Lake Austin Blvd Animal Hospital

COMPASSIONATE VETERINARY CARE SINCE 1989.

Calm, confident professional conduct. Where you and your pets are treated like the family you like.

covid updates

covid updates


UPDATE JULY 24, 2021

Dear Valued Clients


Due to Austin returning to Stage 4 we are going back to our curbside protocol.

COVID Procedures for curbside:
We understand this is an incredibly stressful and challenging time for all. We want to assure you we are continuing to offer compassionate veterinary care to our patients with the least amount of interruption. The health and well being of your pet will always be our utmost priority.

The following is our protocol at this time:

  • All clients will speak with a technician to get a full history prior to the exam.
  • Then the Doctors and technicians will review your information and text or call you with any additional questions so please keep your phone available.
  • We ask that you call (512)474-8888 ext. 2 and let one of our customer care representatives know you have arrived and which spot you have parked in.
  •  We ask you to place the carrier outside of their car so we can retrieve the patient. If you have a dog, we ask that you let us put double leashes on your pets and then hand the leash and stay arms length apart. 
  • We are going to preform the exam and will have the Doctor call or text with their plan-confirm treatments and medications to be filled. 
  • You then can pay over the phone.
  • Your pet is then brought out to you.

These are unprecedented times. Please try to support our local businesses as best as possible. These will be very trying times over the next weeks and possibly months, but we can work together to help one another. Please be kind and patient to all. We will do all we can to help the pets, our team and our community to work through these difficult circumstances.
Stay safe and healthy.

**IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS FEVER, COUGHING, OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, PLEASE CANCEL ANY PROCEDURES FOR YOUR PET. **

We will send out follow-up emails to keep you updated as things change.

Sincerely,
Dr. Spitz and the LABAH staff

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Contact Us

  • 2301 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, USA

About L.A.B.A.H.

About L.A.B.A.H.
Our hospital is located in downtown Austin in two remodeled homes. We are directly across from Tumble 22 and just around the corner from the historic Deep Eddy pool. Our staff cares about animal health and welfare. Our experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians utilize current technology and the latest in medical techniques and protocols. We promote preventative care, spaying and neutering, only the necessary vaccine protocols, adopting from shelters and rescue organizations, and everything that is in the best interest of dogs and cats. A trusting relationship with your veterinarian is vital to your pet’s health. We love 100% of our patients and clients. Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic & therapeutic services to cater to your pet's complete health care needs.

Team L.A.B.A.H.

DR. SPITZ

Veterinarian

DR. HONEYCUTT

Veterinarian

DR. KORINSKY

Veterinarian

DR. MCCARTY

Veterinarian

DR. TRANKLER

Veterinarian

DR. WEIRAUCH

Veterinarian

LENORE HARRISON, CVPM, CCFP

Hospital Administrator

BONNIE

Clinic Operations Manager

DAMIKA

Social Media Manager

STEPHANIE

Receptionist

JOSH

Receptionist

TABITHA

Receptionist

LOREN

Receptionist

CATHERINE

Receptionist/Technician

LENI

Technician

ASHLEY

Technician

CRYSTAL

Technician

ALEA

Technician

MEGAN B.

Technician

MEGAN H.

Technician

MORGAN

Animal Care Assistant

MICHELLE

Animal Care Assistant

MARA

Animal Care Assistant

Vaccine protocol

PUPPIES

6 weeks to 6 months old

ADULT DOGS

6 months and older

DOG VACCINATIONS WE DO NOT DEEM NECESSARY

No one likes to over vaccinate

KITTENS

6 weeks to 6 months old

ADULT CATS

6 months and older

CAT VACCINATIONS WE DO NOT DEEM NECESSARY

Too many shots can hurt!

Patient/Client Forms

Thank you for choosing Lake Austin Blvd Animal Hospital. Our goal is to provide the best veterinary care for your pet. Please click the appropriate form below & fill with as much detail prior to your appointment. 

New Client Form

Wellness Exam Form

Injury/Illness Form

Anesthesia Consent Form

Laser Therapy Questionnaire

Euthanasia Consent Form

Why Do I Need a Medical Record for My Pet?

Pets, just like people, need to have their patient information tracked. Dogs, cats, and the like need to have records tracked so your vet and yourself know what procedures have been performed.

Our Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

Vaccinations Spay / Neuter Radiology Ultrasonography Pharmacy Laboratory Electrocardiography Dietary Counseling

SURGICAL SERVICES

We offer the safest anesthesia and protocols, utilizing experienced staff, O2 & CO2 monitoring, ECG, Doppler BP monitoring. Our dental services include teeth cleaning & polishing, bonding, tooth extractions & oral surgery. We offer digital dental x-rays, bonding/curing lamps, & restorative bone techniques. Our on-site x-ray & ultrasound, with qualified ultrasonographers, provide high quality imaging to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders.

Laser Therapy

We offer therapeutic Laser Therapy! Call or text today to schedule 512-474-8888

Our Policies

  • We like harmony and joy in our clinic and too many pets turning up at once makes for chaos. Once you schedule an appointment, that time is reserved exclusively for you and your pet. Please take a moment to review our missed appointment policy.
  • This does not apply to emergencies. You just come on in with your pet and we'll be with you right away, but please try and call us on the way so we are ready and waiting. If you are a patient with a scheduled appointment and we bump you temporarily in favor of an emergency, we ask that you be patient (and remain peacefully thankful that it's not your pet) until we can see you.
  • We require at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. For all missed or cancelled appointments with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged a Missed Appointment Fee of $60.
  • For all missed or cancelled surgeries with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged a Missed Surgery Fee of $100.
  • For your protection and that of others, all dogs must be on a leash and properly controlled while in the waiting area or exam rooms. All cats must be in an appropriate cat carrier or on a leash. Please, no exceptions; sometimes our waiting room is a melting pot of creatures and we want you all to stay safe and happy.
  • For scheduled appointments, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment time so we can check you in. If it is your and/or your pet's first visit to our clinic, please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out additional paperwork. All forms are available online to fill out ahead of time.
We do offer discounted exams to those pet owners who adopt animals from 501c3 organizations.

We do not offer discounts for breeders. 
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash, checks, Care Credit, and Scratch Pay Payment is due at the time services are rendered. 

We only sell prescription diets to our clients. Please note that we can not guarantee any product will be in stock unless you have placed an order for it. Our prescription diets can also be sold through our online pharmacy.
All refills will take at a minimum 24 hours to be prepared. Please call in your refill request at least 2-3 days ahead of time. Compounded and some other medications may require more time. If your pet needs blood work performed prior to a refill, make sure to do so within the time frame as directed by the doctor. 
We will not treat, and thus encourage the ownership of, exotics. Birds need to fly. Monkeys need to swing. We do treat wildlife. Texas wildlife. Car-struck deer and bent tail possums—stuff like that. We don’t even charge for that; we just ask that you donate to one of the wildlife charities in our area.
We will not conduct cosmetic procedures. No tail docks or ear crops—we support the right to wag! We will not declaw your cat. There are alternatives to declawing which we will happily talk to you about.
Euthanasia is not a "service" we offer. Our take on euthanasia is a "policy," because it is a strongly held belief we have that we exist to cater to the best interests of the patient. We will only accept our own patients and only if we believe it is in their best interest. We do not perform "convenience" euthanasia under any circumstances.

Pet care Information

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Traveling by air or car with your pet tips!

We do require the pet owner to do the necessary research required to travel with their pet. Please be aware that the requirements vary from country to country, and even state to state. Our veterinarians will happily fill out any documents provided.

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Because we love animals SO MUCH, we want do to whatever we can to help as many as we can. Considering a new forever friend? Come check one of our Adoption Events!

NEXT ADOPTION EVENT TO BE ANNOUNCED

Best pups in Texas!! Have you been looking for a furry companion? This may be your big chance. Check out www.pawsshelter.org to get a sneak peek at these guys or come on by for some pets!