As an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hospital, we provide the absolute highest level of veterinary care available combined with compassionate attention to your pet’s needs.
Our two animal hospital locations are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). With evaluations on over 900 standards of veterinary care, we are proud to call ourselves an AAHA-accredited hospital.
"We provide the most compassionate, comprehensive, companion animal healthcare available for those who choose it."
Compassionate Veterinary Care for Your Pet in San Antonio
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and we provide each of them that same attentive care. We are extensively trained and continually seek further education so we can devote ourselves to offering the best combination of traditional and complementary medicine in order to most effectively and lovingly care for our patients.
We’re a high-service, high-touch animal hospital that goes above and beyond client expectations every visit. We are a Texas Proud, local and family owned business.
Compassionate and Comprehensive Companion Care
All three of our facilities are proud to serve San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Northern Oaks Bird and Animal Hospital, NEST Pet Retreat • Playcare • Spa, and Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
We are equipped to provide extraordinary veterinary care for dogs, cats, exotics and birds in the San Antonio area. We are proud to be both AAHA Accredited and a certified Cat Friendly Practice. This requires our facility and team to meet a strict set of over 900 standards, which are re-evaluated periodically, to ensure we adhere to the highest standards for anesthetic safety, monitoring, sterility, pain control, and more. We are proud to be among only 15% of accredited veterinary hospitals in North America.
Our Clients say...
Our Ella had the opportunity of staying at Nest during Christmas; Nest went above and beyond to make her comfortable. Ella stayed in the luxury suite, which included a window, comfy beds, also a TV, and their facilities were spotless. This is the first time we have felt at ease during our vacation and not worried about our fur buddy's safety or comfort. If you are on the fence about where to leave your fur family, I promise Nest Pet retreat will not disappoint, and you will be impressed by their services.
Keila Lynch
After the runaround with another vet, Heritage Oaks saved the day and gave our puppy needed relief. They were thorough and didn't take advantage of the situation.
Mari Martinez
This facility (Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital) is top notch for not only its staff and doctors but state-of-the-art design and lay out that from my initial first visit will definitely be returning in our fur babies' future. Hopefully, I will get to take advantage of their facility next door that offers grooming and more amenities. Thank you.
Emileo R.
Heritage Oaks is very spacious and clean. They are helpful, polite and friendly. Overall a really nice place to go. They clearly have high standards which is appreciated.
Tabatha D.
The support staff and vets are amazing. I followed Drs. Byrd and Martinez to their location, Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital, closer to my home. I'd follow them anywhere, they are a super star team!
Linda T.
This place (Heritage Oaks) is amazing, they are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, they took the time to answer all of my questions and didn't rush me. They got 2 of my pups in last week! The new place is beautiful as well! I'm very happy I found them and will now use them from now on!!!