Established in 1903, Downtown Animal Hospital is Louisiana's first veterinarian hospital. Downtown Animal Hospital leads the region in offering new technologies and services to meet the demands of current healthcare practices. For over a century, our doctors have supported the community and advanced animal welfare.
In 1903, the Quilty brothers founded Downtown Animal Hospital to address livestock healthcare needs and endemic disease issues. Dr. Jay Carter bought the clinic in 1980 and transformed it into a thriving small animal veterinary hospital. Dr. Wade Woolman, along with his team of veterinarians, now carries on the tradition of providing excellent veterinary care with customized client services.
In 1903, the Quilty brothers founded Downtown Animal Hospital to address livestock healthcare needs and endemic disease issues. Dr. Jay Carter bought the clinic in 1980 and transformed it into a thriving small animal veterinary hospital. Dr. Wade Woolman, along with his team of veterinarians, now carries on the tradition of providing excellent veterinary care with customized client services.
Services
At DAH, we use digital radiographs to see what is happening inside your pet's body. This technology helps us detect abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system, heart, lungs, GI tract, and urinary tract. Radiographs can be used to predict the number of puppies in pregnant females. When needed, radiographs can be sent to board-certified specialists for additional evaluation.
Patients are monitored before, during, and after the procedure by a well-trained veterinary assistant. Most patients are hospitalized and may spend at least one night in the clinic following surgery, at the doctor's discretion. We have a class IV therapeutic laser that can be used post-op and on open wounds to promote healing and decrease pain.
At Downtown Animal Hospital, we will do our very best to make your pet's stay with us a happy and comfortable experience! We will become home away from home for your pet while you are away on business, vacation, or in case of an emergency. Our boarders are fed Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Skin and Stomach food, an egg and rice formula that reduces the chance of GI upset and is safe for food-allergic pets.
Listed below are a few websites that pet owners may find helpful. With so much information on the internet, we recommend using caution when trying to find credible sources about your pet's health. If you would ever like more information on a subject, we will happily provide correct information to you.
Reviews (6)
India Primeaux
Nov 01, 2021
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The best vet I’ve ever been to! The staff is always so sweet and patient, the vets are kind and professional, they’re not trying to sell you anything. You can tell they’re genuinely there to help your pet! Been going here for over a year and I’ve moved to a different city since then, but I still make the drive to Lake Charles because it’s so worth it!
Brenda Jenkins
Aug 22, 2021
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Sammie Carlton
Jul 25, 2021
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Orland Koonce
May 20, 2021
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Brittany LaGrange
May 06, 2021
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Every visit to this vet leaves me feeling comforted that my pet is in the best possible hands. Dr. Woolman is our favorite vet, but the entire team is amazing, I cannot recommend this clinic highly enough! I breathe easier knowing that they are doing everything in their power to keep my pet comfortable and safe while in their care. Dr. Woolman is the most compassionate vet I have ever met; he truly cares about every pet, and is personable and charismatic. I trust him 100% with my pets and recommend him to anyone who will listen haha! Thank you guys for everything you do! ❤
Melva Scott
Dec 26, 2019
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