Lake Area 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
We offer progressive diagnostics and treatment plans delivered with old-fashioned personal service in a friendly, welcoming environment
Lake Area Animal Hospital has supplied steadfast, reliable animal care to pet owners in Lake Charles and the surrounding communities of Moss Bluff, Grand Lake, Cameron, Iowa, Welsh, Bell City, and Ragley since 1994. In January of 2022, the hospital came under the leadership of Dr. Jamie Houston who has been practicing in Lake Charles since 2005
Mission — Our mission is to provide steadfast, top notch customer service while creating a plan best suited to you and your pets’ needs. We welcome new clients to our veterinary practice
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday - Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
What services does Lake Area Animal Hospital offer?+
Lake Area Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Lake Area Animal Hospital established?+
Lake Area Animal Hospital has served the Lake Charles, LA community since 1994.
What reviewers say
Lake Area Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice featuring a clean, recently remodeled facility and a team known for providing compassionate, knowledgeable care during routine visits and emergencies alike. The staff is frequently praised for being attentive, gentle with anxious animals, and accommodating with scheduling. However, some recent experiences highlight concerns regarding unexpected pricing discrepancies at checkout and occasional communication challenges with specific medical diagnoses.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.