Gregory A. Rich, DVM
Leslie Pence, DVM

The West Esplanade Veterinary Clinic
3640 West Esplanade Ave.
Metairie, LA 70002

Phone: 504-455-6386
Fax: 504-455-9331

Clinic Hours:

Monday-Friday
8:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am-12:00 pm

For Emergencies:

We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 8 am to 12 noon. We are available to see EMERGENCY cases anytime we are open.

For Emergencies during our normal hours of operation:
Call 504-455-6386

For After Hours Emergencies:
Call Southeast Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Hospital at 504-219-0444
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Care and Health Information

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Recognizing Animal Diseases and Proper Animal Care

We have included some helpful information and tips that will assist you in taking care of your pet. We have also put together a list of some common diseases found in some animals. If you can recognize and understand the signs of illness and seek help quickly, you can avoid your pet becoming gravely ill.

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Animal Care Sheets

Common Animal Diseases


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Heartworms in the heart of a 3 year old Ferret that died from fatal heartworm disease.

If you see any of the following symptoms, be sure to call us immediately: extreme lethargy, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, seizures, bleeding from an open wound for longer than 5 minutes or a broken exposed bone. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Should you have an after hours avian / exotic pet emergency, we advise that you call Southeast Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Hospital at 504-219-0444. They will contact Dr. Rich or his associate to help you with your exotic pet’s emergency.