Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

Houston, 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
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Avian

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Rehab End Of Life Telehealth

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Houston, Katy, Memorial, Spring Branch, Bellaire, West University, and surrounding areas. As one of the nation’s largest specialty hospitals, our team of more than 70 board-certified specialists and 350+ dedicated support staff are united in delivering exceptional care for pets and peace of mind for their families

At Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS), we’ve been a trusted leader in veterinary specialty and emergency care since 1988. Our Houston hospital is one of the nation’s largest specialty hospitals, with a team of more than 70 board-certified specialists and 350+ dedicated support staff are united in delivering exceptional care for pets and peace of mind for their families. In the fall of 2025, we’ve expanded to a second location in Webster, TX, to meet the growing demand for specialized and emergency veterinary care in the area

Mission — We partner with the veterinary community to deliver world-class specialized care for pets while advancing veterinary medicine through innovation, education, and compassion

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

73
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
86
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Interventional Radiology SuiteOn-site MRI & 128-Slice CTUltrasound (5 Radiology Stations & POC Ultrasound for ER and Anesthesia)Varian Halcyon Linear AcceleratorHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)Mobile C-arm & X-ray MachineEndoscopy SuitePost-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU & Telemetry)Underwater Treadmills/Rehab SuiteElectrodiagnostic Equipment: Sierra summit (neuromuscular and hearing testing)Arc Essentia EEGLaser Therapy unitsTeksan Gait Analysis

Services in detail

EmergencyCritical CareAnesthesia & Pain ManagementAvian & ExoticsDermatology & AllergyDiagnostic ImagingInternal MedicineI-131 TreatmentNeurologyMedical OncologyRadiation OncologySports Medicine & RehabilitationSurgery & Orthopedics

Appointments & hours

Mon: Open 24 hrs, Tue: Open 24 hrs, Wed: Open 24 hrs, Thu: Open 24 hrs, Fri: Open 24 hrs, Sat: Open 24 hrs, Sun: Open 24 hrs

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Frequently asked

Is Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+

Yes — Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.

Does Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists offer?+

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Rehab, End Of Life, and more.

When was Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists established?+

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists has served the Houston, TX community since 1988.

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