VetExpress Animal Urgent Care
Richmond, TX
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Urgent Care
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- Unknown
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We’re proud to care for your pet outside of regular hours or when your veterinarian is unavailable. Call now to speak with one of our team members for personalized treatments only a private facility can provide
Since 2006, Dr. Abdellah has been practicing as a veterinarian. His journey began in 2009 when he embarked on a career in small animal medicine and surgery within general practice. After three years, his professional trajectory shifted as he discovered his passion for emergency and critical care. In 2013, Dr. Abdellah transitioned to become an associate ER veterinarian at a 24-hour veterinary hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. In 2015, Dr. Abdellah relocated with his family to Houston, TX, where he continued his role as an associate ER veterinarian in another 24-hour veterinary emergency hospital. Here, he honed his surgical and medical skills, eventually earning a promotion to the position of medical director in 2021. During his tenure as a medical director, Dr. Abdellah developed a strong desire to establish his own practice. His motivation stemmed from the need to provide more personalized care to pet parents, away from the constraints of corporate oversight. Understanding the importance of accessibility, especially during after-hours emergencies, he envisioned VetExpress Animal Urgent Care as a solution to bridge the gap between primary veterinarians and emergency hospitals, offering support to pet parents and their fur babies when they need it most. Dr. Abdellah aims to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary community by offering pet parents additional care options during critical moments
Mission — Our Mission is to ensure your pet receives timely and compassionate care outside of regular veterinary business hours
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Friday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Holidays: 10am – 6pm
Connect
Frequently asked
Does VetExpress Animal Urgent Care offer emergency or urgent care?+
VetExpress Animal Urgent Care offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does VetExpress Animal Urgent Care offer?+
VetExpress Animal Urgent Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
Practice Intel
Inside the full profile
-
Ownership & corporate structure -
Team & DVM count -
Hiring & expansion signals -
Key contacts — owner & medical director -
Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services
Unlock the full profile
Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.
Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.