VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital

Dallas, TX

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

With over 40 years of experience, VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital (formerly Animal Diagnostic Clinic) is North Texas's most established and trusted specialty veterinary center. On September 15, 2025, we opened our brand-new, 23,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art facility just steps from our original location in Dallas, TX. With this exciting expansion came a new name that better reflects our advanced capabilities and collaborative, multi-specialty approach to care

Mission — Our mission is to provide advanced specialty veterinary care with precision and compassion. We are committed to supporting pet owners and primary care veterinarians through trusted partnerships, advanced diagnostics, educational opportunities, and innovative treatments. Our goal is to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life for every patient

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

19
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Support staff
25
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Varian Edge Radiation TherapyCT ScanningMRIDigital RadiographyFluoroscopyUltrasonographyEchocardiographyElectrocardiographyMechanical VentilationEndoscopy

Services in detail

CardiologyDiagnostic ImagingEmergency & Critical CareInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyRadiation OncologySurgeryEchocardiographyElectrocardiography (ECG)Abdominal Ultrasonography-Abdominocentesis and CystocentesisComputed Tomography (CT Scanning)
Show all 76 services
Digital RadiographyFluoroscopyMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Thoracic Ultrasonography / ThoracocentesisUltrasonographyUltrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationAggressive AnalgesiaCardiac Output MonitoringContinuous ECG Monitoring and TelemetryDirect Blood Pressure MonitoringMechanical VentilationNasal and Transtracheal Oxygen TherapyPulse Oximetry and End Tidal CapnographyTransfusion TherapyAbdominocentesisArthrocentesisBronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)BronchoscopyColonoscopyCystoscopyDiagnosis and Medical Management of Liver ShuntsEndo or Trans-Tracheal WashingEndoscopy Foreign Body Removal (Esophageal, Airway, Gastric)Esophageal Stricture Management (Including Ballooning)EsophagoscopyGastroduodenoscopyRhinoscopySupplemental Feeding Tube Placement & ManagementThoracocentesisUrethral Stent PlacementViral TestingBrain and Spinal MRICerebrospinal Fluid Collection and AnalysisCT MyelographyCT Scan (Brain, Bullae, Skull, Spine)Dorsal Laminectomy (Cervical and Lumbosacral)HemilaminectomyMyelographyNeuromuscular Disease Diagnosis and ManagementNon-Surgical Spinal Cord Disease Diagnosis and ManagementSeizure Diagnosis and ManagementSpinal Distraction and StabilizationSpinal Radiography and FluoroscopyVentral Slot SurgeryBone Marrow AspirateCancer StagingChemotherapyClinical PathologyElectrochemotherapyImmunotherapyPalliative Treatment of Cancer PainRadiation OncologyAdvanced Anesthetic MonitoringBone BiopsyBrain and Spinal SurgeryComprehensive Peri-Operative MonitoringElective and Emergency Cesarean SectionEmergency SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryMultimodal AnalgesiaReconstructive SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryTissue BiopsiesVarian Edge Radiation Therapy (SRT, IMRT, IGRT, VMAT)

Memberships

VCA Pet Cancer Care Alliance

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Emergency Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sat-Sun: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Frequently asked

Is VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital offer?+

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Emergency.

What reviewers say

78% Positive sentiment
based on 266 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital features a modern, clean facility and a dedicated team of specialists across oncology, internal medicine, and cardiology who provide compassionate and thorough care for complex animal health conditions. While many experience knowledgeable medical guidance and empathetic support during difficult diagnoses, some clients note challenges with extended lobby wait times, strict administrative policies, and high specialty service costs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious Pets

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