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ANIMAL HEALTH CARE CENTER

We Treat Your Pets As If They Were Our Own

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Top Rated Veterinarian in Arlington, TX

At Animal Health Care Center, we believe every pet deserves compassionate, personalized care from a team that takes the time to truly listen. As a family-owned veterinary hospital serving Arlington, TX, we’ve spent years building lasting relationships with pets and the people who love them. Whether you’re visiting for a routine wellness exam, advanced diagnostics, surgery, or integrative therapies like acupuncture and oncology support, we’re here to provide thoughtful, thorough care every step of the way. We utilize the most current standards of care, and we specialize in providing comprehensive wellness care to keep your pet healthy now and in the future. Our mission is simple: treat your pets as if they were our own while helping you make confident, informed decisions about their lifelong health. We look forward to serving you and your pet with the best possible veterinary care!

About Us

Tabby cat resting during a wellness visit at Animal Health Care Center in Arlington, TX

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Why Choose Us?

Choosing a veterinary hospital means choosing who you trust with your pet's health. We've built our practice around genuine relationships, unhurried appointments, and a wide range of in-house medical care so your pet gets thorough support at every stage of life. Here's what you can expect when you choose Animal Health Care Center.

Veterinary team member wrapping a small dog in warm towels after treatment at Animal Health Care Center

Family-Owned, Relationship-Focused Care

As an independently owned veterinary hospital, we believe great medicine starts with genuine relationships. We take the time to get to know you and your pet, creating a welcoming, joyful environment where every visit feels personal.

How Your Vet Communicates Changes Outcomes

How well your veterinary team communicates with you shapes how accurate and effective your pet’s care turns out to be, which is easier to build with a familiar team you see regularly.

“A veterinarian’s approach to communicating with their client has been found to impact a number of important outcomes of veterinary care including client adherence”

Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, via PLOS ONE

Thorough Care Without the Rush

We intentionally schedule longer appointments so our veterinarians can answer your questions, explain every recommendation, and develop a treatment plan that’s right for your pet. You’ll never feel like just another appointment on the schedule.

Relationship-Focused Care Leads to Results

Taking the time to build a real relationship with you and your pet leads to a better experience at every visit, which is exactly why we never rush an appointment.

“Strong communication, especially when focused on relationship-building, has been associated with higher client satisfaction after a medical visit.”

American Animal Hospital Association, Trends Magazine

Advanced Medicine Under One Roof

From preventive care and diagnostics to complex soft tissue surgery, specialized feline medicine, and comprehensive in-house testing, we provide a wide range of veterinary services in one convenient location to help your pet receive the care they need without unnecessary referrals.

Regular Testing Catches Illness in Its Earliest Stages

Having complete testing and diagnostics available in one place means we can run the preventive checks that catch problems early, before they become harder to treat.

“This is important, since it is these tests that will catch many diseases, illnesses, and potentially debilitating conditions in their early stages.”

American Animal Hospital Association, Trends Magazine

Integrative Care for Every Stage of Life

We combine traditional veterinary medicine with integrative therapies, including acupuncture, oncology support, herbal medicine, food therapy, and IV vitamin infusions. This balanced approach allows us to create personalized treatment plans that support your pet’s overall health and quality of life.

Over Half of Cats Live With Chronic Pain

Ongoing joint pain is extremely common in both dogs and cats, which is why a combined approach to treatment can help more pets stay comfortable at every life stage.

“Chronic pain is ubiquitous in companion animals, most commonly as the result of OA, whose reported prevalence appears to be close to 40% in dogs and >50% in cats.”

American Animal Hospital Association, 2022 Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

A Team That Loves to Educate

We believe informed pet owners make the best healthcare decisions. Our veterinarians take pride in helping you understand your pet’s condition, treatment options, and long-term care so you can feel confident every step of the way.

Clear Recommendations Make Pet Owners 7 Times More Likely to Follow Through

A clear, specific recommendation helps you know exactly what to do next, which is why our team takes the time to explain each option and its cost in a straightforward way.

“When presented with a clear recommendation rather than an ambiguous statement, pet owners are seven times more likely to follow through.”

American Animal Hospital Association, Canine Life Stage Guidelines

Our Services

What We Do

What Our Patients Say

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This is an exceptional animal care practice! if you love your pets like family, this is the kind of care you are seeking! come visit and see for yourself!
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Responsiveness, Reliability, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Lori A.
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What do I love about AAHCC?? EVERYTHING!.. knowledgeable, caring, kind courtesy staff.. from the FrontDesk staff when you walk in to the vet techs and Doctors. Couldn’t have asked for a better team to help our family and fur baby through a scary time. Dr Rachal is one of a kind!
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Great price

Jennifer F.
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I absolutely love my vet!!! They love all my animals and treat them so well. Very knowledgeable and takes time to really make sure you understand what your fur-baby needs. Can't recommend them highly enough!!! ❤️

Stacy H.
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I've been taking my pups here for many years and I trust Dr Newton 100%. She's thorough and so very nice. The staff is organized so everything runs smoothly. I couldn't go anywhere else. I almost feel like family.

Connie H.
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Dr Rachal is absolutely amazing! So smart, and aware of all the latest in her field. Special knowledge in electro-acupuncture saved our senior Corgi when he became paralyzed and is keeping him going still 3 years later. I cannot say enough good things!

K H.

Our Team

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Stay Connected with the Otto App

Your pet’s care is always within reach. Download the Otto app to connect with our team, manage your pet’s healthcare, and access important information anytime, anywhere.

Use the Otto app to:

  • Chat directly with our team
  • Request and manage appointments
  • Refill medications
  • Access and share your pet’s health records
  • Receive reminders, updates, and more
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Ginger cat resting on a cat tree during a visit to Animal Health Care Center

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of services do you offer?

  • Dentistry
  • Surgery
  • Integrative Oncology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Advanced Diagnostics
  • Allergy and Dermatology
  • Cat Medicine
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What types of pets do you treat?

At Animal Health Care Center, we treat the following types of pets:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Do you accept emergencies?

During business hours, we are able to take emergency cases. We ask that you call ahead so our team can assess the situation before you bring in your pet.

If you have an emergency after hours, we recommend below.

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Do you accept appointments? Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes, we offer and prefer that you request an appointment before your visit to our practice!

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What are your hours of operation?

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What types of payment methods do you accept?

Animal Health Care Center is happy to accept the following:

  • Debit
  • Card
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • American Express
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