Emergency Care Veterinary Services

The City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services Department is soliciting proposals for emergency veterinary care services to be provided during evening and overnight hours. The solicitation, numbered 6100019526, was posted on June 29, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 PM on August 17, 2026. Qualified respondents must be prepared to deliver timely and professional emergency medical care to animals under the department’s care outside of regular business hours. The services are intended to support the city’s animal welfare mission, ensuring that injured, ill, or at-risk animals receive urgent treatment when needed. Proposals should clearly outline the respondent’s capabilities, staffing plans, protocols, and experience in providing after-hours veterinary services. The contract is issued by the City of San Antonio in Texas, with all performance expected to occur within the city limits. Primary points of contact for inquiries include Karla Holten and Troy Elliott, with additional support from Angelica Mata and Laura Sambrano. Interested parties can access all solicitation details through the Texas SmartBuy portal. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to any eligible provider regardless of business size or ownership structure. Respondents are expected to demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards and show readiness to meet the operational demands of providing 24/7 emergency care in alignment with the department’s policies and animal welfare goals.