Prien Lake 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

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Boarding End Of Life

Accreditations

Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Serving pet owners in Lake Charles and the nearby communities in southwest Louisiana, Prien Lake Animal Hospital offers healthcare solutions that help keep your pets happy and healthy. Our wide variety of services include, but are not limited to boarding, dental care, dietary plans, preventive care, surgery, and wellness visits. We also offer diagnostic services that encompass an in house laboratory and radiology technology that allows us to provide quick and accurate results for prompt treatment

Practicing as a licensed veterinarian in the Lake Charles area since 1977, Dr. Randy Farr established Farr Veterinary Hospital in 1985. The practice continued to grow and in 2010, Dr. Farr formed a partnership with Dr. Jae H. Chang. Now operating as Prien Lake Animal Hospital, the focus of our practice is to provide the best veterinary care possible at a reasonable fee, and to develop a personalized relationship with each and every client

Mission — At Prien Lake Animal Hospital, our daily objective is to deliver constant, unsurpassed quality healthcare services to our patients, as well as excellent customer support to our loyal clients. We cater to the wants, needs and desires of our patrons when it comes to their pets. We are committed to making our hospital a friendly, comfortable place for our clients and patients. We also believe that it is extremely important to pay attention to detail during every client encounter because each of us, in our every action, creates an image of the practice. That image should be one of concern, friendliness and competence

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
10
Support staff
13
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

In house laboratoryRadiology technologyX-rays

Services in detail

BoardingDental careDermatologyDietary plansEar trimmingHealth certificatesHeartworm testingMicrochippingPain management & arthritisPreventative careRadiography and diagnosticsSurgical suite
Show all 18 services
Wellness visitsSurgeryIn house laboratoryVaccinationsSenior wellness examsFlea and heartworm prevention

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA)Calcasieu Parish Veterinary Medical AssociationLouisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri 7:30AM 5:30PM; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Prien Lake Animal Hospital offer?+

Prien Lake Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Boarding, and more.

When was Prien Lake Animal Hospital established?+

Prien Lake Animal Hospital has served the Lake Charles, LA community since 1985.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 340 reviews

Prien Lake Animal Hospital provides exceptional veterinary care with a highly compassionate and professional team. The facility is consistently praised for its warm environment, excellent emergency response, and ability to accommodate urgent needs. The veterinary staff is exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough in their explanations, and exceptionally gentle with anxious pets. Clients appreciate the strong follow-up care and the welcoming atmosphere provided by both the reception staff and the experienced doctors.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood 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.