School of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics
Department of Cardiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Small Animal Clinic: 225-578-9600
Large Animal Clinic: 225-578-9500
FAX: 225-578-9559

Emergency
The Cardiology Service will see primary cardiac emergencies Monday- Friday from 9 AM – 5PM.  Please call before your arrival so we can be prepared for you and your pet. After hours, a veterinarian is on duty to accept, triage and manage emergency cases that present to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Emergencies are seen 24 hours a day.

How to make an appointment?
Primary appointments, appointments by referral, and second opinions are seen daily Monday- Friday.  Breed-related certifications for congenital heart disease are also available.  Appointments are generally seen from 10 AM – 12 PM, Monday – Friday.  

After hours, a veterinarian is on duty to accept, triage and manage emergency cases that present to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Emergencies are seen 24 hours a day.