Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic
Kenner, LA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Metairie Small Animal Hospital has been devoted to health maintenance and emergency care in the New Orleans metropolitan area for over 75 years. Our services range from wellness exams to surgical procedures – and everything in between
Metairie Small Animal Hospital has been serving the New Orleans metropolitan area for over 75 years. Originally named Metry Animal Hospital, the practice was founded by Dr. Tom Melius in 1946. In 1952, Metairie Small Animal Hospital was built at its present location at 101 Metairie Road. One year later, in 1953, Dr. Henry Melius joined the practice, and from such humble beginnings, MSAH has evolved and grown to keep pace with the ever-increasing technology and medical advances. The practice currently has 17 doctors and over 90 employees on staff. In addition to the Main Hospital on Metairie Road, we also operate four Out-Patient Clinics in Metairie, Lakeview, Freret Street, and the Marigny in New Orleans to better serve our clients
Mission — Metairie Small Animal Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality medical and surgical care for our patients in a humane, compassionate and caring environment. We will strive to maintain an open, honest relationship with our clientele. We will constantly improve our care and skills through educational enhancement and personal dedication to our profession
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Daytime
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Main Hospital: Open 24 hrs; Clinics: Open today until 5:00pm
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Frequently asked
Is Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic accepting new patients?+
Yes — Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic is currently accepting new patients.
Does Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+
Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic provides daytime emergency care.
What services does Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic offer?+
Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, In House Lab, Grooming, General Practice.
When was Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic established?+
Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Kenner Clinic has served the Kenner, LA community since 1946.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.