Rice Village Animal Hospital

Houston, TX

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Grooming End Of Life Urgent Care

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Rice Village Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital serving dogs and cats in Houston, TX. Located in the Rice Village neighborhood, we offer comprehensive veterinary care from routine wellness exams and vaccines to surgery, grooming, and urgent care for pets and pet owners across Houston, West University Place, Bellaire, and the surrounding area. Our pet hospital offers comprehensive veterinary services for dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, medical conditions, and lifestyles

Rice Village Animal Hospital was founded in 1976 and has served the Houston community for nearly 50 years. In 2016, under the ownership of Dr. Adam Miller, the practice was reimagined with a new clinical team, AAHA accreditation, and a renewed commitment to exceptional care. Dr. Miller's vision for Rice Village Animal Hospital is one of exceptional client service, combined with advanced medical care. We gained our AAHA accreditation in 2001 which holds practices to the highest standard of care in veterinary medicine. Since 1976, our team has been working diligently to change the face of veterinary care in Rice Village — combining the warmth of a neighborhood practice with the highest professional standards. Rice Village Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care in Houston's Rice Village neighborhood for over four decades

Mission — Rice Village Animal Hospital exists to enhance the quality of life for pets and their owners, our valued clients. Our mission is to care for every animal as if it were our own and interact with each client as a highly valued customer. At all times we will conduct ourselves in a professional manner and practice only the highest quality of medicine. We will increase the quality of life for our patients through preventive care, diagnostics, early and effective treatment of disease processes and the relief of pain and suffering

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Support staff
10
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Complete in-house Idexx lab (including extensive education on the different diagnostics available through our reference lab)Digital x-ray system that allows results to be easily sent for further analysis if neededPortable ultrasoundCloud based software that allows us the ability to use iPads for capturing signatures, greatly cutting down on our paper wasteAI Note Scribe (ScribbleVet)EzyVet practice management softwareWeave phone system for seamless client communication

Services in detail

Cat Dental CareCat Flea and Tick PreventionCat Lab Work and Blood TestsCat Preventive CareCat Senior CareCat Spaying and NeuteringCat Wellness ExamsKitten CareDog Dental CareDog Lab WorkDog Preventive CareDog Senior CareDog Spaying and NeuteringPuppy CareDentistryDietary CounselingDrop-Off Vet ServiceGroomingLab WorkMicrochippingRadiology & ElectrocardiographySpay and NeuterSurgical ServicesVaccinationsWellness ExamsUrgent Care

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationOhio Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Management Group (VMG)Veterinary Angel Network Enterprise (VANE)SHRMVHMA

Appointments & hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm; Sat & Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Rice Village Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rice Village Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rice Village Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Rice Village Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is Rice Village Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Rice Village Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Rice Village Animal Hospital offer?+

Rice Village Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Rice Village Animal Hospital established?+

Rice Village Animal Hospital has served the Houston, TX community since 1976.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 220 reviews

Rice Village Animal Hospital delivers exceptional veterinary care with a deeply compassionate, highly knowledgeable team that treats pets with kindness and patience, especially nervous or anxious animals. The facility features separate cat and dog waiting areas to minimize stress and maintains high standards of cleanliness. The veterinary staff provides thorough explanations, detailed after-visit notes, and attentive follow-up care. While the practice is occasionally noted as being on the expensive side and wait times can sometimes occur, clients consistently praise the warm environment, efficient appointment scheduling, and dedicated professional service.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.