Veterinarian Serving La Porte, TX

Baytown Animal Hospital at 4601 Decker Dr, Baytown TX is La Porte's nearest full-service veterinary clinic — offering comprehensive care for dogs and cats. Call (281) 424-5575.

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General Care Services

At Baytown Animal Hospital we offer a wide range of services tailored to the health and well-being of your pet.

Wellness Exams

  • Annual or biannual check-ups to assess overall health
  • Vaccination and booster administration
  • Parasite prevention (flea, tick, heartworm)

Dental Care

  • Routine dental cleanings
  • Extractions and treatment of dental diseases
  • Oral health assessments

Nutritional and Behavioral Counseling

  • Diet recommendations tailored to age, weight, and medical conditions
  • Weight management programs
  • Advice on dealing with common behavioral issues

Urgent Care Services

Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent care situations, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions.

Emergency Exams and Treatment

  • Triage and stabilization of sick or injured animals
  • Wound care and bandaging

Emergency Surgery

  • Procedures such as foreign body removal and emergency spay/neuter
  • Deep cuts care and repair
  • Critical injury surgery

IV Fluids and Medications

  • Treatment of dehydration and shock
  • Pain management and critical care support
  • Administration of essential medications

Serving La Porte, TX

Your Trusted Veterinarian in La Porte

Full-Service Veterinary Care Close to La Porte

La Porte pet owners looking for quality veterinary care close to home will find a trusted partner at Baytown Animal Hospital, just a short drive across the Ship Channel area at 4601 Decker Dr, Baytown, TX 77520. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Francisco Alvarez — a Texas A&M DVM and Baytown native — our clinic has quickly become the go-to veterinary choice for families throughout the greater Baytown-La Porte corridor.

We offer everything your dog or cat needs under one roof: annual wellness exams and vaccinations, professional dental cleanings, parasite prevention, soft tissue surgery, and advanced diagnostic imaging with digital X-ray and ultrasound. Our on-site laboratory means most results are available the same day, saving you extra trips and follow-up visits.

Dr. Alvarez, Medical Director Dr. Schumacher (University of Missouri DVM), and Dr. Aziza Glass (Cornell DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist) collectively bring deep expertise in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and integrative care including veterinary acupuncture. We are open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Why La Porte Chooses Us

The Right Vet for La Porte Families

Close & Accessible: An easy drive from La Porte via TX-146 or the La Porte Freeway — far closer than driving into central Houston for routine and specialist-level care.
Comprehensive Care in One Visit: From wellness exams and vaccinations to dental cleanings, urgent care, and advanced diagnostics — everything your pet needs without referrals to outside specialists for most conditions.
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist: Dr. Aziza Glass (Cornell DVM) offers integrative care including certified veterinary acupuncture — an option not commonly available at clinics in the La Porte area.
Transparent Pricing: Fair, honest pricing with Cherry financing available. We explain costs upfront so you can make informed decisions for your pet without surprises.

What our clients say?

" I've been using Baytown for about 5 years. I switched to them for my late search and rescue K9 after he got an infection at a previous vet clinic. We have used them for 4 of our search and rescue k9s as well as my horse. Best clinic around for cost and professionalism. "


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Rachael Crivelli

" Dr. Hubbell was phenomenal! I'm so happy to have found her and this clinic. She did well with my stressed-out older dog and little puppy. The prices were also super easy on the soul. We will be back. "


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Jessica Mcgeorge

" They are great. Fair pricing, very knowledgeable, great service. Smells clean and they have coffee available in case you need to wait. "


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Mario Morquecho

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