Fistein Lea DVM

Mar 2024

In Galveston with our dog on vacation and he got pretty sick. These folks got us in and took care of him so well. Everyone was kind, we were in and out quickly with everything we needed. We wish we could take this place back home with us so they could be our primary care facility. Would go back if ever needed.

Dec 2023

Dr. Fistein and her amazing staff have renewed my faith in humanity! I am so very grateful to these guys. Not only did they recently save my puppy, Rosco, after being hit by a truck; but they have also answered questions on Christmas Day (and filled a prescription), taken the time and effort to actually know his situation, remembered Rosco and his litter mates from the very first time I brought them in at 3 1/2 weeks old after I found all 10 of them abandoned, and have been beyond reasonable with pricing and support - enabling me to provide all of the care and therapy they needed back then and that Rosco will need Now. Dr. Fistein is the first vet in a very long time whom I can say truly is passionate about animals and does this for a living because she genuinely wants to help them - not just to make money! I have been pleasantly surprised at every turn with the professionalism of both she and her staff, their genuine kindness and concern for both pets and their owners, and their incredible knowledge and skill when dealing with every challenge presented. This is definitely, by far, the absolute best vet clinic on the island and in surrounding areas. I am so impressed with these folks and this place that I've had an extremely difficult time trying to decide what to put in this review so that it isn't any longer than it is now. If you are looking for a top notch veterinarian, impeccable care for your fur baby, and peace of mind that you are putting your pet in the absolute best hands possible no matter what the situation - this is the place! And all for such a reasonable fee - I cannot tell you how grateful I am for these guys! Truly amazing and inspiring!!!

Oct 2023

They saved our 3 year old kitty Bozo's life!! He found my sewing machine in the middle of the night and swallowed a ton of sewing thread straight from the machine. It obstructed his intestines, causing a perforation. It soon turned into an emergency situation, where he needed intestinal surgery to remove the string. We were so worried about him, but they were so reassuring during the whole ordeal. The type of surgery he needed was expensive, but they were very reasonable compared to online estimates. Nobody ever pressured us into anything. They monitored him at first to see if he would pass the obstruction, and performed bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasounds. Dr. Daniella called us as soon as it became an emergency situation and immediately took him in for surgery. The surgery was a success, and he is back to his purring, happy, snuggly self (and he's eating normally!!). The clinic itself is so nice and cat-oriented. The waiting room has tables for your kitty's carrier so that they will be more comfortable on a high surface. They have soft music playing and it's so calm with no dogs allowed in the building. The exam room has cat scratchers and little houses if your kitty wants to hide or let off some stress. Not to mention all the cute cat decorations and the awesome staff. In the past, the clinics we've visited seemed to focus primarily on dogs. They were too chaotic and scary for our boys. Not the Cat Clinic! I would definitely recommend them, thank you for helping Bozo!! He gets to go back to living his happy, spoiled life with his brother (and 0 string!!). The striped "pajamas" he's wearing are just to help his incision heal.