Slidell Veterinary Hospital

Slidell, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Emergency End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Slidell Veterinary Hospital, our patients and clients are at the center of all we do. Our full-service Louisiana veterinary hospital has been providing compassionate, trustworthy pet care for Northshore cats, dogs, and exotic pets for more than 50 years

Slidell Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1962 by Dr. Ronald Francis, the first full-time veterinarian in Slidell. In 2005, Dr. Francis sold the practice to Dr. Blaine Firmin but remained an important member of our staff until his passing in late December 2022

Mission — Our mission is to provide exemplary veterinary care to the members of our community

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
Mobile Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

State-of-the-art x-ray technologyDiagnostic testing equipment

Services in detail

Complete wellness examinationsVaccinationsHeartworm testsSkin exams and samplingFecal parasite checksAnal gland expressionsEar examsMinor sedation proceduresEuthanasiaTransport to our veterinary hospital for injured or seriously ill petsRoutine pet wellness examsComprehensive nose-to-tail examinationPreventive treatmentsPet diagnostic and surgical capabilitiesIn-house laboratorySame-day appointmentsDrop-off servicesWalk-insBoarding & GroomingEmergency ServicesMobile Vet ServicesPet Wellness PlansPet Dental CareSurgeryDiagnostic ServicesHealth MaintenanceClient Services

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationLouisiana Veterinary Medical AssociationSouth Louisiana Veterinary AssociationEast St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce

Appointments & hours

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:30pm, Saturday 8am – Noon, Sunday Closed. Doctor's Hours: Monday - Friday 9am – Noon & 2pm – 5:30pm, Saturday 9am – Noon, Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Slidell Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Slidell Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Slidell Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Slidell Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Slidell Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Slidell Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Slidell Veterinary Hospital established?+

Slidell Veterinary Hospital has served the Slidell, LA community since 1962.

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