Let's start at the front desk so many names each and every one. Is kind and so helpful. They are so calming to the people who are so worried about their animals, Then the people who answer the phone. Helpful.is an understatement. Also so. Kind and calming. Dr. Wilson there are not enough nice things to say. Definitely s straight shooter will walk you through the different options Yet is so very kind understanding knowledgeable. Dr Wilson has a calming effect even through what might be horrible news. She celebrates. With. You when you have great news. Two weeks ago my. Sweet 6 year old Milo. Was out of remission for his lymphoma. She helped me work through s plan (you can't tell he is sick.) today he is back in remission. . Thank you! read more

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This post isn't about the service I received because we didn't get that far. However this is a post regarding their policies and how the message is given. Dog is needing surgical services and like any animal owner I'd like to know a range of pricing to understand where I'm going to land. Not an exact number but a nice range with a high degree of variability. That isn't the policy here. They immediately try to schedule an appt for a "consultation" and tell you you HAVE to pay a $50 deposit for this great honor, apparently. I told her before I commit to an appt I'm trying to see between them, blue pearl, and other facilities that are through our rescue network. She said verbatim "legally I cannot disclose pricing that's a conversation after you pay your deposit and have the consultation with your doctor". What? Are you kidding me? This tells me a few things, their pricing is astronomical and they try to lock you into surgery or lose your deposit. And they can't be trusted. If you have this shroud of secrecy around a range of pricing, then you aren't who I want to consider doing business with. These people have gotten too big for their britches. I'm looking elsewhere. read more

My dog was referred here by his veterinarian for second opinion. Dr Canning and his team were very friendly and took their time with my furbaby. read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Waiting area - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dr. Squire and the orthopedic team at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist were amazing. Dr. Squire took great care of my sweet girl and we really appreciate him. He explained everything thoroughly, he was a very nice person, and he was great with Lucy. I highly recommend Dr. Squire and GCVS. Thank you for making our girl all better. read more

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I came in for my frenchies ivdd paralysis. Unfortunately he had to be put down as he wasn't expected to have a good quality of life. The most difficult thing I have ever done but this facility was very kind and supportive. They even all signed a card for me when I came and picked up his ashes. Beautiful facility, great staff, and some of the most skilled specialist you can find. Thank you guys. read more

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Very expensive, good only for very rich with one single animal, bad attitude of personal starting already with initial call. And no you can not get price in advance. Yes they have some care credit and such rubbish which can bring animal owner to very critical financial situation .. and they always treat with ... pay or euthanasia. read more

When you take your pet to a specialty emergency hospital, you're placing your trust in people with expertise you don't have. That's exactly what I did with Dr. Jocelyn Rodriguez Correa and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. I didn't come in with a diagnosis. I came in with a concern. I told Dr. Rodriguez that I believed he may have been exposed to rat poison. I asked about both direct exposure and whether he could have become sick after eating something that had ingested rat poison. Based on my recollection, I left believing that possibility had effectively been ruled out. Our Cat remained under emergency veterinary care for more than six hours and was discharged with medications. He died the next day. Because I needed answers, I authorized a necropsy through the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The toxicology report later confirmed Diphacinone in his liver, and the necropsy documented severe internal bleeding. For me, this isn't about an unexpected outcome. It's about trusting the advice I received from an emergency specialist after specifically raising the very condition that was later confirmed. Every pet owner has to decide where to seek emergency care. My experience taught me that asking the right questions is not always enough--you also have to trust that those concerns will be fully evaluated. After this event I decided to research GCVS and its ownership, what I found was quite disturbing.... GCVS is owned by a German Family named the Reimanns - They are the 2nd wealthiest family in Germany. Albert Reimann Sr. and his son Albert Reimann Jr. were both supporters of Hitler and the Nazis during World War II. They owned a German Chemical company at that time. Recent historical investigations, commissioned by the family itself, revealed damning details about their involvement in the Nazi regime: * Enthusiastic Supporters: Both men were avowed anti-Semites and enthusiastic early supporters of Adolf Hitler's Nazi party. Reimann Sr. helped finance the SS paramilitary force as early as 1931. * Forced Labor: During World War II, the company utilized hundreds of Russian civilians and French prisoners of war as forced laborers. By 1943, these forced laborers accounted for about 30% of the workforce. * Abuse: Records and testimonies revealed harrowing abuse. Forced laborers were kept in factory barracks, kicked, beaten, and forced to stand naked; women who refused were sexually abused. Workers were also exploited in the family's private villa in Ludwigshafen. read more

everyone was very kind and compassionate when my dog got sick . they took care of her kindly and compassio.

If I could give this place -100 stars, I would. We rushed our 1 year old pup to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists because it was the closest emergency option. He had accidentally eaten beef cooked with garlic and onions, vomited, fainted, and was clearly in distress. We were scared and just wanted to get him help as fast as possible. As soon as we arrived, we were charged a $198 intake fee. After waiting about an hour and a half, they came back to us recommending x-rays, bloodwork, and a few shots, totaling around $1,300 on top of what we had already paid. It felt steep, but we went ahead because we thought it was necessary. The vet reassured us that our pup had "impressive vitals" after the initial tests, but said they still needed to run additional diagnostics. Nearly three hours later, they informed us that he had liver damage and would require extensive treatment, which would cost another $3,000. At that point, we asked a simple question: Had they given him any IV fluids? He had been there for about 8 hours by then. Their answer: No. We were shocked and furious. They were proposing thousands of dollars in treatments while our dog may have just been sitting in a kennel, suffering without even basic supportive care. We immediately declined the $3,000 treatment plan and took our pup out of there. The next morning, we went to our regular vet. Within an hour, he was properly diagnosed and treated with medication, for just $300. Thanks to them, he's doing so much better now. I cannot stress this enough: stay away from this place. I've since learned that others have had similar or worse experiences. A friend of mine brought their dog here, and sadly, their pet passed away. Too many reviews describe pets being kept for days with no real care, only to decline or die. In my opinion, this facility preys on vulnerable pet owners in moments of panic. They push for expensive treatments you may not need and provide little transparency about what's actually being done for your pet. I truly believe their goal is to maximize billing not to help your pet. This place is not about care it's about profit. Please, if you love your pet, go elsewhere. read more

We couldn't recommend GCVS more. Every time we have been there, the entire team makes a tense situation better. From the front desk, to the vet techs, to the doctors. Everyone is kind, attentive, and to the point. They treat every interaction with respect and help you make the best informed decision for your pet. The care GCVS holds for you and your pet is palpable. We cannot thank GCVS enough! read more

My daughter brought her cat in here because she was concerned as she started open mouth breathing/wheezing. They then asked for 5000$ to keep her over night and test. When she said she couldn't pay, they said well you might as well put her down. My daughter refused, took the cat home, and the cat is fine now. We will never go back here or recommend this place. Can't wait to tell my regular vet about it. read more

TL;DR despite having an incredibly tough job and being very busy, their kindness never slipped. I trust this hospital with any of my pets' emergencies. Thank you for being here. Special shoutout to Anna B., Skye G., and Dr. Hernandez who made a very tough situation as easy as it could be. ----------- I brought my little guy (cat) here who was gagging and retching pretty violently. They were so kind and loving to every pet and person who came in, whether we were new patients or regular ones for their clinic. Their waiting room is huge and allowed me to sit apart with my cat from the other animals. Plenty of chargers and comfortable seats. I had two fantastic techs, Skye at triage and Anna throughout Luc's care, who treated my cat as a regular, and let me know every step of the way what was going on. Triage was simple, phone and in person. I love vets who seem to genuinely worry about your pet as much as you do and empathize with that concern. Dr. Hernandez was thorough, kind, and provided me with options and backup plans. Thankfully he is doing ok, due to their care. read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Luc, who has very expensive taste and likes to eat bad things - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

They killed my hamster and just took my money without trying to save her charge you so much money and they don't do anything read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - She's was suffering - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

We took our dog into Gulf Coast , correction Gold Coast ,recently Their primary focus seemed to be , how long can we keep this patient in house , collect our very large fees without telling the owners the long term outlook . String them along day by day . Every day a new doctor every day a new short term prognosis. Most doctors didn't even know if our pet was a male of a female, The notes between doctors were not well documented. One day we were told she could go home tomorrow. The next doctor said everything was going well but she needs to stay in few more days. Very much like emotional and financial chinese water torture We were so glad when we moved our pet back to our regular clinic who did the required treatments for a small fraction of the cost . read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I am extremely disappointed with my experience. This is advertised as a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. I have an exotic bird, so there are very few places that can provide emergency care. My bird was experiencing a life-threatening emergency, and I called ahead before coming in and was immediately told no they we no longer accepting patients. I still drove there hoping since it's a 24 ER. When I arrived, I was told they were no longer accepting any patients and that there was nothing they could do. Even after seeing her condition, they still refused and they were the only location that can treat exotic birds after hours. I understand that emergency hospitals can become very busy, but I expected to at least be placed on a waitlist, triaged, or given some type of assistance. Instead, I was simply turned away with no compassion, urgency, or meaningful guidance. The staff showed no sympathy for the seriousness of the situation. A 24-hour emergency facility should be prepared to handle emergencies, even if patients have to wait. Human emergency rooms don't simply refuse to see patients--they prioritize care based on urgency. Being told "no" without any attempt to help was heartbreaking and unacceptable, especially when my pet's life was at risk. I left feeling that the staff were rude, unprofessional, and lacking empathy. I sincerely hope no other pet owner has to experience what I did during an emergency. read more

We had a very positive experience with the veterinarians here--knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly caring. Unfortunately, the experience at the front desk completely undermined that. Less than a week after our dog passed, my girlfriend went in to pick up memorial items. Instead of being met with empathy, she was repeatedly pressed about an outstanding balance and told it could be sent to collections--despite the fact that the balance had already been paid earlier that same day. Whether it was still processing in their system or not, the tone and timing were completely inappropriate. What made it worse was the comment that they "weren't going to hold the memorial items hostage," which was unnecessary and insensitive given the situation. I did speak with a supervisor afterward, and she said she would address it, which I appreciate. But the damage was already done. During a time when clients are dealing with loss, the front desk should lead with empathy--not urgency over billing. If you come here, the medical care is excellent--but be aware that the experience at the end may not reflect that same level of compassion. read more

This place doesn't see pets or people just walking dollar signs. I begged for a month's extension on my cats medication because I just had to take both my cats to their regular vet and I needed to get paid again before I could bring her in. Their response? 'Go find another vet'. Devastating. read more

I believe e they killed my dog. Overs medicated and first meeting with a vet he was urging me to put my dog down. My dog although old was walking and eating. I brought her on a Monday at 5 pm for difficulty breathing. She was not able to stand up by Tuesday and passed away early Wednesday. Their concern is money j-over 3000-$ for this. Unless truly life or death don't go here. Money is king. I am not sure how they live with themselves taking advantage of people and animals in distress. read more

I brought my French bulldog in a few weeks ago because she was having a hard time breathing. I didn't know if she were choking, and I thought I was doing the best thing by bringing her in. Upon arrival I was told i needed to pay 2000.00 to sedate her, which I did. 10 mins after I payed the 2000.00 I was brought into a room and told that she needed to be monitored a few days and that it cost 10,000.00 more, (they wouldn't do it until my payment went through on the 2000) so why not just say it'd cost that upon arrival? Just like the other review, I asked to wake her up to bring her elsewhere, but was told that she wouldn't be able to breathe on her own, and was told that wasn't an option) Being a single mother, I couldn't pay an extra 10,000, the 2000.00 was a lot even. then I was told that if I couldn't pay then I should do the humane thing and put her down I didn't read the reviews prior to bringing Mali in but seems like this scenario has been given out numerous times. I thought being an animal hospital they'd attempt to help her. I don't want to hear it's the breed, I had brought another pet in before and it cost me 2000.00 and he was kept overnight, I don't know why the cost was drastically more this time...or if each vet has their own prices. But I didn't feel like they tried to help, and l now I question if it were the same vet that told all the others the same... After reading the other reviews I feel I lead her into a lions den. She was fine an hr prior, playing and begging for treats...it all happened so fast. Where are the vets with heart? The ones that genuinely have love for animals and creatures with souls? Why are the costs to help the cost of a new vehicle? After reading the other reviews I feel that with the right Veterinarian that she probably would still be here today. If you are considering bringing your pet here, Please don't get backed into a corner like I felt I were. read more

I can't say enough about this place, 1st you go in for a check up, that will cost you a mortgage payment, and then they change the price and charge you more, because there prices went up. 2nd we have spent $25k on surgeries and meds for our one dog and we end up going to their so called Emergency Room that doesn't take new patients, or we can wait 6 hours if the doctor agrees to see the dog, aren't all Emergency new patients, so why are the doors even open, they maybe nice but all they want is your money, they don't care about animals just your debt card. There are so many nicer places than Highway Robbery Gulf Coast read more

I understand emergency care is expensive and requires upfront payment -- that's expected. But the front desk staff were cold, rude, and dismissive, which made an already stressful situation even worse. They took our dog back to be assessed and we waited over five hours before anyone talked to us! The waiting room was nearly empty -- so being "busy" wasn't the issue. When we finally saw Dr. Harper, she was excellent. She took time to explain everything, answer questions, and gave us hope. Unfortunately, the follow-up care was terrible. We called a few days later because our dog was still in pain, and even though they said someone would call us back, no one did. When we followed up ourselves, we were told we'd have to come back in for a new assessment with a different vet because Dr. Harper was out -- We only wanted something else for pain but they said they don't review the notes from our visit just three days earlier, we can bring her in or not. They suggested going back to our regular vet -- the same vet who referred us to them in the first place. Gulf Coast diagnosed our dog with degenerative disc disease and wanted to try meds before moving to an MRI, but now we're back at square one. There are only two neurology options -- this one and another in Spring, TX -- and GCV knows this! The lack of compassion, communication, and basic follow-up was unacceptable. We'll be driving to Spring, TX from now on and would NOT recommend GCV - maybe your experience will be different though! read more

Second time here. First time was when my dog was a puppy and had what appeared to be a UTI. This second time around was to see a specialist because it turns out my dog had chronic kidney dysplasia. They took her blood pressure or said they did and said it was high. Then said we needed to come back. We were waiting at the pharmacy when the tech came back out and said her blood pressure hadn't been taken but the doctor gave me her diagnosis and strategy based on the numbers I thought they had taken. I never got a follow up with the second blood pressure because the tech said it was high and then I said what do I do but she didn't know and no one followed up. For $250 I had hoped they would have been more thorough. read more

I brought my dog in for an emergency visit and was attended by Dr. Jocelyn Rodriguez Correa. Unfortunately, she was very insensitive throughout the appointment and did not show the level of care or professionalism I would expect from someone in her position. On top of that, she failed to clearly communicate that there would be additional costs involved, which left us with unexpected charges and added stress during an already difficult situation. Compassion and clear communication are just as important as medical treatment when it comes to caring for pets and their families, and I hope the clinic takes this feedback seriously. read more

***Grateful for their acute care ability but would like to see improvement in patient experience. *** Overall, I truly appreciate this facility. Having access to a comprehensive specialty center in Houston that can manage even the most critical cases is invaluable. While the costs are high, they reflect the level of advanced care provided. Years ago, my one-year-old dog ingested a toxin that led to severe internal bleeding. No standard vet or smaller emergency clinic could have saved her, but thanks to Gulf Coast, she lived another 17 wonderful years!! Thank you, Gulf Coast!!! That written, I believe there's room for improvement in the patient experience. On one occasion, my dog, clearly in pain, waited far too long to be seen. I had pain medication at home and felt another facility could better manage his acute IBD episode, so I paid my bill and asked to check my dog out. It took hours after I paid for them to give me my dog. The receptionist, who was not busy, said she couldn't get my dog but no tech was free. The door was literally 30 feet from us and all anyone had to do was walk in and bring him to me. The delay in returning him to me was so excessive that, even years later, I carry deep guilt for what he endured. It was cruel. I also strongly disagree with their IV protocol. I arrived with my dog already fitted with an IV, needing specialized testing beyond what our regular vet could offer. He was supposed to return to me with the IV still in place, as it was necessary for ongoing care. However, staff insisted on removing it, citing an unsupported infection risk. I had to advocate firmly to keep it in. Forcing a 5-pound senior dog to undergo another painful catheter placement, when removal is neither necessary nor evidence-based, is unacceptable. As healthcare professionals, it's essential that we uphold both evidence-based practices and a commitment to patient-centered care. Compassion should never be sacrificed for rigid protocols or unnecessary delays. Pain must be recognized as the fifth vital sign, an urgent indicator of suffering that demands timely intervention. While I deeply value Gulf Coast's presence and capabilities, I hope to see protocols evolve that actively prioritize pain management and minimize patient discomfort. Thank you! read more

This place is useless in treating my dog's illness . I spent $2111 (only one day) plus there try to save my pet ended with die. They said a lot of issues existed in my dog's internal organs but offered no treatment and also wanted my pet stay in their icu until she dies that way they can keep charging me. Luckily I didn't follow their instructions to avoid paying much more. Very disappointed. read more

READ THE 1 STAR REVIEWS THIS IS A 1 star Review I would NEVERRRRR recommend this emergency vet clinic. I brought in my corgi puppy late at night because she had vomited a few times and may have had a seizure. I was already distressed, and instead of offering compassion or clear medical guidance, the staff immediately grabbed her and within five minutes were demanding $2,000 up front. They also insisted I call poison control, which cost another $95, before even running any tests or giving me a proper update. I was left sitting in a room crying while they used scare tactics, telling me my puppy might die if I didn't agree to their expensive treatment plan. I was told to apply for affirm , credit care credit or scratch pay. Actually, all that's listed in that room is payment options. Nothing else like tips on being a good pet owner or anything. Their main focus is get you to to pay for an expensive treatment. At one point, I was told she was temporarily blind, possibly suffering from a lifelong nerve disorder, and that I should prepare to be a frequent client with ongoing bills. Yet.....no tests had been run to support these claims. When I asked if she was even breathing, they casually said she was "on oxygen," which they made sound far more extreme than it actually was. When I was finally allowed to see her, she looked better than when I brought her in. She made eye contact, followed me with her eyes, and even blinked yet the vet still tried to convince me she was blind, saying she was only responding to "vibrations." What they had really done was simply place her in an oxygen cage. We offered to pay for a reasonable plan... fluids, overnight monitoring, and bloodwork but were told it was "all the tests or discharge." They then pushed euthanasia, suggesting it was the "humane" thing to do because her "quality of life" would be poor. This was appalling, especially since no testing had been done and my puppy was showing improvement right in front of me. We chose to take her home, monitor her, and give her fluids ourselves. By morning, she was completely back to normal without any of the unnecessary medications they had prescribed. This clinic preys on pet owners in crisis, exploiting emotions to push outrageously expensive and often unnecessary treatments. They were not focused on helping my puppy they were focused on my wallet. And kept asking how much can I put down? How much can I afford? The bill was almost 5K then drop down to 3K and then down to 1800 . If I had believed everything they told me, my healthy puppy would have been euthanized. This place is predatory. BEWARE. I spoke to another vet( not Affiliated with this establishment) I told them about what happened . I let them know how much she's improved And is eating well and walking fine and is even playful. I was told to continue to monitor her today and feed her rice, pumpkin and ground turkey and to bring her in for them to Assess tomorrow. read more

The staff here is amazing and so caring. My dog Suki came here for an emergency visit due to her eye injury. They took us in right away and started surgery the next day to save her eye. It is pricey here, but they really do everything to take care of your beloved pet. We worked out a payment plan with the staff, and luckily, I have pet insurance as well. We got everything we needed to get Suki's surgery done. A few weeks went by, unfortunately, Suki's eye had too much trauma. She developed glaucoma in her eye, which was too painful, and her eye swelled up. We had to get a second surgery done to remove the eye. She's now almost 3 months since her enucleation surgery, and she's doing great! Recovery was easy. It's like nothing ever happened to Suki, and she's back to being a playful, happy pup. Thank you so much to the front staff, nurses at GCVC, and Dr. Robin Sankey! Suki comes in now and then for check-ups, and they love her there. They always make us feel welcomed, and we're glad we took Suki here. read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If I could give this place zero stars I would. Be prepared to be frightened and have a huge bill. We took our mini schnauzer there because he was vomiting and had diarrhea. I called before to ask the office visit fee and was told $166. Upon arrival they immediately ask for a $1500 deposit and then said they wanted to do X-rays which were $700. I declined the X-rays then I was told my dog needed to spend the night because he likely wouldn't make it until morning. $3,000!!! I called back and said we would pick him up because $3,000 seemed crazy. They then decided he wouldn't need an ultrasound so the cost dropped to $1900. Meanwhile, my second schnauzer started developing the same symptoms so I took him to our local vet. Diagnosis: Giardia likely from doggie daycare Cost: Gulf Coast Vet - $1900 Banfield: $135. Treatment: antibiotics, anti diarrhea meds It's really sad that this place takes advantage of people in their time of worry. read more

Gave my cat dog medicine to go home with? Didn't explain how to use any of the medicine he went home with while I watched and listened to someone with a dog get all their medicine explained. Doctor really didn't seem to care about our cat at all. They just want your money take your babies elsewhere read more

Horrible place, get a second opinion! They are unprofessional and needs better bedside manner. The doctor is new to her career and had a terrible attitude when we asked questions about her suggested treatment. We came to seek a diagnosis when our dog was not eating. Immediately her suggestions were multiple expensive procedures totaling up to $12,000 with no logical thought process. When we tried asking questions she acted offended. We decided to get a second opinion and when we asked for our dog, she swore loudly behind closed doors. I'm glad my husband took our dog out of this facility and went to Vet Emergency Group (VEG) Sugarland. If we allowed our dog to stay at Gulf Coast, he would've ended up butchered in unnecessary procedures and surgery... for simply an upset stomach! read more

I asked GCVS about diabetic cat and I get to know that it would be about 10 000 to treat him. If treatment successful then probably insulin shots. So I had to let him go. My beloved cat. Advance medicine does not save cats life but take their lives with outrageously high prices. Profit is up to 40 percent. While your local Kroger profit is 0.69 percent. Your local vet about 5 percent. Yes they have and push advance technology which is expensive I admit but their outrages profit means it can be used only by 10 percent of animal owners. 90 percent of cats and dogs have to die because of MARS company profit. You say so GO TO YOUR LOCAL VET. Oh yes there is few of them left most are local own by corporations. Especially in big city like ours. And they DO NOT OFFER THAT TREATMENT. They are only allowed small things and PREVENTATIVES. I call to 10 clinics around with the same result a visit two where they send to GCVS. Two more clinics DO things. Blue Pearl, VCA. Both also own by MARS your sweets producer!!!! read more

The wait time is worse than an emergency department for humans, despite the size and no one being in there. Took 7 hours for X-rays in the middle of the night. read more

MY EXPERIENCE WITH Gulf Coast Vet hospital.....HAS BEEN HORRIBLE AND TRAUMATIC!!!Gulf coast hospital didnt listen to my needs! my pet was not taken care with love! communication after care has been terrible!!! Gulf Coast Hospital sends bill updates promptly but doesnt work as prompt when it comes to your needs!!! Gulf Coast is just interested in our money!!! DO NOT TRUST ur loved family pet to this business I AM SORRY I TRUSTED GULF COAST HOSPITAL AND SO IS MY PET read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sometimes when I'm driving long distance, I put cruise on and just Coast. I like to Coast all over the Gulf Coast but let's face it, I-10 isn't the best highway for cruise. But it is a good hwy for this vet. This is a very expensive vet, but it's an emergency vet so it makes sense. They do an excellent job and if money is no object and it's an emergency, then this is your go-to place. Some of the other emergency places actually charge a lot more, so I would put it near the head of the list of the best ones. When it comes to our little furry babies money doesn't really matter, and if you have the money and it's life or death, then these people will go a long way to making sure it's life. read more

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I was referred here by my regular vet and honestly, I was very nervous to go after reading some of the reviews online. But my experience couldn't have been more different. From the moment I walked in, everyone was kind, compassionate, and gentle with both me and my dog. They were upfront and honest about costs every step of the way, and I never once felt pressured. The outcome was heartbreaking, but it was a decision that had to be made no matter where I would have gone. Dr. Sherman was absolutely amazing -- patient, caring, and truly empathetic. I'm so grateful for the way she handled everything and would recommend her to anyone facing a difficult situation with their pet. read more

A 1 star is extremely generous. Plain and simple - this is a business that is aimed at profits, not saving your fur baby. In early June of this year, our 5 year old chi was referred here as there were spots found on his liver and a mass between his small and large intestine via an ultrasound done by our primary vet. After $3k worth of tests, 3 weeks and no definitive prognosis, we agreed with GCVS to have surgery as a secondary ultrasound (they said the first ultrasound was "not real" confirmed the mass and that was likely the reason for his chronic vomiting. Another 2 weeks and another $8k later, we were absolutely shocked to hear from GCVS in our post surgery consultation that when they opened him up, there was no mass! Surgery was $8k. They informed us that they took several biopsies and were sending them out for analysis. We sat on pins and needles for another 3 weeks, nursing our little guy back to life. Another 2 weeks went by and we began to press for answers. Finally after 3 weeks, they told us that he had an extremely aggressive cancer, something we knew in our gut the whole time. We are confident we would have had another 8-12 months with our pet but trusted the "expertise" of the vets at GCVS. Hindsight 20/20, we ended up agreeing to have surgery on our dog to remove a mass that wasn't there in the first place and probably significantly accelerated his death. We also took issue with their professionalism as well. Upon surgery discharge, they gave us 2 medications with 2 single use syringes. One medication was a week and the other for 2 weeks. Concerned as the syringes clearly say "Single use, discard after use" I called them and their response was "that's not true, it's just the syringe company getting people to buy more". By the same token, upon paying at the front desk for that days services, we were distraught with visual tears on our faces. The people at the front desk just kept telling us how beautiful our dog was. Not the time..... The last straw was telling them that Eddy had passed on July 30 and receiving calls from their oncology department two weeks into August trying to get Eddy in for treatment after we told them Eddy passed. Talk about pouring salt into a very fresh, open wound. Think long and hard before taking your fur baby here. read more

Everyone is so kind and helpful to our fur babies. We've had to take our chocolate lab there for two different problems. All doctors were incredible to work with and the other employees also. What a great place! read more

They are extremely understaffed with not enough Veterinarians to serve their customers. We spent 5 hours there before our cat was even seen

This was such a horrific experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. They don't listen, they don't communicate, and it's clear that the only thing fueling this place is money -- no actual interest in your pet's wellbeing. They didn't listen to me when I told them that my dog was nearing the end. I pleaded with them and told them I wanted to do a compassionate euthanasia before things got too bad. They convinced me to put her on a bunch of medications to prolong her life, and then when I needed refills of those medications (just days later), they wouldn't return my calls and didn't answer my questions. So she suffered. She died in pain (just as I feared she would) because they didn't listen, and took days to respond to simple refill requests. And then when I sent a message letting them know she had passed, no one even bothered to reply. Not a single "I'm sorry to hear" or anything. Not a word. It was clear from day one that they didn't care about her health or wellbeing -- the only thing they're in it for is the thousands of dollars I spent each visit. They made a heartbreaking experience far more painful than it ever needed to be, for both my dog and myself. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. read more

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists - Veterinarians Near Me - Houston, Texas

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GCVS operates with a strong financial focus, prioritizing profit over transparency. They refuse to release records of deceased pets and quickly attempt to silence grieving owners. Their aggressive tactics to draw clients away from general veterinary practices raise concerns about their motives. Dr. Olivia Murray has withheld the names of the staff involved in my referral case while influencing my client against their referring veterinarian. This lack of transparency begs the question--what is being concealed? CVS, backed by equity firms, lacks accountability and continues to escalate specialty care prices to unaffordable levels, forcing pet owners into significant debt. Meanwhile, general practices bear the brunt of declining reputations and financial struggles, with some forced to close due to the uneven distribution of revenue among thousands of veterinarians in Harris County. In contrast, specialty practices, controlled by a select few, dictate and manipulate pricing, creating an unfair financial burden on pet owners while undermining general veterinary care. read more