Welcome to Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center

What to expect from our Specialty Center

Just as your family physician may refer you to a specialist to further investigate an illness or injury, your family veterinarian may suggest that your sick or injured pet see a board certified, veterinary specialist. Together with the care of your family veterinarian, our commitment is to ensure that your best friend receives the highest quality compassionate and expert care available. We work closely with veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to offer our services as an extension of your veterinarian’s care. Your veterinarian will receive phone updates and written reports about the procedure performed, prognosis, aftercare and medications recommended for your pet. Our dedicated team of experienced board certified veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support staff use their extensive experience, skill and love for animals to provide your pet with the best chance of a happy, healthy recovery. With a state-of-the-art facility, the Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center offers this depth of knowledge, scope of expertise and level of care.

What is a veterinary specialist?

A veterinary specialist is someone who completes 3-4 years of additional training, usually in the form of an internship and residency programs, after graduating from veterinary school. Following the advanced training, credentials must be submitted to the specific group in question, i.e. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS), etc. After preliminary criteria have been met, the individual must pass a multi-day examination. Once the individual passes the examination they become a member or diplomate of that group and are considered to be board certified.