South Shreveport Animal Hospital

Shreveport, 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 End Of Life Emergency

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

South Shreveport Animal Hospital is a progressive, full-service small animal facility staffed by a team of animal lovers in Shreveport, LA, eager to partner with you to keep your pets healthy and happy throughout their lives

Founded by Dr. Gordon Calahan in 1985, South Shreveport Animal Hospital has been providing quality medical, surgical, and dental services to Shreveport, Bossier City, Benton, Keithville, and the surrounding communities of Louisiana. In 2005, we completed a large expansion project that doubled the size of the hospital. At that time, we added a full-scale luxury kennel equipped to suit all of your pet’s boarding needs

Mission — our philosophy is to be proactive and prevent illness through preventative health care and to treat acquired conditions with the most appropriate techniques and equipment

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
14
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographydental radiographyvideo scopeultrasound machinetonometer (tonopen)

Services in detail

Pet Wellness ExamsPet VaccinationsPet Soft Tissue Surgery & Spay NeuterPet Parasite ControlPet Dental Caredigital radiographytreatment of ear ailmentsin-clinic diagnosticslaser surgeryorthopedic surgerypreventative carewellness visitsboarding

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationLouisiana Veterinary Medical Associationboard at Robinson’s Rescuepast president of Northwest Louisiana Veterinary Associationpast member of local Animal Emergency Clinic

Appointments & hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed 1–2 PM for lunch) Walk-ins & appointments available 8:00–11:00 AM and 2:00–5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Boarding pick-up only from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ( Hospital is not open for appointments or other services )

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Frequently asked

Is South Shreveport Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — South Shreveport Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does South Shreveport Animal Hospital offer?+

South Shreveport Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was South Shreveport Animal Hospital established?+

South Shreveport Animal Hospital has served the Shreveport, LA community since 1985.

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