Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula

Ponchatoula, LA

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Hickory Small Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serving cats and dogs. Established in 2009, it offers general practice, wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, in-house lab diagnostics, and an in-house pharmacy. The clinic also provides boarding, grooming, and end-of-life care, and sees patients by appointment or walk-in with weekend availability

Services in detail

General practiceWellness & preventive careVaccinationsSurgeryDentistryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labPharmacyBoardingGroomingEnd-of-life care

Frequently asked

Is Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula accepting new patients?+

Yes — Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula is currently accepting new patients.

Is Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula offer?+

Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula established?+

Hickory Small Animal Hospital, Ponchatoula has served the Ponchatoula, LA community since 2009.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 386 reviews

Hickory Small Animal Hospital provides compassionate and thorough veterinary care with a friendly, dedicated team of doctors and technicians who make pets feel at ease. The clean facility features a welcoming lobby environment and provides detailed explanations, gentle handling for anxious animals, and supportive end-of-life care. However, some visitors note high pricing and occasional challenges with appointment availability or front desk interactions.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.