Care your pet actually walks into.
A warm, low-stress veterinary hospital in South Austin for cats and dogs. Gentle handling, honest estimates, and a team that remembers who they are.
The way we treat them.
Fear-free by default
Low-stress handling, treats on hand, and visits paced to the animal, not the schedule.
Plain, honest estimates
You get a written estimate before anything is done, and options explained at your price range.
One team, lifelong
Your pet sees the same vet and techs, so someone always knows their history and their quirks.
Services
What we do.
From yearly checkups to surgery, in one building with one calm team.
Wellness & exams
Annual exams, vaccinations, and the yearly health conversation for cats and dogs.
Dental care
Cleanings, dental X-rays, and extractions under anesthesia with the same gentle standard.
Surgery
Spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, and lump removals in an in-house surgical suite.
Diagnostics
In-house lab work, digital X-rays, and ultrasound for answers without the week-long wait.
Same-day sick visits
Urgent concerns seen the same day, triaged over the phone so you know when to come in.
Senior pet care
Age-appropriate screening and pain management plans for the good long years.
The team.
Dr. Maya Salazar, DVM
Founder & veterinarian
Opened Larkspur to bring calm, honest veterinary care to South Austin. Believes a nervous pet is a signal, not a problem.
Dr. James Whitfield, DVM
Veterinarian
Handles surgery and dentistry. Famous for explaining procedures with a whiteboard and a calm voice.
Rosa Delgado, CVT
Certified veterinary technician
Leads our fear-free handling program and has never met an animal she could not win over.
A visit, from door to door.
Book & triage
Call or book online. For sick visits, we triage over the phone so you know whether to come in.
The exam
Your pet sets the pace. Treats are offered, handling is gentle, and questions are welcome.
Written plan
Diagnosis, options, and a written estimate before anything is done.
Follow-up
A call the next day, and a team that remembers your pet by name.
A nervous animal is not a problem to solve. It is a signal to slow down and try a different way.
From pet parents.
Our husky hates the vet. Larkspur is the first clinic where she walks in on her own. That says everything.
They explained our cat's dental options with a drawing and a price we could actually plan for. No guilt, no upsell.
Same-day sick visit, a real diagnosis, and a follow-up call that night. This is how vet care should work.
We work with all major pet insurance companies and submit claims electronically. Payment plans are available for major treatment.
The hospital.
On South Lamar, across from the park.
Austin, TX 78704
They deserve a calm visit.
Book a wellness exam or ask about a same-day sick visit. We will take it from there, gently.