Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists

Bee Cave, TX

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Walk In
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Surgery

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Austin's Only Privately Owned, 24/7 | ER | Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital

VCVS was founded by longtime friends and colleagues, Dr. Kelly Might and Dr. Katie Kennedy, to provide veterinary emergency and specialty services to the Central Texas area. Kelly and Katie met while performing their surgical residencies at Washington State University in 2011. They became fast friends and shared dreams of opening a specialty and emergency facility together as part of their professional trajectory. With shared values championing loyalty, gold-standard medicine, and compassionate treatment of all, VCVS was born

Mission — We firmly believe that our impact on the community is rooted in our ability to give as much as we receive. We believe in forging life long bonds with our patients, clients, team, colleagues, and vendors. Collectively, our capacity to do our best work is determined by our willingness to remain open to new ideas and by our pursuit of knowledge. We're dedicated to furthering the human animal bond by providing high-quality, integrated care with an emphasis on compassionate and empathetic treatment of all

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

11
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Licensed technicians
31
Support staff
49
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital X-raysUltrasound imagingIn-house bloodwork and lab testingLaparoscopic surgery

Services in detail

24/7 Emergency CareUrgent CareCritical CareOncologySoft Tissue SurgeryOrthopedicsDiagnostic ImagingIn-House Lab TestingHospitalizationEnd-of-Life SupportSurgeryTrauma response and wound managementToxin exposure evaluationDifficulty breathing or respiratory distressSevere vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargyBroken bones, dislocations, and other injuriesSudden collapse or critical illnessLimping or sudden lamenessMinor wounds and skin infectionsEar and eye infectionsDigestive upset (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation)Lethargy or decreased appetiteDigital X-raysUltrasound imagingIn-house bloodwork and lab testingUrinalysis, cytology, and moreEmergency surgical procedures (e.g., foreign object removal)Treatment for bloat and life-threatening abdominal issuesTrauma surgery and fracture repairEmergency reproductive surgery when neededOvernight hospitalizationContinuous monitoring by trained staffNutritional support and specialized careGentle pain managementQuality-of-life assessmentsPeaceful, respectful euthanasia when appropriateEmotional support for families during difficult moments

Appointments & hours

Open 24/7

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Frequently asked

Is Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+

Yes — Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.

Does Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists offer?+

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Surgery.

What reviewers say

84% Positive sentiment
based on 181 reviews

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists provides 24-hour emergency and specialty surgical care with a highly skilled and knowledgeable medical team. The facility is exceptionally clean, modern, and well-equipped. Pets receive thorough evaluations, advanced surgical interventions, and dedicated ICU monitoring, complemented by attentive postoperative updates including photos. While the clinical care is widely praised for saving lives and offering deep compassion during critical moments, administrative experiences vary due to occasional front-desk friction and higher price points associated with specialty care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

3 open roles
New this month · pay listed
3 Technician

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.