We offer a wide range of services ranging from puppy visits and wellness consultations to complex diagnostics and surgical procedures. We believe in providing exceptional care for our patients and always treat your pets like we would our own. Our caring professionals are committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary excellence and strive to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your pets at every visit.
Neartown Animal Clinic has been serving the Houston community for over 40 years and is conveniently located in River Oaks, just minutes from Montrose, the Heights, Midtown, and Downtown.
Neartown Animal Clinic has been serving the Houston community for over 40 years and is conveniently located in River Oaks, just minutes from Montrose, the Heights, Midtown, and Downtown.
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Dr. Lee earned her veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 2012, graduating summa cum laude. She is also board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, specializing in canine and feline practice. As an ABVP Diplomate, Dr. Lee is committed to upholding the highest standards of clinical practice and has proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine.
We offer complete wellness and preventative care and are fully equipped to handle sick visits, complex medical workups, dental services, and surgical procedures. Our modern small-animal hospital features digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostic laboratory, on-site pharmacy, laser therapy, bathing, and boarding.
The Cat Friendly Practice Program is a global initiative designed to elevate care for cats by reducing stress and making visits easier for cats and caregivers. Awarded by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the veterinary practice must meet specific criteria in order to become a Cat Friendly Practice.
Did you know that accreditation for animal hospitals is voluntary? Surprising, isn't it? Nearly 60 percent of pet owners believe that their pet's veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not. In actuality, only 12-15% of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have gone through the accreditation evaluation process by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
We are proud to have Fear Free certified professionals on our team and are dedicated to caring for your pet's emotional and physical well-being. We promise to keep our voices low and calm and to never use force to examine, test, or treat your pet. We'll use gentle control techniques, innovative tools, and medication when necessary to ensure your pet's emotional health isn't sacrificed for the sake of medical care.
Reviews (25)
Sarah Talakoub-Perez
Jan 31, 2022
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We have been patient of Neartown animal clinic with both of our frenchies and One chi-weenie for over eight years and I’ve always been very happy with their attentiveness, price and service. Since we have two French bulldogs we are very happy that Dr. Lee is there with her French bulldog/brachiocephalic dog expertise. We recommend all our friends to Neartown.
Elliot Taillon
Jan 27, 2022
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Kristen Latta
Jan 11, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
I would take my beloved dogs nowhere else. Dr. Lee has been seeing my pets for years, through healthy times, emergencies, end-of-life decisions. There is no one better for a combination of empathy/"bedside manner" and knowledge, along with state-of-art facility and wonderful staff.
I would take my beloved dogs nowhere else. Dr. Lee has been seeing my pets for years, through healthy times, emergencies, end-of-life decisions. There is no one better for a combination of empathy/"bedside manner" and knowledge, along with state-of-art facility and wonderful staff.
Jocelyn Ramos
Dec 30, 2021
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Neartown is amazing and a great vet choice for the Midtown area! My cat was having leftover urinary tract issues from a trip to the vet ER and I was worried I wouldn't be able to get him checked in time without another expensive trip to the ER in one week. Neartown was able to get him checked out quickly to rule out any severe complications and my cat is doing amazing now.
Milby Dunn Ii
Dec 21, 2021
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Kristine O.
Dec 02, 2021
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Meredith B.
Nov 03, 2021
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We're in the process of moving two dogs and a cat to Germany, which is extremely complicated and stressful, and Neartown has been amazingly helpful, compassionate and efficient. I don't think we could do this without them! We've been going to Neartown for 15 years and we've only ever had the most wonderful service, but the past couple of weeks have endeared them to us for life.
Briana A.
Oct 13, 2021
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Multiple visits and each time they have no idea what's going on with our dog yet we still had to pay handsomely for the visits.
First time we agreed to their testing/screenings that they insisted would give them insight, $800 for them to say they didn't come up with anything.
We go back for a different issue & again they have no idea but suggest more tests/x-rays that would cost $1,300 this time.
When I refused to pay the $1,300 for them to potentially tell me they still don't know what's wrong (again) they were pretty much like "well, we don't know what&apos
First time we agreed to their testing/screenings that they insisted would give them insight, $800 for them to say they didn't come up with anything.
We go back for a different issue & again they have no idea but suggest more tests/x-rays that would cost $1,300 this time.
When I refused to pay the $1,300 for them to potentially tell me they still don't know what's wrong (again) they were pretty much like "well, we don't know what&apos
Will Sharp
Oct 02, 2021
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Can't say enough good things about Neartown. We came back from a trip to find our sweet 17-lb Penny suffered a puncture wound somehow at her dogsitters'. We were stressing because it was almost 6pm and our primary vet wouldn't see her. We called Neartown and even though they were about to close and didn't know us, they took Penny in and patched her up and took such good care of her! A couple weeks and visits later and Penny is back to her happy and energetic self, and Neartown is her new primary vet! Can't recommend their whole thoughtful staff enough!
Robert B.
Oct 02, 2021
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The Neartown Animal Clinic butchered my dog! Here is what happened. I have had dogs ( mainly Spaniels) for over 60 years and have taken my sweet pets to Vets. in Amarillo, New Orleans, Washington D. C. Chicago, and Houston. My present pet, Brown, is a 13-year-old Boykin Spaniel. In case you didn't know they are the State Dog of South Carolina. Every year in South Carolina they have state-wide " Boykin Day." Brown was developing growths on his underside, and really all over. I took him to Neartown knowing that they were the most expensive vet in Houston but I had had a good experience
Ofir B.
Sep 09, 2021
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Get ready to be surprise when you see the bill ! I had bad experience with them and will never come back.
When you take your car to a repair shop they tell you in advance the price or at least an estimated price and the work needs to be done and if you agree they do the job and in the worst case you will pay for the inspection if you decided to to repair. But in this clinic they won't ask you if you want to purchase a medicine or a treatment, first they will give your pet whatever they think without getting a consent from you ! They separated the pet from you cause it's COVID rules and
When you take your car to a repair shop they tell you in advance the price or at least an estimated price and the work needs to be done and if you agree they do the job and in the worst case you will pay for the inspection if you decided to to repair. But in this clinic they won't ask you if you want to purchase a medicine or a treatment, first they will give your pet whatever they think without getting a consent from you ! They separated the pet from you cause it's COVID rules and
Alano A.
Aug 18, 2021
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Staff is really nice and so are the doctors.
However, this place is extremely expensive. I just wanted to get a second round of vaccine for my kitten. Doctor explained all these things to me. I didn't understand them since I am first time cat owner. I was nodding indicating I understood. The vet tech came in after the doctor left and said this is your cost. $300 (I thought services were already rendered). Little did I know they weren't. He left with my kitten and when he came back I explained to him that this was expensive and I told him you should tell me when these services were rendered
However, this place is extremely expensive. I just wanted to get a second round of vaccine for my kitten. Doctor explained all these things to me. I didn't understand them since I am first time cat owner. I was nodding indicating I understood. The vet tech came in after the doctor left and said this is your cost. $300 (I thought services were already rendered). Little did I know they weren't. He left with my kitten and when he came back I explained to him that this was expensive and I told him you should tell me when these services were rendered
Chandler M.
Aug 06, 2021
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The doctors are excellent, always give wonderful care with love to our dogs. Have been a. Client for 6 years now, and even through Dr. Lee purchasing the practice, the care and servicd has been a smooth transition. I want to especially thank Cecilia, who is a vet tech/Front Desk staff member. She is consistently pleasant on the phone and in person, delivers excellent customer service, and even puts up with sometimes excess amounts of concerned dog-parent calls, always handling it with the utmost respect and compassion. Cecilia, most of the staff, and the wonderful Veterinary physicians are the
James Beeth
Aug 03, 2021
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Wonderful animal clinic. Entire staff was friendly, knowledgable, and most importantly, handled our beloved pup with caring hands. Dr. Lee took her time during the examination and patiently answered all my questions. Our pup is shy and anxious around strangers and the vet techs came in quietly and won her over with slow pets (or the maybe treats they seemingly pulled out of every pocket...) No doubt, Neartown Animal Clinic will be our vet going forward.
Russell Charles
Jul 21, 2021
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AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!
We were out on a trip and our best friend had trauma down in his private area that was bleeding everytime he urinated. Prior to taking him to Neartown Animal Clinic we took him to two Vet Clinics. The two Vet clinics basically said to wait it out. Two Days later lots of blood is still being lost. That’s when we heard great things about Neartown Clinic and said let’s get another opinion. We scheduled an appointment Sarah and the Veterinarian helped him immediately. Prescribed the correct measurements and the NEXT DAY NO BLOOD!! Thank you guys soooo much! This is my
We were out on a trip and our best friend had trauma down in his private area that was bleeding everytime he urinated. Prior to taking him to Neartown Animal Clinic we took him to two Vet Clinics. The two Vet clinics basically said to wait it out. Two Days later lots of blood is still being lost. That’s when we heard great things about Neartown Clinic and said let’s get another opinion. We scheduled an appointment Sarah and the Veterinarian helped him immediately. Prescribed the correct measurements and the NEXT DAY NO BLOOD!! Thank you guys soooo much! This is my
Megan M.
Jun 08, 2021
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Since my last review, Dr. Lee personally reached out and apologized for the unexpected charges from the day my dog spent with Dr. Johnston. She even offered a credit back for future services. I've gone back again since and this time saw Dr. Hunt who is also as kind and informative as she could be. Dr. Hunt & Dr. Lee both talk about the best treatment options along with associated costs before taking any action on my pets. Thanks to them, my dog with pneumonia and heart issues is slowly but surely getting back to his old self.
They are both fantastic vets! Thank you!!
They are both fantastic vets! Thank you!!
Jesse L.
May 29, 2021
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Erin D.
Apr 12, 2021
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Dr. Hunt and the team at Neartown Animal Clinic consistently go above and beyond to provide superior service. I wouldn't trust the well-being of my 2 dogs anywhere else as much as I do here, and I can't recommend their quality of care and compassion highly enough. No place is perfect, however you won't find this level of care - both to you and to your 4-legged family members - anywhere else.
Jenny A.
Feb 07, 2020
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I've called on two different occasions to get price quotes on: 1) to board my two dogs there and 2) to get them groomed. Given that I literally live right next door and I'm 9 months pregnant, I figured this would be a breeze. My husband had already taken them to our vet to get them current on all their shots the month before. On both occasions (even for a bath!), the clinic said they wouukd charge me a $59 health examination on each dog in top of what I it cost to either board or bathe them. That's ridiculous!! I guess theyre doing so good as a business that new business means nothing
Merry P.
Jun 04, 2019
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Not for cats.
I chose this vet very carefully after getting our first cat. He was a lovable and rambunctious kitten, until he got a little sick and we took him in for a visit. He did not react well to one of the vet techs on this particular visit, but another vet tech took over and he did fine. Since then they've had him labeled as an "aggressive cat." They now refuse to look at him without calling us beforehand and going on and on about how they want to sedate him and he's so aggressive... I felt guilty until we took him to an emergency vet who had NO problem with him, even
I chose this vet very carefully after getting our first cat. He was a lovable and rambunctious kitten, until he got a little sick and we took him in for a visit. He did not react well to one of the vet techs on this particular visit, but another vet tech took over and he did fine. Since then they've had him labeled as an "aggressive cat." They now refuse to look at him without calling us beforehand and going on and on about how they want to sedate him and he's so aggressive... I felt guilty until we took him to an emergency vet who had NO problem with him, even
Allen P.
May 18, 2019
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Bianca K.
Jun 15, 2017
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We've been taking our pup to Neartown since we arrived back in Houston around 18 months ago and we've had nothing but friendly amazing care from the staff. They've always accommodated us when we've needed a last minute appointment, are happy to answer any question we have (no matter how silly!!), and are always super caring and compassionate with our little puppers!
David H.
Aug 12, 2016
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My awesome Catahoula, Wednesday needed knee surgery on her back legs, and I was referred to Dr Murray. She's a thorough, experienced, no nonsense surgeon. She changed course mid way through, which was irritating at first, but in hindsight was the right thing to do. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I never had to wait very long in the lobby (we had about 7 visits). And best of all, Wednesday has recovered much better than expected. Dr Murray did a fantastic job getting my senior pup through two surgeries!
Doug R.
Jan 08, 2016
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All of the people here are amazing / miracle workers in my opinion. They are so incredibly caring and I have had at least 12 animals there. Dr. Murray and staff saved my sweet Molly when I rescued her and took her there. My Frida was also taken to see them the day I rescued her. 2 of my dogs were there during Hurricane Ike while I was out of town. If I mention going to see Dwayne for boarding, they get so excited. Jarrett, Kelli and Susan are always so kind and helpful - especially when I was losing my Sampson. Everyone is great, and I highly recommend this Animal Clinic!!
Hannah K.
Aug 01, 2013
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I chose this clinic because it's very close to my apartment in Montrose. The front desk ladies weren't the friendliest bunch, but once we got into the appointment room the vet tech and vet were extremely nice and accommodating.
The prices are typical of what you'll see in a big city. When I had my dog in college station I paid about a third for a regular exam, but in Austin in was only a few dollars less. ($53 for an exam here, $46 in Austin, and $15 in College Station...) I believe the vaccine prices were about the same though.
So while I didn't get any warm and fuzzies
The prices are typical of what you'll see in a big city. When I had my dog in college station I paid about a third for a regular exam, but in Austin in was only a few dollars less. ($53 for an exam here, $46 in Austin, and $15 in College Station...) I believe the vaccine prices were about the same though.
So while I didn't get any warm and fuzzies
