Southshore Animal Hospital
Metairie, LA
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
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Southshore Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal medical facility that serves the Greater New Orleans metro area including Metairie, Jefferson, Kenner, and the city of New Orleans. Having a reputation for excellence in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, we also provide boarding accommodations, chemotherapy, dental care, dermatology, in-clinic diagnostics, heartworm testing, immunotherapy, laser therapy, pharmacy, intensive care, stem cell therapy, digital radiography, ultrasound, wellness visits, and more
A native New Orleanian, Dr. Chris Forstall was inspired at a young age to become a veterinarian and to one day open his own veterinary practice. After achieving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, he began practicing in the New Orleans area in 2005, and was able to make his dream come true in 2013
Mission — Our mission is to provide our patients with the best possible quality veterinary care while maintaining the highest professional ethics and standards. At Southshore Animal Hospital we believe in earning our clients' confidence while providing a hospitable and painless veterinary experience for them and their loyal companion
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team across the group
These counts come from southshoreanimal.com, which lists one team for several locations. How many of them work at this location is not confirmed.
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
What services does Southshore Animal Hospital offer?+
Southshore Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Southshore Animal Hospital established?+
Southshore Animal Hospital has served the Metairie, LA community since 2013.
What reviewers say
Southshore Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice known for its compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary team and fair pricing. The staff is frequently praised for being patient, thorough, and exceptionally gentle with anxious pets. While the overwhelming majority of visitors report positive experiences and attentive medical care, some note occasional communication challenges and front desk friction. Overall, the practice maintains a strong reputation for dedication to animal health and clear client education.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.