Metairie Small Animal Hospital - Freret Clinic

We provide annual wellness exams to evaluate your pet’s overall health, detect potential issues early, and maintain their longevity. Our thorough physical exams help us deliver personalized proactive care for your companion.

We offer tailored wellness packages for puppies and kittens, including core vaccinations, deworming, parasite prevention, and essential health guidance to ensure they start their lives strong and healthy.

We prioritize the health of senior pets through specialized exams, early disease detection (like heart, kidney, and dental issues), and customized care plans to enhance their golden years.

We administer all essential core vaccines to protect your pet from life-threatening diseases including rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, following AVMA guidelines for safe and effective immunization.

We provide annual heartworm testing and prescription preventive medications to safeguard your pet from this deadly parasite, which is transmitted through mosquito bites.

Our team offers year-round flea and tick prevention solutions, including topical treatments and oral medications, to protect your pet from infestations and tick-borne diseases.

We provide lifetime microchipping services paired with national pet recovery databases to maximize the chances of reuniting you with your pet if they ever get lost.

Our veterinary team offers personalized diet and nutrition guidance, including weight management plans, to help your pet achieve and maintain a healthy body condition.

We perform deworming treatments for intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, using safe and effective medications tailored to your pet’s needs.

We address behavioral health with counseling for common issues like anxiety, separation fears, aggression, and stress, using evidence-based strategies and enrichment recommendations.

Our in-house lab runs complete blood counts (CBC) and chemistry panels to diagnose illnesses, monitor chronic conditions, and guide treatment plans with rapid results.

We conduct urinalysis to screen for urinary tract infections, kidney disease, crystals, and other urinary abnormalities, offering early insights into your pet’s health.

Our clinic features digital radiography to diagnose fractures, foreign objects, heart/lung conditions, and dental issues with high-resolution images for precise medical evaluation.

We provide diagnostic ultrasounds to examine organs, detect tumors, assess heart function, and identify reproductive or abdominal conditions with non-invasive precision.

Our clinic offers electrocardiograms to detect heart arrhythmias, evaluate cardiac function, and diagnose heart disease in pets, ensuring timely cardiac care.

Our surgical team provides safe spay/neuter procedures to reduce health risks like cancer and roaming, while also supporting pet population control in our community.

Our 24/7 emergency team provides immediate stabilization for critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, or chronic disease flare-ups, using advanced protocols to save lives.

We offer round-the-clock hospitalization with continuous monitoring for pets requiring intensive care, including IV fluids, pain management, and specialist consultations.

Our pain management protocols address acute and chronic pain through medications, holistic therapies, and rehabilitative techniques customized to each patient’s needs.

We perform medical grooming for pets with special needs, including sanitary shaves, nail trims, and therapeutic baths to manage skin conditions and improve comfort.

We offer cold laser therapy to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling while promoting faster healing post-surgery or for chronic conditions like arthritis.