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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in DeRidder, LA
Hayes Veterinary Hospital and Entrance Road Veterinary Clinic have been serving the DeRidder, LA, and Leesville, LA communities with comprehensive veterinary care for many years. Our dedicated team of veterinarians and staff provide compassionate treatment for pets of all types including exotic animals, small animals, and large animals. We offer wellness care, advanced diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and specialized treatments including acupuncture and holistic therapies.With two convenient locations, our USDA-accredited veterinarians also specialize in animal transport regulations for domestic and international travel. Our hospital maintains strict surgical protocols with pre-anesthetic evaluations, IV catheterization, and dedicated surgical technicians to ensure optimal patient safety. We provide end-of-life care, boarding, grooming, and emergency services during regular business hours while maintaining partnerships with 24-hour referral clinics.
Services
Wellness Exams
Dental Care
Vaccinations
Surgical Procedures
Exotic Pet Care
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory Testing
Allergy Treatment
Microchipping
End-of-Life Services
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals
- Our USDA-accredited veterinarians handle international pet travel documentation
- We maintain surgical safety protocols with dedicated monitoring technicians
- We provide holistic therapies including acupuncture at our Hayes location
- We serve both DeRidder and Leesville communities with two convenient locations
What people say
Compassionate staff
Exotic pet expertise
Surgical excellence
Travel documentation
Gentle care
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams help maintain pet health through early disease detection. These exams include physical evaluations, vaccination updates, and parasite prevention planning tailored to each pet's specific needs and life stage. Our veterinarians recommend annual check-ups for healthy adults and more frequent visits for senior pets and animals with chronic conditions.
Surgical Procedures
We perform soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries for small animals using advanced safety protocols. Our surgical services include spays/neuters, mass removals, and orthopedic corrections with pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV fluid therapy, and dedicated monitoring technicians ensuring optimal patient care during all procedures.
Exotic Pet Care
Our trained professionals provide veterinary care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. This specialized service includes species-specific wellness exams, nutritional counseling, and treatment for exotic animal health conditions requiring specialized equipment and expertise in non-traditional pet medicine.
Diagnostic Imaging
We utilize radiography and ultrasound technologies for accurate internal diagnosis. These diagnostic tools help identify injuries, monitor chronic conditions, and detect abnormalities in organs, bones, and soft tissues to support precise treatment planning for our animal patients.
End-of-Life Services
We provide compassionate euthanasia and hospice care for aging and terminally ill pets. Our services include home visits, pain management, and bereavement support to help families make difficult decisions while maintaining pet comfort in their final stages of life.
People
Dr. Randy Hayes
Veterinarian
Dr. Hayes is a licensed veterinarian with extensive experience in small animal care. He acquired Hoerner Veterinary Hospital in 2018 and rebranded it as Hayes Veterinary Hospital while maintaining its legacy of quality pet care.
Dr. Kaela Turner
Veterinarian
Dr. Turner brings specialized expertise in exotic animal care to our veterinary team. Her background includes advanced training in treating non-traditional pets and maintaining wellness in unique animal species.
Dr. April Salazar
Veterinarian
Dr. Salazar focuses on preventive care and wellness programs for companion animals. She works with pet owners to develop customized health plans for dogs, cats, and other common household pets.
Crystal Thielepape
Hospital Manager
Crystal oversees daily hospital operations and client services at Hayes Veterinary Hospital. Her leadership ensures efficient care delivery while maintaining exceptional customer service standards for pet owners.
Allison Federkeil
Veterinary Technician
Allison provides technical support during medical procedures and assists veterinarians with patient care. Her hands-on experience contributes to effective treatment delivery and post-operative monitoring.
Questions
What services are available for exotic pets?
We provide specialized care for exotic animals including birds, reptiles, and small mammals with wellness exams, nutritional counseling, and species-specific treatment protocols.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Yes, we provide dental examinations, cleanings, and treatments to maintain oral health and prevent systemic diseases in companion animals.
Are emergency services available after hours?
While we provide emergency care during regular business hours, we maintain partnerships with 24-hour clinics for after-hours emergencies.
How often should pets receive wellness exams?
We recommend annual check-ups for healthy adult pets, with more frequent visits for senior animals and pets with chronic health conditions.
Do you provide international pet travel services?
As a federally accredited practice, we issue international health certificates and assist with pet travel requirements for global relocation.
What surgical procedures are performed?
We perform spays/neuters, mass removals, orthopedic procedures, and complex surgeries with specialized equipment and safety protocols.
