Business Details
5 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Katy, TX
Elyson Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic serving Katy, TX, and surrounding areas. Founded in 2021 by Dr. Bethany Smith, a veterinarian with over 15 years of experience in the Houston area, we specialize in compassionate, personalized care for pets. Our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals and Cat Friendly Certified practitioners who utilize state-of-the-art medical technology to deliver comprehensive services including wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, and emergency referrals. We emphasize preventive care and individualized treatment plans, with expertise in managing chronic conditions and senior pet care.Our hospital maintains strict safety standards for surgical procedures and employs digital radiology for accurate diagnostics. The practice was built on Dr. Smith's mission to preserve the human-animal bond through exceptional veterinary medicine and community service, including mission work in Mexico. We offer online appointment scheduling, medication refills, and after-hours emergency guidance while maintaining transparent communication with pet owners.
Services
Wellness Care
Pet Surgery
Microchipping
Dentistry
Parasite Prevention
Senior Pet Care
Vaccinations
Behavioral Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of veterinary experience in the Houston area
- Our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals for anxiety-free visits
- We create personalized care plans tailored to each pet's unique needs
- We utilize state-of-the-art medical technology for accurate diagnostics
- We offer emergency referrals to trusted 24/7 facilities after hours
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certified
- Cat Friendly Certified
What people say
Compassionate care
Trusted friend
Fear free techniques
Personalized treatment
Excellent bedside manner
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness care program focuses on preventive health through annual physical exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. We recommend bi-annual checkups for aging pets and provide tailored vaccination schedules. Our dental care services address oral health issues that can impact overall wellness. With 80% of dogs and 70% of cats showing oral disease symptoms, we emphasize regular dental checkups using digital radiography for comprehensive assessments.
Pet Surgery
We perform various surgical procedures using modern techniques and safety protocols. Our team monitors vital signs during operations and provides post-operative care guidance. Services include soft tissue surgery and emergency interventions. For complex cases requiring overnight monitoring, we refer patients to 24/7 emergency facilities while maintaining continuity of care through detailed medical records transfer.
Microchipping
Our ISO-compatible microchipping service offers permanent pet identification. The quick, minimally-invasive procedure places a rice-sized chip between the shoulder blades for global identification. This service significantly increases reunion chances for lost pets through shelter and veterinary clinic scanners. We also provide registration assistance and update reminders for contact information changes.
Dentistry
Our dental services prevent and treat oral diseases using digital radiography for subgingival assessment. We address issues like abscesses, broken teeth, and periodontal disease that can affect major organs. The team performs professional cleanings under anesthesia with continuous monitoring. We also educate pet owners on home care techniques to maintain oral health between professional cleanings.
Parasite Prevention
We develop customized parasite prevention plans targeting fleas, ticks, and heartworms. Our program includes year-round medication recommendations and education about disease risks. For flea infestations costing hundreds to thousands in treatment, we provide prevention strategies that protect both pets and households. We also offer heartworm testing and prevention programs tailored to regional risk factors.
People
Dr. Bethany Smith
Owner & Chief Pet Expert
Dr. Smith, a Cypress native, graduated from Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. With 15+ years in Houston veterinary care, she earned Fear Free Elite Certification and specializes in emergency medicine. She founded Elyson Animal Hospital to provide compassionate care while serving her community through mission work and church ministry.
Liz G.
Team Leader
A Houston native with 12+ years in veterinary technology, Liz became Fear Free Certified in 2018. She prioritizes patient comfort and team leadership through example. Her professional development includes advancing from technician roles to hospital leadership while maintaining hands-on client interaction and staff mentoring.
Kristi
Customer Service Representative
Kristi, a Houston area resident, has worked in veterinary customer service since 2009. She specializes in client relationship building and manages front desk operations. A dachshund enthusiast with five of her own, she balances veterinary work with family life and sports activities while promoting pet owner education.
Brooke
Customer Service Representative
Brooke brings cat care expertise as a Cat Friendly Certified professional. She supports clients through Fear Free techniques while managing front desk operations. Her commitment to compassionate care extends to personal pet ownership and community animal welfare efforts through local volunteer work.
Trish
Customer Service Representative
With military background discipline, Trish delivers reliable customer service across multiple clinics. She focuses on client needs while maintaining operational efficiency. Her decade of experience includes inventory management and team coordination, ensuring smooth hospital operations and positive client interactions.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We refer urgent after-hours cases to Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital in Houston while providing guidance for immediate home care measures.
How can I request medication refills?
Use our online refill request form available 24/7 for convenient medication reordering from any device.
What preventive care services do you recommend?
We emphasize annual exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and dental care tailored to each pet's age and health status.
Do you offer online appointment scheduling?
Yes, our online appointment request system allows convenient booking at any time through our website.
What makes your veterinary team unique?
Our team includes Fear Free Certified professionals with 15+ years of combined experience, specializing in anxiety-free handling techniques.
How do you handle senior pet care?
We recommend bi-annual exams for seniors, annual blood work, and customized treatment plans for age-related conditions like arthritis and kidney disease.
Reviews (7)
Yoli
Dec 28, 2021
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The staff is awesome! I also like the convenience of being able to text the office and email and they are very responsive!
Dana Newell
Oct 30, 2021
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Love, love, love this vet. She is the best. Her staff are professional, caring and personable! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Damaris Cruz
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Excellent care. Friendly service, helpful staff. Affordable. Easy to make appointments. Good communication. The place is clean and neat. Vet is very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks for taking good care of Bobby, Tongy and Rex.
Excellent care. Friendly service, helpful staff. Affordable. Easy to make appointments. Good communication. The place is clean and neat. Vet is very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks for taking good care of Bobby, Tongy and Rex.
Johnson Cheng
Jul 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Dr Smith always take great care of our cocker spaniel (oatmeal). Staff are always attentive and responsive to our needs. Dr Smith and her staff always go above and beyond for our fur baby. Would recommend to others.
Dr Smith always take great care of our cocker spaniel (oatmeal). Staff are always attentive and responsive to our needs. Dr Smith and her staff always go above and beyond for our fur baby. Would recommend to others.
Danielle Charlie Griffin
Jul 11, 2021
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We love the entire staff at Elyson! They love on our Annie, and always make us feel so comfortable. Their communication is excellent and thorough, and every appointment has been the best experience.
Lindsay Shoumaker Silvio
Jul 11, 2021
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The staff at Elyson Animal Hospital is so kind & caring. They are wonderful with pets and children alike, and Dr. Smith is compassionate, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable and professional. I can’t recommend Elyson Animal Hospital & Dr. Smith enough! Worth the drive from The Woodlands for us. 🐶🐱💙🧡
Laura Camila Lugo- Garcia
Jul 07, 2021
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I am extremely glad I found Dr. Smith. She has been compassionate, kind and very honest. I had never had a vet with such good communication. She takes the time to explain and answer all of our questions and gives her honest opinion about possible outcomes . Im happy and feel fortunate to know that we have such an amazing doctor taking care of my babys remaining time on earth with us.
