VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast
3.4 (407) 10331 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034, USAHours:
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,673 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,101 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,914 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,155 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,548 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,905 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,484 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,879 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,599 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
We first took our cat Luna to Richey animal clinic and the vet took a look at her for about 2 minutes and confirmed she had a fever 106.1 and physical exam went well. Gave her two injections and sent us away, he did Inforn us that if she is still not eating or drinking, lethargic, sleeping for hours and unstable to walk to bring her back. 2 days later no change Luna looked even worse. We headed to VCA emergency and right away they took her in, asked every question, quick to act and provide us with all the information of current illnesses going around. We were told she had feline parvo, Luna did not have all her vaccinations s at the time yes that is our fault. They explained everything that could have happened and the survival rate for the disease that has no cure. We were so afraid to lose our little girl, she stayed the night for treatment the assistant and vet informed us on how to prepare to care for Luna and to protect our four other cats from Feline parvo. I'm happy to say my girl survived and is back to her playful self. We can not thank VCA enough. I'm sad that the Richey vet did not notice the symptoms, he was aware that Luna did not have her vaccines. But it's fine. My girl is well now and vaccinated. It was a bit pricey but I did get a discount twice and my Luna is here with me. I thank the staff for being so patient and so helpful made the entire experience pleasant. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Merry Christmas 🎄
posted: 12/22/2025
We took our dog in after a scary situation, and I can’t say enough good things about this clinic. From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming, calm, and reassuring. The vet took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of our questions. Our dog is already doing great today, which speaks volumes about the quality of care he received. It’s a little pricey for sure but very much worth it. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a vet who truly cares about both pets and their people.
posted: 12/04/2025
I’ve taken multiple pets here. One for a c-section in 2019, one for a dog-on-dog attack 2022 and just recently for a foreign object. Dr. Brannon was very compassionate towards our situation, we had gone to another vet and wasted 5 hours for them to tell us they had no sonographer on call for the weekend, so here we go to VCA at 2 in the morning. She attempted a basic ultrasound and gave us recommendations for a detailed ultrasound. My Pepper girl was going onto day 3 with no appetite and other vets were treating her symptoms and not the source. Thankfully she started eating with the staff and Dr. Brannon gave us realistic options on when to come back or let her feel better. Their emergency consultation fee covers up to 24 hours so if you need to take your pet back, they don’t charge you again! All three times the doctors were compassionate, took their time with my pups and gave them the care they needed! The pricing was reasonable because *it is an emergency room* and yes, they always give you an itemized estimate of the charges and expect you to pay first - your regular vet does this too. Thankfully the foreign object was *expressed* the next morning and we didn’t have to intervene further but we were willing to take her back if need be.
posted: 04/27/2025
Took my doberman in tonight due to not eating, frequent urination, and unexplained weakness in hind legs. He was scared and clingy with me. Of course he had never been there and everyone was a stranger. I disagreed and questioned "Why" when the tech informed us they would be taking him to the back, away from us, for his exam and diagnostics. First, she claimed the dogs get protective of their owners so they take them away to the back and "see a more docile side". When I disagreed with that explanation, she said "because thats how we do it and the doctor would have to stop what she is doing to come to the room to see him. There are other places that do it different if you want to go there". Wouldn't the doctor have to stop what she was doing any way to see my dog? I told her to proceed with helping my dog but this will be the last $1000 they get from me. I'd be going to one of those other places in the future. The tech (I wish I had the name, but the one with multi colored hair) then disappeared. She was more concerned about her feelings than helping my dog. So, we left and are now going to one of those other places. There are signs at the front desk asking people to be nice to the people who work there. Perhaps if they took into consideration the worried owners with hurt and scared pets more than their own feelings, doing a job they are getting paid well for, they wouldn't receive unkind words.
posted: 01/24/2026
I was here last night with a sick puppy. They took him back very quickly, and examined him. They then came and gave me 2 options for treatment and also told me which one they recommended. They were so kind and compassionate. I would not hesitate to bring a dog here again.
posted: 11/22/2025
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