5 Best Pet Shops in Downtown, Waco TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 pet shops in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers animal care businesses in Downtown Waco TX, and most of them are veterinary clinics rather than retail pet stores. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count, and 12 qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry describes the listed hours, location and services, along with the themes that reviewers mention.
#1
Animal Birth Control Clinic
★ 4.7 (1,552 Google reviews)Veterinary pharmacy
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Animal Birth Control Clinic operates as a veterinary pharmacy at 3238 Clay Ave in Waco, rated 4.7 from 1,552 reviews. Google lists weekday hours beginning at 7:15 am, with Saturday and Sunday closed, and notes that appointments are recommended. Listed attributes include in-store pick-up, wheelchair access, a restroom and Wi-Fi, plus LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space. Reviewers mention low-cost spay and neuter care, a team that helps older pet owners, and a complaint about difficulty booking appointments.
Best for: Low-cost spay and neuter visits
- Address
- 3238 Clay Ave, Waco, TX 76711, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:15 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:15 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:15 am–3 pm, 4–5:30 pm; Tue 7:15 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:15 am–5:30 pm
#2
Northside Animal Hospital
★ 4.7 (501 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Northside Animal Hospital is a veterinarian at 2801 MacArthur Dr in Waco, rated 4.7 from 501 reviews. Google lists hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays, with weekends closed, and the listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention same-day appointments for sick animals, a team that works hard to fit in emergencies, and a virtual appointment option that one reviewer found helpful. Several reviewers also called the team kind and budget friendly.
Best for: Same-day care for sick pets
- Address
- 2801 MacArthur Dr, Waco, TX 76708, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5:30 pm
#3
Ramsgate Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.7 (355 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Ramsgate Veterinary Clinic is a veterinarian in Woodway at 1175 Huntoo Rd, rated 4.7 from 355 reviews. Google lists weekday hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed on weekends, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a smooth visit with prompt check-in, staff who treat pets with urgency and care, a vet described as incredibly kind and attentive, and reasonable pricing for the visit.
Best for: Calm, prompt visits with attentive staff
- Address
- 1175 Huntoo Rd, Woodway, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5:30 pm
#4
South Bosque Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.7 (298 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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South Bosque Veterinary Clinic is a veterinarian at 14000 Woodway Dr in Woodway, rated 4.7 from 298 reviews. Google lists weekday hours from 7:30 am to 6 pm, with Wednesday split into a morning and an afternoon session, and weekends closed. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention several doctors who let a dog get an exam and dental work on consecutive days, urgent care when a regular vet was closed, and compassionate treatment for a dachshund.
Best for: Dental work and urgent weekday visits
- Address
- 14000 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–12:30 pm, 2–6 pm
#5
Animal Hospital of Waco
★ 4.6 (1,043 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Animal Hospital of Waco is a veterinarian at 2501 La Salle Ave in Waco, rated 4.6 from 1,043 reviews. Google lists weekday hours from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm, closed on weekends, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers describe a warm, comfortable building, a team that treated a frightened pet with kindness during an emergency, and a visit with no wait time. Reviewers also say the staff explained vaccinations clearly and answered questions.
Best for: Fast check-in and clear vaccine guidance
- Address
- 2501 La Salle Ave, Waco, TX 76706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:45 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:45 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:45 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7:45 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:45 am–5:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 pet shops in Downtown, Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, Animal Birth Control Clinic opens at 7:15 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?
Animal Birth Control Clinic ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,552 reviews. Northside Animal Hospital is second at 4.7 from 501 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is South Bosque Veterinary Clinic, at 6 pm.
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