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Pet Health Is Our Passion

Welcome to Vet Med Animal Hospital, your local veterinarian in Lafayette. We’re pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary services for animals in Lafayette and surrounding areas.

The goal and policy of the healthcare team at Vet Med Animal Hospital is to provide friendly, professional, and compassionate healthcare, using the highest quality medical and surgical technology. We understand every client is different with different goals and expectations. We will work with each client to help decide what is best for their pet. We want to work WITH you to help keep your pet happy and healthy.

To accomplish our mission:

We will provide a highly trained and professional staff
We will  provide up to date equipment and technology
We will not subscribe to “cookie cutter” medicine.
Meet Our TeamContact Us

Meet Our Amazing Team

Dr. Scott Tate

Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Tate grew up in Kaplan, La. He attended LSU and received a Bachelors of science in Zoology in 1990 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 . Dr. Tate has a vast variety of experience in medicine, surgery and emergency care for small and large animals. He enjoys orthopedic surgery and performs a variety of procedures including cruciate surgery and bone implants. He has provided veterinary care for pets in Lafayette and the Acadiana area for over 20 years and is a member of the Acadiana Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Tate enjoys exercise, spending time outdoors, LSU sports and working at his camp. He lives in Lafayette with his wife Beth and daughter Gabrielle.

Cameron

Customer Service Coordinator / Veterinary Technician

Cameron is a customer service coordinator and veterinary technician. She is a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Yorkshire Terrier, Maggie, two cats, Castiel and Harrison, and Bearded Dragon, Syd. In her spare time she enjoys watching vintage movies.

Savannah

Veterinary Technician

Savannah has been a veterinary technician for the past 15 years. She is very compassionate and caring when it comes to your furry family. She has three dogs and one cat of her own. Savannah enjoys gardening and spending time with her family

Jennifer

Customer Service Coordinator

Jennifer is a customer service coordinator. Jennifer shares her home with her husband, two sons, Shorkie, Khloe, and two English Mastiffs, Felisha and Vanessa. Jennifer enjoys watching true crime in her free time.

Hannah

Veterinary Technician

Hannah is a veterinary technician and pre-Vet student at the University of Louisiana. She is a member of UL’s pre-vet society and shares her home with her three dogs, Charlie, Bailee and Ollie.