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Southside Animal Hospital

1709 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

Southside Animal Hospital provides preventive, dental, diagnostic, orthopedic, surgical, rehabilitation and emergency care for dogs and cats. It also offers grooming.

Call (337) 564-6502

Open until 5:30 PM today · closed Sunday

13 servicesDogs, Cats

EmergenciesThe practice instructs clients to call immediately for guidance during a medical emergency; it does not claim 24-hour operation.

HoursOpen until 5:30 PM

Monday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

SundayClosed

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What they do

13 services, one practice.

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Wellness ExamsPreventive CareDental CareAdvanced DiagnosticsDigital RadiographyOrthopedic EvaluationOrthopedic SurgeryPhysical RehabilitationPain ManagementSurgeryUrgent CareEmergency CareGrooming

What Southside Animal Hospital says

In their own words, from ssahvet.com, read October 11, 2026.

After hoursOutside our business hours, we recommend you contact the following emergency animal hospital(s) in the Lake Charles, LA area.
DentistryPet Dental Surgery
SurgeryPet Surgical Procedures
BoardingPet Boarding
GroomingPet Grooming
Fear Free certifiedSouthside Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Certified® Practice.
Cat Friendly PracticeSouthside Animal Hospital is a Cat Friendly Certified® Practice.

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Who they treat

2 species under this roof

DogsCats

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