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Austin Pet & Exotic Hospital

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Austin Pet & Exotic Hospital

We provide compassionate, high quality veterinary care for all species, including dogs, cats, birds

Welcome to Research Boulevard Pet & Bird Hospital

Austin is a city that thrives on excellence. For more than thirty-seven years, Research Pet & Bird Hospital has been recognized as one of the top veterinary hospitals in the Austin area. We pledge to continue to provide the highest standard of medical care for your pets that you have come to expect. Research Boulevard Pet & Bird Hospital is a ful

l-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets.We pledge to continue to provide progressive, cutting-edge care for pets and excellent service to our clients. Our doctors are trained in cat, dog, bird, rabbit, ferret, reptile, small mammal, and exotic medicine as well as orthopedic and general surgery.

05/23/2025

We will be closed for Memorial Day! If you pet has a medical emergency please call any of the following ECs.

THRIVE URGENT CARE: (512)960-2671

VEG: (737)256-6607 (SEES EXOTICS)

PET SPECIALIST: (737)241-5756

CENTRAL TEXAS: (512)900-2778

EMERGENCY ANIMAL HOSPITAL CRYSTAL FALLS: (512)817-3474

05/14/2025

🎉 We’re Officially Open at Our New Home! 🎉

The wait is over! We’re thrilled to welcome you to our brand-new location at 5712 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756—just seven miles from our former Research Boulevard address.

🐾 Exciting Changes to Share:

We’re now Austin Pet & Exotic Hospital, reflecting our dedication to all your furry, feathered, and scaly companions!

Our new hospital offers upgraded comfort, care, and services to meet the needs of our growing patient family.

❤️ Same Team, Same Compassionate Care:
Drs. Skellenger, Anderson, Mitchell, and the team you know and trust are here, ready to provide the exceptional care you’ve relied on for over 35 years.

📞 We’re Here for You:
Call us at 512-258-2577 to book an appointment or stop by to check out our beautiful new facility.

Thank you for your patience and support during our move. We can’t wait to see you and your pets again soon in our new home! 🏡🐾

05/13/2025

Join Our Open House! 🏠

📅 Saturday, May 17 from 10:00am to 12:30pm
📍 5712 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

You’re invited to help celebrate the grand opening of our hospital’s new name and location. No need to RSVP, just drop by! We hope you can join in the fun!

🏥 Take a tour of the hospital.
🎁 Get the chance to win free swag and a giveaway.
🐯 Stop by the face painting station.
🍿 Enjoy yummy snacks.
📸 Snap a memory in our photo booth.
👩‍⚕️ Watch a family friendly veterinary care demo with the kids.
➕ And more!

05/02/2025

Our last week at the Research location will be May 5th - 8th. As a farewell and thank you to all the great years we have had we are offering 50% off select vaccines for the week (May 5th- 8th).

Call us to book an appointment, and check which vaccine is due for your pet. *MUST mention coupon code VX50 when booking, and at check-out. Limited 2 per client. Cannot be combined with any other offers, Not redeemable for cash. Not available for Thrive Plus Members. Clinical fees apply. Eligible vaccines include: RABIES, DHPP, LEPTOSPIROSIS, CANINE INFLUENZA, BORDETELLA, FVRCP, FELV, & RABBIT HEMORRHAGIC. Does not include diagnostic testing such as heartworm test, f***l test, FeLV/FIV combo test, or bloodwork.

04/28/2025

We're incredibly excited to welcome our patients to our brand new location, and we'll just need a little more time to get everything just right. 🔧

You can still find us at our current location until 5/7, and, we'll see you on 5/12 when we open our doors at our new home 🗓️

Current address (until 5/7):
🏥 11679 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

New address (starting 5/12):
🏥 5712 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas, 78756

🐾 During Our Closure:
If your pet needs non-emergency care or a prescription refill, call us at 512-258-2577. You’ll be connected with our trusted partner hospital, Cypress Creek Pet Care, at 2105 Cypress Creek Road in Cedar Park. Their team is fully equipped to care for your dogs and cats (no exotic care available) and will have access to your pet’s medical records for seamless service.

04/22/2025

CLOSURE UPDATE:

We will now be open Monday 4/28-Wednesday 4/30 and Friday, 5/2 at our Research location.

We will be here normal hours for limited appointments-wellness/vaccines only.

Opening date at our new location, tba.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

04/16/2025

Hello,

This is our last week at Research Pet & Bird Hospital which is a bitter sweet. However we are very excited for the new location, and all the new equipment to help us better service your loved ones. If you need any food, medications, or to book an appointment for our new location please call clinic as we are still answering the phones. We shut our doors at the Research location on Friday, April 18th at 5:00 PM.

Please let us know if you have any unanswered questions and we will try to get you the answers you need in a timely manner.

Thank you all for the many years together.

03/10/2025

🐾 We’re Moving on April 18! 🐾

The countdown is on! 🕒 At 5 p.m. on April 18, we’ll officially see our last patient at our Research Boulevard location before embarking on an exciting new chapter.

✨ Mark Your Calendars:
We’ll reopen in early May at our beautiful new hospital at 5712 Burnet Road in Austin, just seven miles away.

🏥 What’s New?
Our new location will provide enhanced care and comfort for your pets, whether feathered, furry, or scaly.

💡 New Name, Same Quality Care:
We’re becoming Austin Pet & Exotic Hospital! Rest assured, Drs. Skellenger, Anderson, Mitchell, and the team you know and trust will continue to provide the same compassionate care we’ve been delivering for more than 35 years.

🐾 During Our Closure:
If your pet needs non-emergency care or a prescription refill April 21-28, call us at 512-258-2577. You’ll be connected with our trusted partner hospital, Cypress Creek Pet Care, at 2105 Cypress Creek Road in Cedar Park. Their team is fully equipped to care for your dogs and cats (no exotic care available) and will have access to your pet’s medical records for seamless service.

We’re so grateful for your loyalty and can’t wait to welcome you to our new home on Burnet Road! Stay tuned for updates as we make this exciting transition.

❤️ Thank you for letting us be part of your pet’s journey. See you soon!

02/07/2025

🐾 Big News from Research Boulevard Pet & Bird Hospital! 🐾

We’re thrilled to share some paws-itively exciting updates that mark the next chapter in our journey of caring for your beloved pets!

✨ New Location, Updated Accommodations!

Starting April 28, 2025, we’ll welcome you to our brand-new hospital at 5712 Burnet Road in Austin—just seven miles from our current spot. Our new facility is designed to offer even more comfort, care, and state-of-the-art services for your furry, feathered, and scaly friends.

📆 Important Dates to Remember:

We’ll see patients at our current Research Boulevard location until April 18 at 5 p.m.

We’ll officially reopen at the new Burnet Road location on Monday, April 28, at 8 a.m.

💡 A New Name to Match Our Growing Family:

On April 28, we’ll become Austin Pet & Exotic Hospital! While our name is changing, our commitment to delivering the compassionate, high-quality care you’ve trusted for nearly a decade remains the same.

🐾 Meet the Team You Know and Love:

Drs. Skellenger, Anderson, Mitchell, and our dedicated team are excited to continue serving you and your pets in this upgraded space.

Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for this exciting move! Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ health—we can’t wait to show you the amazing new space they’ll call their second home. 🏡❤️

12/19/2024

We hope everyone has a great holiday!

10/24/2024

Make sure to book your holiday boarding ahead of time as we do fill up fast. If you pet is needing any vaccines, or treatment done please schedule your visit ahead of time. Due to the amount of boarders we will have doing treatment during their stay is not permitted. If you have any questions please call the clinic.

10/23/2024

Help we will be closed for a meeting from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. If you have an emergency please any of the following emergency clinics.

- VEG: (737)256-6607
- Pet Specialist: (737)241-5756
- Central Texas: (512)900-2778

Address

Austin, TX

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15122582577

Website

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/texas/austin/research-boulevard-pet-bird-hospital

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