5 Underrated Pet Shops in Downtown, College Station TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 18 pet shops in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists veterinary practices in Downtown, College Station, Texas. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, and only businesses rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews were eligible, which favors smaller and lesser-known clinics. Eighteen qualifying businesses were considered for the five entries shown. Each entry uses the business category, opening hours, address, Google attributes and what reviewers mention in their feedback. It can help pet owners looking for a clinic with a strong rating record, including options for home visits and urgent care.
#1
Chasing Tails Mobile Veterinary Services College Station
★ 5 (378 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Chasing Tails Mobile Veterinary Services is a veterinarian that visits pets at home instead of requiring a trip to a clinic. It holds a 5 rating from 378 Google reviews, and appointments are required. Listed hours run Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed, and the address is 3807-A McCullough Rd. Reviewers mention a calm visit for a cat that dislikes car rides, gentle wellness exams, responsive follow-up care, and long-term primary care that included guidance through end-of-life decisions. Google also lists on-site services and a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance.
Best for: Pets that dislike car rides
- Address
- 3807-A McCullough Rd, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm; Mon 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5:30 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
#2
Simonson Veterinary Services
★ 5 (20 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Simonson Veterinary Services is a veterinarian at 2130 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S in College Station, with a 5 rating from 20 Google reviews. It is listed as open every day from 9 am to 8:30 pm, and appointments are required. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance and toilet, restroom access, and that the business identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention in-home visits for saying goodbye to a pet, a hospice assessment arranged before a trip so a sitter would not have to make the call, and compassion on very hard days.
Best for: Compassionate in-home end-of-life visits
- Address
- 2130 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S Ste 12203, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–8:30 pm
#3
South 40 Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.9 (333 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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South 40 Veterinary Hospital is a veterinarian at 4495 Midtown Dr in College Station, rated 4.9 from 333 Google reviews. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8 am to noon, with Sunday closed. Google lists accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a first visit where a pet with something stuck in its throat was handled gently, after-hours emergency care, a humane process for a very ill older pet with test results explained, and a team that helped avoid unnecessary charges.
Best for: Emergency care and clear explanations
- Address
- 4495 Midtown Dr, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#4
Boonville Animal Hospital
★ 4.9 (323 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Boonville Animal Hospital is a veterinarian at 5665 FM1179 in Bryan, Texas, rated 4.9 from 323 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 am to 6:30 pm and closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention an emergency visit for a pet with a serious infection that a reviewer says had been mishandled elsewhere, quick appointments, a warm team, and a vet who brought a pet's allergies under control. One newer resident says the staff made them feel welcome.
Best for: Urgent care and allergy management
- Address
- 5665 FM1179, Bryan, TX 77808, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–6:30 pm; Tue 7 am–6:30 pm; Wed 7 am–6:30 pm
#5
Summit Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.9 (166 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Summit Veterinary Hospital is an animal hospital at 3998 Harvey Rd in College Station, rated 4.9 from 166 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and closed on weekends. Google lists on-site services, restroom access, accessible parking, entrance and toilet, and that appointments are required. Reviewers mention a digestive problem that other clinics in town had not solved, care for several cats in one household, and a warm welcome for a new patient. Some former clients say they still miss the clinic after moving away.
Best for: Hard-to-diagnose pet health issues
- Address
- 3998 Harvey Rd Ste 100, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 18 pet shops in Downtown, College Station TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Boonville Animal Hospital opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated pet shop on this list?
Chasing Tails Mobile Veterinary Services College Station ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 378 reviews. Simonson Veterinary Services is second at 5 from 20 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Simonson Veterinary Services, at 8:30 pm.
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