Briargrove Animal Clinic

Great impression my first time here. I took my cat to get fleas checked and her eye looked at. I made an appointment online and they answered the questions I put in the comment section. $ 50 for a visit. Small parking lot. Inside smelled wonderful. Staff was great, you could tell a few other patients there had a long standing relationship with this place. The vet Dr. Kurtz was amazing, she explained in detail about my cat’s eye and about getting rid of fleas. She did hands on demonstration about how to administer a pill to a cat. She got straight to the point and everything she said made sense. I highly recommend this place.

The best vets and staff ever! I continue to be very happy with the service provided by this clinic. They are thorough without running up the bill and are caring and conscientious. Thanks, everybody!

I have been taking my pets here for over a year and couldn’t be happier with my experiences. Both Dr. Kurtz and Dr. G are very knowledgeable and patient. The ladies at the front desk are great as well. I love having the option of scheduling appointments online and I have always been able to get right in.

I took my kitties for their first vet appointment here after reading some of the reviews, but mostly because it is conveniently located right between home and work. I was able to get in the same morning I called, as my kittens were in bad shape after being rescued (only 10 weeks old). I didn’t wait long at all and was able to drop them off and make it to work on time. I picked them up a few hours later to find that they completely got rid of every single flea (whereas before they had so many you could see them crawling on their head), and their eye infection was properly diagnosed and medication was provided, which was very effective and quickly showed results. Their vaccines and blood tests were taken care of. A few days later the doctor called me to let me know about the fecal matter analysis, and the bad news that my kitties had another infection, but I they had medicine for me to pick up. I didn’t feel like I was getting scammed because my kitties did show symptoms of gastrointestinal problems (loose stool).
Overall the vet (Dr G) was very helpful during the visit and on the phone conversations. I even left him a list of questions that I had and he called me on the same day to answer them. I highly recommend this clinic, the only reason I give 4 stars is because I feel the front desk staff could use a bit more training in customer service and they could be better prepared, however, it’s not an issue that would drive me away… Yet.

Dr. Kurtz is the best! She is no nonsense and gets right to the point with what’s going on. She also takes time to explain to you exactly what is happening in easy to understand terms. My dog Eva came in with diarrhea and lethargy and she quickly diagnosed her as having pancreatitis. She then laid out exactly what had to be done and told me how to avoid this in the future. Eva stayed there for two days to get treatment and came home much happier.
The staff were really friendly and sympathetic and seemed to truly care about the animals. This is a great place to go if you want to feel like family!

I highly recommend this clinic. I called them because my dog was not doing well. I ended up talking to Dr. Kurtz who asked me a series of questions to see how serious the situation was. She then told me to bring her in. After a series of blood tests, xrays, etc. I found out my dog had a huge mass in her stomach. Dr. Kurtz explained how serious the situation was and what options I had. I ended up having to put her down but it made me feel better knowing she was no longer in pain.
Dr. Kurtz was great. She was thorough, caring, attentive, and very professional.

Great place, took my dog in for his first dental cleaning, 8yrs old small chihuahua Pomerania mix, and they did a great job. Staff was friendly and Dr. was great, took the time to go over concerns and made sure to visit with me after the procedure when I picked up my dog. Great prices too, highly recommend.

Not only to mention that I stood at the front counter for a long while listening to the employees talk about some other man and his dog after the man had left, my 9 week old puppy was given a bordatella shot, a shot that is completely non-​core (unnecessary). Since my puppy did not need shots, ear cleaning (which was my reason for going to begin with), I guess they found another reason to make money. Bordatella is a shot that is totally unnecessary. The vet also gave my puppy something to lick on a stick without telling me what the heck it was; which was quite disturbing. I was given info. from the vet herself, in which, I later learned that she was wrong because of the deep research that I had done.
All in all, my puppy will not return to this clinic. Like human beings, if we get sick… we just get sick… then there is medicine then to where and if we need it at that time.

Been coming here for 30+ years, and they have cared for, and in due time, put to sleep every cat and dog we have ever had. DVM’s ‘G’ and Smith are both pretty techno-​resistant old school Aggie vets who aren’t about to sell you something your animal can do without. Outdated, purposely UNfancy, no muss/​no fuss, simple Texas good ol’boy veterinarians who came out of A&M’s all male university days. Don’t expect to be able to email back and forth with the docs, don’t expect a website, but do expect caring, genuine vet care. I don’t know about you, but my housepets and I don’t need all the extra frills that one might get at a more uppity uptown clinic. Don’t wear a University of Texas shirt in here, they may tell you go to home and change your clothes Sometimes I wish they could give me my annual care as well :)

My little corgi pup, Bruno, is almost 11 months now and has been coming here since he was 8 weeks old (boss recommended it). Bruno loves it here… but then again, you could take him anywhere and he’d get excited.
Nestled behind HEB and next to a flower store, you might miss the place if you aren’t paying attention. The exterior and interior are both very outdated, but I’m fine with that because that’s not what I’m paying for. I’m paying for attentive, caring, and prompt service… which is exactly what you get. The two doctors (I usually go to Dr. Smith) and are both extremely helpful, handle your dog gently, and always take the time to answer questions. They are in their late 50s/​early 60s, so they’ve probably been practicing for over 30 years (experience = wisdom). They are old-​school in their ways, but I like it because they tell it to me straight. The staff is also very professional. Tiffany, one of the nurses, is super sweet and the receptionist (sorry Gretchen P.) is friendly once she warms up to you.
Bruno got neutered (aka lost his manhood) here; quick surgery, overnight supervision, and no visible scars. Also, Dr. Smith has helped Bruno’s stomach recover on several instances from the random things he ingests (emergency appointments are easy to get).
Their examination and vaccination prices are very reasonable and they don’t try to rip you off to get unnecessary services and vaccinations. They never push you to buy their products and will only bring them up if you ask. In fact, Dr. Smith said I could get vitamins and Frontline cheaper elsewhere. They offer boarding services, something like $ 15−18/night, but I’ve never done it because they don’t do doggie playtime.
M-​F, 8 am to 5 pm (last appointment at 4:15ish). In between, they take a really long lunch break from 10:45ish — 2ish. Maybe they all take a nap? Luckily, my work, home and vet are all within 5 minutes of each other, so it’s not too much of a hassle for me to take an hour off work.
My dog will always be in good hands, would definitely recommend to others.

Ick! The receptionist. I don’t like throwing negative at the beginning of a review, especially when there are some great positives, unfortunately passive-​aggressiveness in customer service is one of my pet peeves. (pun unintentional, but dorky enough to leave in)
The vets are great. Both of them. They know what they’re doing, they’re kind to both me and «T» (one of my cat’s fifteen nicknames), and they aren’t terribly expensive.
The last time I took my darling older cat here, I was told by the vet that she wasn’t sick, she was just getting old. He ran some tests, and told me that they were most likely going to come back with the result of «x.» He went over what «x» meant and also let me know that he would call me once the definitive results were back from the lab.
A few days later, we spoke over the phone and he concluded by telling me that if I didn’t want to buy the meds at that office, I could find them cheaper at PetSmart. I just needed to come in for the prescription. As I was busy with work, I called the receptionist to ask if the scrip could be faxed to me. She was none too pleased about me not buying the food at her office, but after three subsequent calls back, I was able to get my «sick because she was old» cat’s much needed scrip.
If T and I could somehow bypass the gatekeeper (receptionist lady), and move directly into the exam rooms, I would continue to bring my cat here. But no. Appointments, updated prescriptions, phone calls, waiting room stays, and payments force me to interact with the receptionist. Plus, after a few miles in a car with a cat who is extremely vocal about her disdain for travel, the last thing I want to calm my nerves with is passive aggressiveness. After more than twenty years of bringing my dears to this location with these wonderful vets, I think it’s time to move on.

I love you guys! My pomeranians, Romeo, Zippy and Misto as usual were well cared for when I vacationed in Vegas. I know my little doggies are safe with you. Thank you.
Your loyal customer,
Brigette