Pet Boarding in Lafayette, LA
Vet Med Animal Hospital offers dog and cat boarding in Lafayette, LA, for established clients who use our practice for routine vaccines and preventive care. Dogs are welcome for boarding and daycare, and cats are housed in separate suites for a calmer, more comfortable stay.
Boarding Where Your Pet Is Already Known
Our boarding services are available exclusively to clients who use Vet Med Animal Hospital as their primary veterinary provider for routine vaccines and preventive care. This helps us ensure that every pet in our care is current on vaccinations, known to our team, and medically cleared for a safe stay. It also means that the pets boarding with us are ones our staff already recognizes—animals whose personalities, preferences, and health backgrounds are familiar to the people caring for them. If your pet has a medical need arise during their stay, our veterinary team is already on-site and equipped to respond.
For new clients interested in boarding, we encourage you to start with a wellness exam and vaccination care so we can establish care before your pet’s first stay.
Boarding Options for Dogs & Cats
Dog Boarding & Daycare
Cat Boarding in Separate Suites
What to Know Before Your Pet’s Boarding Stay
Before boarding at Vet Med Animal Hospital, all pets must be current on their core vaccinations and established as active clients at our practice. Dogs are typically required to be current on rabies, distemper combination, and Bordetella vaccines before boarding. Cats should be current on rabies and FVRCP. Our team will confirm your pet’s vaccine status when you schedule their stay—if any vaccines are due, we can often update them at the same appointment.
Please complete our boarding form before your pet’s scheduled stay so our team has everything they need to care for them properly. If your pet takes prescription medications, our in-house pharmacy can assist with any refills needed before their stay.
Established Clients Only
Professional Supervision
Boarding at our veterinary hospital means your pet is cared for by a team that is ready and able to handle their unique needs.
FAQs About Pet Boarding
Here are answers to what Lafayette pet owners most commonly ask about boarding their dogs and cats at Vet Med Animal Hospital.
Who is eligible to board their pet at Vet Med Animal Hospital?
Boarding at Vet Med Animal Hospital is reserved for established clients who use our practice as their primary provider for routine vaccines and preventive care. This policy ensures that every pet in our boarding facility is known to our team, current on vaccinations, and medically cleared for a safe stay. If you're a new client interested in boarding, we recommend scheduling a wellness exam and getting your pet's vaccines up to date with us first.
Visit our Pet Wellness & Preventive Care page to learn more about establishing care at our Lafayette clinic.
What vaccines does my pet need to board at your Lafayette clinic?
Dogs boarding at Vet Med Animal Hospital are typically required to be current on rabies, distemper combination (DA2PP), Bordetella, and Leptospirosis (Lepto) vaccines. Cats are required to be current on rabies, FVRCP, and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) vaccines. Vaccine requirements help protect all pets in our boarding facility from preventable illnesses. If your pet is due for any vaccines, our team can often update them at a wellness visit prior to or on the day of boarding drop-off.
Contact our team at (337) 456-8010 to confirm your pet's current vaccine status before scheduling their stay.
Are dogs and cats housed together during boarding?
What should I bring for my pet's boarding stay?
We feed a prescription gastrointestinal (GI) diet to boarding pets and often prefer that pets do not bring their own food, as the GI diet helps minimize the risk of digestive upset during their stay. If your pet has a specific dietary requirement or medical condition that necessitates a different food, please discuss it with our team before boarding.
If your pet takes any medications, please bring a sufficient supply for the duration of their stay—our team will administer medications as directed. You're also welcome to bring a familiar blanket or toy from home if you think it will help your pet feel more comfortable. Please complete our boarding form before drop-off so our team has all the information they need, including emergency contact details and any special care instructions.
What happens if my pet becomes ill or injured during their boarding stay?
One of the most significant advantages of boarding at a veterinary clinic is that medical care is immediately available if your pet needs it. If your pet shows signs of illness or injury during their stay, our veterinary team is already on-site and equipped to assess and treat them without delay. We will contact you promptly to discuss any concerns and obtain authorization before proceeding with treatment beyond basic care. In a non-veterinary boarding facility, a sick or injured pet would need to be transported elsewhere for care—a step that costs valuable time in an urgent situation.
Do you offer daycare for dogs in addition to overnight boarding?
Yes. In addition to overnight boarding, we offer daycare for dogs whose families use Vet Med Animal Hospital for routine veterinary care. Daycare can be a good option for dogs that do better with daytime supervision and social interaction, or for owners with long work days who want their pet in a safe, monitored environment. Vaccination requirements apply to daycare guests as well. Contact our Lafayette team to discuss availability and scheduling options for your dog.