Pet Wellness & Preventive Care in Lafayette, LA
Vet Med Animal Hospital provides comprehensive wellness and preventive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in Lafayette, LA. From puppy and kitten packages to senior wellness exams and bloodwork, our team builds individualized care plans that help your pet stay healthy at every stage of life.
Preventive Care That Grows with Your Pet
Preventive veterinary care is one of the most effective ways to protect your pet’s long-term health. Regular wellness exams allow our team to catch early signs of illness, track changes over time, and make recommendations tailored to your pet’s age, breed, lifestyle, and species. At Vet Med Animal Hospital, we offer structured wellness packages for every life stage—so your pet’s care always matches where they are right now.
For exotic pets, including birds, lizards, snakes, guinea pigs, and rabbits, we offer specialized Exotic Pet Care tailored to the unique physiological needs of each species.
Wellness Packages for Every Life Stage
Puppy & Kitten
Adult Annual
Senior Wellness Care for Dogs & Cats
As dogs and cats age, their health needs shift. Conditions like kidney disease, thyroid dysfunction, arthritis, and dental disease become more common and can progress quickly without regular monitoring. Our senior wellness packages include comprehensive physical exams paired with in-house bloodwork, such as hematology and chemistry panels, to help track your pet’s organ function, identify early changes, and adjust their care plan accordingly. Additional diagnostics, including urinalysis, may be recommended based on your pet’s age, health status, and individual needs.
Learn more about our Pet Diagnostics & Imaging capabilities or ask our team about scheduling a senior wellness visit.
Senior Canine & Feline Packages
Tailored annual exams and bloodwork monitoring for older dogs and cats with evolving health needs.
In-House Bloodwork
Same-visit lab results from our on-site laboratory mean faster answers and quicker adjustments to your pet’s care plan.
FAQs About Pet Wellness Care
Here are answers to what Lafayette pet owners most commonly ask about wellness and preventive care.
How often should my dog or cat have a wellness exam?
What is included in a puppy or kitten wellness package at Vet Med Animal Hospital?
Our puppy and kitten packages include a full physical examination, an age-appropriate vaccine series, intestinal parasite screening, and deworming. We also provide guidance on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, as well as nutrition, behavior, spay and neuter timing, and microchipping during these early visits. Starting your pet's care on a structured plan helps establish a health baseline and builds a relationship with our team that can last your pet's lifetime.
Visit our Pet Vaccinations page for details on the vaccines included in our wellness packages.
Do you offer wellness care for exotic pets?
Yes. Vet Med Animal Hospital sees a variety of exotic pets, including birds, lizards, snakes, guinea pigs, and rabbits, for wellness exams and preventive care. Exotic pets often hide signs of illness, making routine checkups especially important for catching health changes early. If you have an exotic pet and are looking for a veterinarian in Lafayette, give us a call to confirm we can accommodate your specific species.
What does a senior wellness bloodwork package include?
Having this information on file from year to year allows us to identify trends and catch early signs of conditions like kidney disease, liver dysfunction, diabetes, or thyroid imbalance before they become serious.
Why is parasite prevention important year-round in Louisiana?
Louisiana's warm, humid climate creates year-round conditions for fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes—which means heartworm, flea infestations, and tick-borne diseases are a consistent risk for pets in Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana area, not just a seasonal one. We recommend continuous parasite prevention for all dogs and cats, and we can help you choose the right product based on your pet's lifestyle and exposure level.
Our in-house pharmacy carries a range of preventive medications available for pickup at your appointment.
At what age should I schedule my pet's first wellness visit?
Puppies and kittens should have their first wellness visit as early as six to eight weeks of age. This first appointment establishes their health baseline, starts their vaccine series, and gives you an opportunity to ask questions about nutrition, behavior, and preventive care. If you've adopted an older pet whose history is unknown, we recommend scheduling a new patient exam as soon as possible so we can assess their current health and get them on track.