Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital

04/02/2026

This was our first time meeting Lucinda and we had to share! 🐶🤍This sweet angel was seen for her first puppy exam and she did great! 🐾 We can’t wait to see her again in a few weeks for her booster vaccines💉🩵

03/18/2026

We just can’t get enough of CHAPSTICK 💕 He stole everyone’s hearts the second he entered our clinic!

03/14/2026

BIG NEWS!!! Dr. B sold a book! Pre-order copies available now. You can purchase through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other book stores. The book is coming out on October 15th!

03/13/2026

Everyone say hi to Melinda 🤍! Her sweet face, cute ears, and even sweeter personality always make our week brighter. 🐾

03/06/2026

Harry styles said it best!! We belong together 💕🐱🐶

02/14/2026

In honor of Valentine’s Day The Vet Off-Leash just released its latest podcast featuring Dr. Benaryeh and his wife, Terry.

They delve into some of the wealthiest pet inheritances on the planet showing that love can do crazy things.

Podcast Episode · The Vet Off-Leash · 02/14/2026 · 26m

02/12/2026

Happy National Pet Dental Health Month!! 🦷 🪥🫧
Join us for a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment aka an anesthetized dental cleaning:
• Pre-surgical bloodwork to ensure patient health for anesthesia
• IV catheter placement for safe and quick intravenous medication administration
• Intravenous pain management and IV fluid infusion
• Intubation to administer inhalant anesthesia and protect airway from water and foreign material
• Anesthetic monitoring including oxygen levels, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature
• Dental scaling to remove plaque and tartar from each tooth, including under the gum line
• Dental polishing to buff and protect each tooth
• Dental radiographs to inspect tooth root health
• Extractions when indicated to safely remove compromised teeth
• Oravet sealant to protect the clean teeth from further plaque and tartar build up

02/06/2026

Happy 6 year anniversary to Jerry! 🎉 🎉 🎉

Jerry is not only our Kennel Technician Manager, but he is also a veterinary assistant, our in hospital ASL teacher, and an advocate for his deaf community. With Jerry's help, our hospital has partnered with Convo for instant ASL access for our clients. Jerry is also always making everyone laugh with his silly antics and good-humored personality. We are so grateful and proud to have Jerry on our team!

01/29/2026

Moose held up the whole hospital today as everyone took turns holding him. We will get back to work promptly after Moose's appointment is over and not a moment sooner. 🥰

01/26/2026

UPDATE: We have made the decision to remain closed today, Monday 1/26 due to extremely hazardous road conditions. If you must take your pet to an emergency hospital, please use caution. You should contact your nearest emergency vet if needed:
🏥 AVES Austin Veterinary Emergency Specialists 📍 7300 Ranch to Market Rd 2222 Bldg 5, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78730 📞(512)343-2837
🏥 Emergency Animal Hospital of Crystal Falls 📍 1660 Raider Way, Leander, TX 78641 📞 (512)817-3474
🏥 MedVet Austin 📍 12400 N Interstate Hwy 35 Building B, Austin, TX 78753 📞 (737)931-0345
🏥 PSA Pet Specialists of Austin 📍 3901 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751 📞 (737)241-5756

01/23/2026

ATX EXTREME COLD WEATHER WARNING brought to you by Justine and Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital 🐶❄️🐱

❄️ STAY INDOORS: bring your pets inside
❄️ SHORT WALKS: short leashed walks only and provide an insulated sweater or jacket for you pet, especially if they have short hair
❄️ OUTDOOR PET SAFETY: if there are any pets that can not be brought in for any reason, make sure they are provided with adequate shelter, fresh food and water, and check on them regularly
❄️ BE CAREFUL WITH CARS: 🚫🚗 the car is NOT a safe place to keep warm; cars act more like refrigerator to the freezing weather ‼️ Also, cats like to hide in car engines to keep warm- always tap the hood of your car to before starting it!
❄️ SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA: shivering, lethargy, weakness and shallow breathing are signs of hypothermia

Be safe, keep warm, contact your vet or your nearest emergency vet in the case of an emergency. We will be CLOSED on Sunday 1/25.