AAHA-Accredited Care for Shreveport Pets: University Veterinary Hospital

Is your pet getting the kind of veterinary care that actually meets a national standard — or are you hoping for the best and not really sure?

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana — University Veterinary Hospital on East Kings Highway is one of a small percentage of veterinary practices in the country that has earned accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association. That designation isn't given out lightly. It requires meeting hundreds of quality standards in areas ranging from patient care and pain management to medical recordkeeping and emergency protocols. For pet owners in Caddo Parish, it means walking in knowing the facility has been independently evaluated and found to be doing things right.

The hospital offers the full spectrum of companion animal care: wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and rehabilitation services. Their team works with dogs, cats, and other small animals, and the practice is structured to handle everything from routine annual visits to more complex medical situations that require specialist-level attention. For pet owners who want all of that in one place without the uncertainty of rotating through different providers, University Veterinary Hospital covers the range.

Clients consistently note the thoroughness of the exams and the communication from the veterinary team. "They never make me feel rushed," one reviewer wrote, "and they always explain exactly what they found and what they recommend." Others praise the staff's patience with anxious animals — several reviewers specifically mention that their pets, normally stressed at vet visits, seemed comfortable throughout. The AAHA accreditation is something multiple longtime clients cite as the reason they originally chose the practice and why they've stayed.

University Veterinary Hospital is located at 7700 East Kings Highway in Shreveport — on the east side of town along the Kings Highway corridor near the Youree Drive intersection. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 7 AM to noon. Call (318) 797-5522 or visit uvhvets.com to schedule your next appointment.