Downtown Animal Hospital
Lake Charles, 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
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Providing exceptional veterinary care for your family since 1903
Established in 1903, Downtown Animal Hospital is Louisiana’s first veterinarian hospital. Downtown Animal Hospital leads the region in offering new technologies and services to meet the demands of current healthcare practices. For over a century, our doctors have supported the community and advanced animal welfare. History: In 1903, the Quilty brothers founded Downtown Animal Hospital to address livestock healthcare needs and endemic disease issues. Dr. Jay Carter bought the clinic in 1980 and transformed it into a thriving small animal veterinary hospital. Dr. Wade Woolman, along with his team of veterinarians, now carries on the tradition of providing excellent veterinary care with customized client services
Mission — At Downtown Animal Hospital, we provide an environment of care and compassion. Your pets are our family
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to Noon, Closed Sunday
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Frequently asked
What services does Downtown Animal Hospital offer?+
Downtown Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Downtown Animal Hospital established?+
Downtown Animal Hospital has served the Lake Charles, LA community since 1903.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.