Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Baton Rouge
Highland Road Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Baton Rouge for over 40 years. As an AAHA-accredited facility since 1995, we combine advanced medical technology with compassionate care to serve pets and their owners. Our services include wellness exams, preventive care, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, and specialized treatments like acupuncture. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility featuring digital imaging, on-site laboratories, and modern boarding suites with climate-controlled environments.Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff prioritizes personalized care, tailoring vaccination schedules and treatment plans to individual pet needs. We offer 24/7 emergency services through partnerships with LSU Veterinary Medicine and provide after-hours care guidance. The hospital relocated to a purpose-built green facility in 2010 while maintaining its commitment to community pet health initiatives and homeless animal support programs.
Services
Wellness Exams
Preventive Care
Surgical Care
Boarding Services
Playcare Services
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of veterinary experience in Baton Rouge
- AAHA-accredited facility with rigorous quality standards
- 24/7 emergency care through LSU partnership
- Personalized vaccination schedules and treatment plans
- State-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic equipment
Associations and certifications
- AAHA
- American Animal Hospital Association
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams detect early health issues and prevent disease transmission. We tailor vaccination schedules to individual pet needs while providing dental assessments and parasite screenings. Regular exams help extend pets' healthy lifespans through preventive care strategies.
Surgical Care
We perform various surgical procedures using modern anesthesia and monitoring equipment. Our surgical services include soft tissue operations, orthopedic procedures, and emergency interventions. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures patient safety during operations.
Boarding Services
Our climate-controlled boarding suites feature TV entertainment and outdoor access areas. Cats enjoy quiet condo spaces with scenic views while dogs have access to indoor-outdoor runs. All boarders receive daily monitoring and medication administration as needed.
Playcare Services
Our 10,000 sq ft playcare facility includes three separate outdoor turf yards. Temperament-tested dogs socialize in size-appropriate groups with constant staff supervision. The service promotes physical exercise and mental stimulation through structured play activities.
Acupuncture
Certified veterinary acupuncturists provide pain relief and mobility improvement treatments. This integrative approach complements traditional medicine for chronic conditions like arthritis and neurological disorders through targeted needle stimulation.
People
Dr. Adrian Bergeron
Veterinarian
Native South Baton Rouge veterinarian specializing in surgery and internal medicine. LSU veterinary school graduate with special interest in dermatology. Active community member raising family locally.
Dr. Sonia Godail
Veterinarian
New Orleans native practicing in Baton Rouge since LSU graduation. Specializes in feline medicine while maintaining broad veterinary expertise. Active in continuing education and community pet care initiatives.
Dr. Jessica O'Neil
Veterinarian
LSU veterinary medicine graduate with diverse clinical experience. Specializes in lifecycle pet care from neonatal to senior stages. Zachary native returning to regional practice after New Orleans experience.
Dr. William Ryan
Veterinarian
Arkansas farm background with biomedical engineering degree. LSU veterinary graduate with emergency medicine internship. Specializes in merging technical precision with compassionate animal care approaches.
Dr. Katelyn Frischhertz
Veterinarian
LSU animal science graduate with veterinary acupuncture certification. Progressed from receptionist to veterinarian within the practice. Focuses on integrative medicine combining traditional and alternative therapies.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, diagnostic testing, boarding, and playcare services. Emergency care available after hours through LSU partnership.
Are you AAHA accredited?
Yes, we've maintained AAHA accreditation since 1995, meeting over 900 standards for veterinary excellence in care quality and facility operations.
What are your boarding facility features?
Our suites include climate-controlled environments, TV entertainment, and outdoor access. Cats have quiet condos with scenic views while dogs enjoy indoor-outdoor runs.
Do you provide emergency care?
Daytime emergencies handled directly. After-hours emergencies transfer to LSU School of Veterinary Medicine while our staff provides follow-up care guidance.
How do you handle senior pet care?
We recommend bi-annual exams, weight management programs, and senior-specific lab work. Our preventive care strategies help extend healthy lifespans for aging pets.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for veterinary services. Payment required at time of service with insurance reimbursement options.
