Business Details
18 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Fort Worth
Rickords Animal Hospital was founded in Spring 2008 by Dr. Robert Rickords, who brings decades of veterinary experience from the Arlington and Mansfield areas. As a full-service animal hospital, we provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for canine and feline patients, including emergency services during regular business hours. Our facility features an in-house pharmacy, laboratory services, radiology, cold laser therapy, and an Intensive Care Unit.We offer specialized services like ultrasound and orthopedic surgeries performed by visiting specialists. Our team maintains rigorous standards through continuous professional development and adherence to industry best practices. We prioritize compassionate care, transparent communication, and community engagement, including partnerships with local rescues. Our operating hours include evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays to accommodate pet owners' schedules.
Services
Boarding
Emergency Care
Surgical Procedures
Preventative Care
Diagnostic Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services through partner facilities
- Our team includes specialists for advanced orthopedic surgeries and diagnostics
- We maintain an on-site ICU and cold laser therapy capabilities
- Our boarding facility provides individualized attention with medication administration
- We accept CareCredit and ScratchPay financing options for veterinary care
What people say
Kind and caring staff
Knowledgeable professionals
Caring everybody
Treat pets like family
Excellent with pets
Services
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides emergency veterinary services during regular business hours with work-in appointments available first-come-first-served. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with specialized facilities while maintaining continuity of care. Our team handles critical cases with priority while keeping wait times minimal through efficient scheduling practices.
Boarding Services
We offer secure boarding for dogs and cats with individualized attention, including medication administration and specialized dietary needs. Our facilities feature separate cat condos and climate-controlled dog kennels with multiple daily exercise sessions. All boarding guests receive personalized care from trained kennel technicians with 24/7 veterinary oversight.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical services include spays/neuters, soft tissue procedures, and orthopedic surgeries performed by visiting specialists. The hospital maintains state-of-the-art surgical suites with cold laser therapy capabilities for post-operative recovery. All procedures include pre-anesthetic bloodwork and continuous monitoring during recovery.
Preventative Care
We provide comprehensive preventive care including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and dental cleanings. Our wellness exams detect early signs of disease while customized vaccination schedules protect against common illnesses. We also offer heartworm testing and flea/tick control products for year-round pet health.
Diagnostic Services
Our in-house laboratory processes bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal exams within minutes to support rapid diagnosis. Radiology services include digital X-rays for internal imaging while cold laser therapy aids in pain management. We also coordinate specialized diagnostics like ultrasounds through visiting specialists.
People
Dr. Robert Rickords
Veterinarian
Dr. Rickords founded the hospital in 2008 after practicing veterinary medicine in the Arlington and Mansfield areas. He specializes in compassionate pet care and oversees all medical operations while maintaining direct client communication.
Questions
What are your emergency care hours?
We handle emergencies during regular business hours. After-hours emergencies should contact Veterinary Emergency Group or Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas.
Do you offer payment plans for veterinary services?
We accept CareCredit and ScratchPay financing options for qualified applicants to help manage veterinary care costs.
What vaccinations are required for boarding?
Dogs need rabies, DHPP, leptospirosis, bordetella, and fecal exam. Cats require rabies, FVRCP, FeLV, and fecal exam within specified timeframes.
Can I tour the hospital before my appointment?
Virtual tours are available online, and in-person tours are offered during specific daytime hours at our Fort Worth location.
Do you provide care for exotic pets?
We specialize in canine and feline patients. Contact us directly for consultation about other species' medical needs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, Apple Pay, CareCredit, and ScratchPay for all veterinary services and boarding fees.
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Reviews (7)
Kim D.
Jun 26, 2022
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I rescued a sweet maltipoo, Maggie, a month ago. I wanted to find a different Veterinary clinic than the one I'd used with my previous fur baby. After very detailed research and reading reviews of at least a dozen Veterinary clinics, I kept coming up with Rickords being on the top of the list. I then did a drop in one day to meet the front office and ask questions in person. I was very impressed with the friendliness and knowledge of the staff.
I then scheduled an appointment for my fur baby with Dr Rickords and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to trust Rickords Animal Clinic with the care of my Maggie. They are very prompt with returning messages and the online portal is an easy way to communicate with them and make appointments.
I then scheduled an appointment for my fur baby with Dr Rickords and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to trust Rickords Animal Clinic with the care of my Maggie. They are very prompt with returning messages and the online portal is an easy way to communicate with them and make appointments.
Dennis
May 29, 2022
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Friendly professional staff that makes even anxiety prone high strung pups feel relaxed and comfortable. would recommend for your dog, puppy, cat, kitten - might need to call vet directly for qhat other animal patients they see.
Jordan Havins
May 27, 2022
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I love this place. The staff are awesome. My animals love them. Everyone is always friendly. Seems like they really care about your critters. Unfortunately. I'm moving, so I'll have to find a different place to bring my dogs, but I recommend this vet. If you're looking for a switch or recently moved. This is the one.
Marathon Power Washing
Apr 10, 2022
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Absolute BEST VET EVER! They have taken care of both of our babies! Our beagle is 15 years old and has degenerative bone disc disease. They have helped improve his quality of life. So very grateful for this Veterinarian office! Pictures below of Scout and Chickaleda. Because they are awesome Christie Herron Scout Herrons Mom
Teresa Allen
Mar 14, 2022
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Love this Vet. They are compassionate and not as expensive as some. We have been going here for years. Love the staff. They also have good hours. Open some on weekends which is helpful if you work during the week.
Donnie Kruse
Jan 13, 2022
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Been using them for years and never had any issues until recently. Called in to get my dog seen for an ear infection and they were two weeks out for appointments and referred me to another vet. Said the medicine I used in the past was not in stock so out of luck. What's the point of having a dedicated vet who can't see my dog when I need it the most. Needless to say I'm looking for a better vet
Danne Cariker
Jul 17, 2021
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I read all of these bad reviews and was worried but needed to get my pup fixed ASAP. Sarah, was extremely helpful day before surgery, upon arrival Niki was so sweet and our tech Nick took his time and explained everything to me and answered all my concerns! We will be going back! Thanks to all for making this easy
