Highland Road Animal Hospital

Our wellness exams ensure pets' long-term health through comprehensive physical evaluations, tailored vaccination schedules, and preventive care planning. We emphasize early disease detection through annual lab work for senior pets and parasite screening. These exams help prevent zoonotic disease transmission while establishing baseline health metrics for future reference.

Our state-of-the-art boarding facility offers climate-controlled suites with TV entertainment and comfortable bedding. Dogs enjoy access to indoor-outdoor runs while cats stay in quiet, bird-view condos. We provide medication administration, special diet accommodations, and flea prevention measures. All boarders receive daily monitoring and emergency veterinary care access.

Our dental services include comprehensive oral exams, digital x-rays, and professional teeth cleaning under anesthesia. We treat periodontal disease, extract damaged teeth, and provide home care guidance. Preventive care focuses on reducing bacterial spread to vital organs while improving pets' comfort and longevity through proper oral hygiene.

Our 10,000 sq ft outdoor play area offers supervised socialization for dogs of all sizes. Temperament-tested pets enjoy structured play sessions with trained staff monitoring interactions. The service includes nail trimming, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression. We maintain strict safety protocols with zero tolerance for aggressive behavior during group activities.

Certified veterinary acupuncturists provide pain management and mobility improvement through traditional Chinese medicine techniques. This service addresses chronic conditions like arthritis while promoting natural healing processes. Treatments use sterile needles at specific points to stimulate nerve function and enhance pets' overall well-being through non-invasive methods.

Dr. Thayer established the hospital in 1968, pioneering quality veterinary care in Baton Rouge. He maintained leadership until retirement in 2004, setting foundational standards for excellence that continue today.

Dr. Fox joined the practice in 1995 and became owner in 2002. She continues Dr. Thayer's legacy while implementing modern veterinary advancements, ensuring the hospital maintains AAHA accreditation standards.

Dr. Bergeron joined as partner in 2008, bringing expertise in advanced veterinary medicine. He contributes to maintaining the hospital's 30-year AAHA accreditation while expanding specialized treatment options for local pets.

We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures, laboratory diagnostics, and emergency services. Our facility also offers boarding, playcare, and acupuncture treatments for pets.

Yes, we've maintained AAHA accreditation for 30 consecutive years, meeting rigorous standards in medical care, facility management, and record-keeping for optimal pet healthcare.

We provide daytime emergency services during regular hours. After hours, our line transfers to LSU School of Veterinary Medicine for urgent pet care needs.

Boarding pets must have current vaccinations and receive oral flea prevention upon arrival. We offer medication administration, special diet accommodations, and discounted playcare services for boarding guests.

We recommend bi-annual exams for senior pets, including annual blood work screening, weight management programs, and specialized nutrition plans to maintain quality of life in aging animals.

Dropped in to buy a bag of cat food. They asked for, and I showed them my cat's prescription, from my vet. At that point, even though I had a valid prescription, the vet said they would have to examine my cat before they would sell me the cat food. Needless to say, I wasn't going home, putting my cat in a carrier, bringing it in, and pay them a fee when my vet had seen my cat 2 months ago, just to buy a bag of food.

I called my vet, and she said that vets have a choice to fill another vet's prescription or not. So at HRAH, they choose not to help "drop-ins" for something as simple as a bag of cat food. Hope your experience is better! Just read your response. To clarify, it is not your staff at the front desk that was the problem. It was someone in the back, who she consulted, who refused to fill the prescription. Your staff at the desk was courteous, professional, and apologetic in our interaction. I would give HER 5 stars.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Always treat the pets right. Only lost a star based on cost to other vets

We are not regulars at HRAH, but we couldn't have been treated with more kindness or comparison. We evacuated Ida and boarded our cat with them. They provided us with peace of mind knowing she was being well cared for and safe, we even got to visit with her at our convenience. When power was restored to our home we were ready to go home and HRAH made special arrangements for us to pick up our cat outside of regular business hours. Thank you HRAH, thank you!

Amazing staff and extremely helpful veterinarians that are very polite and so their best to help you as soon as they possibly can.

The clinic and veterinarians are nice, but the prices are extremely high. In my experience you can expect to pay nearly double what other vets charge. This includes prescriptions. I don't think the additional cost is linked to improved animal care, but in their quite impressive facility and waiting room. If that's valuable to you, you'll be very satisfied. The veterinarian skill and care appears equivalent to other vets in the area.

Everyone, from the vet techs to the veterinarians, is empathetic, intelligent, and caring. This team has saved my cat's life. They tirelessly take care of my babies when I bring them in, and they have amazing attitudes.

Highland Road Animal Hospital cared for Skippy, our Chihuahua for the last 6 years of his life. They provided great vet service especially as old-age began to impact his health. Boarding was easy and they're great about any special food requests. Finally, they were compassionate when it was time for Skippy to pass away.