The Animal Clinic

The Animal Clinic is a Veterinarian in Galveston, TX. Established in 1936, it is the oldest veterinary clinic on Galveston Island and has been in continuous operation since then. The practice treats dogs, cats, exotics, and small farm animals kept as pets. It offers a wide range of services, including wellness and sick visits, surgery, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, boarding, grooming, cold laser therapy, and an online pharmacy. The clinic accepts appointments, walk-ins, and emergencies during its open hours, which run from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews.

The clinic operates out of a historic house located right on the beach, a setting that has been awarded the Texas Heritage Award. This unique location offers a warm and comfortable environment where pets and their families can feel at ease. A separate cat-only clinic is located next door to the main building, described as the only feline-only practice on the island. This dedicated space provides a peaceful, cat-friendly environment for specialized treatment, and all veterinarians on staff are members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The team includes Dr. Lea Fistein, the practice owner, along with associate veterinarians Dr. Sharyn Jones and Dr. Christian Pleasant-Reed. The clinic also works closely with the Galveston Island Humane Society to provide community service by helping animals in need.

The location sits on Broadway Avenue J, just a short distance from Seawall Boulevard, which is about a tenth of a mile away. Porretto Beach is located about two-tenths of a mile from the clinic, while the Sidney Sherman memorial is adjacent to the property. The Galveston Fire Department Station 2 and First Union Baptist Church are both within a three-tenths of a mile radius.

The clinic is known for its long history of service on the island and its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. It stands as a pioneer of veterinary care in Galveston, blending decades of trust with modern veterinary innovation to provide personalized, compassionate care for pets and their owners.