Downtown Animal Hospital

Veterinary clinic offering veterinary care in Lake Charles, Louisiana

About Downtown Animal Hospital

A full-service veterinary hospital in Lake Charles, founded in 1903 and the first veterinary hospital in Louisiana. It offers diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laser therapy, pharmacy and kennel boarding for dogs and cats. Services are mainly by appointment, with some drop-off visits accepted.

Services mentioned

Diagnostic & laboratory
Radiology
Surgery
Laser therapy
Dentistry
Dietary counseling
Microchipping
Boarding
Pharmacy

Opening hours

Monday	7:30am–5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am–5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am–5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am–5:30pm
Friday	7:30am–5:30pm
Saturday	8am–12pm
Sunday	Closed

By appointment only.

Requirements

Vaccinations required: Rabies, DHPP (distemper/parvo), Bordetella (kennel cough), FVRCP (cats), Leptospirosis

SurgeryBoardingOpen Saturday

Details last checked November 2026. Confirm details directly with the business.

Address: 113 Clarence St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 439-2321
Website: downtownanimal.com

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