Small Animal and Exotics Veterinary Services
Feline, Canine and Exotic Veterinary Services
Personalized, Hands-on Veterinary Care
Small animals receive BIG attention at our pet hospital with personalized, hands-on vet care–including special measures to ensure your furry family member's experience is as stress-free as possible.
Our friendly team is always available to assist with any questions you may have! Please don't hesitate to call us at (830) 769-3737 or send us an email.
We offer the following veterinary services for our feline, canine, and exotic friends.
Please click on a service below to learn more.
Emergencies
Emergencies
By nature, emergencies are unexpected, which is why we're always prepared to be there for you at a moment's notice. For small animals, emergency care is provided on-site, in the comfort of the veterinary home that your pet is already familiar with. For larger animals, we offer both on or off-site services, depending on your needs.
With an experienced team of four doctors, technicians and support staff, we're ready to handle whatever comes our way, whether it's during our regular office hours, or afterwards, 7 days a week.
Call our emergency hotline for consultation, at (830) 570-4781.
Dentistry
Dentistry
At Chaparral Veterinary Center, our experienced veterinarian team focuses on prevention first. Because our goal as a full-service veterinary hospital is to stop painful and costly problems before they start, pet dental cleaning is one of our areas of specialty.
Unlike humans, pets must be safely anesthetized to allow for a thorough and stress-free dog teeth cleaning or feline dental procedure. As a trusted animal hospital and pet clinic, we use modern, minimally invasive equipment to ensure comfort and safety. During every procedure, a dedicated veterinary technician monitors your pet's vital signs from start to finish so your family member receives the highest level of care.
Each pet dental cleaning includes full dental radiographs. Many dental infections occur below the gumline where they cannot be seen during a basic exam. Advanced imaging allows our veterinary clinic to detect hidden disease early and treat it properly.
More than 80 percent of dogs and cats develop periodontal disease during their lifetime. As a local vet near me option for families in our community, we see firsthand how preventative dog teeth cleaning and routine dental care can protect your pet from pain, infection, and tooth loss.
Periodontal disease has also been linked to heart and kidney issues later in life. Regular dental visits at our veterinary hospital help protect your pet's overall health so you can enjoy more happy, healthy years together.
Diagnostics
Diagnostics
Digital Radiography Imaging
Digital radiography is an advanced form of x-ray which is a painless and noninvasive way for
our veterinarians to get a real-time snapshot of what's going on "behind the scenes."
By utilizing the most modern digital imaging tools available, we can detect issues quickly so treatment and relief don't need to be delayed.
On-Site Lab
Having an in-house veterinary lab enables us to perform various blood tests and pre-anesthetic blood work quickly; we also have a partner lab for more extensive testing that offers a fast turnaround time. In addition, we also perform on-site ultrasounds for our patients. We never want to delay surgery for acute conditions, and we can prevent pet parents from worrying about and waiting on potential results longer than necessary.
Surgery
Surgery
We understand that even routine pet surgeries can be stressful for the loved ones of our patients. After all, it's natural to worry about our furry family members who rely on us so much!
At our animal hospital, we place the highest priority on safety and comfort throughout every surgical procedure. Our highly skilled team is committed and equipped to perform mass removals, wound management, reconstructive surgery, and much more in our modern, fully equipped surgical suite.
Each of our doctors have advanced surgical training in anesthesia, and a veterinary technician strictly monitors your pet before, during, and after anesthesia–vital parameters including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and body temperature are systematically recorded so we can detect even the slightest change in status.
After surgery, we continue to monitor surgery patients and provide extra comfort measures like warm blankets, medication for potential discomfort or post-surgical nausea, and a quiet place to recover. We take a small-town approach to patient follow up, and our doctors call to check in on your pet after they go home.
Spays and Neuters
Spays and Neuters
Along with vaccinations and important wellness checks, our doctors recommend spaying or neutering pets to protect their health.
Cats and dogs who have been spayed and neutered early in life are more likely to avoid certain cancers later on and, overall, live longer. It's just one more way that preventative medicine can prolong your time with your pet and save you the heartache and cost that goes with chronic or acute illness.
Contact us to set up an appointment so one of our doctors can explore this important wellness procedure with you.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect your pet from preventable diseases. At our veterinary hospital, we provide customized pet vaccinations based on your dog or cat's age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Puppy vaccinations and kitten vaccinations are especially important in the first year of life. These early immunizations build strong protection against serious illnesses and support healthy development.
During your pet's annual pet checkup or pet wellness exam, our veterinarian will review vaccination schedules and recommend boosters as needed. As a reliable vet near me option for local families, our animal clinic makes it easy to stay on track with your pet's preventive care.
Wellness Plans
Wellness Plans
Since our pets age more quickly than we do, taking your pet to the veterinarian every 6 months is equivalent to humans seeing their physician every 3 to 4 years.
As pet parents ourselves, we understand how busy life can get. Wellness programs are our way of helping you stay on track with a designated health plan that fits your cat's or dog's age and needs, according to their lifestage. These visits also support your routine pet wellness exam schedule and help make sure you never miss an annual pet checkup.
Following are the wellness programs we have available. Do not forget to look for the built-in rewards.
Puppy Wellness Program (6 weeks and older)
This plan helps you stay on schedule with early pet vaccinations and recommended puppy vaccinations, along with routine exams at our veterinary clinic.
SILVER Semi-Annual Canine Wellness Program
Designed to keep adult dogs on track with regular pet wellness exams and preventative care at our veterinary hospital.
GOLD Semi-Annual Canine Wellness Program
A more comprehensive option that supports consistent monitoring and preventative care through our animal hospital team.
Kitten Wellness Program (6 weeks and older)
This plan supports a strong start with kitten vaccinations, core pet vaccinations, and routine wellness visits with your veterinarian.
SILVER Semi-Annual Feline Wellness Program
Helps adult cats stay healthy with routine checkups and preventative care at our pet clinic.
GOLD Semi-Annual Feline Wellness Program
Includes expanded wellness coverage and ongoing support from our pet hospital for long-term health and comfort.
Exotics
Exotics
No fur? No problem! We have doctors and technicians who specialize in veterinary care for the ones with scales or feathers too!
We help pet owners manage their exotic pet's unique needs with regular veterinary exams and, yes, vaccines too! Our furry pets aren't the only ones susceptible to commonly transmitted, pet-borne diseases such as:
- Salmonellosis — A bacteria spread through animal feces.
- Ringworm — A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails easily passed to children through handling pocket pets such as mice, rats, and guinea pigs.
- Scabies — A skin disease caused by mites that burrow under the skin.
- Strep throat — Though it is not common, it is thought to be passed to humans by kissing, licking, or food-related oral contact between humans and animals.
We urge every new exotic pet to have an initial wellness exam as soon as it's introduced to your home, children, or furry pet herd! By establishing a relationship with us and a collaborative health plan, your buddy will have the best defense against disease throughout its lifespan.
Find answers to many questions about exotic animals on our FAQs page. Also, check out our Information Resources for the type of exotic pet you own.
Providing Advanced Veterinary Medicine
to the Families of Jourdanton, Texas