Houston Spay Neuter
Houston Spay Neuter is a general practice in Houston, TX. Procedures include Rabies Vaccines, Eye surgery (eyelid agenesis repair/cherry eye repair/enucleations/entropion repair/eyelid mass removal), surgical procedures, and Wound/laceration repair.
About
Houston Spay Neuter is an independent, local, and woman-owned small business in Houston, TX, focusing on providing affordable veterinary services to rescue organizations. The clinic offers wellness exams, care for minor illnesses, bloodwork, and various surgical procedures, including spay/neuter.
Founded by Dr. Amanda Hanna in 2021, the clinic addresses the need for accessible veterinary care within the Houston rescue community, supporting animal welfare and efforts to decrease animal overpopulation in the Greater Houston Area. The clinic operates with separate buildings for wellness and surgery appointments.
Surgical team
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Dr. Amanda Hanna
Dr. Amanda Hanna graduated with honors from Texas A&M, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2015.
Procedures
- Rabies Vaccines
- Eye surgery (eyelid agenesis repair/cherry eye repair/enucleations/entropion repair/eyelid mass removal)
- surgical procedures
- Wound/laceration repair
- bloodwork via Idexx
- wellness
- Amputations
- GI surgery (GDV/Foreign body removal/biopsy)
- Spay/neuter (terminal pregnant spays/cryptorchid/in-heat/pyometra)
- spay/neuter
- minor illnesses
- Bladder surgery
- Mass removals
- Vaccines
Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical procedures does Houston Spay Neuter offer?
- Houston Spay Neuter offers spay/neuter surgeries, including those for terminal pregnant animals, cryptorchid cases, in-heat animals, and pyometra. Other surgical procedures include amputations, mass removals, bladder surgery, GI surgery (such as GDV, foreign body removal, and biopsy), eye surgery (eyelid agenesis repair, cherry eye repair, enucleations, entropion repair, and eyelid mass removal), and wound/laceration repair.
- What are the pre-surgical instructions for pets at Houston Spay Neuter?
- Before surgery, cats and dogs 12 weeks or older are required by Texas state law to have a current rabies vaccination, which can be administered at the clinic. Pets younger than 4 months can have a small snack at 6:00 am on the day of surgery, while those older than 4 months should not have food after midnight the night before. All animals can have access to water until the morning of surgery. Pet owners should inform staff of any medications or existing health issues.
- What post-operative care is recommended after surgery at Houston Spay Neuter?
- After surgery, pets should have their activity restricted for 7 to 14 days, avoiding running, jumping, or off-leash play. The incision site, covered with a blue surgical adhesive, should be kept dry for at least 10 days, and bathing or swimming is not allowed for 14 days. An E-Collar is recommended for 10-14 days to prevent licking or bothering the incision. Pets may experience effects of anesthesia such as unsteadiness or lethargy, and should be offered water and a small amount of food upon returning home.
- How does Houston Spay Neuter handle appointments and payments?
- Wellness and surgery appointments are best made online by emailing [email protected]. Surgery drop-off is between 7:15 am and 8:00 am, and discharge is between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. The clinic accepts debit or credit card payments only. Rescue organizations are billed weekly, while public clients are required to pay in full at the time of discharge.
- What is the background of Dr. Amanda Hanna?
- Dr. Amanda Hanna graduated with honors from Texas A&M, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2015. She has been in veterinary medicine since 2001, initially as a licensed veterinary technician. After working in private practice, she developed a love for surgery through volunteering at BARC and honing her skills at Houston Pets Alive. In 2021, she founded Houston Spay Neuter to provide affordable veterinary services to the Houston rescue community.