Sunset Terrace residents looking for a reliable, caring veterinarian have a great option close by. Rice Village Animal Hospital is located at 2348 Rice Blvd — just a short drive from the Sunset Terrace neighborhood — and has been providing trusted veterinary care in Houston since 1976.

Trusted Vet Care Near Sunset Terrace

We hold AAHA accreditation, earned by fewer than 15% of veterinary practices in the US. Our team has been independently evaluated against more than 900 standards covering every aspect of patient care, from anesthesia protocols to how we follow up with clients after procedures. We also have a bilingual Spanish-speaking veterinarian on staff and more than 200 five-star reviews from clients in Sunset Terrace and surrounding areas.

Whether you have a puppy, a senior dog, a kitten, or an older cat, our experienced vets build a care plan around your pet’s individual needs and health history.

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Why Sunset Terrace Pet Owners Choose Rice Village Animal Hospital

Sunset Terrace sits just west of Braeswood and south of Bissonnet — close enough to Rice Village that our clinic at 2348 Rice Blvd is a practical everyday choice for families in the neighborhood. We see dogs and cats from Sunset Terrace regularly, and many of our clients have been bringing their pets to us for years, through puppyhood, senior wellness, and everything in between.

What sets us apart for Sunset Terrace pet owners is the combination of AAHA accreditation — held by fewer than 15% of US vet practices — and the kind of continuity you get from a clinic that has been in one location since 1976. Your pet’s history doesn’t get lost between visits. Our vets know your animal, and our staff knows you.

We also have a bilingual Spanish-speaking veterinarian on staff, which matters in a diverse area like southwest Houston where not every family is comfortable navigating medical appointments in a second language.

Serving Every Pet Through Every Life Stage

Whether you’re bringing in a new puppy for its first vaccines or managing the care of a 14-year-old cat, our team adjusts the approach to where your pet is in life. Young dogs and cats get preventive foundations — vaccines, parasite prevention, spay and neuter if applicable, and an early baseline for their health records. Senior pets get closer attention to organ function, joint health, weight management, and dental disease, which tends to accelerate with age.

If something comes up between wellness visits — an ear infection, a limping leg, a digestive issue — we offer same-week appointments for established patients. Our in-house diagnostics mean we can run blood work and get results during the same visit rather than sending samples out and asking you to call back in two days.

Sunset Terrace is a quiet, established neighborhood and the people who live there tend to take the same approach to their pets’ care: consistent, attentive, and not looking to cut corners. That’s the kind of practice we’ve built.

Get in Touch

We are at 2348 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005, open Monday through Friday. Call (713) 527-0489 or schedule your appointment online.