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Your Trusted Veterinary Care Partner in Bossier City, LA
Viking Drive Veterinary Hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care to pets in Bossier City and surrounding areas for over a decade. Our locally owned practice combines advanced medical capabilities with personalized service, offering everything from routine wellness exams to emergency care and specialized treatments. Our team of dedicated professionals brings extensive experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and preventive care, ensuring pets receive the highest standard of treatment throughout their lives. We prioritize client education and preventive strategies, including annual checkups, vaccinations, and parasite control programs. With state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and a commitment to compassionate care, we treat every pet as part of our extended family.Our services extend to boarding, grooming, and reproductive care, catering to the diverse needs of pet owners in northwest Louisiana. We maintain partnerships with emergency clinics for after-hours care and emphasize transparent communication with every client. Our founder, a lifelong resident of the region, brings deep community ties and generational agricultural experience to his veterinary practice. We serve clients in Bossier City, Shreveport, Haughton, Blanchard, Vivian, and nearby communities, offering flexible scheduling and advance boarding reservations. Our mission remains focused on extending pets' lifespans through early disease detection and tailored treatment plans.
Services
Allergy Testing
Boarding
Dental Care
Emergency Services
Grooming
In-Clinic Diagnostics
Laser Therapy
Reproductive Services
Surgery
Wellness
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive veterinary services from routine checkups to advanced surgical procedures.
- Our team offers personalized care with over a decade of experience in small animal medicine.
- We maintain partnerships with emergency clinics for 24/7 critical care referrals.
- Our facility includes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for accurate, rapid assessments.
- We offer tailored preventive care programs to extend your pet's healthy lifespan.
What people say
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Love what they do
Knowledgeable and compassionate
Trusted since 2009
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Services
Allergy Testing
Our clinic offers comprehensive allergy testing for pets exhibiting symptoms like itching, hair loss, or respiratory issues. We use Nextmune laboratory analysis to identify specific environmental allergens affecting your pet. Treatment options include customized immunotherapy injections or oral drops to manage chronic conditions effectively.
Boarding
We provide secure, climate-controlled boarding for dogs and cats with separate facilities for each species. Our staff monitors pets' health daily and administers medications as needed. Reservations are recommended for holiday periods to ensure availability for your pet's stay.
Dental Care
Our dental services include professional teeth cleaning under sedation, extractions, and oral diagnostics. We emphasize preventive care through regular checkups and home care recommendations to prevent periodontal disease. Advanced dental imaging helps identify hidden oral health issues in pets.
Emergency Services
We offer emergency care during regular business hours for critical conditions like difficulty breathing, trauma, or poisoning. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with Animal Emergency Clinic in Shreveport. Our team prioritizes rapid stabilization and diagnostic assessment for urgent cases.
Surgery
Our surgical services range from routine spays/neuters to complex soft tissue procedures. We perform pre-anesthetic bloodwork and continuous monitoring during all surgeries. Elective procedures like ear cropping follow strict age guidelines and include comprehensive client consultations.
People
Michael P. Thomas
DVM
Dr. Thomas grew up on a northwest Louisiana farm, developing a passion for veterinary medicine through childhood animal care. After graduating from Louisiana Tech and LSU's veterinary school, he established this practice in 2009. He specializes in small animal medicine and surgery while maintaining agricultural ties through his family's farmland.
Questions
Do you offer emergency veterinary services after hours?
We provide emergency care during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend Animal Emergency Clinic at (318) 227-2345 in Shreveport.
What boarding options are available for my pet?
We offer climate-controlled boarding with separate dog and cat facilities. Dogs receive three daily exercise sessions while cats stay in private condo trees with hiding spaces.
How do allergy tests work for pets?
We draw blood samples and send them to Nextmune for analysis, identifying specific allergens affecting your pet. Results arrive within 7-10 days with personalized treatment recommendations.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept Care Credit, Scratchpay financing, and Cherry Payment Plans to help manage veterinary expenses for our clients.
Are dental cleanings performed under anesthesia?
Yes, we use sedation for thorough dental cleanings to ensure patient safety and comprehensive oral health assessment.
Do you provide preventive care services?
We emphasize preventive medicine through annual exams, vaccinations, parasite screening, and tailored nutrition counseling to maintain pets' long-term health.
