Austin Vet Care at Metric

Austin Vet Care at Metric A practice where the staff members are client centered, patient advocates, and deliver quality care!

Veterinarian in Austin, TX

Austin Vet Care at Metric is a full-service animal hospital in North Austin, open 6 days a week for your convenience. We are dedicated to assisting animals and their owners in the healing process and ensuring their quality of life, through prevention, medicine, education, nursing, and love. In addition to this, we do our best to make sure any visit to Austin Vet Care at Metric is as stress-free and pleasant as possible.

Summer is in full swing! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ โ˜€๏ธ Donโ€™t let fleas, ticks, or heat exhaustion crash the party! Give us a call to verify thos...
07/10/2026

Summer is in full swing! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ โ˜€๏ธ

Donโ€™t let fleas, ticks, or heat exhaustion crash the party! Give us a call to verify those vaccines and preventatives are current before the adventures begin. Letโ€™s keep the zoomies going safely! ๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Share with us in the comments below how YOUR pet prefers to celebrate the Fourth of July!No matter their holiday persona...
07/03/2026

Share with us in the comments below how YOUR pet prefers to celebrate the Fourth of July!

No matter their holiday personality, a little preparation goes a long way. Keep pets safely indoors before the fireworks begin, make sure their ID tags and microchip information are up to date, and turn on the TV or some calming music to help drown out the noise.

Don't forget about the Texas heat, either! โ˜€๏ธ If you're celebrating outside, be sure your pets have plenty of fresh water, access to shade, and avoid walking them on hot pavement during the hottest part of the day.

We hope you and your furry family members have a fun, safe, and Happy Fourth of July! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

07/02/2026

BOAS is real! Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome affects those snob-nosed breeds like Bulldogs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Pugs, Frenchies. These poor dogs can't breath, but there is hope! Dr. Reyes-Worth at Pet Specialists of Austin loves to help these dogs.

06/18/2026

Since, we have gotten many questions about screwworms, we thought it might be worth posting this article from Veterinary Partner.
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=13135652

Basically, unlike "normal" fly larvae (maggots) which eat dead tissue in wounds, the screwworm (blowfly maggot) eats healthy tissue in wounds. They will not create a wound, but will take advantage of any wound present (which could include a surgical incision. Since post-operative patients should not be outside unsupervised anyway, it should be easy to keep all flies away.)

Most of the common oral flea/tick control products will also kill New World Screwworms.

Please don't hesitate to call us if you see any wounds on your pets or have concerns.

Again, healthy pets with no wounds, should have no issues.

Just a reminder that Austin Vet Care at Metric will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.If...
05/22/2026

Just a reminder that Austin Vet Care at Metric will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

If your pet experiences an emergency during our closure, please contact:
โ€ข Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty โ€“ 512-744-4644
โ€ข Pet Specialists of Austin โ€“ 737-241-5756

We appreciate your understanding and wish everyone a safe holiday weekend as we honor and remember those who served. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

05/22/2026

Sorry, this is a little long, but I was interrupted twice by the thunder. Just talking about what to do when your pet is afraid of thunder. Stay safe out there!!

In a nutshell:
1. Don't reward the behavior with coddling. Try to ignore them.
2. Pharmaceutical help may be needed.
3. Thundershirts sometimes help
4. Desensitization can sometimes work.

Work with your vet to find the best solution for your pet.

05/16/2026

We have an obesity crisis in our country - both humans and pets. The extra weight not only adds an increased risks for certain diseases, but it limits our ability to do a thorough exam on your pet. Are the extra treats worth a life threatening disease???

๐Ÿพ A huge congratulations to our very own Dr. Tracy Karlinger-Smith! ๐ŸพShe has been nominated for Trupanion's 2026 Veterin...
05/11/2026

๐Ÿพ A huge congratulations to our very own Dr. Tracy Karlinger-Smith! ๐Ÿพ

She has been nominated for Trupanion's 2026 Veterinarian of the Year โ€” and we couldn't be more proud! Dr. Tracy goes the extra mile every single day for her patients and their families, and it's amazing to see her dedication recognized on a national level.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Voting opens May 12th โ€” and we'll share the link right here: http://vetappreciationday.trupanion.com/nominations

Help us get Dr. Tracy the recognition she deserves! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฉบ

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๐ŸŒธ May flowers bloom, but so do ticks and germs.   First week of the month is over โ€” time to check if your dog's vaccines...
05/08/2026

๐ŸŒธ May flowers bloom, but so do ticks and germs.
First week of the month is over โ€” time to check if your dog's vaccines are still in bloom too. ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿฉบ

Address

12419 Metric Boulevard
Austin, TX
78758

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+15128321088

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