Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence

Independence, LA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Hickory Small Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Independence, LA, serving cats and dogs. The clinic offers general practice, wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory diagnostics, an in-house pharmacy, hospitalization, and end-of-life care. Patients are seen by appointment, and the clinic is open on weekends. It was established in 2009

Services in detail

General practiceWellness & preventive careVaccinationsSpay/neuterSurgeryDentistryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labPharmacyHospitalizationEnd-of-life care

Frequently asked

Is Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence accepting new patients?+

Yes — Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence offer?+

Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence established?+

Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Independence has served the Independence, LA community since 2009.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 219 reviews

Hickory Small Animal Hospital in Independence delivers exceptional veterinary care characterized by a warm, highly knowledgeable, and deeply compassionate staff. The team is frequently praised for taking ample time during exams, explaining medical options thoroughly, and showing genuine empathy during both routine visits and emotionally difficult end-of-life moments. The facility maintains a clean and welcoming environment, accommodates urgent walk-in needs smoothly, and provides attentive follow-up communication after appointments. While most clients find the services reasonably priced, corporate-led price increases are a noted concern for some pet owners. Overall, the practice remains a trusted destination for comprehensive small animal healthcare.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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