The clinic your pet would choose
Founded in 2009 by Dr. Elena Marsh, we've grown from a two-room practice into North Austin's most trusted independent veterinary clinic — without losing the personal touch.
Our story
Dr. Marsh opened Research Boulevard Veterinary Clinic with one exam room, a rescued greyhound at her feet, and a belief that veterinary medicine works best when nobody feels rushed.
Fifteen years later, we're still independently owned — which means medical decisions are made by doctors who know your pet, not a corporate office. We've added a surgical suite, in-house diagnostics, and three more doctors, but the first thing you'll notice is still the same: this place feels calm.
Meet the team
Five people (and several office pets) dedicated to your animal's best life.
Dr. Elena Marsh
Dr. Marsh founded Research Boulevard Veterinary Clinic with a simple idea: medicine is better when pets aren't scared and owners aren't rushed. She has a special interest in internal medicine and preventive care, and shares her home with two rescued greyhounds, Juniper and Flash.
Dr. Chinedu Okafor
Dr. Okafor's calm presence wins over even the most anxious patients. His clinical interests include surgery and dentistry, and he is the clinic's resident expert on brachycephalic breeds. Off the clock he trains for triathlons with his boxer, Mango.
Dr. Alice Lin
Dr. Lin joined us in 2022 and quickly became the favorite of our feline patients — and their people. She champions low-stress handling and leads our cat-only appointment hours on Tuesday mornings. She is owned by an opinionated tuxedo cat named Beans.
Marisol Reyes
Marisol keeps our treatment area running with equal parts precision and warmth. She is the person your pet spends the most time with behind the scenes, and she takes that seriously — every patient goes home with a report card she writes herself.
Dana Cole
Dana is the friendly voice on the phone and the reason appointments run on time. She manages scheduling, insurance questions, and payment plans, and she keeps a jar of dog treats on the front desk that is somehow never empty.
Our promise
Transparent pricing before treatment, honest options at every decision point, and a callback the same day — every time. If we wouldn't recommend it for our own pets, we won't recommend it for yours.
Our approach
Fear Free-informed handling, cat-only morning hours on Tuesdays, and treat-first exams. We take the time to earn your pet's trust, because relaxed patients get better medicine.
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Come say hello
Tours are always welcome — bring your pet in for a happy visit with treats and zero needles.
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