Welcome to the Heights Veterinary Clinic website!

We at Heights Veterinary Clinic strive to provide the best possible value in quality medicine to our clients and their pets through state-of-the-art surgical, diagnostic, and medical technology. By forging a relationship with both pet and owner, we thrive on providing compassionate, lifelong care that suits the real wants and needs of today's families.

Our experienced doctors and staff understand that pets are important members of the family. We promote a healthy lifestyle through proper diet, preventative medicine, and behavioral awareness. All conditions, life cycles and stages are fully evaluated before any recommendations are made.

To better serve pets and their families, we recently added an 1,800 square foot medical facility. This new addition was designed to enhance diagnostic, surgical, radiographic, and dental capabilities and was named in honor of Dr. Kenton R. Fickes for his legacy of improving veterinary medicine in Houston.

Canine Distemper Outbreak in Central Texas

Central Texas is currently experience a sharp rise in the number of reported distemper cases. During a normal year there are only a handful of reported cases, but in 2011, there were a confirmed 30 cases of this deadly virus. Canine distemper is an airborne disease and can be transmitted between dogs very easily through contact or simply sharing space. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, lethargy, dry nose, mucus from the eyes and nostrils, and jaw spasms called “chewing-gum fits.” Mortality rates for this disease in young dogs can be as high as 90%. Although treatments are available, they are often costly and very hard on the animal. The best treatment for canine distemper is prevention by way of vaccination.

FLEAS- With drought conditions last year, early rainfall in 2012, and mild winter temperatures, this is shaping up to be one of the worst flea and tick seasons we have seen in a long time. It is important as pet owners that we provide the appropriate protection for our loved ones year round. At Heights Veterinary Clinic we offer a variety of the best flea control products on the market and certainly have the right one for you. Remember that an ounce of medicine is worth a pound of cure so be sure to apply those preventatives before it is too late.

TICKS- Many people are experiencing the unpleasant discovery that their dogs have ticks. Ticks are difficult to control and eradicate. In addition to being disgusting, ticks serve as transmitters of disease both to dogs and humans. We have all heard about the danger of ticks transmitting Lyme Disease to dogs and humans, but there are several more diseases that are transmitted, likewise. We have the latest product available for tick control on dogs – Parastar Plus by Novartis. In addition to ticks this product also helps to control fleas. It is a topical and is effective for up to 30 days. Call us to ask about it.

Clinic Hours

M-F 7AM - 6PM
Sat 7AM - 12 Noon
Doctor's Hours
M-F 8AM - 11:30AM, 2PM - 5:30PM
Sat 7AM - 11:00AM
Monthly Staff Meeting

The clinic is closed between 12:00 and 2:00 on the last Wednesday of every month for staff training.
The front door is locked and the phones are not answered during these hours.