LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Baton Rouge, LA

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal Exotic Companion Mammal Wildlife Zoo

Services

General Practice Wellness Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

As one of only 33 veterinary schools in the U.S., the mission of LSU Vet Med is to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We care for an array of species and see approximately 21,000 cases each year. We offer specialty services as well as primary care

Mission — Improving and protecting the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Services in detail

specialty servicesprimary careemergency care

Appointments & hours

24/7/365

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Frequently asked

Is LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital offer?+

LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

What reviewers say

73% Positive sentiment
based on 224 reviews

This university teaching hospital provides comprehensive emergency, specialty, and routine veterinary services across multiple departments including ophthalmology, oncology, internal medicine, and exotic animal care. The facility features modern spaces and advanced medical capabilities, supported by teams of veterinary students, nurses, and specialists. While many visitors report exceptional, life-saving care, compassionate support during end-of-life decisions, and thorough medical explanations, others experience significant challenges regarding high costs, upfront financial requirements, administrative disorganization, and prolonged wait times.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.