Open now. Closes at 8pm.

  • Monday8am – 8pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday8am – 8pm
  • Saturday8am – 8pm
  • Sunday2pm – 8pm

If your pet can't wait until we open, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital. Then call us for the follow-up.

936-320-0080

Emergency vet care in Conroe, evenings and weekends.

Available when your
regular vet isn't.

Walk-ins welcome. $89 exam. Written estimates every time.

Call 936-320-0080Get directionsHwy 242, Conroe.
You shouldn't have to say yes to a bill out of fear.

A sick pet. A rushed decision. Tests nobody explained. Then a total you did not see until checkout.

At 242, you can expect better.

You'll get a clear estimate before any treatment begins.

  1. 01

    Walk in. No appointment needed.

    Come when you need us most.

  2. 02

    $89 exam. Written estimate first.

    Prices are transparent, always.

  3. 03

    We collaborate.

    Honest recommendations, no pressure, the decision is always yours.

A woman sitting on a leather sofa with a golden retriever leaning against her knee

Built to be everything the corporate vet clinics are not.

Dr. John Kottenstette and his wife Yessi opened 242 as a family practice for the evenings and weekends, when most clinics are closed and most problems happen. John has practiced veterinary medicine for nearly 30 years, and he is the doctor you will see every visit.

30 years
in practice
Same doctor
every visit
Family owned
not a chain

What we believe

God cares for people and animals both, and a vet's job is to look after both. That is why the estimate comes before treatment, and why we will tell you when something does not need to be done.

"You, Lord, preserve both people and animals."— Psalm 36:6

Call while we're open and you'll hear the same thing every time:

"Come on in."

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Our services

What we offer

  • A black and tan dachshund in profile, with a clinician in a white coat behind it

    Spay & neuter

    Straightforward spay and neuter surgery, with a clear estimate before we begin.

  • A beagle resting its head against a person who is holding it close

    End-of-life care & euthanasia

    Unhurried, compassionate care for your pet's last day, with the doctor who knows them.

  • A tabby cat lying on a treatment table while two clinicians in scrubs work on it, monitoring equipment behind them

    Urgent & emergency pet care

    Dog fights, poisonings, parvo, pyometra, skin issues, vomiting, limping, and more.

  • A vet in blue gloves examining a dog's ear with a lighted otoscope while its owner holds it steady

    Pet wellness

    Exams, vaccines, and diagnostics from the same doctor your pet sees every visit.

  • A small white terrier lying on its side in a plastic recovery collar while gloved hands attend to it

    Surgery

    In-house surgery from a doctor with nearly 30 years behind the table.

  • A clinician in blue gloves lifting a calico cat's lip to check its teeth

    Dental

    Cleanings, extractions, and polishing, all handled in-house.

Care for cats and dogs

What you can expect.

  • Home tonight

    Whenever it's safe.

  • No surprise bill

    You understand and approve it first.

  • Clear answers

    What we found and what to watch for.

  • A doctor who knows you

    Someone to call next time.

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Healthy & Happy

What pet owners say

Trusted by families
in Conroe

  • Dr. Kottenstette and his staff are friendly, compassionate, caring and extremely competent in their care of all my animals.
    Cheryl G.
  • He spent a lot of time examining my dog's condition and discussing her diagnosis with me. She's recovering, doing good now!
    Jan G.
  • Costs were given upfront and with no pressure. They were compassionate and helpful.
    Elaine Munn H.
  • The hours of operation here have been a godsend to my family and our pets... I trust them completely with all of my current and future pets.
    Clin G.
  • Excellent staff, very efficient and a very reasonable cost. Plus, a family business.
    Ed A.

Walk-in veterinarian in Conroe, Texas

Your pet needs care. You need a clear next step.

When your pet is sick after your regular clinic closes, waiting can feel impossible—and an emergency hospital may not be the right fit. 242 Animal Hospital gives Conroe-area families another option: walk-in and urgent veterinary care during evenings and weekends.

Start with an $89 exam. Dr. John will explain what he sees, give you a written estimate before treatment, and let you decide what happens next. No appointment. No surprise total. Just experienced, family-owned veterinary care when you need it.

Evenings and weekends$89 examWritten estimate first
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Hours & location.

If your pet can't wait until we open, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital. Then call us for the follow-up. That's what we're here for.

Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Come on in.

We open at 8am.

If your pet can't wait until we open, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital. Then call us for the follow-up. That's what we're here for.

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