Bluebonnet Animal Hospital

Bluebonnet Animal Hospital is fantastic! My dog, Sammy, was very sick recently and they took a tremendous amount of time and effort to take care of him and tend to his needs. My poor pup could not eat, was not drinking and had a fever. The vets and vet techs took their time to explain the plan of care to me, make Sammy comfortable and keep me informed. Sammy is now back to his old crazy self and I attribute so much of this to Bluebonnet Animal Hospital!

The team of highly experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate and caring veterinarians at Bluebonnet Animal Hospital have been treating my small mixed terrier rescue dog for the entire 8 years of her life! They’ve been there for annual exams, occasional challenges like anxiety reactions or a damaged toenail, heart and flea protection advice and sales, and any of the numerous questions I’ve called in with to keep me informed and reassured whenever my pup has had a potential crisis or health concern. Their friendly, personable and efficient staff are very reassuring and a pleasure to deal with in scheduling appointments or filling special needs like prescriptions. Their technicians are well-​trained and loving to my dog, who’s like a furry child to me. Special kudos to Dr. Ragland and Dr. Voegler and administrative staff Francisco and Darlene.

I have been using this vet for about 6 months since I got my puppy (Rose) and everyone I have met with has been great! They always call and check on Rose after all her visits and they did a great job with her spay surgery. Definitely a vet you can trust!

Booooo. As in lame.
Their were 4 staff members at the front desk when I went in and none could be bothered to say hello. This happened twice.
I went in to get information on and care for my cat who I am taking to China.
When I enquired as to what they knew about how to do this, they recoiled, until a staff member stepped up and tried to answer my questions as best she could.
She then told me that the vet would know more and asked for me to leave information and he would get back to me in 48 hours.
I left detailed info with the staff… then waited… and waited… and waited. Nothing, no call.2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, etc.
So, I went back in, left another message for the vet and was told he would get back to me that afternoon.
Again.
Nothing.
Which is the amount of business they will get from me.

I have been taking my goldendoodles here for about a year and each experience has been great. I can always get an appointment really quickly and they have great hours so I can usually get something late enough in the day so it doesn’t interfere with my work day. The staff are really friendly and my dogs are always very comfortable there, I can always tell they really care about my dogs! They also do follow-​up calls to check on your pet if you brought them in for an issue just to make sure they’re doing okay, which is something I’ve never experienced from any other vet! This place is convenient and thorough, I’m glad I live so close!

I went here when it was under the other name. I had a few bad experiences with one doctor who is no longer there and tried to avoid it until recently.
The staff is new for the most part and are a complete 180 from the previous staff. Very willing to help you feel more assured. I no longer feel like I am being up sold when I go.

We have 3 English Bulldogs that are very ‘needy’ with skin issues, etc. bluebonnet has always been very reasonable and extremely caring in takin care of our pups. Highly recommend.

I called BlueBonnet when we got our new 11 week old puppy because she had a very sensitive and upset stomach. We are new puppy parents and everything was freaking me out. I called them and between tears the wonderful receptionist Darlene immediately transferred me to a vet tech to talk to her about the issues. I wasn’t even a client yet at this time and they had me getting help from someone else! After talking to the vet tech for a solid 10 minutes she suggested we make an appointment for the next day to bring in our puppy. I made an appointment for 3pm the next day. Over the next 6 hours I felt she wasn’t getting any better, I called back they were able to get me in for a «work in» appointment at 945am instead of 3pm. The next morning we were up early, she still wasn’t doing well, I called right when they opened, they said I could come in an hour!
We were so relieved when we got there, they did a small check up, temperature etc. they’re charge for the office visit wasn’t outrageous only $ 47. They also give you a work up of everything they have suggested you do, so you can see pricing first. Our little one got some fluids and a bland dog food diet, And some medicine. She is doing so much better. They were my heroes yesterday and I couldn’t help but write glowing reviews for them. Thank you all for dealing with my tears for our new family member. Love that they are so close to us and very easy to find!
Thank you!!!

Let me just say if you have a fear because of a dogs breed you should NOT be a vet… waste of money charged me nearly $ 100 and the young female vet was afraid to even get close to my dog… he received no sort of examine, the vet didn’t even feel around on his injured leg… WASTE OF TIME ohhh and then said that they would need to put my dog under for an X-​ray of his leg ($ 335 for an X-ray!!!)…never will I ever step foot into this vet office again and will ensure everyone I know does the same… now to find a legitimate vet that isn’t afraid of dogs and doesn’t steal my money!!!

After living in Austin for three years, I could not isolate the cause of my 9 year old Cockapoo’s skin condition. Previous vet I had been seeing would continuously and adamantly rule the cause as the typical «Austin Allergies» and treat symptoms with a barrage of expensive creams, ointments, shampoos and the usual steroid shots.
They also charged for all follow up appointments all the while never getting to the root of my pets issue while draining my wallet.
I found Bluebonnet open same day appt on a Saturday and it’s a miracle I did. Immediately, the Doctor asked several questions which led us to the possibility that his allergies were actually food related and we worked on a plan to isolate the cause and clear up the issue that had been plaguing this poor little guy for 3 years.
She never tried to sell me unnecessary products, the follow up visit was included and guess what? My dog has not only been «cured» as we did deduce the cause as a food related allergy, but he’s lost some much needed poundage off his little body and these guys have won me over as an advocate and new patient.
I will be forever grateful for the professionalism, honesty and integrity this establishment has shown myself and my pet. He is much happier and I honestly can say these guys have a passion for animals and their health.
If you are looking for a Vet, Bluebonnet, in my opinion, is the best of the best!

I have been using Bluebonnet Animal Hospital since 2011 and they have consistently given me helpful and pleasant customer service every time I have taken my cat, Penelope, or dog, Zeus. Their office visit fee is $ 47 and their vaccines/​services are very fairly priced for the market. In addition, their website notes that they accept Care Credit cards which is incredibly helpful if you have an unforeseen emergency visit. They’ve provided genuine, concerned care for my animals and have been my best vet experience! You can feel safe about bringing your beloved pet to them for great care, without jacked up prices.

Never seen better vets. My dog hasn’t been better. All the vets there are friendly and know their stuff.

Our puppy Rigby had an infection that we wanted to get checked out out right away. Called a vet up north that had been recommended and they said the earliest they could see him was 3 weeks! Then gave Bluebonnet a call and they were great, making time to see him that evening.
Everyone there was so friendly and the facility seemed so nice I was a little nervous about what our bill was going to look like, but we even managed to escape with a reasonable bill and now a healthy puppy. Thanks Bluebonnet! You’re definitely our new vet.

Arrived at 2:20pm for a 2:30pm appointment. Waited 40 minutes to be put in a room. Waited another 7 minutes and was told «We’re backed up» and the wait would be even longer. When I said I had another appointment I needed to get to soon the tech offered to keep my cat and maybe examine her and maybe I could come back around 5pm to pick her up. Wha? I’ve never met them before and they want me to leave my pet to be examined? Maybe? Maybe no thanks. Maybe I’d like my wasted hour back please. Maybe I’ll find a veterinary office that understands what an appointment is.
When I arrived and checked in they could have very easily told me that they were an hour (maybe) behind schedule. This is called courtesy. No thank you.

I simply adore the staff here! They take such great care of my fur babies! I wouldn’t take my two kitties and puppy anywhere else. They really care about what is best for us and don’t pressure us into purchasing/​doing anything unnecessary. You can truly feel that they care about you and your little furry ones :-)

Bluebonnet has happily my two cats’ vet for the past few years.
And more recently, with my older cat developing a thyroid condition, I have seen how much they really do shine.
During the medication testing period, my cat had a tech get blood samples a few times. The last visit was especially great, as the tech was super friendly and in tune and ensured she took her time with my cat to avoid him feeling pushed into the task.
After the trial and error period, Dr. Vogeler gave me the great news that my cat is at a normal thyroid level and shared how the medication maintenance would work. It’s also awesome that they use Peoples RX, as it’s super convenient.
Also, I cannot not mention that their front desk staff is amazing, especially Francisco. The office itself also has a homey feel to it and I always feel welcome.
Last but certainly not least, for fellow introverts — you can schedule appointments online! :)

I wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else. They treat my little pug as if they owned her. The vets and staff are all super attentive and know their stuff. We’ve brought her here for her shots, surgery, and to get her meds. The second we walk in they immediately know who my dog is. They treat her with such great care that my dog is actually happy walking into this vet center. You can tell everyone here has a true love for all animals and care for their well being. We even get random phone calls from Bluebonnet just to see how our pug is doing. Highly highly recommended across the board.

My situation was kind of a cat emergency. Bluebonnet was able to take my cat in the morning that I called. What was super nice of them, I thought, was that I did not have a cat carrier and the lady was nice about it and told me to call her when I was in the parking lot and she would open a door for us to immediately walk in and enter, thereby deterring the risk of my cat getting frightened by a dog.
They offer you options as to how much you are wanting to pay for the payment, and they call you before they complete any procedure that might add $ to your bill.
They also offer water in the lobby. Very cool.
I was super impressed and will definitely be using them again.

I’m a huge fan of Bluebonnet (previously South Lamar) Animal Hospital. Both my mom and I have been bringing our dogs here since there were vet needs to be had.
In 2012 I brought both of my dogs in for a typical check up. I mentioned that one of the dogs had lost a little weight and wasn’t enjoying her food as much. This did not seem like a big deal to me, but I did mention it in passing. They took the case very seriously without overreacting or scaring me. It turned out that she had kidney disease. She was put on a special diet and checked frequently for signs of the disease progressing. We had a lot of good healthy time– her values even went down– with her before the kidney disease progressed as it would eventually do. They treated her so well until the very end even though she was a «spirited» dog who like to bite those trying to help her.
I tell this story because any other vet could have shrugged this off as her getting older, which she was. I don’t know how the remainder of our time would have been with her, but I can’t imagine it would have been longer or healthier. I felt like they gave us the knowledge and support to let her live out the rest of her years in the best health possible. They were unflinchingly kind to us and her, even though we were scared.
Even though I don’t have a ton of experience with all of the vets, I can say that Dr. Ragland and Dr. Hammerich come very highly recommend. They have been the main doctors treating our dogs. The techs and the office staff are top notch and always on top of things. I would only go to another vet if I had to!
Thank you for taking care of our family!

HORRIBLE!!!
I can tell you for a fact this place is ALL about money and business. I am all of a sudden getting a flood of email reminders from them that my cat — who has been deceased for almost 2 years– is due for a yearly check upll!!! What morons!
They haven’t contacted me in over 2years or sent me anything or even touched base with me but now they want to send me b.s. reminders to try to make some money I’m sure off of long lost clients! Thanks for the reminder of my pet passing away the night before Christmas jerks!