Expert Veterinary Care for Your Furry Friends

Tired of Ordinary Pet Care Services?

Discover Veterinary Excellence Redefined at The Animal Clinic

Blending decades of trust and modern veterinary innovation, we ensure each pet gets personalized, compassionate care. It’s more than medical treatment it’s about enhancing the lives of our furry clients and their owners and becoming part of our family!

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Tired of Ordinary Pet Care Services?

Discover Veterinary Excellence Redefined at The Animal Clinic

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Years of Experience

Worried About Finding the Right Care for Your Beloved Pet?

Expert Veterinary Care at The Animal Clinic Since 1936

The Animal Clinic is the oldest veterinary clinic on Galveston Island. It has been in continuous operations since then. We set ourselves apart by offering exceptional veterinary care in more relaxed, home-like setting.

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Our History

Providing Veterinary Services for Over Eight Decades

Established in 1936, The Animal Clinic stands as a proud pioneer of veterinary care on Galveston Island. More than just a clinic, it's a legacy built on compassion, community, and a love for all creatures great and small. Nestled right on the beach in a historic house, our location reflects the spirit of Galveston itself - welcoming, relaxed, and deeply connected to the community. This unique setting, awarded the Texas Heritage Award, offers a warm and comfortable environment where both pets and their families feel at ease.

The Cat Clinic on Broadway where Every Cat can be a Star

The Cat Clinic

We offer a separate cat-only clinic right next door to our main building. It’s the only, feline only practice on the island! Here cats can receive the specialized treatment they deserve in a more peaceful cat friendly environment. All of our Veterinarians are members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and would love to meet your feline friend.

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Our Skilled & Caring Team

The Caring Hearts Behind Your Pet's Life

We are here to support you in the more difficult times as well.

Dr. Lea Fistein

Practice Owner

Dr. Sharyn Jones

Associate Vet

Dr. Kenneth Diestler

Associate Vet

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From Whiskers to Woofs, We Cater to All Furs

Our Services

Wellness & Sick Visits

Keep your furry friend healthy and happy with routine care and compassionate attention.

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Surgery

When your best friend needs advanced care, trust our skilled team for safe, effective solutions.

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Dentistry

Gentle and compassionate care for bright smiles and a lifetime of happy purrs and wags.

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Boarding & Grooming

Providing the best quality of care during their stay.

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Give Hope a Paw | Donate to Sally's Fund Today

Sally's Fund

The Animal Clinic tries to help homeless animals in need whenever possible. Sadly, many of those animals come from neglect and abuse cases and require extensive medical care, which can lead to financial constraints. For this purpose the clinic has created Sally’s Fund, named in honor of a shelter dog in need.

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Happy Tails Wagging

Years of Experience

Experienced Vets & Staff

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Our Happy Clients

     Excellent  
     Based on 777 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Renn Young 
 
 
 
  Great service. They really care about saving an animals life. They saved my dog's life💗
  
 
       
   Chris M 
 
 
 
  They took the very best care if our dog Lucky .Awesome Place. Great people.
  
 
       
   PATSY BELL 
 
 
 
  Awesome people
Loving people
Awesome place
Recommend with all my heart
Wonderful caring experienced clinicians and doctors and nurses and all!!!!  I extremely highly recommend them to anyone and all!!
  
 
       
   Melissa Abel 
 
 
 
  I absolutely love this vet. One of the very few vets I’ve encountered lately who actually cares about the animals they treat. You can just tell that she loves animals and her staff is amazing! My faith in having a local vet  - renewed!!!! I highly recommend!!!!

I feel compelled to add that not only are these guys extremely kind and genuinely good folks, but they are extremely knowledgeable and phenomenal doctors and professionals. They saved my baby after he was hit by a car, and totally took care of him even before I could be notified he was hurt. Without the quick, selfless response these guys gave to my boy - he would not have survived his injuries. I know lots of vet’s that would have waited to confirm payment and even ownership before “wasting” their time, energy, and knowledge on a dog brought in by animal control. But not this vet. They took care of Rosco as soon as he arrived and gave him the very best care possible where by saving his life. And they did all of it before I was even located and notified because I was out looking for Rosco who had broken out of my house. I’m eternally grateful for these guys and how well they treated my guy before they even knew if he was a stray or not! That alone, for me, says everything needed about the kind of doctors and staff these hero’s are! If you are in Galveston and looking for a vet for your pets; in my opinion, this is the only possible choice! Hands down the best vet on the island and in surrounding areas! I just cannot say enough great things about this place! And every time I go there whether for flea meds or a check up, I’m continually surprised and impressed with their level of service and commitment to the well being of animals! 5 stars just doesn’t seem like it does these guys justice I’d give them so many more if I could!!!

Pawsitive Answers for Every Question

FAQ

Do you accept walk-in appointments?

Yes, we understand there are times when you may not be able to schedule an appointment. In those cases, we welcome you and your pet to visit us as a walk-in basis.

Appointments are always preferred and will take precedence over walk-ins, but we realize the importance of having this option with people’s busy schedules.

Do you offer emergency services?

Yes, during our regular business hours.

What is the process to become a new client?

Call, text or request an appointment through the widget on our home page. A response will be returned to you with our new client form to fill out.

There is a $25.00 deposit required within 24 hours of making the appointment – this will be put against your invoice at the end of the visit. If the appointment is missed the deposit is nonrefundable.

Last, have your pet(s) records sent prior to your first visit. Please have your previous veterinary clinic send them to: petinfo.TAC@gmail.com

When/where to pick up prescriptions and/or food orders?

If you are purchasing directly from the clinic, meds and food are available for pickup at the Cat Clinic during open hours. You can park on Broadway and walk in. Sorry, no dogs allowed at The Cat Clinic.

Need curb service? Just call us when you get here.

Other options available: Let us help you setup a Hills 2 Home account and have foods delivered directly to your home. Autopay/auto ship is also available.

Hill 2 Home

Preventatives, medication, foods can also be setup for home delivery though our online pharmacy at: https://animalclinic.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/shop

Is a rabies vaccination required by law for my pet?

Yes, by law, your pet must have a current rabies vaccination. If your pet's rabies vaccine is outdated or if you cannot provide proof of vaccination, we will need to administer the vaccine. You will be responsible for covering the cost of this vaccination. For more information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/rabies.