About Us

Meet Our Veterinarians

Savita Wadhwani, DVM

I am the owner of our clinics. I was born in India. My family immigrated to the United States in 1976 when I was 11 years old. Since then, Texas has been my home. I did my undergraduate education at Texas A & M University and received my veterinary degree from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. I moved to Austin, Texas to practice medicine. After working as an associate veterinarian for 2 years, I purchased the clinics from the previous owner. You may see my cat “Little Kitty” running around the clinic from time to time.

Ayalsew Mekonnen, DVM

Dr. Mekonnen graduated from Texas A&M Veterinary School in 1992. After he graduated, he started working at South Branch Pet and Bird Clinic. Dr. Mekonnen is a member of American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and Central Area Veterinary Medical Association (CAVMA). Dr. Mekonnen generally treats cats and dogs. He also frequently works on birds and other exotic pets. He loves to perform soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.


He has been married to his wife for twenty-four years and has one daughter. In his spare time, Dr. Mekonnen loves to read books, fish, swim, and in-line skate.

A Few Services We Offer

Booster Shots & Yearly Vaccinations

Veterinary Carrying Dog — Austin, TX — Pet and Bird Clinic

Puppies and kittens can be quite a handful! In addition to any training you give them, they need several sets of vaccinations to protect them from harmful diseases. Testing for intestinal parasites (a worm check) is necessary for your safety and that of your pet. We can treat most parasites that your new puppy or kitten may have very easily. You can look at our Puppy Visits and Kitten visits pages for a more detailed schedule of visits.


Annual visits, while sometimes difficult to plan, are very important for your pet. During this visit you can discuss any concerns you have with the veterinarian while your pet is given a physical exam. Yearly testing for intestinal parasites is must to keep your pet and family safe. Annual testing for heartworms makes sure our dog patients have not contracted these parasites. Our veterinarians will recommend vaccinations, heartworm prevention and flea/tick control according to your pets’ needs.
Man with His Dog — Austin, TX — Pet and Bird Clinic

Puppies and kittens can be quite a handful! In addition to any training you give them, they need several sets of vaccinations to protect them from harmful diseases. Testing for intestinal parasites (a worm check) is necessary for your safety and that of your pet. We can treat most parasites that your new puppy or kitten may have very easily. You can look at our Puppy Visits and Kitten visits pages for a more detailed schedule of visits.


Annual visits, while sometimes difficult to plan, are very important for your pet. During this visit you can discuss any concerns you have with the veterinarian while your pet is given a physical exam. Yearly testing for intestinal parasites is must to keep your pet and family safe. Annual testing for heartworms makes sure our dog patients have not contracted these parasites. Our veterinarians will recommend vaccinations, heartworm prevention and flea/tick control according to your pets’ needs.

Medical Care For Your Animals

It is possible for your pet to get sick even with excellent preventive care. Our staff is here to help when that happens. If your pet becomes ill, we have an in-house lab to help diagnose the problem so that the doctor can inform you of the best course of action for the situation. For your convince, the in-house pharmacy is stocked with most medications prescribed by our doctor. At times, radiographs (X-Rays) or an ultrasound may be necessary, and we can do this as well. We can refer you to a specialist when the need arises.

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