They are great with being nice and understanding with you and your animal I would highly recommend them as far as animal care and pricing , they're just all around great truly You may have to wait even with an appointment but that's understandable for how many people they see and how many services they provide for you and your babies I brought 2 of my rats at different time and Dr.white was really great with helping me through the process and with medicine & just everything They were also great with my cat when she had a random uti years ago , they worked with us as far as payment went as well , again highly recommended read more

DR.White and staff are so kind and informative concerning my dog and her care. This is the Third pet they have cared for over the years. Wouldn't trust anyone else! read more

Dr. White is a very good Doctor and his team are all very professional. Me and my family has been comparing here for years and dogs we had and passed. I had to put down a few my dogs here, and the staff are very sympathy. The cost is fair here and I know Dr. White may retire soon. I also feel like the customers come here are very well behave on making sure their pets are not bother anybody. read more

I loved them the vet is so cool. He really cares. Very personal and professional friendly ppl. read more

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New ***Beware!!!*** I was very disappointed to have called the veterinarian who was listed on my new puppy's paperwork as having been the one to give them their check up. I informed them that the person I bought the puppy from had scammed me and that the genetic health testing I had done proved they sold me a dog that was not what they said it was, not to mention the fact that it carries two copies of a dangerous genetic disease Meaning the parent dogs should have never been breeding together to begin with, and that it was unethical to do so. Carol, The receptionist was very rude. She said "I don't know what you want me to do about it because I'm not going to do anything to one of our Loyal clients" After I replied with "I was afraid that would be your answer and that you weren't going to care that these dogs were being bred unethically with health problems because you obviously make a lot of money off of them" She hung up on me. As a breeder myself, I pride myself in Taking all the right steps to ensure the utmost health and quality of the breed is continued, so it is disheartening to find breeders like this, and even more disheartening than a veterinarian would condone this. All that to say, A veterinarian with the ability to hide/lie for someone doing something unethical is not Who I would ever want taking care of my animals. If money is their top priority, animals would never be. I think it's important to mention that I am not someone who runs to the Internet to give bad reviews the minute someone does something wrong to me. You can go to my review profile and see that I very rarely leave bad reviews. I am far more likely to leave positive reviews, but this one was warranted. read more

We've been coming to Dr White for years. Started with him for our hamster and then liked him so much we changed our dog's care over. The whole clinic is honest, caring and his years of experience make him an amazing resource for any problem. I really can't speak of Dr White highly enough. read more

We had to switch vets due to moving and chose to try out Dr. White. He is very kind and thorough. The appt waits can turn very long, though. My dogs are quite overstimulated or nervous at the vet, so having to wait in the lobby with other animals going in and out can be extremely stressful. I feel it adds even more stress to the visit, which did not happen at our past vet where animals + owner were escorted to a private room in a timely manner. My major issue with the practice is the following: They do not call and let you know when vaccines are expiring or an annual is due. I went to the same vet for fifteen years before this, so maybe this isn't common elsewhere, but it's inconvenient enough that I am beginning to look for other options. I would think it'd be common practice to call to schedule something when an annual exam is needed soon? I greatly appreciate the proactive stance my previous vet took in caring for my babies. read more

I am based in Houston, Texas. Not San Francisco. I sought out Dr. White's services after being disappointed with other vets. Initially, I trusted him as he appeared "kind" and "honest". However, in the last month, I noticed a pattern of subtle ways of interacting and making recommendations that sought to generate income. Some of those recommendations were based on hunches, guesses, and misdiagnoses. MANY were suspect and unnecessary. Moreover, he MISDIAGNOSED my doggie's back problem and weak hind legs, as "Arthritis" and suggested the application of an injection called LIBRELA. He claimed that that poison had been on the market for the past three years and yielded, in his experience, satisfactory results to some of his clients. When I asked if he would recommend it for my doggie, he said "If it were my dog, I would". I WAS FOOL TO HAVE GONE WITH THAT OPINION. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT INJECTION, THE HEALTH OF MY DOGGIE WENT DOWNHILL AND FIVE DAYS LATER, HE HAD TO BE EUTHANIZED. Interestingly, a few days prior to that injection, Dr. White did blood work and the results were very good. Alarmed about what I noticed soon after the injection, I called his office to report my observations and one of the receptionists was very rude and suggested that "there was no way Dr. White could have predicted what happened to my doggie" Alarmed at the rapid deterioration of my doggie, I took him to another vet. She carefully checked him, specially his back, hind legs, and reflexes. She found his reflexes were intact but diagnosed him with IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease), hind limb weakness and ataxia secondary to IVDD. NOT ARTHRITIS. That vet said that she could not do anything and referred him an Emergency Veterinary Hospital. I followed through. Once there, a nurse took the intake. I described the problems I had observed following the application of the injection without naming it. She cautiously asked about the injection's name. She volunteered with the name of that poison. "Was it LIBRELA"? She asked. And I said "YES". She then stated that one of her dogs had had that injection recently and soon after, his health deteriorated and had to be euthanized! In the emergency hospital, the vet found that my doggie had arrythmia, fluid in his lungs, and had problems breathing. That he could not go back home because he could suffer badly from asphyxia. He had to be put on oxygen and stay in the hospital. The prognosis was poor. The other option to save him from unnecessary further suffering was to euthanize him. I noticed deception and dishonesty from Dr. White when he would first recommend a procedure for my Corgi. When I asked about pricing... he would suggest that "it was not that necessary". This happened several times. I should have known better!!! Never again, will I use his services in the event I get another dog. I am heartbroken. ADDITONALLY, I HAVE CONTACTED ZOETIS, THE LABORATORY THAT MAKES LIBRELA. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THEIR REPONSE. ITS CONTACT NUMBER IN THE US IS 1-888-963-8471. read more

We finally have our kitty babies a caring, sweet, thorough vet! Dr. White is an Aggie so I guess I'm not surprised at how awesome he is :) . We had been going to banfield for years before finding this clinic, so we were baffled at how affordable the prices where (we were paying 10 times more for each visit at banfield). Out kitty loved Dr. White, who clearly loved what he does. read more

Dr. White is really great. Yes, the wait time is a little long and I'll explain why. Every time I have an appointment, Dr. White addresses my concerns and answers all of my questions. The first few times I saw him, I was surprised how much time he spent in our appointment but it was greatly appreciated. So now when I have an appointment and it's running late (avg. 15-30 min), I know he's just taking the same amount of care and patience with that pet owner as he does with me. You know what's nice? Being able to ask your vet questions rather than hope you can find the answer on Google. I have gone to several veterinary clinics before sticking with this one- the low-cost ones that are walk-in only with horrendous wait times then only have a 10-minute appointment window. The upscale offices that want $80 just for an exam fee. The ones who want to do freaking blood tests and x-rays for any symptom. This office has reasonable wait times, with reasonable appointment windows. Can you get an appointment same day? Probably not. But this isn't an emergency veterinarian clinic. The exam fees and routine vaccines are also reasonable, they're pretty close to the low-cost clinics I've tried. And most importantly, I've always had reasonable expectations for treatment set out for my pets. For people complaining about the office staff, I very rarely encounter veterinarian office staff whose demeanor is above luke-warm. I've heard some of the people they encounter while waiting for my appointment and I don't think my demeanor would be above frigid if I had interactions like that on the daily. I will say, for spay & neuter, there are lower cost options. I definitely opted to go elsewhere for my dogs spay after I got the estimate. read more

Thank you Dr.White and staff for treating my Guinea Pig. As always you all were great. Always great quality care and prices

Horrible experience. Dr. White made guesses and had hunches. I didn't feel like care was given to my animal. Shortly after being misdiagnosed and given an antibiotic that she was allergic to, my baby died. 2 and 1/2 year old Bearded Dragon. 1/5 would not recommend unless absolutely desperate read more

Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm a new dog owner and so I'm still going around town looking for an affordable but reliable vet and one of my friends referred me to this little vet clinic so I figured I'd give it a shot. My little stray dog Barney whom I adopted about a month ago started having bloody diarrhea. Like extremely bloody diarrhea and he was vomiting and wouldn't touch his food. He had lost a lot of weight and he was really weak. Time to go to the vet, right? I made an appointment to this clinic and I arrived a little late. No biggie, I waited probably around 10 minutes after I got there before I was called in. The vet tech (I didn't get her name) was really helpful and super nice. Dr. White was extremely helpful in explaining what might have been going with Barney and was really patient in answering my questions. During the exam, Barney's stool was tested. He was given an injection to stop his vomiting and he was given some antibiotic pills for a week. His blood was also tested for PCV/Hematocrit testing, which I learned was to test whether or not he had HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) which could be fatal to dogs. I was also asked if Barney was on any kind of heartworm medication, to which I responded "no". And just like that, I was given a free sample of Heartgard. No pressure to buy at all. Just a simple question of whether or not he was on heartworm prevention medication and then, "ok, we'll give you a sample". That's it. Pretty awesome! So, with all the tests, the exam, and the free sample, I was expecting to be paying a crap load out of my pocket but it turned that the cost was still within my budget so I was pleased. All in all, I was very happy with my visit to this clinic. I'm going to try a couple of other vet clinics, but I think I'm going to end up using Dr. White for Barney's long-term care. read more

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because my Weldh Corgie nephew died after he gave him a shot for his weak back legs. Didn't take into consideration the CONS of that shot! he passed away a few days later. Very angry and sad!! read more

Best vet I've ever been to. Dr. White and his staff are so kind and caring, dr white really cared listened to my concerns and he was very knowledgeable. He cared for my kitties like he would care for his own. I wish I brought my cats here sooner. I would definitely recommend him to everyone I'm very happy with our visit. read more

I came in for a sick Guinea pig of mine, Dr. white and vet tech Jade were wonderful. Only problem is, Kate, the front desk receptionist is so rude. Called multiple times to discuss a private matter with the vet tech as I was advised to do, and Kate refused to let me speak with anyone other than her. Kate lied numerous times claiming that she was having someone else call me, and then lied about leaving me a voicemail which she NEVER did. She was so unprofessional and upset me to the point that I will never come to this establishment ever again. She laughed as I explained that my other Guinea pig had passed from a past visit. I was explaining that I was told something by the vet tech, to which she responded by laughing and accusing me of lying. So unprofessional and rude, it's a shame that she is the reason for me never wanting to come back to see Dr. White. I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Dr. White is an exceptional veterinarian. Finding a competent exotic animal vet is difficult, and Dr. White KNOWS HIS STUFF. Before, I took my guinea pig to two other clinics and the experiences between those and Briarcrest are night and day. I'm accustomed to other veterinarians not taking my concerns about my small animals seriously. I can't sufficiently express my gratitude for the expertise and compassion displayed by Dr. White and his staff. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the wait time and appointment are long, which is understandable because of the quality he puts into his care. All of my questions were answered in a gentle and honest manner. I was impressed with how extremely knowledgeable he is and felt immediately at ease. He is genuinely interested in how your pet responds to the prescribed treatment and he requests updates to inform him so that he can improve his standard of care. I felt listened to and could tell the entire office team cared about me and my guinea pig. Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic is a blessing for Houston area pets. If your pet is having any health issues, this is the place to bring them, big or small. read more

Dr. White and his staff go above and beyond for their fur-customers and human customers. They have a TRUE no-pain policy and Dr. White truly has a passion and heart for animals. One of the few exotic veterinarians in the Houston-area, Dr. White will accept just about any pet! Highly recommend! read more

Dr White does not do unnecessary procedures and cares about your pets. He is very compassionate and will spend the time to explain what is going on with your pet. read more

I was referred to Dr. White as one of my rescue dogs needed an invasion procedure. The clinic was easy to get an appointment and when I felt I may have an issue they got me in immediately for a follow up. Dr. White explained everything to me in detail and his staff emailed an estimate. After the procedure I was happy with the caring nature of the staff and ability to gets answers to questions. Highly recommended read more

Dr. White and the staff are very caring about your pet. He truly cares about you and your animal. I called and got an appointment the same day (though most times they're booked weeks in advance, so call ahead) but they were very accommodating! I will continue coming here and HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a reasonably priced exotic vet. read more

Let me first start off by saying, it has been a journey looking for a vet, an exotic vet at that! Briarcrest is now my forever go-to spot! I have came here twice now and have felt welcomed, cared for my pet and amazing pricing! Best staff that clearly cares for ALL animals and is always helpful. I 100% recommend this clinic to anyone who is looking for new clinics! I have 3 guinea pigs & 1 rabbit and I finally feel like I can trust them in someone else's care. Today I took my guinea pig to get her teeth and nail trimed. Took about 30 minutes, and we were out! Best staff in Houston. read more

This was my second visit to Briarcrest clinic as I thought my precious (cue Golum voice) cat was sick since he had been throwing up. I really liked my first visit with Dr. White as neither he nor the technicians had forced booster shots, vaccines or additional blood work down my throat like most vets I've had in the past. They'd move down a few doors (I'm not sure when) so the waiting area was definitely less cramped. Wait time was short as the tech took me and my cat into a waiting room. We waited for about 10 minutes while my cat roamed around and explored the room which I think kept him calm. When Dr. White came in, he checked my cat and took his time to explain a lot of the science behind cat issues and answer all of my many questions. Dr. White was patient and did not make me feel like I was just another quick in and out cash cow. When Dr. White was checking my cat, I've never seen my cat so calm with a vet before. Dr. White must have some kind of pet aura. The best part was he didn't insist I do any additional blood work on my cat as he thought he was healthy and fine. No one tried to sell me missed boosters or vaccines. This is exactly what I want in a vet clinic. Check over my cat for the problem I brought him in for and send him home. Total bill $45 - the exam fee. Briarcrest has earned all my future pet visits. read more

I called to make an appointment for both my frogs. It was extremely important that they be seen because I suspected them of having chytrid. Not only did they blow me off the first time I called but when I called back because they had gotten worse, they couldn't get me in for another 8 days. I said fine because I wanted them seen by a great doctor even if it was just a follow up. Today they called to confirm and not only did they NOT have BOTH frogs scheduled.. They wouldn't fix the mistake and see both in the same appointment. I tried telling her that I didn't need any tests done I just needed a clean bill of health so I could put them back in their enclosure, but it didn't matter. She said only one frog was allowed. She was very rude on the phone and frankly acted like she didn't care at all. I guess when you want the best doctor, you have to put up with rude, stuck up employees as the price. They know their the best so they don't care about how they act. Laura if you're reading this, please change your attitude. Definitely will be putting the word out about how you treat your customers. read more

I have been going here for a few years. Doctor White is an excellent vet and I come here specifically because of his experience with reptiles. I believe my reptiles are in good hands whenever he sees them. He has always been very empathetic and patient and you can tell he genuinely cares about animals and always explains things thoroughly. read more

I have been using Dr. White for at least 20 years. He is the kindest veterian on the planet. He really cares about you and your pet. I know the wait time can be long but that is because he takes the time to answer all your questions, and some you did not think of. My dog just had surgery there last week. They checked on us and made sure she had the proper medicaitons. I would not trust any other vet. Dr. White is TOP NOTCH! read more

I brought my cat here after we found some mystery blood in our restroom, but found absolutely no wounds when we looked her over. I am extremely reluctant to bring my cat anywhere because she is petrified of car rides, and she is very people aggressive. To paint a picture, I've actually had another vet ask me not to bring my cat in because she was "so firey". I had warned the clinic about her aggressiveness before we came in, and I was told that they deal with cats like her all the time, and not to worry. When we got to the clinic, my cat was terrified but silent inside her carrier. As soon as the nurse walked into our examination room and got close, all hell broke loose. My cat was screaming, howling, hissing, spitting, and batting at the sides of her carrier furiously. The nurse opted to wait for Dr. White, as he is apparently very good with aggressive cats. My cat calmed down when she left, but then acted the same when the doctor came into the room. Dr. White let me know that if I preferred, they could put a bag around her carrier, and push some sleeping gas into it to put her to sleep for her examination. He assured me that there would be no hangover or drowsiness, and she would wake up 5-6 minutes after they removed the gas. Although I was nervous, I happily agreed to this option for the safety of my cat, for her stress levels, and so they could be thorough in their examination without her thrashing around, possibly hurting herself or them. After her examination, Dr. White came back into the room and spoke with us for at least 15 minutes. He was kind, and he took his time explaining what might be going on with my poor kitty. He made sure to look her over and check for absolutely anything that could have caused her issue, and we were very impressed with how much he seemed to care about us, and our pet. The front staff are helpful and friendly, the vet is a true professional. I couldn't be more pleased, and I will continue to come to them any time my cat needs care. read more

Be careful. While the doctor here is nice and cares for your pet. The staff is not giving out correct information to patients when calling in. I was quoted over the phone 2x a price for service around 350 before scheduling the appts. They made me schedule a pre surgery appointment to look and make sure the dog was okay for surgery to find out the day before that the price is going to be closer to 600.00 almost twice the quote but also said eveb after seeing my dog they still could not give me a specific price and it could still go up when you pick up your dog after surgery. I called them to confirm the surgery since i hadnt recieved any instruction on drop off, pick up, etc. They didn't communicate any of this during my visit and I would have not known of the price increase until the morning of, when they then give you a print out of the cost when you are admitting your pet and already took time out of your day to get your dog there. I bet half of the people they play the trick on just pay the increase because of the inconvenience of having to start the process over. Make sure everything you get quoted is on paper prior to scheduling anything with this office. I've had many pets and have never had any issues getting a solid price from a vet on an everyday service like spay/neuter. Feels like a gimmick. read more

This is our 3rd year with Dr. White and no matter where we move in Houston, we will come back here. This vet knows his stuff and attends regular seminars to keep his knowledge fresh. He describes things in detail and answers questions in terms non-vets will understand. We've had a wonderful experience and highly recommend bringing your baby here. I've brought my cat and my bearded dragon. read more

Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

These folks are one of the only people I've found on the west side of Houston that will see exotics like Guinea Pigs. We have taken several over there with ring worm and other minor conditions. They are professional, explain everything and don't gouge you. Yes, it's tough to drop any money on your daughters $20 Pet store impulse buy, but this is my go to Dr. for them. read more

I bring my dog here when he got diarea. Dr White is very nice and transparent about our dog situation. She comes back healthy after prescription of antibiotic and liquid infuse. I will come back here again. Also the price is a bit cheaper that other vet place I have been. This place was busy when we came. read more

We had to take our corn snake Galahad in today to be euthanized. We knew this was coming; he'd been with us for almost 27 years and had an inoperable tumor on his liver. Dr. White gave him a gentle passing, and was as compassionate as possible under the circumstances. This was a bad day, but this vet practice did as well as could possibly be expected for us and for out pet. read more

I've had nothing but positive experiences with Dr. White and his staff. I first brought my hamster there due to tumors and Dr. White was the only vet in the area who deals with small rodents and other exotic pets. He was very kind, helpful, and knowledge. The prices were fair and he didn't charge me for anesthesia because he stated he needed it for the exam but the resources used are minimal because of the size of the hamster, which I thought was extremely kind as a new client. Unfortunately, I had to put down my hamster due to old age and Dr. White was exceptionally empathetic about the entire process and very understanding. He mailed me a hand written card expressing how sorry he was for my loss. I recently found a kitten and Dr. White has been extremely helpful in the process and checkups to make sure she is healthy and is very knowledge of all the illnesses she had due to being on the street. Dr. White is always available and willing to get me in ASAP and is there 6 days a week. He truly cares about the animals and has a wealth of knowledge over the years. I will not bring my pets anywhere else and I would recommend anyone to do the same. read more

Brought my puppy in today. Have taken my kitty to Dr White in the past. Five stars isn't enough! After every appointment, I always feel like I've left with increased knowledge as a pet owner. Dr White cares about animals and draws on his long history of observing and treating animals to take care of our pets. He's personable and friendly, as is the staff. Don't let the store front fool you. Your pet will be cared for at this place! read more

Finally, a veterinarian who genuinely cares about his patients. (I haven't had this much confidence in my fur-babies' doctor since my last one retired.) Dr. White is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to go into detail with me about any questions or concerns I had. The facility is clean and his staff is super nice. T, the vet tech, was especially sweet to my dogs and I loved how she handled them with such care. Thank you Dr. White for all of the great work you do. It truly makes a difference. read more

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Dr White and his staff are wonderful! He always takes plenty of time to explain your pets issues and treatments. Also, his prices are extremely reasonable and doesn't require unnecessary tests or shots. Oh, he personally called on Sunday to check to see how my dog was doing since he was diagnosed with pancreatitis on Saturday. You don't get that kind of service anywhere else these days. Love, love, love Dr White! read more

I love this place after going to so many different vet places! Not only do they help my rabbit when he's sick or in pain, but the price for the treatments are also very reasonable. Other vet places used to over charge me for a vet visit. Dr. White and the vet techs also treat your pet gently and carefully. This place is my go-to vet to check up on animals! read more

I was searching for a veterinarian who sees exotic animals. I had a lizard named Lizzy. I took her in to see the vet because she stopped eating. I had Lizzy for a little over 8 years. Dr. White treated Lizzy and had her stay with him for a couple of days giving her natural sunlight to improve her appetite. Sure enough Lizzy started to eat after a couple of days. He suggested I change her bulb to one that emits more vitamin d. I took Lizzy back for a check up because I wanted to know how long she would live? I asked the vet how long Lizzy would live since I already owned her for 8 years. Dr. White said, "That is the healthiest looking bearded dragon I've ever seen, she will live at least 25 years." Oh, I didn't know I'd be investing 25 years of my life with this lizard, I had gotten it as a present from an ex-boyfriend for my 20th birthday. Dr. White has also seen my white boxer Beaux. Today Beaux had an emergency and Dr. White took him immediately, even though I called the day of. He didn't hesitate to see me. Beaux has been to Dr. White for an infected tooth that is now healed, ulcerative colitis which is treated with sulfa medication and now Beaux is been seen for foreign objects he's ingested. Beaux was imaged and foreign items identified, he was given some medicine to induce vomiting. Beaux is being transferred to the hospital now to receive an endoscopy and possibly surgery. Dr. White is very reasonable in price. I used to go to Banfield in Pet Smart due to it's proximity, but the insurance they make you buy and pay monthly for to reduce their fees which still are astronomical with your Pet Smart insurance, I've stopped being lazy and started driving to save over $100-$300 on my vet costs. I recommend Dr. White for any animal needing a good vet. Beaux's case is quite complex, it wasn't that Dr. White could not treat him, Beaux is need of seeing a specialist in Gastroenterology. read more

Dr.White is amazing loving and caring with our fur baby also the vet nurses are amazing! I love this place my first time and i feel at home thank you for your great service! read more

Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

Didn't know what to expect to be honest. When I first walked in I was greeted by a friendly staff. I was attended by Jade , all i can say is that she was overall amazing. Her overall hospitality and knowledge was great read more