CityVet | South Austin

4.9 (253 reviews)
8534 S Congress Ave #120, Austin, TX 78745, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at CityVet | South Austin

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about CityVet | South Austin? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,226
4.9 Embrace 19,970
4.9 Fetch 5,900
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,365
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,195
4.8 Nationwide 25,683
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,326
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,864
4.7 Pumpkin 3,533
4.6 Spot 11,560
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.9

253 reviews

Love this place! Dr. VanDyke is great and all the staff are very helpful, especially Alexis - she is so good with our dog and honestly even better with me when I get anxious about my dog needing treatment! Alexis puts me at ease and makes sure I feel comfortable just as much as she attends to our dog. He is always excited to see her which is such a relief. He's a German Sheppard and high energy but she and the rest of the team at this clinic work with him beautifully. They also have a texting service for follow-up with is very convenient.

Jan 13, 2026

We are so grateful to have Lola and Benito as patients at City Vet. Every member of the team is amazing—compassionate, gentle-hearted, and truly caring. Thank you, City Vet, for always taking such wonderful care of our babies. 🐶💙

Jan 9, 2026

I'm not too sure if I have made a review on here before. If so, here I am again. That's how much I love to have come across this clinic. From front desk, to the techs, to the doctors. I am so very grateful. It's always a great experience when I do take my dog. He is not the easiest when it comes to vet visits, but everyone is so understanding and patient with him. I recently went for his hot spots and within that one day of giving him his meds, he was already better by the next morning. My dog is everything to me and I'm so appreciative with the care and work of this clinic. Within the 4 yrs of living in Austin and the worst luck with the vets I've experienced, it's such a relief I finally have a clinic that I can trust to take my dog to. Thank you for all you do! :)

Jan 6, 2026

We took our new puppy in for his first doctors visit and couldn’t have been more pleased! They were great with him and were happy to answer all of my questions and help with advice. You can tell that they are very knowledgeable and loving 🥰

Sep 19, 2025

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Aly

Thank you to everyone who went above and beyond for my Beli today! They answered all of my questions and listened to my concerns with care, and they worked hard to ensure that my cat could be seen today with minimal wait time! Plus my girl absolutely loved the wall shelves 🩷

Aug 16, 2025