What qualifications should I look for in a vet?
You love your pet and want to be sure that the vet you choose has the right qualifications to provide the veterinary care that your animal needs. So what qualifications should you look for?
-
Meeting All Your Pets' Health Care Needs
Our team offers all the core veterinary services your pet needs to stay healthy, from preventive wellness exams and vaccinations, to dental care, internal medicine, and surgical care.
-
Welcoming New Patients in Lafayette
We're always happy to welcome new patients and their families to our veterinary hospital! It's our mission to make each of your visits with us convenient, efficient, and low-stress.
Welcome to Our Lafayette Animal Hospital
St. Francis Veterinary Hospital is a full service pet hospital that offers comprehensive and compassionate medical services for our clients and their four-legged family members in Lafayette and the surrounding area.
From preventative care like vaccinations and routine wellness exams, to surgical services, dental care and grooming, our wide range of services can meet all of your pet's need in one place.
We are passionate about pets and have a developed a reputation for treating clients like family and their pets like they were our own. our knowledgeable and welcoming veterinary team are here to provide high quality and professional veterinary care that is focused on your four-legged family member.
Preventive Care
Prevent a wide range of common diseases and conditions with regular vaccinations for your cat or dog.
Routine Care
Put your pet's health first with disease prevention, treatments and routine wellness exams in Lafayette.
Dental Care
Maintain your pet's overall health and well-being with our comprehensive oral health care services.
Emergency Care
Contact us during regular clinic hours if your pet requires urgent veterinary care, or visit our after-hours referrals.
In-House Pharmacy & Lab
At our veterinary hospital in Lafayette, we support our wide range of veterinary services with an in-house pharmacy and lab offering advanced tools, technology, and prescriptions to all of our patients.
At St. Francis Veterinary Hospital we carry a variety of medicines to provide fast and efficient care for your dog or cat. We also work with a local compounding pharmacy to tailor medication to particular pet needs.
With our in-house laboratory, we are pleased to offer advanced diagnostics to allow our veterinarians to provide an accurate diagnosis of your pet's medical issues.
-
We had a rescue dog. Cocker spaniel. She wound up having cancer and I have to say that Dr Burke and staff were absolutely wonderful. They did all they could to help us knowing that our fur baby was terminal.
Surgical Care
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for pets in the Lafayette area at our clinic, using advanced surgical techniques and safety protocols.
Internal Medicine
Our veterinarians bring extensive experience in diagnosing and treating dogs and cats with a wide variety of internal conditions.
Grooming Services
We offer professional bathing and grooming services for all breeds of dogs and cats, helping your beloved pet look and feel their best.
Boarding Services
We provide complete general boarding services for all of our patients, and medical boarding services for pets that require extra care.
Tips & Advice From Our Team
Read our blog for helpful information about caring for your pet, and how to keep them healthy, happy, and thriving.
Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm disease is a serious condition that can result in heart failure, severe lung disease, damage to other organs and even death for pets in Lafayette. The disease is typically found in cats, dogs and ferrets. Here, our vets explain why prevention is key.
Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks
Ticks can spread a number of serious diseases and are therefore dangerous to people and pets. In this post, our Lafayette vets explain how these external parasites thrive, including which signs to beware of, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In this post, our Lafayette vets share information about Lyme disease in pets: what it is, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options.