As an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hospital, we provide the absolute highest level of veterinary care available combined with compassionate attention to your pet’s needs.
Our two animal hospital locations are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). With evaluations on over 900 standards of veterinary care, we are proud to call ourselves an AAHA-accredited hospital.
"We provide the most compassionate, comprehensive, companion animal healthcare available for those who choose it."
Compassionate Veterinary Care for Your Pet in San Antonio
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and we provide each of them that same attentive care. We are extensively trained and continually seek further education so we can devote ourselves to offering the best combination of traditional and complementary medicine in order to most effectively and lovingly care for our patients.
We’re a high-service, high-touch animal hospital that goes above and beyond client expectations every visit. We are a Texas Proud, local and family owned business.
Compassionate and Comprehensive Companion Care
All three of our facilities are proud to serve San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Northern Oaks Bird and Animal Hospital, NEST Pet Retreat • Playcare • Spa, and Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
We are equipped to provide extraordinary veterinary care for dogs, cats, exotics and birds in the San Antonio area. We are proud to be both AAHA Accredited and a certified Cat Friendly Practice. This requires our facility and team to meet a strict set of over 900 standards, which are re-evaluated periodically, to ensure we adhere to the highest standards for anesthetic safety, monitoring, sterility, pain control, and more. We are proud to be among only 15% of accredited veterinary hospitals in North America.
They Love Us
The doctors, technicians and reception staff are all genuinely friendly and accommodating. They are so patient and concerned when a pet is uneasy and scared.
Leanna M.
This place (Heritage Oaks) is amazing, they are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, they took the time to answer all of my questions and didn't rush me. They got 2 of my pups in last week! The new place is beautiful as well! I'm very happy I found them and will now use them from now on!!!
Lauren G.
Best veterinary clinic in San Antonio. My bird was handled gently and with care. The entire staff was friendly and helpful.
Michelle K.
In my opinion Northern Oaks is the best. The doctors have cared for so many of my pets that I would not take them anywhere else.
Susan G.
A HUGE thank you goes to Dr. Martinez and the fast-acting staff that saved Daphne’s life!! Thanks to you, Daphne gets to return to her adorable, hilarious, Boston self. Definitely recommend!!!!
Jackie D.
They have been taking care of my furry kids for the last five years. Everyone there is awesome.
Melinda A.
I am so comfortable with Dr. Byrd's care of my four legged family members. She is so up-to-date on veterinary knowledge.
Carol C.
Everyone at this practice is very patient kind and knowledgeable.
Phyllis R.
Outstanding service. Very caring for any pet taken there. We have used them for many years.
Dale W.
Staff has always been helpful and we get timely reminders of upcoming appointment needs.
