Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital

October 3, 2011 jw says..... Nicest staff, best affordable boarding. Laura, their groomer, is the best I've ever come across. She is amazingly affordable and my dogs always looked forward to going to see her. I would recommend them for all your pet needs.…

I have never been happier. I have been to other vet practices and I must say, I will NEVER go anywhere else. Westgate Pet & Bird cares about you and your pet. I have been with Westgate for several years now and they have held my hand through the first months of a new puppy, to the loss of our family cat.

The staff is always friendly and they know my face, if not my name. The doctors I have seen have always been very helpful in explaining (in language I understand) what type of treatment my pet needed and ALL the different options, both positive and negatives.

Westgate is just like my child's pediatrician...I know if I had a question or emergency, they would be there for me and my pet.…

after 10 years. I've been going to Westgate Pet & Bird since 2002 when I moved to south austin. They were recommended by my previous vet as one of the best in town for all around dog care and I could not be happier with the care they have provided over the years.

I have seen every Westgate vet and most technicians over the years as they have helped my two Blue Heelers through routine checkups and routine and emergency treatment for everything from fleas, dog bites, epilepsy, blindness, cancer, ACL surgeries, collapsed lung, cushings, ingesting various weird things and some stuff I can't even remember. What I will always remember is that this clinic always treat my dearest pets and I with respect when it came to their care.

Sometimes I have had to wait while animals with more pressing medical conditions were cared for or owners were consoled about the loss of their dearest pet . I am not bothered by this and rather think it speaks volumes for dedication and compassion. Several of my friends that go there now after my recommendation say they do pay more for some services but find them to be worth it. The front desk has always priced matched products if I found them elsewhere. I don't have a problem with the fact that they are still a business and must be profitable to continue to provide the wonderful service they do.

In particular I would be remiss if I didn't mention Dr. Ginger Davis and Vet Tech Jenn Delvecchio. While all of the doctors and staff have been wonderful over the years, these two incredible people continually go above and beyond what I could ever expect as my two dogs have aged. Dr. Davis' approach to pain management, willingness to listen to my observations and concerns and come up solutions to allow two very old dogs (15&16 yrs) live comfortable and active lives.

When the time came to put one of my dear pets to sleep, again Dr. Davis was there with good sound advice and true sympathy both for me and my pet. As my other dog now requires biweekly adequan injections as it's simply no longer practical to transport them this often Jenn was quick to offer her services and make house calls after work and on weekends.

Over the years most of my friends have switched to Dr. Davis and the folks at Westgate Pet and Bird at my recommendation and all are happy they did.

I recognize selecting a vet and clinic is a personal thing and no one shoe fits all but for me Dr. Davis and the folks at Westgate have been awesome!…

Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital. Please note that the 4 stars they presently get DO NOT REFLECT THE LAST 2YEARS, most of their good star ratings were before 2008. I can not review before 2008 though I can rate for the last 2 years. 1. They charge top $ for over the counter and prescription medications.

2. Pet care bills 2.5 times more expensive than the previous vet.

3. Make sure you have a good 2 hours or more as you wait forever, you would expect paying top $ you would at least be seen within 20 minutes of your appointment.

I'm looking for another vet, references greatly received.…