Animal Care Center and Pet Care Center

Providing the highest quality of veterinary care in a professional, compassionate manner.

On behalf of our veterinarians and staff at Animal Care Center and Pet Care Center we welcome you to our website! We invite you to visit us at either of our two locations in Hammond and Ponchatoula, Louisiana. We have been a part of the Northshore Community for over 40 years and are eager to continue serving our community for many more. Our passion can be found in our team of dedicated staff and our facility. We are excited for the opportunity to earn your confidence! 

We are here to service the cities of Hammond, Ponchatoula, Bedico, Tickfaw, Albany, Independence, Holden, Springfield,  Loranger, Amite, Robert, and more!

Our mission is to provide you and your pet with the best veterinary care in a professional and compassionate manner.

Hear what our clients are saying about us

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★★★★★ They have taken care of my dog Marley, a blue pit. Very responsible, and caring staff.Here is Marley, giving Adam good nite loving. She is so loveable.Samantha J.Samantha J. ★★★★★ My babies were boarded at animal Care Center for a week. I was well informed about their care and they were clean and happy when I picked them upJamie F.Jamie F. ★★★★★ I love this place. They take great care of my dog. The staff is super friendly and helpful.Kristen H.Kristen H. ★★★★★ They are great ez to get in and work withBruce C.Bruce C. ★★★★★ We had to make the difficult decision to put our lovely Stella Grace to sleep. She was very ill and we could not let her suffer. I made the appointment in the morning and took her in that afternoon. When we were taken to the room it was set up with a blanket for her to be placed on, the lights were dimed and soft music was playing. We were offered water and made comfortable. Everyone spoke softly and the paperwork was handled with great care. When the procedure was over and we were comfortable leaving we were able to exit through a side door and did not need to go through the lobby.Stella Grace had the best of care during her life and was gently handled to the very end.Shirley B.Shirley B. ★★★★★ I’ve had pets my whole life and moved around a bunch, and ACC is the best vet I’ve ever gone to. My cat can be very difficult at the vet, but everyone there is so patient with her and can handle anything she throws at them. The staff is amazing and the care is even better.Jenny Lynn W.Jenny Lynn W. ★★★★★ Can’t say enough good things about this vet. They are not my normal vet as mine was closed today (Saturday). But my dog hurt his leg so I called them and they took him in right away. The receptionist was very nice and helpful over the phone.The veterinarian and vet techs were very knowledgeable and super sweet.They also have fair pricing. As an emergency last minute visit, full head to toe evaluation and evaluation of his hurt leg and 3 prescriptions I was very happy that it did not break the bank.So glad I found them as a back up vet!Thank you all for taking my baby in at such late notice.Brianna B.Brianna B. ★★★★★ Animal Care Center is the BEST! I have three Dachshunds who are NOT dogs but who are part of our family. I am VERY picky where I take them for their medical needs as well as for boarding. EVERY person that works at Animal Care Center in Hammond is SO nice, and my dogs love everyone there. I can't tell you how nice it is to have people that love my dogs taking care of them for their medical needs as well as when I have to go out of town. I don't think anyone is as picky as me when it comes to their pets, so trust me when I say you can trust Animal Care Center with your fur babies.Helen D.Helen D. ★★★★★ The doctors and staff are always so kind and accommodating! Very appreciative of their care and knowledge!Emily B.Emily B. ★★★★★ Caring and efficientGeorge H.George H. ★★★★★ I recently just moved back to Hammond with a pair of Great Danes and our female was pregnant. We were in need of a new vet in the area & heard about Animal Care Center through a friend. Candice was very informative and instrumental in helping us get our appointment set up, online forms filled out & making sure we covered all our bases prior to arrival. Momma & puppies received great treatment from the the staff @ ACC and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a vetinarian in the area. Needless to say, we've found our local go-to for our pets needs! If you call, ask for Candice, you'll be happy that you dd!!!Mr. PMr. P ★★★★★ Alexis is very helpful when i need to make my pets boarding reservations or grooming reservations.Amanda H.Amanda H. ★★★★★ Animal Care Center was wonderful! We recently got an English Bulldog puppy and received excellent care at our first visit! Candice Piediscalzo referred us and made us feel right at home! We received lots of helpful information and tips!!amandaleemiles322amandaleemiles322 ★★★★★ I cannot say enough about the wonderful 14 years of care my dog received from ACC. Candice always took care of us. We lost our boy a few weeks ago and the staff was caring beyond measure. Forever thankful to the staff and Drs.Susan S.Susan S. ★★★★★ We boarded our dog for a long weekend and couldn’t have been more pleased. Candice was a big help with making the reservations and super friendly at check out when we picked him up!Danielle S.Danielle S. ★★★★★ Alexis is very helpful when I need my pets medication refilled and with anything else I needTristen M.Tristen M. ★★★★★ Best doctors and staff, hands down. The best pet care in the area. Very friendly and always available to help with any issue. They are thorough and care about each pet they treat. We have been going here for years and have never had a problem. They treat your pet like their own.Leslie F.Leslie F. ★★★★★ My sweet girl has had all kinds of issues with GI disease and an auto immune disease. Dr. Tamor has been there for her every step of the way. She always comes in with a smile on her face and explains everything to me. She has great bedside manner. I love that she’s the one who calls me instead of having anyone just call to give me results or to talk to me about my girl. Can’t forget our other favorite, Kayla! She goes above and beyond for my baby when she has to go for a visit. Whether she’s talking me off the ledge from thinking somethings wrong, to sending pics of my girl, she’s truly the best! It makes it so much easier to drop her off or bring her in knowing she has wonderful people taking care of her and spoiling her with lovins! It’s nice knowing that they really love my baby and aren’t just trying to see how much money they can get out of me.See photo of Audrey leaving the vet the other day. She had her bloodwork done and a bath. She’s a happy girl!Brandi SBrandi S ★★★★★ Awesome vets and Alexis Gomez always gets my medicine very quickly and is very nice.grant P.grant P. ★★★★★ Hello, I just wanted to give a shoutout to this care facility. I have been a client for many years, probably a decade. The staff are always polite, friendly and very knowledgeable about what care my pet needs. Candice has been there for every dog I have brought for care and goes above and beyond for clients and pets alike. Thank you for your kindness and support! MelvaMelva V.Melva V. ★★★★★ The assistant was very nice and Dr. Schott was wonderful and listened to our concerns. She was very gentle with my babies and treated them with care. They're both getting better already!WakingRibbonsWakingRibbons ★★★★★ Great experienceMathew B.Mathew B. ★★★★★ vet's a re very goodWayne G.Wayne G. ★★★★★ I would go nowhere else in the area!! They treat me dog amazingly and are upfront with pricing which is really helpful!!Darrell Norton J.Darrell Norton J. ★★★★★ Great vet staff!Laura L.Laura L. ★★★★★ Great staff great serviceThank you all for everythingDavid K.David K. ★★★★★ Everyone was so sweet. You can tell they really care about the pets.They take their time to explain things to you. And will answer any questions and concerns you have.TrishaTrisha ★★★★★ Friendly staff. Vet is friendly. They accept care credit so makes it more affordable to get your pets treated if they are sick and need an expensive treatment or procedure. Staff had given us water for our thirsty dog. He was sick and not drinking and he was a little thirsty.R WR W ★★★★★ Dr. Tamor and the staff at Pet Care and Animal Care Clinics are so kind and helpful. Going through a tough time with your pet is so hard. Dr. Tamor made sure to explain everything thoroughly and treated my sweet boy like a king. I highly recommend!!Megan E.Megan E. ★★★★★ Great place to board your pet when having to leave the stateMatthew B.Matthew B. ★★★★★ Excellent staff and vets. Always willing to answer any questions you have about your pets care.Melinda B.Melinda B. ★★★★★ Just had first visit there. Short and sweet. No real wait time and the vet and tech were so nice. My puppy seemed really comfortable!Lindsay R.Lindsay R. ★★★★★ The staff was very empathetic and sympathetic during the loss of my good boySlosh V.Slosh V. ★★★★★ Very nice clinic! You can tell they care about your pets!Jordan R.Jordan R. ★★★★★ They know their stufffBobby O.Bobby O. ★★★★★ Will continue to take our fur babies there. We have been using Animal Care Center for over 22 years and will continue to trust them with our fur babies.Marie C.Marie C. ★★★★★ Love coming to the animal care center! The staff is so friendly and truely love animals! They explain everything they find and they make sure that you understand! Love love love this get clinicBradley H.Bradley H. ★★★★★ They treated my Addi with love, care and kindness. While calming my anxiety.Stacey F.Stacey F. ★★★★★ Doggo actually gets excited to go. I think she loves them more than me 😭🤣MichaelMichael ★★★★★ Our baby, Luna came in for her checkup a few weeks ago. We ordinarily chose Animal Care Center, however, we moved and came to the Pet Care Center. I was thrilled to be treated by Dr, Ganacheau. Our dear Mylan was treated by her at ACC, and helped us with the dreaded end of life appointment. Luna was nervous, but the doctor and her staff were kind, friendly, gentle, and professional. I would not take Luna anywhere else. Much love to them all.Rochelle L.Rochelle L. ★★★★★ The team in Hammond are fantastic! Best anywhere!Comedian Justin K.Comedian Justin K. ★★★★★ Such a caring veterinarian,(Dr. Peters). Very professional, explained everything she was doing and why! She truly cared about my little fur baby!The rest of the office personellwas very friendly, the office was very clean! Take your fur baby there, you won't be sorry!Cheryl C.Cheryl C. ★★★★★ Very caring and my pet loved them!Brian W.Brian W. ★★★★★ Love Animal Care Center! We have 3 dogs and 3 cats and we use them to care for our babies. ❤️❤️❤️Deborah A.Deborah A. ★★★★★ I have only had really good experiences at Animal Care Center. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to all my family and friends.Stephanie M.Stephanie M. ★★★★★ I have used these wonderful Vets for a long time!! They are all wonderful! I can’t ask for such caring and knowledgeable Vets ever!Susan H.Susan H. ★★★★★ Wonderful staff and very informative. Will not bring my fur girl anywhere else periodWilliam Pace (.William Pace (. ★★★★★ Great service and excellent customer service skillsKasey A.Kasey A. ★★★★★ Second rescued cat/kitten taken to clinic. Amazing care, professional and caring, best staff and Doctors around. Highly recommend!!Donna N.Donna N. ★★★★★ Very happy with the staffMichael K.Michael K. ★★★★★ Had to put my sweet girl to sleep this morning and this staff was awesome! They were soft spoken, kind and caring! I would recommend them to everyone!!! Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart!Angie G.Angie G. ★★★★★ Best care for my pets. ❤️Sophie N.Sophie N. ★★★★★ I have recently adopted an elder stray cat who eventually needed some quick emergency care. I'm a senior who no longer drives so needed a mobile veterinarian.I can't rave enough about the care, concern and overall commitment I received for Misty, my four baby.They picked her up, treated her, keeping her 2 days. Their rates are very affordable and I definitely will continue using them for Misty's care.RoseMary W.RoseMary W. ★★★★★ Everything is great at this place ik and I trust them they are very caring peopleKathie H.Kathie H. ★★★★★ I was working in Hammond during the storms in 2020. My little chihuahua Lulu was attacked by a Pitbull. He tore her shoulder open and crushed an area of tissue. She was in shock and close to dying when I got her to the clinic. The Dr and his entire staff were so nice. Lulu stayed at the clinic over a week. Even tho we were right in the middle of Covid I was allowed to visit her every day when ever I had time. I’ll never forget how good they were to Lulu and to me. Thank you all for being there for me.cheryl J.cheryl J. ★★★★★ Dr. Downing is always caring for our dogs, would recommend.Lucas B.Lucas B. ★★★★★ I appreciate the kind care all the staff show to my cat, Inky, as she is growing older. Theyquickly identify the cause of problems and concerns and help me manage her overallhealth and well-being. Thanks from both of us!Glenda B.Glenda B. ★★★★★ Great staff. They communicate well with you about your pet.Theron L.Theron L. ★★★★★ This place, the doctors, and staff are all so wonderful! They have taken such good care of my dogs and my cat. I won't go anywhere else.Tracie K.Tracie K. ★★★★★ I have been bringing my pups there since i first got them and they love the place and they are the only people i trust. Thank all of youDANIELLE S.DANIELLE S. ★★★★☆ They have been our vet for many years now. We think others will find them useful.Mickey B.Mickey B. ★★★★☆ I have only scheduled an appointment so far, but will update after the visit. When I called to schedule my appointment the receptionist was very sweet and I was able to get an appointment right away. So far I'm very pleased with Ponchatoula Care Center.Paige N.Paige N. ★★★★☆ Dr. Laverne was great. Thanks for answering all of our questions on numerous occasions.Patrick D.Patrick D.js_loader

Come See Us

Animal Care Center

14101 W. Club Deluxe Rd,
Hammond, LA, 70403

Monday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Wednesday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Friday

7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday

7:30am - 4:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Come See Us

Pet Care Center

799 Campbell Lane,
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Monday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Wednesday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday

7:30am - 5:30pm

Friday

7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

What's Next

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    Call us or schedule an appointment online.

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    Meet with a doctor for an initial exam.

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    Put a plan together for your pet.

We recommend Animal Care Center due to the trust they’ve earned from us after taking care of our fur babies for years. Their knowledge and guidance are always appreciated.

Julie L.

Everyone there are so nice and friendly. They take extra care of every animal that comes in and makes you feel welcomed. We would recommend them to anyone who loves their animals like we do.

Jennifer G.

I use both Animal Care Center & Pet Care Center for my 3 pets. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone. I am always confident in the care and I am provided. Every staff member gives me the feeling that myself and my pets are family. The doctors are extremely relatable and professional. I can’t express how much they have done for my fur babies. My dog, Letti, had to have emergency surgery after eating a volleyball, and I was extremely worried. The staff reassured me that she would be okay and they would take great care of her. She had to stay several days and made a full recovery. We still have to keep an eye on her but I know if we came to a similar complication, I would bring her right back to ACC/PCC and their very competent veterinarians and staff.

Tyler S.

This is the best place I have ever taken my pets… The entire team at both the Animal Care and Pet Care Center are professional, caring and extremely skilled at what they do. Never in my life have I met such wonderful people and appreciated what they do for me and my pets. I would recommend this team to anyone!

Janet P.

Phenomenal service from front desk staff, vet techs, and Dr. Laverne! Brought one of my boys in as an emergency because we thought he was bit by a snake. Was informed the doctors were in a meeting as they had just opened; and they’d assess him ASAP and they did! Dr. Laverne called me every step of the way and kept me informed the whole time. The techs were amazing and SO patient with my boy when we were leaving. They knew he was in so much pain, and they both said we will wait with him as long as it takes; and they sat in the hot sun in the parking lot until he was ready to get in my car. Every one of you ladies are rockstars, and I thank you ALL for taking amazing care of my Chevy boy! Chev thanks you guys too!

Jeanine S.