State of Vet Care in Louisiana
As of July 2026, Louisiana has 490 veterinary practices tracked; 18.8% are corporately owned , led by National Veterinary Associates with 16 in-state locations . 81.2% of practices remain independently owned , and 8.0% are actively hiring .
Key takeaways
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490 veterinary practices tracked in Louisiana, of which 18.8% are corporately owned. -
13.5% of practices in Louisiana are private-equity-backed. -
National Veterinary Associates (owned by JAB Holding Company) leads all consolidators operating in the state with 16 locations. -
General practices make up 90.0% of the state's practice mix.
Consolidation by city
At a glance
8.0% of practices in Louisiana are actively hiring.
Ownership breakdown in Louisiana
| Ownership type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 398 | 81.2% |
| PE-backed | 66 | 13.5% |
| Corporate group | 24 | 4.9% |
Top consolidators operating in Louisiana
Ranked by in-state locations. See the full national leaderboard on ownership & consolidation statistics.
| # | Group | Ultimate owner | In-state locations | Share of corporate practices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Veterinary Associates | JAB Holding Company (Strategic) | 16 | 17.4% |
| 2 | Mission Pet Health | Shore Capital Partners | 12 | 13.0% |
| 3 | Vetco (Petco) | Petco (Public) | 11 | 12.0% |
| 4 | Banfield | Mars (Strategic) | 10 | 10.9% |
| 5 | CareVet | Compass Group Equity Partners (Private Equity) | 7 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Thrive Pet Healthcare | TSG Consumer Partners (Strategic) | 6 | 6.5% |
| 7 | Heartland Veterinary Partners | Gryphon Investors | 6 | 6.5% |
| 8 | PetVet Care Centers | KKR (Strategic) | 6 | 6.5% |
| 9 | Alliance Animal Health | LightBay & L Catterton | 4 | 4.3% |
| 10 | VCA | Mars (Strategic) | 3 | 3.3% |
Practice-type mix
| Type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General | 441 | 90.0% |
| Specialty Referral | 14 | 2.9% |
| Mobile | 12 | 2.4% |
| Emergency | 11 | 2.2% |
| Mixed | 10 | 2.0% |
| Urgent Care | 2 | 0.4% |
Species mix
| Segment | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small Animal | 411 | 83.9% |
| Mixed | 69 | 14.1% |
| Equine | 8 | 1.6% |
| Exotic | 2 | 0.4% |
Browse by city
- Baton Rouge42 practices · 66.7% independent
- New Orleans33 practices · 75.8% independent
- Lafayette26 practices · 76.9% independent
- Shreveport20 practices · 70% independent
- Metairie19 practices · 57.9% independent
- Mandeville17 practices · 76.5% independent
- Covington15 practices · 86.7% independent
- Lake Charles14 practices · 78.6% independent
- Bossier City14 practices · 78.6% independent
- Slidell11 practices · 90.9% independent
- West Monroe10 practices · 100% independent
- Monroe10 practices · 90% independent
- Houma9 practices · 44.4% independent
- Hammond9 practices · 77.8% independent
- Prairieville7 practices · 100% independent
- Alexandria7 practices · 85.7% independent
- Gonzales6 practices · 83.3% independent
- Denham Springs6 practices · 83.3% independent
- Thibodaux6 practices · 100% independent
- New Iberia6 practices · 66.7% independent
- Pineville5 practices · 100% independent
- DeRidder4 practices · 75% independent
- Sulphur4 practices · 75% independent
- Abbeville4 practices · 100% independent
- Broussard4 practices · 100% independent
- Ruston4 practices · 100% independent
- Chalmette4 practices · 75% independent
- Ponchatoula4 practices · 50% independent
- Opelousas4 practices · 100% independent
- Amite City4 practices · 100% independent
- Folsom4 practices · 100% independent
- Minden4 practices · 100% independent
- Harvey4 practices · 50% independent
- Natchitoches3 practices · 100% independent
- Eunice3 practices · 100% independent
- Plaquemine3 practices · 100% independent
- Kenner3 practices · 66.7% independent
- St Francisville3 practices · 100% independent
- Harahan3 practices · 33.3% independent
- Benton3 practices · 100% independent
- Belle Chasse3 practices · 100% independent
- Jennings3 practices · 100% independent
- Leesville3 practices · 66.7% independent
- Jefferson3 practices · 100% independent
- Gretna3 practices · 100% independent
- Terrytown3 practices · 100% independent
- New Roads3 practices · 100% independent
- Crowley3 practices · 100% independent
- Zachary2 practices · 50% independent
- Bogalusa2 practices · 100% independent
- Breaux Bridge2 practices · 50% independent
- Cut Off2 practices · 100% independent
- Farmerville2 practices · 100% independent
- Greenwell Springs2 practices · 100% independent
- Haughton2 practices · 100% independent
- Jonesville2 practices · 100% independent
- Lacombe2 practices · 100% independent
- Lockport2 practices · 50% independent
- Madisonville2 practices · 50% independent
- Marrero2 practices · 50% independent
- Morgan City2 practices · 50% independent
- Port Allen2 practices · 100% independent
- Scott2 practices · 100% independent
- Sterlington2 practices · 100% independent
- Stonewall2 practices · 100% independent
- Vidalia2 practices · 100% independent
- Ville Platte2 practices · 100% independent
- Walker2 practices · 50% independent
- Winnsboro2 practices · 100% independent
- Youngsville2 practices · 100% independent
- Weyanoke1 practices · 100% independent
- Grand Cane1 practices · 100% independent
- Mansura1 practices · 100% independent
- Many1 practices · 100% independent
- Marksville1 practices · 100% independent
- Winnfield1 practices · 100% independent
- Maurepas1 practices · 100% independent
- Maurice1 practices · 100% independent
- Franklinton1 practices · 100% independent
- Franklin1 practices · 0% independent
- Fort Johnson South1 practices · 100% independent
- Vinton1 practices · 100% independent
- Mt Hermon1 practices · 100% independent
- Napoleonville1 practices · 100% independent
- Ethel1 practices · 100% independent
- Elmwood1 practices · 100% independent
- Destrehan1 practices · 0% independent
- Dequincy1 practices · 100% independent
- Oakdale1 practices · 100% independent
- Oakland1 practices · 100% independent
- Coushatta1 practices · 100% independent
- Pearl River1 practices · 100% independent
- Columbia1 practices · 100% independent
- Clinton1 practices · 100% independent
- Church Point1 practices · 100% independent
- Vivian1 practices · 100% independent
- Choudrant1 practices · 100% independent
- Princeton1 practices · 100% independent
- Rayne1 practices · 100% independent
- Rayville1 practices · 100% independent
- Reeves1 practices · 100% independent
- Rosepine1 practices · 0% independent
- Carencro1 practices · 100% independent
- Sarepta1 practices · 100% independent
- Abita Springs1 practices · 100% independent
- Calhoun1 practices · 100% independent
- Simmesport1 practices · 100% independent
- Bunkie1 practices · 100% independent
- Springhill1 practices · 0% independent
- St Benedict1 practices · 100% independent
- Brusly1 practices · 100% independent
- St Martinville1 practices · 100% independent
- Arnaudville1 practices · 100% independent
- Westwego1 practices · 100% independent
- Bastrop1 practices · 0% independent
- Sunset1 practices · 100% independent
- Jonesboro1 practices · 100% independent
- Barksdale AFB1 practices · 100% independent
- Keithville1 practices · 100% independent
- Jackson1 practices · 100% independent
- Kentwood1 practices · 100% independent
- Baker1 practices · 100% independent
- Independence1 practices · 0% independent
- Homer1 practices · 100% independent
- Lake Providence1 practices · 100% independent
- Laplace1 practices · 100% independent
- Gray1 practices · 100% independent
- Livingston1 practices · 100% independent
- Livonia1 practices · 100% independent
- Trout1 practices · 100% independent
- Luling1 practices · 100% independent
Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary practices are in Louisiana?
As of July 2026, VetPulse tracks 490 veterinary practices in Louisiana.
What percentage of veterinary practices in Louisiana are corporately owned?
18.8% of veterinary practices in Louisiana are corporately owned — part of a consolidator, private-equity-backed group, or public company — while 81.2% remain independent.
Who is the largest veterinary consolidator in Louisiana?
National Veterinary Associates (owned by JAB Holding Company) is the largest veterinary consolidator operating in Louisiana, with 16 in-state locations.
What share of veterinary practices in Louisiana are hiring?
8.0% of veterinary practices in Louisiana are actively hiring, based on live job-signal data.
Every figure above is queried live from our practice-level dataset — see the methodology for how ownership is triangulated from multiple independent sources. Compare Louisiana against every other state on the ownership & consolidation statistics page, or browse the rankings.