Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)

Open nowVet in Memorial · 8042 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

  • Since 1988
  • Open 24/7
  • Walk-in ER
  • Specialty referral hospital
  • Exotics & birds
  • AAHA accredited
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Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) veterinary clinic in Houston
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Open 24 hours. This is an emergency hospital: walk in at any time; call ahead if you can.

About Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists is Houston's largest private specialty and emergency hospital, operating from the Katy Freeway since 1988. Its emergency room never closes and takes walk-ins without a referral, while thirteen specialty departments, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology and internal medicine, see patients referred by family veterinarians. A 24-hour ICU, transfusion service and radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroid cats are among the capabilities most neighbourhood clinics cannot offer. GCVS is also one of the few Houston hospitals with a dedicated Avian and Exotics department, and that team treats birds, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets and guinea pigs as primary-care patients, no referral required. The hospital holds AAHA accreditation and Fear Free certification, accepts CareCredit and Scratchpay, and works with any pet insurer. In autumn 2025 the group opened a second campus, GCVS NASA Parkway in Webster, giving Clear Lake and Bay Area families their own 24/7 emergency room.

Opening hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Hours can change on public holidays.

At a glance

Established1988
Treatsdogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets, guinea pigs, other exotics
VisitsEmergency room is walk-in 24/7, no referral needed. Specialty departments are by referral and appointment; the Avian & Exotics department also provides primary care without a referral. Drop-off appointments for existing clients.
LanguagesSpanish
PaymentCareCredit, Scratchpay, CareCredit, Scratchpay, pet insurance accepted, Works with any pet insurance provider; bill is paid at checkout and reimbursed.
On site24-hour ICU, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, I-131 radioiodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism, advanced imaging

Services

  • Acupuncture
  • Behavior
  • Cardiology
  • Critical care
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency care
  • Exotics
  • Internal medicine
  • Laboratory
  • Neurology
  • Nutrition
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pharmacy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Surgery
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray

Veterinary team

Thirteen specialty departments led by board-certified specialists, with more than 250 support staff across two campuses.

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Questions

What are Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)'s hours?

The clinic is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Is Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) open on Saturdays?

Yes, 24 hours.

Is Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) an emergency vet?

Yes. It is a 24-hour emergency hospital and takes walk-ins at any hour.

Do I need an appointment at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)?

No. Emergency room is walk-in 24/7, no referral needed. Specialty departments are by referral and appointment; the Avian & Exotics department also provides primary care without a referral. Drop-off appointments for existing clients.

What animals does Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) treat?

Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets, guinea pigs and other exotics.

Is Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) accredited?

Its website states: AAHA accredited, Fear Free certified.

Do I need a referral to go to GCVS?

Not for emergencies or for the Avian & Exotics department. Other specialty departments see patients referred by a primary-care veterinarian.

Does GCVS treat birds and exotic pets?

Yes. The Avian & Exotics department treats birds, rabbits, reptiles, ferrets and guinea pigs and acts as a primary-care service for those species.

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