LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is a general practice practice in Baton Rouge, LA, staffed by 2 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include Equine Health and Sports Performance, Specialty services, Comprehensive care, and Emergencies.
About
LSU Vet Med operates a Veterinary Teaching Hospital that provides both specialty services and primary care for an array of species, handling approximately 21,000 cases annually. It offers comprehensive care for various illnesses and injuries and is open 24/7, 365 days a year. The facility has installed a new, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to enhance diagnostic imaging and patient care for small and large animal patients.
As Louisiana’s only veterinary school and one of 33 in the U.S., LSU Vet Med serves patients throughout Louisiana and beyond. Its mission includes improving and protecting animal and human lives through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care, extending its impact through advanced diagnostic capabilities and clinical care.
Surgical team
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Colin Mitchell
BVM&S, MS, DACVS
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Bonnie Boudreaux
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Medical Oncology)
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Henry W. Green, III
DVM (LSU 1999), DACVIM
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Britta Leise
DVM (LSU 2002), PhD, DACVS
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Gretchen Delcambre
DVM (LSU 2009), MS
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Frank Andrews
DVM, DACVIM
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Levent Dirikolu
DVM, MVSc, PhD
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Joseph Francis
BVSc, MVSc, PhD
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Rhett Stout
DVM, PhD (LSU 1994, 2003), DACLAM
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Patricia Queiroz-Williams
DVM, MS
Procedures
- Equine Health and Sports Performance
- Specialty services
- Comprehensive care
- Emergencies
- Diagnostic imaging
- Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
- Primary care
Equipment
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system
Photos
Photos via Google · LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Jim Carson, Cassandra Tynes
Frequently asked questions
- What types of services are offered at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's hospital?
- The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at LSU Vet Med offers both specialty services and primary care for an array of species. It provides comprehensive care for a variety of illnesses and injuries, and is open 24/7, 365 days a year, to provide care for animals, including emergencies.
- What advanced diagnostic equipment is available at LSU Vet Med?
- The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. This system advances the college's diagnostic capabilities for both small and large animal patients, enhancing diagnostic imaging and patient care.
- Is the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine accredited?
- Yes, the LSU program has met all essential requirements for an acceptable college or school as established by the AVMA Council on Education (COE). Accreditation was granted in 1977 and reaffirmed multiple times, most recently in 2020. The next site visit is scheduled for 2026.
- What is the mission of LSU Vet Med?
- The mission of LSU Vet Med is to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. This mission is carried out through their educational programs, research investigations, and the compassionate care provided at their Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- What types of animals does the Veterinary Teaching Hospital treat?
- The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at LSU Vet Med cares for an array of species. This includes small and large animal patients, as indicated by the advanced MRI system's capabilities, and general references to pets, horses, and farm animals in the contact information.