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
I’ve been taking my babies to Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital for the last 15 years or so, and I always feel safe and secure about my visits.
Jessica R.
Great, caring place. Always have taken my fur babies here!
Pamela C.
Thank you for everything that you all do to care for these pets and their people, you make all the difference.
Jennifer S.
Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital is the best, above all other veterinarians in San Antonio or Corpus Christi.
Diane M.
I would highly recommend this veterinarian practice.
Micheline C.
Thank you for all that you guys do, I will definitely be bringing both my dogs in for check ups at this location from now on.
Karla E.
I couldn’t ask for a better vet the entire staff is very compassionate and caring.
Amber G.
Our Ella had the opportunity of staying at Nest during Christmas; Nest went above and beyond to make her comfortable. Ella stayed in the luxury suite, which included a window, comfy beds, also a TV, and their facilities were spotless. This is the first time we have felt at ease during our vacation and not worried about our fur buddy's safety or comfort. If you are on the fence about where to leave your fur family, I promise Nest Pet retreat will not disappoint, and you will be impressed by their services.
Keila Lynch
Dr. Byrd takes excellent care of our four-legged family members. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient.
Julie N.
After the runaround with another vet, Heritage Oaks saved the day and gave our puppy needed relief. They were thorough and didn't take advantage of the situation.
