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Gretna Animal Hospital Thank you for choosing Gretna Animal Hospital on the Westbank to provide veterinary care for your pet. We would like you to know about the unique qualities that we believe make our practice special. Our practice was started in 1952 by Dr. Charles P. Hesse, the first veterinarian to open on the Westbank. The practice was moved to its present location in 1954, where it has been serving the Westbank community for over 50 years. In 1978, Dr. David Hesse joined his father in the practice after graduating with honors from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
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The Gretna Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital specializing in the practice of canine and feline internal medicine and surgery. We offer a wide variety of programs ranging from puppy or kitten preventive medicine to geriatric risk factor management, and everything in between for your pet.
In cases of emergency after hours, please go directly to our emergency clinic, the Westbank Pet Emergency Clinic, 1152 Terry Parkway, or call 392-1932 for immediate help. Our practice relies on referrals from our clients to grow and be successful. If a new client lists your name as their referral source, we will give you a 10% discount on your next office visit or product purchase (we regret that this may not be used for hospital, surgical, or boarding charges).
Reviews (24)
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L. Christina O'Connor
Feb 25, 2022
Love Dr. Hesse, Dr Boudreaux and all the staff! Very knowledgeable, friendly, always prompt, patient, and very compassionate. So happy to have found them!
Celeste Bowes
Feb 08, 2022
Love gretna animal hospital. Friendly, compassionate staff and top notch care. Fair prices too. wouldn't take our animals anywhere else. If only they took kids;
Seymour Matherne
Feb 06, 2022
The staff and Dr. Hesse are always kind and patient with my dogs. I would not go any other place.
Toscana Navas
Dec 19, 2021
Great place. The vet does care about your pet. He has a lot of experience. My dog has a surgery here without complications. Highly recommended
Glenda
Sep 07, 2021
Absolutely biased review of the terrific Dr. Hesse. A wonderful and knowledgeable veterinarian. I truly miss being able to bring my pets to him.
Jonathan Rust
Aug 27, 2021
We've brought in 2 cats and a senior dog. Dr Hesse and his staff have been good to us each time. He takes his time and explains things in a clear yet kind way. We'll keep going here.
Erin Ledet
Aug 12, 2021
I have taken my pup here for the last year (my dog's whole life), and I feel safe bringing her here, even when I can't go inside with her. My dog loves them, and she even gets excited when we get to the vet. Any questions that I have are always answered thoroughly, and I have a lot of them since I am a helicopter dog mom. I am glad that I found a place that I know that I can trust to take care of my baby.
Geronimo Hightower
Jun 25, 2021
Super friendly staff! Dr. Hesse is very thorough with his exams. Also, I bring my 80 lb Catahoula here for his baths. The price is right and he always comes back smelling great!
Arrena Hilliard
Jun 06, 2021
My experience with this hospital was amazing. Unfortunately I had to put my pet down but they made it much easier. They took care of all of the arrangements.
Darwin Pierce
May 31, 2021
The doctor and the staff are the best that I have ever experienced. And you can tell that its not just a job for them they are doing what they love.
Bart Beasley
May 04, 2021
I've been going here for 13 years Dr Hesse and the staff are great they always take care of my kitties
Johnathan Gist
May 01, 2021
Service was outstanding and staff was great! Doc gave a clear explanation on what was going on. Price was fair! Couldn't be happier I found this GEM we call a vet.
Jazzma Palmer
Mar 26, 2021
Great place to bring your animal. Ms. Peggy and Mr. Bronden are great
Chris Nauck
Mar 03, 2021
My wife and I adopted a dog from a local rescue, and we have been dealing with the vet that is affiliated with them for the past year. We decided to start looking for a new vet for our dog Louie, not only because it was so far away, but the service was not pleasant. We had a couple of concerns about Louie so we started searching for a local vet with good reviews, and my wife and I stumbled across Gretna Animal Hospital.

We called and were able to get an appointment for Louie the same day. They were truly amazing! Everyone was super attentive and were respectful with COVID-19 protocols. Dr. David Hesse was really comforting and assuring, and he answered every one of our questions and went the extra mile in his explanations. Louie had a great time as well : We will definitely be taking Louie back here. To Dr. Hesse and the staff at Gretna Animal Hospital we say THANK YOU!
Barry Miller
Jun 11, 2020
Our Vet, for generations. Thank you, Dr. Hesse. Touch-free these days. Call in from your vehicle parked out front at appointment time, and one of the wonderful staff will come out and get your GoodBoy (or Grrrl). The Doctors are top notch. Complete veterinary services. Hospital. Dental too. The staff always seems happy. I can see them smiling behind their masks. Yes, various pet supplies are available for purchase in the lobby.

The office in Gretna is stand-alone, not in a strip mall, and easy to get to from anywhere. It's about five blocks from the WB expressway Stumpf interchange. See the map. They love caring for our family. When the dog or other species needs the doctor, this is the place.
Melissa LeBoeuf Balser
Jan 07, 2020
The staff here is amazing! They are so caring and take their time. We also using their boarding services and they keep you informed, and they love your animals as if they were their own. I had to rush one of my dogs in, and they took us right in and allowed us to stay with our dog until the end. I'm so greatful I don't have to worry with my dogs in their care.
Melissa LeBoeuf Balser
Jan 07, 2020
The staff here is amazing! They are so caring and take their time. We also using their boarding services and they keep you informed, and they love your animals as if they were their own. I had to rush one of my dogs in, and they took us right in and allowed us to stay with our dog until the end. I’m so greatful I don’t have to worry with my dogs in their care.
Bridget Boogaerts
Dec 14, 2019
Dr. Hesse and his staff are knowledgeable, patient, friendly and attentive. Great place for your fur babies to get veterinary care!
Mary E. Schouest
Oct 26, 2019
Dr. Hesse and his staff are absolutely amazing. Our English bulldog Sophia had to have surgery and everyone was so caring and made us feel so comfortable. Most of all they made our baby girl comfortable and. loved in such a stressful situation. Highly, highly recommend that this is the only place you should bring your fur babies!
Mary E. Schouest
Oct 26, 2019
Dr. Hesse and his staff are absolutely amazing. Our English bulldog Sophia had to have surgery and everyone was so caring and made us feel so comfortable. Most of all they made our baby girl comfortable and loved in such a stressful situation. Highly, highly recommend that this is the only place you should bring your fur babies!!!
Courtney Harrall
Sep 04, 2019
Our dogs just spent the weekend in the boarding facilities and came home worn out! We are new to the area and told them our concerns with our almost 15 year old dog so the observered her while there and met with my husband at pick up. Very caring place and excited to have found a wonderful place so soon after moving here.
Diedra Roussell
Jul 30, 2019
Dr. Hesse's the best! I've been taking all of my dogs to Dr. Hesse for years. He's very knowledgeable, patient and caring. The staff is great too! My dogs are not always the easiest to handle because of their spirited personalities, but they make it look easy.
Linda Baragona
Oct 18, 2017
We have been taking our animals to Dr. Hesse for years and today my 16 year old dog needed to be seen urgently. Peggy and Dr. Hesse got her in quickly and as always provided excellent care for our old girl. I can highly recommend them for their caring and professionalism. Five stars all the way.
Kathleen Boyd Harris
Jun 16, 2016
Dr. Hesse and his staff are friendly, professional, and caring. They go the extra mile in welcoming new patients and discussing your pets. We've been to quite a few veterinarians in our moves around the city, and Dr. Hesse is our favorite.