River Oaks
Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care in Houston, TX
Dr. Kristen Cleary, Partner Veterinarian at CityVet | River Oaks, provides elevated, compassionate veterinary medicine to pets and families in River Oaks and the surrounding communities. As a small animal veterinarian, she is known for guiding clients through complex and uncertain moments with clarity, sound judgment, and genuine empathy. Dr. Cleary believes exceptional veterinary medicine begins with communication and trust—offering thoughtful recommendations, explaining options thoroughly, and helping families make informed decisions for their pets. Her approach is rooted in transparency, personalized attention, and a commitment to meaningful relationships built over the course of a pet’s life. At CityVet | River Oaks, she strives to cultivate a client experience defined not only by medical excellence, but by empathy, respect, and lasting trust.
IS IT URGENT?
WE CAN HELP.
- WALK-INS WELCOMED
- SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
- EXTENDED HOURS
- SAME GREAT CITYVET SERVICE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
We Offer
VET CARE
URGENT CARE
PET FOOD
& SUPPLIES
- Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday - Wednesday Closed
- Thursday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Monday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
🐾💙 Dale’s Skin Journey! 💙🐾
When Dale first came to CityVet River Oaks, he had developed a skin infection after scratching his itchy skin, causing further irritation. We carefully clipped and cleaned the affected area to expose the lesion, keep the skin clean, and promote healing.
Through several recheck appointments, consistent medication, and lots of love and care from his family, Dale’s skin slowly but surely improved. Now, his skin has healed, and he’s on his way to enjoying life comfortably again! 🐶✨
Is your pet struggling with itching, redness, or irritated skin? Our team at CityVet River Oaks is here to help!
Oct 22
💗🐾 HAPPY VET TECH APPRECIATION WEEK! 🐾💗
Today and every day, we celebrate our amazing vet techs who go above and beyond for our patients and their families! 🩺🐶🐱
Your compassion, dedication, hard work, and love for every furry friend make such a difference. Thank you for being the heart of our team and helping us provide the best care possible! 💕✨
Join us in showing some love to our incredible team! 🫶🏼
💗 We appreciate you more than words can say!
#VetTechAppreciationWeek #CityVetRiverOaks #VetTechLife #VeterinaryMedicine #PawsitiveCare 🐾
Oct 19
🕯️🐾 With love, we remember the lives that have touched our hearts and left paw prints on our souls. ❤️
Our ofrenda at CityVet River Oaks is a special place to honor and remember the beloved pets who will always be part of our family. Though they may no longer be by our side, their love, memories, and the joy they brought into our lives will never be forgotten. 🌼🐶🐱
From now through November 3rd, we invite our families to bring in a photo of their precious babies to add to our ofrenda. There is a place here for every beloved pet, and we would be honored to remember them alongside you. 🤍
Forever loved, forever missed, never forgotten. 🕊️
#CityVetRiverOaks #Ofrenda #DiaDeLosMuertos #ForeverInOurHearts #PetMemorial
Oct 19
🍂🐾 Meet Ollie! 🐾🍂
Ollie came to visit us because he was dealing with an ear infection. Those adorable floppy ears may be cute, but they can sometimes be more prone to ear problems! 🐶👂
Did you know?
🍁 Ear infections can be caused by bacteria, yeast, allergies, or moisture.
🍁 Common signs include head shaking, scratching at the ears, redness, odor, or discharge.
🍁 Ear infections can be uncomfortable and may get worse if left untreated.
🍁 Regular ear checks can help catch problems early!
If your pet is showing signs of an ear infection, bring them in for an exam so we can help get those ears feeling happy and healthy again! 🧡🐾
#CityVetRiverOaks #CityVet #PetHealth #DogHealth #EarInfection #PetCare #HealthyPets #HappyPets #VeterinaryCare #HoustonPets #HoustonDogs #FallAtCityVet #Ollie 🐶🍂
Oct 4
🌼🐾 Remembering the pets who will always be part of our family. 🐾🌼
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful Mexican tradition centered around remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Families create ofrendas, or altars, with photos, flowers, candles, and special memories to honor those they miss. 🕯️🌼
This year, we want to bring that tradition to our CityVet River Oaks family and remember the pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈❤️
From October 15 through November 3, we’ll have an ofrenda in the clinic where we can celebrate the lives of some of the special pets who touched our hearts.
If you’d like your fur baby to be part of it, bring us a photo or email one to us at [email protected], and we’ll make sure they have a place on our ofrenda. 🐶🐱🐾
Because even when they’re no longer with us, they’re never forgotten. ❤️
#DíaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead #Ofrenda #PetOfrenda #RainbowBridge #ForeverInOurHearts #CityVet #CityVetRiverOaks
Oct 3
We wear pink for every fighter—on two legs and four. 💕🐾
Honoring the people and pets affected by cancer, celebrating the survivors, and remembering those we carry with us. 🎗️
Oct 2
🎃🐾 Halloween is coming to City Vet! 👻
Join us for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat & Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31st! 🍬🐶🐱
🐾 Dress your pet in their BEST costume
🍬 Enjoy some Trick-or-Treat fun
🏆 Enter our Pet Costume Contest!
📸 Can’t make it in person? No worries! If you’re unable to attend October 31st, you can still enter the costume contest by emailing a photo of your pet’s costume to [email protected] by October 29th.
Get those costumes ready! We can’t wait to see all our spooky, silly, and adorable fur babies! 🎃🐾👻
#CityVet #TrickOrTreat #PetCostumeContest #HalloweenPets #PetHalloween #SpookyPets #PetCostumes #HalloweenFun
Oct 2
✨Phoenix is all SMILES!✨
Phoenix came in for his annual exam, where we spotted some plaque build up on his teeth. We sent him home with some dental chews and dental care couldn`t be more enjoyable for him!🦴🦷
Routine annual exams and at-home dental care are both important for keeping those smiles healthy!🐶
A tasty treat today, a healthier smile tomorrow!😍
Sep 28
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Kristen Cleary
Lead Veterinarian Partner
My practice philosophy centers on providing compassionate, individualized care that addresses the complex needs of each patient at every stage of life. I am committed to a thorough, preventative approach that emphasizes early diagnosis, client education, and collaborative treatment planning to enhance both quality of life and longevity for my patients.
Education:
University of Minnesota, DVM – 2014
University of Virginia School of Law, JD – 2008
UW-Madison, BA – 2005
Language: Spanish
Pet: Addie (Plott Hound Mix)
Common Questions
Urgent Care is a service specifically designed for non-life-threatening emergencies that need quick attention. At CityVet | River Oaks our Urgent Care team provides compassionate and personalized veterinary care in a warm and welcoming environment.
CityVet | River Oaks offers a wide variety of services for your pet. Our veterinary care spans medical, dental, and surgical procedures. Additionally, we offer urgent care and in-house pharmacy services.
Yes! CityVet | River Oaks offers walk-in appointments during our urgent care hours.
Yes! We offer spay and neuter services at all our CityVet locations. Recommendations for spaying and neutering can differ depending on the type and breed of your pet. Feel free to call us at (713) 493-0255 for further details.
Our team at CityVet | River Oaks is equipped to support your animals, depending on their comfort level, we can either involve the owner or keep them separate. Using treats and positive reinforcement helps create a calm and positive experience.
Yes! CityVet | River Oaks partners with industry leaders to provide flexible and convenient payment options. We currently offer CareCredit, Affirm, and Scratch Pay payment services.
Yes! At CityVet | River Oaks offer medical boarding, for more information call us at (713) 493-0255.
Yes! In the CityVet App you can book appointments, refill prescriptions, and access your pet’s complete care profile on the go! Download the CityVet App now!
🐾💙 Dale’s Skin Journey! 💙🐾
When Dale first came to CityVet River Oaks, he had developed a skin infection after scratching his itchy skin, causing further irritation. We carefully clipped and cleaned the affected area to expose the lesion, keep the skin clean, and promote healing.
Through several recheck appointments, consistent medication, and lots of love and care from his family, Dale’s skin slowly but surely improved. Now, his skin has healed, and he’s on his way to enjoying life comfortably again! 🐶✨
Is your pet struggling with itching, redness, or irritated skin? Our team at CityVet River Oaks is here to help!
Oct 22
💗🐾 HAPPY VET TECH APPRECIATION WEEK! 🐾💗
Today and every day, we celebrate our amazing vet techs who go above and beyond for our patients and their families! 🩺🐶🐱
Your compassion, dedication, hard work, and love for every furry friend make such a difference. Thank you for being the heart of our team and helping us provide the best care possible! 💕✨
Join us in showing some love to our incredible team! 🫶🏼
💗 We appreciate you more than words can say!
#VetTechAppreciationWeek #CityVetRiverOaks #VetTechLife #VeterinaryMedicine #PawsitiveCare 🐾
Oct 19
🕯️🐾 With love, we remember the lives that have touched our hearts and left paw prints on our souls. ❤️
Our ofrenda at CityVet River Oaks is a special place to honor and remember the beloved pets who will always be part of our family. Though they may no longer be by our side, their love, memories, and the joy they brought into our lives will never be forgotten. 🌼🐶🐱
From now through November 3rd, we invite our families to bring in a photo of their precious babies to add to our ofrenda. There is a place here for every beloved pet, and we would be honored to remember them alongside you. 🤍
Forever loved, forever missed, never forgotten. 🕊️
#CityVetRiverOaks #Ofrenda #DiaDeLosMuertos #ForeverInOurHearts #PetMemorial
Oct 19
🍂🐾 Meet Ollie! 🐾🍂
Ollie came to visit us because he was dealing with an ear infection. Those adorable floppy ears may be cute, but they can sometimes be more prone to ear problems! 🐶👂
Did you know?
🍁 Ear infections can be caused by bacteria, yeast, allergies, or moisture.
🍁 Common signs include head shaking, scratching at the ears, redness, odor, or discharge.
🍁 Ear infections can be uncomfortable and may get worse if left untreated.
🍁 Regular ear checks can help catch problems early!
If your pet is showing signs of an ear infection, bring them in for an exam so we can help get those ears feeling happy and healthy again! 🧡🐾
#CityVetRiverOaks #CityVet #PetHealth #DogHealth #EarInfection #PetCare #HealthyPets #HappyPets #VeterinaryCare #HoustonPets #HoustonDogs #FallAtCityVet #Ollie 🐶🍂
Oct 4
🌼🐾 Remembering the pets who will always be part of our family. 🐾🌼
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful Mexican tradition centered around remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Families create ofrendas, or altars, with photos, flowers, candles, and special memories to honor those they miss. 🕯️🌼
This year, we want to bring that tradition to our CityVet River Oaks family and remember the pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈❤️
From October 15 through November 3, we’ll have an ofrenda in the clinic where we can celebrate the lives of some of the special pets who touched our hearts.
If you’d like your fur baby to be part of it, bring us a photo or email one to us at [email protected], and we’ll make sure they have a place on our ofrenda. 🐶🐱🐾
Because even when they’re no longer with us, they’re never forgotten. ❤️
#DíaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead #Ofrenda #PetOfrenda #RainbowBridge #ForeverInOurHearts #CityVet #CityVetRiverOaks
Oct 3
We wear pink for every fighter—on two legs and four. 💕🐾
Honoring the people and pets affected by cancer, celebrating the survivors, and remembering those we carry with us. 🎗️
Oct 2
🎃🐾 Halloween is coming to City Vet! 👻
Join us for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat & Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31st! 🍬🐶🐱
🐾 Dress your pet in their BEST costume
🍬 Enjoy some Trick-or-Treat fun
🏆 Enter our Pet Costume Contest!
📸 Can’t make it in person? No worries! If you’re unable to attend October 31st, you can still enter the costume contest by emailing a photo of your pet’s costume to [email protected] by October 29th.
Get those costumes ready! We can’t wait to see all our spooky, silly, and adorable fur babies! 🎃🐾👻
#CityVet #TrickOrTreat #PetCostumeContest #HalloweenPets #PetHalloween #SpookyPets #PetCostumes #HalloweenFun
Oct 2
✨Phoenix is all SMILES!✨
Phoenix came in for his annual exam, where we spotted some plaque build up on his teeth. We sent him home with some dental chews and dental care couldn`t be more enjoyable for him!🦴🦷
Routine annual exams and at-home dental care are both important for keeping those smiles healthy!🐶
A tasty treat today, a healthier smile tomorrow!😍
Sep 28