Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital
Houston, TX
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital: Affordable Pet Care for Everyone
Our History: 70 Years of Veterinary Care Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital was one of the first veterinary clinics in Houston, Texas! Explore our long history of serving Texas pets: 1950’s – Dr. Leon Slatko founds Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital 1970’s – Long Drive Dog & Cat hospital grows to a three-doctor practice 1990’s – Dr. Slatko sells Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital to Dr. John Shelby and retires 2000’s – Dr. Shelby grows Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital into a busy, six-doctor practice 2010’s – Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital moves into a new, larger building to better serve patients Today – Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital is still proudly serving the pet families of Houston, TX with the best veterinary care available
Mission — We strive to provide friendly service at a fair price
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat & Sun: Closed; Appointment Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Sat & Sun: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital offer?+
Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital provides dedicated veterinary care with a team of experienced veterinarians who are widely regarded as compassionate, gentle, and thorough in their explanations. The facility handles routine wellness, diagnostics, surgeries, and end-of-life care with high professionalism and care for anxious pets. While many visitors appreciate the organized appointment system and affordable routine services, some clients note recent pricing increases and occasional administrative communication challenges.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.