer than we'd like, but once we are in the exam room, the vet (Dr. Umlang) takes all the time in the world to make certain he has explained every thing to us for the welfare of our little dog. She seems so calm in the exam room and thats a huge plus. As for the reception staff, they are excellent! Smiling & friendly as they assure us that it won't be much longer. We wouldn't go to any other vet in Conroe. (especially after one broke our little dogs jaw bone while extracting a tooth and repaired it with a wire that he wound around with the ends sticking up which irritated her tongue and gums!) Thank you, Dr. Umlang and staff for all that you do for us. Jack & Delyce Gunion

I called to get a price on euthanizing a very sick dog who is terminal so I can end her suffering…read more While the person who answered was polite, she quoted me $100! And that's with me bringing home my dog and handling her after life care ourselves (we have a spot in the backyard prepared). What can possibly cost $100? It can't be inflation. I have been down this road before with the same breed, although it has been almost 10 years. This is a tiny breed, she has stopped eating, and she has lost more than half her weight. There is no quality of life left. I guess I'm going to keep calling around. It's a shame too because a social media post recommended this place. I prefer not to be taken advantage of financially through my emotions and their greed.

FM 1488 Animal Medical Center - Wheels' leg.

FM 1488 Animal Medical Center

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I have been taking my 3 dogs, now ages 13, 9 and 3, to FM 1488 Animal Medical Center for about a…read moreyear and I only have great things to say. My oldest dog, a Cocker Spaniel, was experiencing a lot of problems. After many costly tests at my previous vet, I could not get a definitive diagnosis of Cushing's Disease. I came to 1488 where Dr. Lindsay Helton reviewed the lab result copies I brought with me, they did a thorough exam, and determined she's just a "crunchy older dog" a lot of arthritis and a thyroid issue. She was prescribed a daily anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever and Levothyroxine and she's all frisky and engaged and like her younger self again! Dr. Green has been treating my 9 year old Cocker Spaniel who has kidney disease. When she was in the process of diagnosing my dog, each step of the way Dr. Green offered me various options/cost of diagnosis. We were able to progress conservatively and continue to manage my dog's health problems without breaking the bank. My third, younger dog, a Dachsund/Beagle mix, has a skin allergy issue. Dr. Amy Bleibury has primarily handled his case and again, we were able to take a conservative approach and have his allergies under control. Lastly, when my Mom's dog passed away, FM 1488 AMC was able to guide us to a caring pet crematory who came to my Mom's home to pick up her dog. All the vets we've interacted with have given us top-notch care and I've ALWAYS been given the options from "If money were no object..." to conservative, cost effective steps for care and diagnosis. Veterinary care is does not come cheap, and unfortunately, animal medical insurance isn't that great. I have no objection to paying fair and reasonable costs for great care of my animals which is what I've found at this clinic. As a final comment, I must say the all the vets are so kind and loving and care for my dogs as as if they were their own. They very patiently explain everything and answer all my questions. The front desk staff is terrific and efficient despite a very thriving practice and the vet techs all really seem to love their jobs and their patients. I also love the ease of their on line pharmacy!

I would strongly discourage anyone from using this veterinary office, especially if you have an…read moreanxious or fear-reactive animal. Over the course of several months, we repeatedly brought up concerning symptoms our dog was experiencing, including a foul-smelling discharge that we were repeatedly told was "normal." After being dismissed multiple times, another veterinarian finally performed basic testing and immediately discovered a severe infection that had gone untreated the entire time. This office consistently failed to listen to us as owners and repeatedly brushed off legitimate concerns. We were also given important information -- including medication requirements and major procedure costs exceeding $1,400 -- at the very last minute despite appointments being scheduled weeks in advance. There was little communication and almost no opportunity to properly prepare. Most concerning was how they handled our anxious dog. Instead of using fear-free or calming techniques, he was handled roughly in a way that clearly escalated his fear and stress. Their approach made him significantly more anxious and reactive rather than helping him feel safe. We were then blamed when he became too stressed for them to examine him. We also later learned that we had been incorrectly told our dog was heartworm-free when he actually had heartworms. Between the poor communication, dismissive attitude, inaccurate medical information, and lack of proper handling for fearful animals, we completely lost trust in this clinic.

242 Animal Hospital - vet - Updated May 2026

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