Cat Hospital of Metairie

1500 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70005

A feline-only hospital on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, founded in 1990 by Dr. Karen Miller-Becnel, who in 1973 became the first woman in New Orleans to open her own veterinary hospital and who re-acquired this practice in 2019 after selling it in 2015. Five veterinarians practice cat-specific medicine, from 'catupuncture' for arthritis to tumor and bladder stone surgery, with cat-only boarding and hidey box lounges. Dr. Miller was Louisiana Veterinarian of the Year for 2018.

Call (504) 837-6137
Open until 6:00 PM today · closed Sunday
12 servicesCats
HoursOpen until 6:00 PM
Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed
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What they do

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Surgical Services: Spays And Neuters, Tumor Removals, Bladder Stone Removals And Specialized SurgeriesDentistry: Cleanings, Dental X-Rays And ExtractionsCat-Only Boarding With Playtime Sessions And Hidey Box LoungesBehavioral Consultations For House Soiling, Scratching And AggressionIn-House Diagnostic Laboratory: Serum, Hematology And Parasite TestingDiagnostic Imaging, Including Radiography And UltrasonographyFeline Acupuncture, 'catupuncture,' For Arthritis ManagementWellness Exams And VaccinationsLaser TherapyYear-Round Flea And Parasite Control ProgramsGrooming: Sanitary Shaves, Nail Trims And Lion CutsSecond Opinions And Feline-Specific Medicine

What Cat Hospital of Metairie says

In their own words, from catsarespecial.com, read October 10, 2026.

  • Payment plans or financingWe also accept CareCredit , a medical credit card that allows you to pay your bill in full at Cat Hospital of Metairie and to pay back the credit card in monthly installments.
  • DentistryDentistry
  • SurgerySurgical Services
  • X-raysin-house X-ray capabilities
  • UltrasoundDiagnostic Imaging - Includes Radiography and Ultrasonography
  • BoardingBoarding
  • Cat Friendly PracticeWe are a Cat-Friendly Practice
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The team

5 people, one front desk.

KM
Karen Miller-BecnelFounder / Veterinarian
ST
Stephanie ThibeauVeterinarian
JM
Jennifer MurphyVeterinarian
AA
Alexis (Lexi) AllenVeterinarian
CH
Courtney HartsellVeterinarian
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What’s in the building

01A Cat-Friendly Practice, feline-only environment
02Well-stocked pharmacy
03In-hospital surgery suite
04In-house X-ray
05Closely supervised hospitalization area
06Indoor boarding kennels
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