Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Gonzales, LA
Andermann Animal Clinic was founded in 2013 by Dr. Leslie Andermann, a Gonzales native with extensive veterinary experience. Our clinic specializes in small animal general practice, serving companion animals in Gonzales, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. We maintain a rotating team of four veterinarians supported by dedicated staff committed to compassionate care. Our practice emphasizes communication, kindness, and access to specialized care through local referral partnerships. Dr. Andermann assembled a team focused on combining high-quality medicine with personalized service, maintaining administrative oversight while ensuring operational excellence.The clinic's culture prioritizes community relationships, evidenced by its rapid growth in Ascension Parish. Our team includes specialists in surgery, dermatology, and preventative care, with staff members actively pursuing continuing education and professional development. We maintain affiliations with local emergency hospitals for after-hours care and emphasize client education through preventative protocols.
Services
Annual Health Exams
Vaccinations
Dental Care
In-House Laboratory
Digital Radiography
General Surgery
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have 4 experienced veterinarians with specialized expertise in surgery and dermatology
- Our team maintains partnerships with local emergency hospitals for 24/7 referral care
- We emphasize personalized communication and client education for preventative care
- Our staff includes senior technicians with over 5 years average tenure at the clinic
- We combine advanced medical capabilities with community-focused service since 2013
What people say
Compassionate care
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized attention
Emergency response
Community-focused
Services
Annual Health Exams
Our comprehensive wellness examinations include physical assessments, weight monitoring, and preventative care recommendations. Veterinarians evaluate pets' overall health while creating customized vaccination and parasite prevention plans. This service helps detect potential issues early through routine monitoring.
In-House Laboratory
We offer on-site blood chemistry analysis, complete blood counts, and parasitology testing. This enables rapid diagnosis of conditions like parvovirus and urinary tract infections. Quick turnaround supports timely treatment decisions for critical cases.
Dental Care
Our dental services include scaling, polishing, and tooth extractions under anesthesia. We emphasize preventative care through oral hygiene education and early intervention for periodontal disease. Proper dental maintenance improves overall pet health.
General Surgery
We perform routine surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and soft tissue surgeries. Our surgical team maintains strict anesthesia protocols with continuous patient monitoring. Post-operative care includes pain management and recovery follow-ups.
Emergency Referrals
For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate care with local referral hospitals. Our staff provides initial triage information and transfers medical records to emergency facilities. This ensures continuity of care outside regular business hours.
People
Dr. Leslie Andermann
Founder/Veterinarian
Gonzales native with LSU veterinary degree. Established clinic in 2013 after emergency medicine experience. Served as Baton Rouge veterinary association president. Focuses on administrative leadership while maintaining clinical involvement.
Dr. Julie Hackney
Veterinarian
LSU graduate with 20+ years experience. Joined post-2016 flood. Known for exceptional bedside manner and patient education. Balances clinical work with family life in Gonzales.
Dr. Jennifer West
Veterinarian
Specializes in surgery and dermatology. Former veterinary assistant at clinic. Returns after Georgia practice. Enjoys outdoor activities with family and three dogs in Louisiana.
Dr. Mackenzie May
Veterinarian
LSU-trained veterinarian with focus on doodle breeds. Demonstrates exceptional surgical skills early in career. Combines preventative care expertise with positive patient interactions.
Katie
Senior Technician
Longest-serving staff member since 2016. Manages clinic operations and surgical training. Expert anesthesia technician with management responsibilities. Active in daily clinic workflow coordination.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We specialize in dogs and cats only as a small animal general practice.
Do you handle emergencies after hours?
We refer urgent cases to partner emergency hospitals outside regular business hours.
What preventative care services do you offer?
Annual exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and dental care programs are available.
Can I request a specific veterinarian?
We honor doctor preferences when scheduling routine appointments at our Gonzales clinic.
Do you provide pet boarding services?
We don't offer boarding but can recommend local pet hotels through our website resources.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing options at our Gonzales location.
