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Critter Care Veterinary Clinic has long served the Laredo community, known for compassionate care, loyal clients, and an uplifting environment. We value respect, communication, and doing what's right for every patient and family. 

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Critter Care Veterinary Clinic is proud to serve Laredo, TX, and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary care, along with friendly and compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.

If you have any questions about how we can care for your pet, please don't hesitate to call us at (956) 253-2015. Thank you!

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We proudly serve the pets of Laredo, TX, and the surrounding areas. We look forward to helping you and your pet and will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Please book an appointment today!



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Dr. Alex Brenk was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and has lived in Oklahoma, Alaska, and Texas. She earned degrees in psychology and biology from Texas A&M, where she researched addiction, and completed her DVM there in 2016. Her training includes externships with Houston SPCA, a study abroad in South Africa, and work at the San Antonio Zoo. She began her career at Claws & Paws Veterinary Hospital and joined Critter Care Veterinary Clinic in September 2019. Dr. Brenk values building long-term client and patient relationships.

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Dr. Cristina M. Alvelo Maurosa joined Critter Care Veterinary Clinic in July 2025. Originally from Puerto Rico, she earned her BS in Animal Science from Purdue in 2009 and her DVM from Universidad Austral de Chile in 2017. Her experience includes externships in anesthesia and surgery, surgical tech work, and general practice in Michigan. She has a special interest in radiology. Outside work, she enjoys traveling, beach time, and rest. She lives with her two cats, Seyba and Lince.

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Dr. Kassandra Villafranca, a Laredo, TX native, earned her BS in Biology from Texas A&M International University and her DVM from St. George's University, completing clinical training at LSU. She began her career at Tropicana Animal Hospital in Las Vegas. Her interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and emergency care. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she enjoys hiking, running, baking, and spending time with her cats, Marty and Espy, and her dogs, Sky and Marshall.

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Safe, supervised care for your pet while you're away - with plenty of attention, play, and comfort.


Boarding & Daycare

Struggling with behavior issues? We help you understand and improve your pet's habits and routines.


Behavioral Counseling

Convenient on-site pharmacy with quality medications, preventatives, and prescription diets, plus expert guidance to ensure your pet gets the right treatment quickly.


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Pharmacy

Regular wellness exams and preventive treatments detect problems early, prevent disease, and help your pet live their most extended, healthiest life possible.


Preventive Care & Wellness

Preventive Care

Keep your pet healthy with routine wellness exams, early detection, and personalized care plans.

Wellness & Exams

Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

Vaccinations

Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat fast.

Diagnostics & Imaging

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


Parasite Prevention

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


Deworming

Deworming & Parasite Control

A quick microchip gives your pet a permanent ID and increases their chance of being reunited if lost.


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From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.


Pet Surgery

Get expert guidance on your pet's nutrition, weight, and feeding to support lifelong wellness.


Nutrition & Diet Counseling

Safe, carefully monitored anesthesia keeps your pet comfortable during surgeries and procedures.

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We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.


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Why Critter Care Veterinary Clinic?

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