Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital

Universal City, 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 Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency Boarding Rehab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A full-functioning Animal Hospital with the ability to see emergencies during business hours. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service

Dr. Cottingham along with the help of his wife, Caroline, and two employees began Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital in 1985. The veterinary practice has grown in the intervening years to over 25 support personnel and 5 additional doctors. One of those doctors is Dr. Amie Hooper, Dr. Cottingham and Caroline's daughter. With 33 years of continued growth and much prayer and consideration, we have decided to open a second location. One far enough away from the current location to serve a whole new community of pet owners, but close enough to give some relief to the Kitty Hawk facilities. Returning to the home page: 'Proudly serving the San Antonio area for over 35 years! We are proud to serve Cibolo, Schertz, Selma, New Braunfels, Marion, Garden Ridge, as well as other surrounding areas.'

Mission — The Family Practice for Pets. We will always strive to the best of our abilities to provide the best quality care for both our patients and their owners. We will continue to provide high-touch, high-standard care, with cutting edge technology and with our Kitty Hawk location, even add more onsite resources

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasoundLaser SurgeryLaser TherapyCloud technology for our recordsOnline PharmacyState-of-the-art physical therapy and rehabilitation center for pets

Services in detail

PetStreat BoardingGeneral Pet WellnessPuppy/Kitty WellnessSpay and NeuterLaser TherapyLaser SurgeryDental ServicesImmunizationsMicrochippingFlea & Parasite PreventionDigital RadiologyUltrasoundAcupunctureEuthanasiaOnline PharmacyEmergencies during business hours

Appointments & hours

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Mon – Fri: 7:45 am – 5:30 pm; Sat: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm; Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital offer?+

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital established?+

Kitty Hawk Animal Hospital has served the Universal City, TX community since 1985.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 1,167 reviews

The practice provides professional and compassionate veterinary care with a clean, modern, and spacious facility. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as kind, knowledgeable, and patient, offering thorough explanations and treating pets with genuine care. Services range from routine wellness visits and puppy packages to dental cleanings, surgeries, and end-of-life support. While most experiences are positive and accommodating, some clients note occasional challenges with wait times, billing clarity, and pricing.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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