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), Dr. Aziza Glass (Cornell DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist), and Dr. Makenzie Brown (Texas A&M DVM) 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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Have questions? Feel free to visit us or give us a call. We're here to help!

Staff member greeting a dog in the Baytown Animal Hospital lobby
Dr. Alvarez listening to an Australian Shepherd puppy with a stethoscope
Dr. Brown and Dr. Schumacher seated together in scrubs
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