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