Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital

Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital is EXPANDING!!! Please excuse our mess while we make improvements to our hospital.  In order to change our electrical service we will be CLOSED Thursday February 9, 2012.  We will resume regular office hours on Friday February 10, 2012.  We apologize for any inconvience.

Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in College Station, Texas. The staff at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for their patients. Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and how we can serve the needs of you and your pet.

Our Mission:

The Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital with surgical, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and dental facilities available. In addition, we are the only privately-owned hospital in Bryan/College Station certified by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We strive to provide our clients the highest quality health and wellness services to assist your pet in living a longer, happier, and healthier life.

Young boy and girl sitting in grass with dog
  • 3102 Texas Ave South
  • College Station, TX 77845
  • Phone: 979-693-8870
  • Fax: 979-694-8748
  • Email Us
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-5:30PM
  • Sat & Sun: Closed
  • After Hrs ER: If you have a small animal emergency after 5:30 pm please call (979) 845-2351.
  • Neil Van Stavern, DVM, Practice Owner

    Neil Van Stavern, DVM, Practice Owner

    Dr. Neil Van Stavern has been practicing veterinary medicine in College Station for 36 years.  After years of instructing at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, he opened his private practice in 1982.  He is the only private practice veterinarian in Bryan/College Station who is board certified in Internal Medicine.  Dr. Van Stavern has a special interest in canine preventative medicine, internal medicine, and endoscopy.  Dr. Van Stavern is currently available for appointments on Wednesdays.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1982
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
    Specialties:
    Internal Medicine
  • Dr. Laura Bay-Williams, DVM

    Dr. Laura Bay-Williams, DVM

    Dr. Laura Bay-Williams has been practicing at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital since 2001.  Dr. Bay has a special interest in surgery, feline and canine preventative medicine, dentistry and ultrasound.  She is currently available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2001
  • Dr. Staci Dennis, DVM

    Dr. Staci Dennis, DVM

    Dr. Staci Dennis, a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, graduated first in her class  in May of 2007.  While attending Texas A&M, Dr. Dennis worked for Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital as a technician for several years.  Dr. Dennis has a special interest in surgery and feline and canine preventative medicine.
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Ms. Lori, Managment

    Ms. Lori, Managment

    Lori is a graduate of Texas A&M University who has worked at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital since January of 1999.  She has finsished her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science and is now the practice manager.  Lori enjoys spending time with her 3 cats, Raven, Foster, & Smudge, her Austrailian Shepherd, Maggie and playing soccer.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1999
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Diorella Head Technician

    Diorella Head Technician

    Diorella graduated from A&M in 2001 with a degree in Animal Science. Diorella previously worked at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in 2000 and started working with us again in October of 2006. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets. Diorella has a boxer named Harper, an English Pointer named Hercules and two cats named Sissy and O’Malley.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2001
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Brandi, Technician

    Brandi, Technician

    Brandi is currently attending college in pursuit of a degree in Kinesiology. She has been employed at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital since October 2008. Brandi enjoys swimming, spending time with friends and family, shopping and going to the beach. She owns a Rat Terrier named Mallie and Jack Russell Terrier named Duke.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2008
  • Joe, Technician

    Joe, Technician

    Joe graduated from Texas A&M in December 2009 with a degree in Biomedical Science. Joe began working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in February 2010. He enjoys working out, playing tennis, and hanging out with his girlfriend. He is the proud owner of a domestic shorthaired cat named Peaches.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2009
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Jena, Technician

    Jena, Technician

    Jena graduated in May 2010 from Texas A&M in with a degree in Biomedical Science.  She began working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in May 2010.  Jena enjoys painting, keeping active, and watching movies.  She is the proud owner of a Golden Retriever named Riley.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    Texas A&M Universoty
  • Chelsea, Technician

    Chelsea, Technician

    Chelsea is attending college at Blinn where she is majoring in Animal Science.  She began working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in June 2010.  Chelsea loves to read, play sports and go to the lake.  Chelsea owns an Australian Shepard/Catahula mixed dog named Camo and a Dachshund/Schnauzer mixed dog named Kloey.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    Blinn College
  • Brittany, Technician

    Brittany, Technician

    Brittany is pursuing a degree in Anthropology/Pre-Vet at Texas A&M University. Brittany has been employed at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital since June 2010. She likes to play video games, read and learn about Japanese culture. Brittany owns two dogs named Ananda and Beryllus.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Rebecca, Technician

    Rebecca, Technician

    Rebecca is pursuing a degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M University. She was employed at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in April 2011. Rebecca spends her free time walking her dogs, riding horses, and watching movies. She has a Chihuahua Terrier Mix named Abby.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Shelby, Technician

    Shelby, Technician

    Shelby is obtaining a Biomedical Science degree at Texas A&M University. She started working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in April 2011. She enjoys reading, playing with her dogs, going fishing, and riding horses. Shelby owns two dogs named Lucy and Max.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • David, Technician

    David, Technician

    David is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University as a Biomedical Science major. He began working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in April 2011. David spends his free time outside with his golden retriever mix Lucie, along with doing construction projects and home renovations as a hobby.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Texas A&M University
  • Colette, Reception

    Colette, Reception

    Colette is pursuing an Agriculture Communications and Journalism degree at Texas A&M and anticipates graduating in May 2012.  Colette began working at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital in April 2011.  She enjoys dancing and riding horses.  Along with her horses she has a Great Pyranese mix named Farrah
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2011
    Education:
    Texas A&M University