Vanguard Veterinary Associates
San Antonio, TX
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
In 1994 Dr. Bush and Dr. Vara partnered to make preventative medicine affordable and accessible to the entire San Antonio community. Over the years this has expanded to serving the State of Texas with our mobile services at locations including H-E-B, Pet’s Barn and Polly’s Pet Shop and brick-and-mortar clinics in the San Antonio and Houston area
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
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Frequently asked
What services does Vanguard Veterinary Associates offer?+
Vanguard Veterinary Associates offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Vanguard Veterinary Associates established?+
Vanguard Veterinary Associates has served the San Antonio, TX community since 1994.
What reviewers say
Vanguard Veterinary Clinic offers highly affordable and budget-friendly routine care, vaccinations, and surgical services. The lead veterinarian is widely praised for being exceptionally knowledgeable, gentle, and patient with animals, often sitting on the floor to examine pets and thoroughly explaining treatment plans. The broader veterinary and medical team is frequently described as compassionate and capable. However, operational challenges are prominent: phone lines are notoriously difficult to reach, scheduling appointments can be frustrating due to lack of communication, and front desk professionalism varies significantly. The waiting areas can also become crowded during peak times.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.