Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)

Experiencia fantástica: The place is very nice, organized and clean. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. De. Scanlon, neurologist, was very kind, listened to our concerns, answered our questions and gave us advice and options for our dogs treatment.

Experiencia negativa: If you can get your animal to another clinic do it. DO NOT Come here !! It’s not the wait time. That I can understand. It’s the lack of human decency with the front desk. This AM I arrived with my poor dog who had eaten raw dough which has a leavening agent in the yeast (the animal can die in the 4 hours of waiting as there is no triage procedure in place ). What got me was even I asked , very politely I may add, then to refer to a possible Vet Clinic in the immediate vicinity her answer was ; “GOOGLE IT!” With a very condescending approach. Take your dog to a clinic where the people care. This is not the place.

Experiencia negativa: If you have a lot of money to waste and want to wait for hours only to be told that their only recommendation is to put your animal to sleep, then by all means come to this hospital. An incredibly useless and frustrating place.

Experiencia negativa: When they suggest euthanasia for your pet and you refuse, they will judge you with everything they have. It seems they don’t realize that we came there because our pet wasn’t in good condition and we were desperately looking for some hope. Even if a pet might still pass away, instead of offering suggestions to help them spend their final moments more comfortably, the first thing they push is euthanasia. When you are already in pain and searching for a solution, they look you in the eye and tell you that because you don’t want euthanasia, your pet will die in pain and they repeat it multiple times. You simply don’t say something like that over and over while looking directly at someone who is already suffering and grieving. My cat died in that hospital. I guess they’re happy now. Terrible people.

Experiencia fantástica: I brought my Great Dane in to emergency with a problem that my local vet was unable solve with his nail beds. The team at GCVS was friendly and efficient. My dog was seen within 20min. We waited for a dermatologist specialist for a lengthy time, but once they had an opportunity to see him, gave us a diagnosis of this rare condition. We were sent off with medication and my Dane is revived and doing Great! I owe them for saving my precious Great Dane! The facilities are clean and above standard! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to help! I Highly Recommend this place for your pets care!

Experiencia fantástica: I saw Dr Wilson for the second time Regarding our Schnoodle that has mass cell tumor. She was thorough, caring, and professional. I highly recommend her.

Experiencia fantástica: We needed to bring our pet bearded dragon in for urgent care, and the staff and attending veterinarian were fantastic and gave our Lizzy great care.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing! I took my sick parrot in. She was treated by an avian (bird) vet. I was seen quickly and the doctor came out several times to explain everything. The vet was great! The medical care was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The facility is huge, spacious, clean and comfortable. Turns out, my bird wasn’t sick. She was getting ready to lay an egg! The vet spent a lot of time with me and I learned so much about how to better care for my parrot.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic, loving service. We were at the clinic in Webster and transfered to Katy. All the staff go above and beyond to help take care of our gur baby.

Experiencia fantástica: Great staff and doctors! My pet and I had a great experience with all the attention, care, professionalism, and warmth from all the GCVS team! Thank you!

Experiencia fantástica: I had a wonderful experience with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Everyone including the receptionists, the vet techs, and the physicians were very caring and empathetic with me and my dog. That really meant a lot to me. The physicians were very knowledgeable and performed a successful procedure on my dog. They communicated clearly and effectively with regard to his condition, the procedure, the result of the procedure, and discharge instructions. I really appreciate everyone that was involved in my dog care.

Experiencia fantástica: When we arrived we were greeted by a friendly receptionist and given the opportunity to sit wherever we chose in the hospital. The hospital itself is large, clean and provides for privacy in a number of areas. The technician and the vet were extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Experiencia fantástica: My Bengal cat was incredibly lethargic and dehydrated. She had been at her vet for two days but we all agreed she needed more advanced care and moved her to GCVS. While it did take a little while to get her in, there were quite a few emergencies at the time, everyone was incredibly caring, professional and efficient. I know my fur baby was well taken care and I received the right amount of communications. She was able to come home after a few days and is doing very well. Highly recommend.

Experiencia negativa: We brought our dog in as an emergency referral but it took a long time to get any results and took even longer for more extended tests. Had to wait an hour for them to remove a catheter and receive medication to make our dog more comfortable after her terminal cancer diagnosis. You pay a big bill but once out the door forget about them doing anything else. They won’t even refill a prescription they gave us and that we couldn’t get anyplace else for 3 days.

Experiencia fantástica: GCVS took the best care of my 9 year old dog when he was having trouble walking. He ended up have to get spinal cord surgery and they contacted me multiple times during his stay with updates. It’s now less than a week later he is practically back to his normal self!

Experiencia positiva: I brought my sick puppy in, it is a bit pricy but they are wonderful so it makes sense. We did have a long wait time, but I understand that other more emergent cases go first. They are willing to work with you financially to get the best treatment for your pet within your means. Dr. Hernandez was very kind and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks to her and the team my sweet puppy Bean is slowly recovering at home and getting her energy back! :)

Experiencia fantástica: Gulf Coast Vet is awesome, and we are very grateful for all they did for our Molly. Dr. Orr and Dr. Bracho, and the entire staff, were amazing. They kept us informed at every step and Molly received the very best of care. Thank you!!

Experiencia fantástica: Had a rabbit experiencing stasis in the middle of the night (12am - 2am). They didn’t have an exotic specialist there, but they were the only 24 hour vet willing to at least take him in and keep an eye on him til the specialists got there. All the staff were incredibly kind to my partner and I during a stressful time. Dr Jeffery listened to our concerns, told us exactly what they were doing and how it would help, and treated our rabbit with care. He also formally diagnosed him with adorable, which made a stressful moment a bit easier to handle.

Experiencia positiva: Excellent facility, vets and support staff. I couldn’t be more grateful for the support from gulf coast from a recent oncology appointment for my English bulldog. From start to finish they were very empathetic and provided a concrete testing plan. The vet techs are amazing there they showed so much love for my pet you could tell it truly came from the heart. I highly recommend this facility for specialized diagnostic capability.

Experiencia positiva: My dog has an internal malformation that needs surgical correction. So far, we have only had the initial consult appointment, but everyone we encountered was just wonderful - kind, efficient, thorough, and I never felt rushed through. Extremely expensive, though, blood panel cost much more than at primary vet.

Experiencia fantástica: I can’t say enough positive things about Gulf Coast. Clean environment, friendly, knowledgeable and kind staff. Helpful vet. So appreciate their help with our Mexican King Snake, also appreciate that they have knowledge about exotics in an emergency capacity. Contemplating fully changing vets!

Experiencia fantástica: This was the best choice for our little frenchie. He woke up out of the blue, paralyzed. We were devastated, fearing the worst. The Vet and neurologist gave us such a good prognosis and even offered first had experience from one of their technicians that had this same surgery for her frenchie. Every step of the way, the doctors were so helpful and pleasant.

Experiencia fantástica: Golf course veterinary specialists are very well and knowing what they’re doing I took my bunnies in one of them needed blood work as he was 6 1/2 years old and gave us a call back within about not even an hour or two hours with the results which we’re all good they also checked out truly to make sure she was good and they got their vaccines that were needed yearly very good job will keep using them. I have attached photos of my babies that they have been looking at for quite a while now

Experiencia fantástica: They were fantastic at taking care of our dog Zoey when she needed emergency surgery. Everyone there was very nice and friendly in such a high stress time for us. Would recommend to anyone that needs specialized care for their pets.

Experiencia fantástica: They took care of my Thor for sure. I gulped a bit at the price(get pet insurance!) but when it comes to a three year old boy dog, you do what is necessary. Dr Murray spent the time with us to explain the process (and again to explain another procedure after testing was done)—all charges are right up front so no surprises. Kenisha was her assistant and she treated my boy like it was her own.

Experiencia fantástica: Went to my regular vet and found out my cat had severe anemia. She needed a blood transfusion. Avery got two units of blood, a multitude of diagnostics, imaging, etc. She was there two days. They saved her life. Communication was great. Zero complaints about how she, or myself, was treated. Now, I’ll be working forever to pay off that bill.

Experiencia negativa: Horrible service, my dog was not cared for properly at all , after her IVDD surgery they were supposed to express her bladder frequently and they let her go from 1am to 7pm without doing so , she ended up getting a uti and they didn’t initially believe me when I said her urine was very pungent, they said she was on antibiotics already, I requested a urine culture and it showed she was not on the right antibiotic . The surgeon wasn’t clear either home care and felt like they staff in general really doesn’t care. If you can avoid coming here then do so, unfortunately this happened suddenly and there was no other option.

Experiencia fantástica: GCVS handle the check-up for Winston Barlow Oncology and a new heart murmur was handled with very professionally and with great care.

Experiencia fantástica: I could not have had a better experience with Dr. Voie in Dermatology and I put her assistant Jennifer right at the top with her. My cat started loosing fur in April of 2025 due to incessant licking that got worse and worse over the course of the next 8 months. Everything we were instructed to try was not helping and he continued to lose more fur. We were referred to Gulf Coast Veterinary for a derm visit and so far it has been a life saver. Everyone we interacted with was patient and gave great information and explanations. My cat is set up on an allergy med routine that we will continue over the next 6 weeks... so hopefully we see improvement in his fur and a reduction in licking. I could not be more grateful for the care my cat received and I will be happy to post an update after his 6 week follow up. Thank you to Dr. Voie and Jennifer for such a positive experience when I was feeling pretty hopeless.

Experiencia negativa: I brought my duck to GCVS after a raccoon attack. This was one of the most disappointing and disheartening experiences I have ever had with a veterinary facility. I arrived at around 6:00 a.m. and received a call at 10:46 a.m. recommending euthanasia. At that time, I was told that my pet’s wounds had not been cleaned or treated (after over four hours in their care). The doctor mentioned waiting on radiology results and made an unclear reference to possible neurological issues, but the radiologist hadn’t even been consulted yet. I authorized euthanasia after being told my duck was suffering. What I still can’t understand is why it took over four hours and over $1,300 in charges when no actual wound care or treatment was ever attempted. If the injuries were obviously too severe to treat, why not reach that conclusion earlier instead of running up charges for procedures that changed nothing? The radiology findings weren’t even related to the external wounds. What’s worse is that the medications charged were common drugs like meloxicam, the animal equivalent of over the counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen. These medications cost only a few dollars wholesale, but I was charged excessive markups for drugs that were given without any actual treatment. No wound care. No stabilization. This experience left me feeling like financial protocols were prioritized over my animal’s comfort and care. I wouldn’t trust this facility again for emergency services involving birds or exotic pets.

Experiencia fantástica: Our family is profoundly grateful to everyone at Gulf Coast for the extraordinary care shown to Tonka during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Shen, and Dr. Hanzel—along with the entire veterinary and support staff—treated him with remarkable professionalism, compassion, and dignity. We hold this entire team in the highest regard, and their role in his life will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything you did for our family and for Tonka.

Experiencia fantástica: Our experience with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists was truly exceptional, and I honestly don’t feel that five stars is enough. We were referred by our local veterinarian because Gulf Coast has a large neurology department with two neurologists, a resident, and MRI capabilities. From the very first phone call, the experience felt different. Shannon was the first person I spoke with, and she was compassionate, calm, professional, and incredibly helpful during a very emotional time. Our blue-nose pit bull, Bella, began limping on December 5. Despite strict bed rest and multiple medications throughout the month, she continued to decline. By December 28, she was essentially paralyzed — unable to stand or walk on her own. We had to support her with a towel just to take her outside, and she was clearly in significant pain. (I’m including videos with this review so you can truly see what condition she was in.) My husband and I made the decision to drive eight hours to Houston, and Bella was admitted to Gulf Coast on December 30 at 11:30 PM. The resident neurologist, Dr. Shelby Scanlin, examined her early the next morning and had already completed a full evaluation by 8:30 AM. She confirmed what we were seeing and agreed that Bella was in severe pain. Bella was quickly taken for bloodwork and an MRI, which revealed a very large herniated disc. Dr. Scanlin called me immediately after the MRI and recommended surgery. Dr. Scanlin was professional, compassionate, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She called me later that day (New Year’s Eve) around 4 PM to tell me the surgery had gone well, that Bella was awake, and that she would update me again the next morning. Even though it was a holiday (January 1), she called by 9:30 AM to tell me that Bella was already able to take a few steps on her own. Bella stayed for three days, and when I arrived on Saturday, January 3, it was emotional beyond words to watch her walk into the treatment room to greet me. They had fitted her with a supportive harness, which was incredibly helpful during recovery. Dr. Jones, one of the neurologists, handled her discharge and was just as thorough, kind, professional, and clear as Dr. Scanlin, providing detailed instructions and guidance for recovery. When we arrived home, Bella was able to walk into the house on her own and get back onto her dog bed. It was unbelievable. Gulf Coast was also incredibly flexible with Bella’s two-week follow-up appointment. Because of the distance, we were able to handle the follow-up remotely through email and video updates, which meant we didn’t have to make another eight-hour drive. Just as Dr. Scanlin said, Bella has gotten stronger every single day. Now about six weeks out, she appears back to normal — no medications, feeling great, and slowly back to short walks. She’s expected to be fully healed at two months, but she already feels almost there. The entire experience with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists has been a 10 out of 10. They are professional, compassionate, thorough, highly skilled, and clearly deeply invested in the animals they care for. I genuinely believe the people here truly care about their patients. We are incredibly grateful for the outcome and for the team that made it possible. If I could give more than five stars, I would. They have our complete and wholehearted recommendation. I’m also including a video of Bella out on a walk because it really captures the outcome of everything they did for her – it says more than words ever could. PS.. I thought and was really hoping I could add videos but I guess Google reviews does not support that yet. Just so I’ve tried to take photos which doesn’t do it justice, but hopefully they are still helpful in understanding the severity of her situation.

Experiencia positiva: I've been coming here for years for emergencies. Through my own or family & friends pets. Year's ago this place was top of its practice. Idk what has happened over the years. If ownership has changed but it is no longer what it use to be. Specialist aren't available, especially when this is a emergency Hospital. Expect days to a month on a wait. Prices are outrageous. You go in for a emergency & if by chance you need a Specialists. You get the exam & test done, just for them to tell you they can't do the surgery now because the Specialists won't be in till 2 days from now. So the animal will have to stay until then & rack up over night charges. You have better luck driving all the way to College Station - Veterinary Small Animal Hospital & getting surgery done right away. They have more people on staff available & their prices are either half the price or a few thousand less. I gave 3 stars because the staff there is very caring & considerate. Especially the front desk. I wrote the review to hopefully save someone else time, money & maybe a animals life. Who's owners may feel like they aren't left with any options because they can't afford or can't wait for a Specialists.

Experiencia negativa: My 9 lb. dog spent all day at this facility and according to the tech, drank an entire bottle of water and they could not capture one small cup of urine all day. In spite of this they still charged me over $400 for the test though I was sent home with the cup and asked to obtain the urine sample myself. After much discussion, the doctor agreed to remove the fee. I was still charged nearly 2k just to be told that it could be cancer, it could be anatomy, it could be....no definitive answers and the doctor seemed unconcerned and unaffected either way. All she said was, "As was told to you...as I already stated..." Just plain rude and unsympathetic. I am basically out of pocket 2k and have no idea about the severity of this mass. I drove over 4 hours back and forth to learn absolutely nothing. Blood work, urinalysis, and other unnecessary procedures were done that were performed just two weeks prior at ER. I agreed to these tests because I thought they were necessary but this doctor did not discuss results of anything except ultrasound and that was vague and caused further confusion. Some doctors do not care about anything but the money. This doctor is one of them.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Giovanella has been great as well as her staff. Kind and loving with Klaus as he goes for his check ups. Seizures have been completely under control and he is a happy healthy big boy! Thank you for making his yearly check ups so pleasant. He always leaves with a waggin' nubbin' of a tail .

Experiencia fantástica: Visited this location almost 2 years ago when my pet needed emergent care. They took such wonderful care of her that we are still coming back two years later for our new fur babies! Thankful to everyone at GCVS for all of their hard work and for giving my little family the best care.

Experiencia fantástica: I can’t thank GCVS enough for the exceptional care they provided to my kitten. The staff was kind, compassionate, and very professional from start to finish. They explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. It was obvious they truly care about their patients. My kitten is already doing better, and I’m so grateful for their expertise and kindness. I highly recommend GCVS for anyone in need of emergency veterinary care.

Experiencia fantástica: Very organized. I appreciated the quality vet tech and time the specialist spent with me. I will say they are much improved from my experience over 20 yrs ago. Their new building is also higher quality, no stairs, people and pet friendly, large open spaces so pets aren't cramped and well organized pharmacy, waiting area and snacks. They also have communications documented online and via text so communication is Very easy.

Experiencia positiva: Veterinarian and staff were great. Pricing of medication through their pharmacy was outrageous! Charging me double for 1 med and triple the price Chewy would charge me for the 2nd med! Just get meds through Chewy!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Voie and her staff are excellent! They have taken care of our fur baby Daisy, with her allergies as well as skin care for several years. With their knowledge and treatment Daisy has done much better! I highly recommend their care! Sadly we are moving out of state, but a recommendation was given to us for an allergy clinic! We are going to miss them!

Experiencia fantástica: We took our Yorkie in for a consultation with an Orthopedic specialist on referral from our regular vet after he had been limping on and off for weeks and our regular vet was not able to make a confident diagnosis from the initial X-ray. GCVS had an opening a week from when we called, while other specialista were more than 2 weeks out. They were on time taking him in when we arrived for our appointment and Dr Kerr examined him promptly and was able to determine that he had torn his ACL, without needing to do X-rays or an MRI. She also did a fantastic job explaining the surgical procedure to address the issue. Surgery is never cheap, but it was less than I was bracing myself for. The surgery was scheduled for 2 weeks later, which we haven't reached yet. But our initial experience was excellent and the initial examination was not much more than our regular vet. We have been to GCVS for emergencies before as well and the staff and doctors are always awesome!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Kerr and her team are amazing! I was referred to her by my vet for TPLO surgery for my 6yr old Labrador. She explained everything thoroughly and kept me informed post surgery. They followed up to make sure he was doing well after and to confirm next appointments He is now 10 weeks post surgery and is doing great. Thank you for taking great care of him during this process.

Experiencia fantástica: GCVS too great care of my Dolly and answered all my questions. They kept me informed of Dolly's care after her surgery. I'm so glad I chose GCVS for my pets care

Experiencia positiva: If there were a better way to rate them, I would give them 3.75 stars. My dog, Randy, was a patient on 01-15-2026. I was referred to them because he had fluid in his lungs and an enlarged spleen. Another vet had mentioned my dog either had cancer or heart disease. I brought my dog here to get a better idea about what the issue was. They recommended multiple tests, medications, and supportive care that brought up the quote to about $8k. When I asked if they could remove certain tests and still give me a general idea, they said they could not remove anything. When I asked about supportive oxygen to take home, I was told that was not an option. I asked for an hour to think this through. Then, that hour turned into several hours. Eventually, they did give me enough oxygen canisters to transport my dog elsewhere. I am very grateful for the supportive care they gave my dog while he was a patient. However, I can't help but feel annoyed at how much time they wasted. I wish they would have sold me the oxygen canisters much sooner. I eventually transported my dog to the Texas A&M veterinary teaching hospital where they confirmed Randy had soft tissue sarcoma. I will return to A&M, not likely to return to GCVS for future needs.

Experiencia fantástica: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specials is THE emergency room for exotics. They will see your hamster, your rabbit, and on my last visit I saw a chicken in the ER. They give a high level of care and compassion for emergency services. My regular vet recommended them to me for after-hours care.

Experiencia fantástica: I wish human medical care were run as well as Gulf Coast. The Drs run on time, and the techs and Drs listen and don't interrupt. The waiting area is huge, providing privacy and space. That is appreciated when people decide they have to be on speakerphone (eye roll). There are many clean private bathrooms and plenty of snacks for sale, even sandwiches! On my recent visit, I was greeted immediately, and the front desk woman put me at ease, telling me how caring and dedicated the vet was. I'm not sure my cat was happy, but I was. The only weird thing is that employees come out to the waiting area (in some cases, loudly) to discuss payments and financial details. I heard private information that I feel was completely inappropriate. The facility is huge, so I know they could meet somewhere privately to discuss the financial details of the care.

Experiencia fantástica: We always are cared for like family at GCVS! The front desk greets you with a smile and is considerate of you and your pet. Dr. Giovanella and her staff are great with communication and support their clients with every question and diagnosis. Top notch! Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Love Gulf Coast!! I’ve been bringing my dogs here since 2003 when they were in the Post Oak area. The wait is always short and the pricing is reasonable. This time I saw the Dermotologist and it was only $178 for everything, including the medication! The diagnosis was right and they fixed the problem without surgery!! They have their own pharmacy and will mail you refills no problem too which is very nice. I highly recommend this place!!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Melissa Clark was superb. She was professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and very reasonable with treatment plan. She explained me all the possibilities and came up with a plan taking into consideration different scenarios. I highly recommend her! All the staff was very friendly and professional. Convenient location.

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Cole was extremely explicit in explaining my pets issues, options, and procedures. I feel extremely confident with the care and treatment that will be provided. Everyone I spoke to was completely caring, patient and kind!

Experiencia fantástica: Very good experience. Dr. Chen and everyone else we interacted with were helpful. They kept us informed during the process. Took very good care of our rabbit and followed up with us about everything went and checked on him after we got home.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent service. The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful. Dr Orr was able to see my dog in less than one hour. Very knowledgeable and patient in answering all my questions and concerns. Milo is doing much better thanks to Dr Orr and the rest of the team at GCVS.

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough good things about Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and the incredible team who took care of my service dog, Ripp. Thursday night, after an abscess drainage, Ripp suddenly began bleeding from his face and neck. I rushed him to GCVS terrified, and from the moment we arrived, they moved quickly, confidently, and with so much compassion. The team immediately assessed him, kept me informed every step of the way, and went above and beyond to make sure I understood what was happening. They performed a CT scan and soft tissue surgery, including removal of his salivary gland — all while continuously updating me and treating Ripp like he was their own. In one of the scariest moments I’ve had as a dog owner, GCVS gave me reassurance, transparency, and outstanding care. Their professionalism, communication, and genuine kindness meant everything to me. I would recommend GCVS to ANYONE without hesitation. If you ever find yourself in an emergency or need specialized care for your pet, this is the place you want to be. Thank you to everyone at GCVS for your amazing service and exceptional care. I will forever be grateful for what you did for Ripp. ❤️

Experiencia fantástica: I am forever grateful to this team. They were able to save and bring me peace of mind to my most beloved, Bucky. In Nov I had my own health issues where I needed two surgeries and I was out of work. Just not in a good place financially especially after surviving my maternity leave as well earlier in the year and trying to catch up on bills. Then in Dec with christmas, birthdays, and life coming up, my cat had his own emergency. I was stuck in between do I pay for this procedure that may not work? and not be able to afford to put him down comfortably and let him die a painful death at home? or do i just put him down now to save him the pain? this hospital gave my cat a second chance at life and gave me the peace of mind that they would help us if the procedure didn’t work. I could not thank them enough. He is about four weeks post procedure now and doing AMAZING. He is chasing his sticks (he acts like a dog) and playing with his brother just fine now. I don’t know what I would do without him and i’m so thankful that in an incredibly difficult situation they were so understanding, kind, and patient as we tried to figure out how to afford to save Bucky. I would recommend this location to anyone who asks and I appreciate them more than they know. Thank you.

Experiencia fantástica: Although we didn’t get the outcome we wanted, my puppy received excellent care. The only complaint I have is the cost and no payment plan options. I maxed out my CareCredit card. Everyone should have the chance to save their animals and payment plans should be an option.

Experiencia fantástica: Our first visit to GCVS was a great experience! Dr. Rebecca Norton, Internal Medicine, was so cordial, informative and knowledgeable! My cat’s veterinarian, Dr. Katie Eick, spoke highly of Dr. Norton and referred me to her and GCVS. I look forward to her and Dr. Coleman (haven’t met yet), fixing up my cat to live his best life possible!

Experiencia fantástica: Compassionate staff. Dr Pressley was extremely knowledgeable and addressed our fears and concerns by sharing his time and knowledge with us. We felt confident that our sweet boy, Linkin Bark, was in very good hands.

Experiencia fantástica: The knowledge and quality of care is exceptional. Dr. Canning/Dermatology is the best!

Experiencia fantástica: I was referred to GCVS by my vet; my little kitty was diagnosed with pyometra, which left untreated is always fatal. She also has a serious heart condition which makes surgery extremely risky. I walked in not knowing whether she would survive or not. All of the personnel at GCVS are professional, yet compassionate. I have nothing but the highest praise for all of the staff. The medical staff assessed her and created a treatment plan which they presented to me for a decision. I was impressed by their attention to detail and grateful that they explained everything in understandable terms. Thankfully, they were able to perform the surgery successfully. This is a state of the art facility. I highly recommend GCVS for emergency pet care.

Experiencia fantástica: We brought our dog in this week for pain and difficulty walking. The staff were so amazing right from the start. The front desk staff, Alyssa and Brianna, were incredibly kind and comforting and recognized our dog was in pain right away. Alyssa brought him a bed and blanket to help keep him comfortable while we waited and advocated with us for immediate pain management for our dog. Dr Jucker was able to see our baby and helped get him pain management and admitted so he could see the neurologist. The front desk staff sent us a picture of our baby once we got home and we got a call from the neurologist, Dr Jones, first thing in the morning with her assessment and treatment plan. We were able to pick up our pup later that day already doing a lot better. We met with Dr Jones to go over her care plan and next steps. The front desk staff upon checking out were also so amazing. I have never been treated with such kindness by an animal hospital and truly felt like we got the best care and attention possible. I would not hesitate to bring our pets here for emergency care again. Thanks to everyone on the staff for their wonderful care!

Experiencia fantástica: Everyone at GCV were amazing and so compassionate. My dog was so sick when we arrived there and they truly made our experience peaceful. My dog is well now and thriving.

Experiencia fantástica: They took great care of my fur baby and addressed all my concerns. Very attentive and caring. Hope not to need them again, but glad to know there are there with the highest level of care

Experiencia fantástica: We have had 3 dogs that we have brought to Gulf Coast for care and hospitalization. They are so knowledgeable, communicate well, and best of all - take great care of our pets. Thanks; GCSV!!

Experiencia fantástica: They saved my 2 year old cat Basil’s life! Thank you to all the veterinarians and staff there that took care of her and got her through ICU and the OR and now back home with us. We can never thank y’all enough!! Her brother is also so happy to have her home.

Experiencia negativa: We were referred to this facility by our primary veterinarian for an oncology consultation in late October. Scheduling was straightforward, prior medical records were proactively collected, and the facility itself is well located and well maintained. Unfortunately, our experience with the oncology service was unacceptable. During the visit, it appeared that our dog’s pathology and medical records had not been reviewed in detail, and meaningful discussion regarding diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment options was deferred pending results of a popliteal lymph node aspiration performed that day. We were told we would be contacted within a few days once results were available. When no follow-up occurred, we reached out professionally by email and phone. After multiple attempts over several days, we finally received a call with the aspiration results; the interaction was brief and dismissive. The written visit summary later contained an error identifying the wrong lymph node. While the doctor did acknowledge and correct this when asked, it raised concerns about attention to detail in an oncology setting. After obtaining the additional diagnostic results that the oncologist indicated were needed, we formally requested a follow-up discussion and care plan. Despite the facility’s stated expectation of a 24–48 hour response time, we received no response for over 12 days. The clinic advised that follow-up appointments could not be scheduled through the front desk and required direct physician response via a shared oncology email address. No one responded. The lack of communication was particularly troubling given the time-sensitive nature of cancer care. If the physician was unwilling or unable to continue managing the case, that should have been communicated directly so we could pursue alternate care without delay. We ultimately transferred care to another oncology practice, where the contrast was immediate: thorough review of records, clear explanation of diagnosis and options, and timely, professional communication. While this facility may offer strong services in other departments, based on our experience, we would not return to — nor recommend — its oncology service.

Experiencia fantástica: I really appreciate Dr. Magnotti and the GCVS team. Since my bunny had several issues, we often visited there and they were always nice and cared about us. Last month I took him to the ER, however, my sweetheart passed away due to heart disease. The team kindly allowed me to use their consultation room so I could spend private time saying goodbye to him. In addition, they never charged us for the ER visit that night. I truly believe that it was because of their care, he was able to live a long life, almost 12 years. They not only treated him as a patient, but as a beloved family member. I am deeply grateful to them, and I believe they are the best team in the world.

Experiencia negativa: Absolutely horrible experience at the Emergency vet. We brought our 4 month old puppy who had a facial fracture after a fight over a ball with another dog. Her right eye was swollen with a bone deformity. Initially they said they would try to get us a room to sit with her since she’s a puppy to keep her away from other dogs (she hasn’t had all vaccines). But then they did the opposite and took her back and put her in a kennel. We then asked for her to come sit with us so they brought her back to the waiting room. After 4 hours of waiting someone came out and wanted to check on her and said that she had been triaged really low because of a bite wound on her tail? We looked very confused and explained the bite and impact to her face. Then after 5 hours of waiting we finally saw the vet who didn’t know anything about the bite, said he couldn’t tell if anything was broken because of the swelling but offered to get x rays, but that would be several more hours since she’d need to be sedated and there was no surgeon that would come in over night anyway if something needed fixing. We opted to leave, got x rays elsewhere and have a referral to a surgeon. This is suppose to be the premiere vet office but there is poor communication, understaffing, and they charge you $200 before you ever see a vet so you are prompted to wait and not lose your money. I understand there are emergencies and you may need a wait a while. But after the mis communication and mis triage, I had little faith in this office and glad I could follow up with my primary vet to get the care she needs.

Experiencia fantástica: My highest appreciation for Dr. Ashley Kerley and her assistants for the delicate manner in which they dealt with me during what was an end-of-life situation for my 15 year old dog. The GCVS staff and facility are highly recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: This place is great. Everyone was very friendly and they keep you informed of everything that is going on with your pet. Very easy to get in contact with anytime if you have any questions.

Experiencia fantástica: Went in for possible IVDD and neurologists assessed my doxie immediately and thoroughly explained treatment options. She had surgery the same day and kept in hospital to be monitored for two days. All while the staff and DR kept me updated and would call to explain in detail how she was doing. We are thankful for the staff here and amazing neurology team! Thank you Gulf Coast for taking care of my Kayce

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot thank Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston enough for saving our 10-month-old Akita puppy’s life! Our sweet girl was rushed in after an insect bite sent her into anaphylactics — it was the most terrifying moment of our lives. From the second we arrived, the entire team was incredibly calm, compassionate, and professional. The emergency staff acted lightning-fast, the doctors explained everything clearly while working tirelessly to stabilize her, and the specialists who took over her care were nothing short of miraculous. Their expertise, state-of-the-art facility, and genuine love for animals turned what could have been a tragedy into a story with a happy ending. Our Akita is now home, bouncing around like nothing ever happened, and we are forever grateful each Dr. and every single nurse, tech, and receptionist who helped us that night. If your pet ever needs emergency or specialty care in Houston, RUN to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. They are truly the best of the best — lifesavers in every sense of the word! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤️

Experiencia fantástica: Let me start off by saying the facility was absolutely amazing The staff was super friendly and attentive, kept you updated the whole way through the appointment, answered my questions very thoroughly and gave me a lot of information on my bird. The whole experience was absolutely outstanding. It put my mind at ease on being a new bird mom.

Experiencia fantástica: I was happy to learn just a few days ago that GCVS had opened an office in Webster. Maria Anna, my Maltese, was a patient of theirs at the Katy location several years ago and they along with her fabulous regular Veterinarian who referred us to them worked together to save her life from non-regenerative IMHA. Yesterday evening she developed an non-related emergency because of her sensitive system. Grace was the receptionist who cheerfully greeted us. Amanda was the vet tech that interviewed us and Dr. Flowers was the doctor that saw us. All were exceedingly efficient, clear about the information given to me, sympathetic with Anna's discomfort and most understanding about the costs. The doctor gave me options in the costs and discussed them with me. I totally recommend this establishment and am so very grateful they have opened a branch closer to home.

Experiencia fantástica: What an incredible visit. Dr Canning was so informative. His Vet tech was not hurrying us when it came to asking us about what we've done over the past year for our Snoodle. After a brief exam, which included a skin scrap and ear exam the doctor sat down with us. The whole visit never felt hurried or did we feel what we said didn't matter. Dr Canning (Dermatology) provided our options. Thank you GCVS.

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot recommend this vet hospital enough! They are absolutely amazing from the services and communications they provide. They took the best care of our three month old Shiba Inu puppy who swallowed a foreign object and successfully retrieved the object with a endoscopy procedure which only took them eight minutes!! Truly the best vet specialists we have ever seen and blessed we got recommended to come here.

Experiencia fantástica: Gulf Coast Veterinary was truly exceptional in caring for Winston during his recent medical issues. From the moment we arrived, the entire team showed patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping him get better. They explained every step clearly, treated Winston with incredible gentleness, and made sure I always knew what was going on with his treatment. Winston has been through a lot recently, and seeing how the doctors, techs, and staff handled him—with professionalism and real heart—gave me so much comfort. They never rushed us, answered every question, and made sure Winston was as comfortable as possible during his stay and follow-up visits. I’m extremely grateful for the care they provided. Gulf Coast Veterinary is outstanding, and I highly recommend them to anyone whose pet needs specialized or urgent care. They took great care of Winston, and I’m thankful for everything they’ve done.

Experiencia fantástica: I don’t know the correct words to show my gratitude for saving my dog’s life. I feel like they did the impossible. I was mentally prepared to let my dog go but they rushed in with their expertise and gave us more quality time. Thank you ❤️

Experiencia negativa: My dog had emergency surgery at Gulf Coast and was put under the watch of the critical care team post op. We were told the recovery would be a fragile process, and that our dog had a 50/50 chance. Our dog was under the care of Dr. Wilcox. I can’t say enough amazing things about him. He was thorough, transparent, and caring throughout the 3 days our dog was under his care. He took the time to speak with us and help us truly understand what we were dealing with. Throughout those three days, we even began to notice small, positive improvements. The fourth day, Dr. Wilcox was out of office, and our dog was put under another vet’s care. This is where our concerns begin. We stopped getting calls with any updates, and when we called to talk to the vet, she was never able to speak with us. We went to see our dog that next morning and noticed he looked worse than the day before. We asked to speak with the vet. AGAIN, we were denied. Imagine our stress and concern as we notice our dog declining and no one to speak to about it. Later that day, we finally got a phone call from the vet discussing the need to do additional testing, which then turned into needing to do an additional surgery. An hour or so later, she calls back to say our dog coded and had passed. While we knew our dog had a 50/50 chance, his last day is something that haunts us due to the lack of communication we experienced that final day. We were desperate to speak with the vet who was responsible for his care. We question the care he did receive that final day. We will always be disheartened knowing we didn’t even get to say goodbye. I understand things happen, but the lack of communication is not acceptable (especially when you’re paying thousands of dollars, but that’s for another day). I write this to say PLEASE ADVOCATE FOR YOUR PET. SPEAK UP AND DEMAND COMMUNICATION. They are family and deserve to be treated as such. We came in with a great experience at Gulf Coast (despite the circumstances) all for it to make a complete 180.

Experiencia fantástica: We were referred here when our dog needed emergency treatment and a transfusion. Since then, we return for regular health checks with Internal Medicine. The staff here is professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Appointments run on time and they answer all of our questions plus provide documentation and share it with our primary vet. It’s easy to contact them for questions or appointment times. We are lucky to have found GCVS!

Experiencia fantástica: I took my bird Sunny to the emergency room after it was attacked by a hawk. Dr. Turn and his team were very experienced — they did a thorough examination and prescribed medication. Now Sunny has recovered very well. I highly recommend GCVS to all pet owners.

Experiencia negativa: I’m extremely disappointed with this clinic’s professionalism and reliability. I booked my appointment over a week in advance, rearranged my work schedule, and even paid a required deposit, only to have the visit canceled the morning of. We rescheduled for another week out, and then they canceled again at 9 a.m. on the day of the new appointment. That’s two separate workdays of mine completely disrupted. What makes it worse is that they tried to casually slot me in the very next day, as if my time and job were theirs to move around at will. I expect far better communication, respect, and basic organization from a specialist clinic. This experience was frustrating, inconsiderate, and absolutely not what I’d consider professional.

Experiencia fantástica: I had to take Calvin for end of life care for his congestive heart failure late in the evening. I was so fortunate to have Dr.Sobitik. She accurately assessed him and provided his and our care with great compassion. I am sorry to lose my buddy Calvin, but grateful for the wonderful treatment we received! This was not my first experience with GCVS. We have always received excellent care!

Experiencia positiva: We brought our chicken after being attacked by our dog to GCVS and we were very impressed with their services. The staff was friendly and the vet that came to see us was very understanding and knowledge, helped us to take care of our chicken and still not spend an enormous amount of money on our visit. It can very expensive, in fact the initial consultation fee was extremely high priced ($266) just for the vet to see that the matter is. Not sure if we would go back there unless it's life or death situation. Overall pleased with the service, not with pricing. But if you can afford it, that's the place to take your pet.

Experiencia fantástica: Gulf Coast was amazing! They took such great care of my tortoise. The entire team has been extremely helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. His care is an ongoing process, so I look forward to working with them in the future.

Experiencia fantástica: We came in Monday night after a scare with my guinea pig. I was pretty worried, but every person there treated us with kindness and patience from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. Dr. Turn was very knowledgeable and took the time to walk us through everything, which meant a lot to me. Nothing felt rushed or pressured, and now Sushi is feeling a lot better. I can't express how grateful I am for the compassion and care we received. Thank you for turning such a tough day into one where we felt supported and heard :)

Experiencia positiva: *This review is specifically for emergency care overnight for exotics/avians* Unfortunately, I do not recommend care at this facility for emergency visits past normal business hours. We have come twice, months apart, and the exotics vet has not been on site, nor has imaging / X-ray services been available. The first time we came, our conure’s toe was bitten by our other conure, and I used a clotting powder to prevent the blood flow. After 3 hours, my conure went back for diagnostics and they were unable to scan his foot or properly diagnose him - we went home thinking his toe was completely missing / bitten off. Once at our usual vet first thing in the morning, they went in to properly treat the wound, and, with cleaning, discovered that it was only a knick hidden under the clotting powder. This would have been nice to know after receiving emergency vet care and spending upwards of $650 at GCVS. Front desk people are always nice, but the behind the scenes folk aren’t as much, which is a shame, considering emergency situations should call for some warmth from the staff who are treating your pet. Anyway, unfortunately just not a good fit for 24/7 avian care needs.

Experiencia positiva: GCVC was recommended to me by my dog's Banfield vet because of the need for a dermatologist. I've been pleased with the service and the results. The skin condition treated has been reversed and the dog's coat restored; he is now on "maintenance."

Experiencia fantástica: I would give this hospital a million stars if I could! They saved my baby and he is back to being a puppy again! It’s been 5 months since my dog had an emergency spine surgery and I could not be more thankful to every single person who works at that hospital. From front desk staff to doctors, everyone treated us so kindly and with so much care. My dog stayed in the hospital for three days and I stayed in the waiting room to be close to him. They let me see him twice a day and every time I went in, he was clean, well taken care of and the room never smelled and was always spotless. They assured us that my dog has a 99% chance of recovery if we decided to go with the surgery and they were right! They may be a pricy place but there is a reason for it. The exceptional care they provide is worth the money and you can be sure you are in great hands! I highly recommend this place if you are in need of care for your fur babies!

Experiencia fantástica: GCVS - Neurology Dr. Sessums was professional, compassionate, and attentive to our pup’s needs. She took the time to review previous notes and develop a thoughtful plan for our dog’s ongoing care. Dr. Sessums answered all of our questions thoroughly and made us feel confident and comfortable with her diagnosis. We feel very positive about our pup’s future under her care.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely the BEST aviary and exotics team! We love Dr. Magnotti. Not only is she very experienced and knowledgeable, shes the sweetest and most caring person/vet. Same for her team. I know when I have to bring my bunny in, everyone there is going to take great care of him. The front desk staff are also very kind and great at assisting us with any questions we have. Nothing but great things to say about GCVS! (Pics of our little Peter after his amputation surgery that GCVS performed on our old man)

Experiencia fantástica: Very impressed with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists!!! Everyone that I came in contact with was very nice and I could tell that they had the perfect place for them to work!!! Our visit with the doctor was very thorough and informative.. I fully trust them with my dogs care!!!

Experiencia negativa: I took my GSD ton Gulf coast tonight by a referral from my local ER VET. I was told 30 min wait and because of the serious infection my dog needed to be put in a quarantined room. (No problem). Then an hour went by, I went out to the receptionist who were just chitchatting and looking at their phones and asked how much longer, she called the tech and said he needed to put on a PPE and he’d be in there in 30 seconds. Then another half hour went by. I again approach the receptionist who was completely rude and said “we are an emergency facility so if your dogs dying, let me know and I’ll call them right away” This place is supposed to be state of the art and compassionate. I drove over an hour to be shoved in a room, no one came to check on us, receptionist completely rude with zero compassion and more interested in talking with her co-worker. No one loves to bringing their sick pets to an ER let alone be completely dismissed and treated badly by a receptionist. So if I was treated badly from the front desk, I can only imagine how my dog would have been treated in the back. I’m glad I left and will follow up with the management and get better care locally.

Experiencia fantástica: My dog Scooby has suffered from environmental allergies since I adopted him, but they're much worse since moving to Texas in 2024 . After several nasty flare ups, we were referred to Dr. Canning at GCVS. On our appointment day, they had already received his prior test results and vet records, so they did not run any unnecessary additional tests, which my bank account appreciates very much. We were in an out in about an hour and a half. Dr. Canning's staff were able to quickly run the tests he needed, diagnose him, and create a treatment plan, which is specific depending on what your animal is allergic to. Before moving to TX, I had to order serum for his allergy shots from a specialty clinic, and it always took a few weeks to arrive, and I had to pick it up at our vet's office. GCVS has their own in-house pharmacy and can even make allergy serum in their office. It is so convenient to be able to start treatment immediately, and there is no need for a second visit to pick up medication. Overall, I was very impressed with all the staff and am happy we found GCVS! 10/10 - highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Outstanding care by everyone especially the Nurology team. Venus is recovering well and looking forward to walking on her own soon!!

Experiencia fantástica: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about this emergency animal hospital! They’re always there when you need them most, with exceptional service and true compassion for both you and your pet. Dr. Kerley is amazing—kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about every animal that comes through the door. Also, the Vet technician Ingrid that was very helpful and kept me informed about the progress the whole way. I’m so grateful for the comfort and care they provide in stressful moments. Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough good things about GCVS. We brought in our dog who had a bad case of IVDD that came on very quickly. They were able to see him immediately and operate the next day. Their quick actions allowed our dog a chance to walk again. The neurologists on staff are incredible and kept us informed with every step of surgery and recovery. The vet techs are also friendly and knowledgeable. We are so grateful to GCVS.

Experiencia fantástica: The doctors were very caring for my pup. They reacted fast to his needs as he was attacked by a huge dog. They were very detailed on what they would need to do & and apromiximate dollar amount i would be spending. They are making sure my baby is good enough to go home.

Experiencia positiva: We went in last night because Snowflake, our Maltese, had another fainting episode. Overall the experience was ok. Dr. Jucker was very informative, empathetic, and professional regarding Snowflake’s condition. We’re glad to have had her in his care. Another professional was the kind lady who got our payment for the X-ray that the doctor recommended. However, even though the front desk representatives at first seemed professional as well, they didn’t keep up their professionalism our entire stay there. As we were waiting for the physical examination to be done, I could hear them sort of laugh amongst themselves about a simple question we had that was going to decide for us whether we checked in Snowflake here or took her to another emergency clinic 10 min away. As someone who has worked in hospitality and customer service for over a decade, I just couldn’t believe that these representatives were so inconsiderate as to talk about our interaction when we could easily hear them. Luckily, I was the only one to understand and hear what they were saying as my family was distracted at the time. I wanted others to know because when someone is already worried about their pet and taking them to an emergency pet clinic overnight, the last thing they want to deal with are unprofessionals who aren’t being empathetic or considerate to what we are going through. This seems like a great place overall to take your pet in case of an emergency, but overall experience matters and I can see now why they are rating closer to 4 stars instead of 5.

Experiencia fantástica: Pricey but worth it when they help save your little ones life. The doctor and team at GCVS were very gentle with my service dog Lucy. She was fine one day and severely sick the next. I will take her there in the future for emergencies outside of her regular vet visits.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing place from the second we walked in. Receptionist are so kind and friendly. The assistants are amazing and so caring. Dr. Presley and Garcia are amazing, through, and compassionate. The entire staff was great!