Melton Veterinary Hospital

Bastrop, LA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Mixed
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Boarding Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your Full-Service Vet in Bastrop, LA. Where We Treat Your Pets Like Our Own. Since 1978, Melton Veterinary Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care, urgent care, and boarding to pets in the Bastrop community and beyond. As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care. We would be honored to be a partner in your pet's healthcare

Since 1978, Melton Veterinary Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care, urgent care, and boarding to pets in the Bastrop community and beyond. For over 30 years, Melton Veterinary Hospital has improved lives through personalized care and modern veterinary medicine to dog, cat, and horse owners in Morehouse Parish. When you join Melton Veterinary Hospital in Bastrop, LA, you are stepping into a legacy of compassionate care established since 1978. For over three decades, this practice has been a trusted partner in the Morehouse Parish community. As an active member of Morehouse Parish community and the Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce, we look forward to meeting you soon!

Mission — At Melton Veterinary Hospital, we provide top-quality veterinary care, urgent care, and boarding to pets in our community. Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team. As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life. At Melton Veterinary Hospital, our treatment philosophy is aimed at prevention with early diagnosis and treatment. We would love to partner with you in helping your pet live a long, happy, and healthy life

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
Hospice Palliative

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
4
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art testing and diagnosticsstate-of-the-art equipmentmodern veterinary medicine

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresUrgent CarePet BoardingWellness ExamsVaccinationsParasite ControlPet Allergies & DermatologyPet Dental CareMicrochippingPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet Bath & Nail TrimmingPet Hospice & EuthanasiaVeterinary RadiologyVeterinary EndocrinologyLarge Animal VetVeterinary OphthalmologyOrthopedic VetSpecialized ServicesPet AnesthesiaPet Dental SurgeryOrthopedic Pet SurgeryPet SurgeryEarly Detection Blood TestsRoutine nose-to-tail wellness examsprofessional cleanings

Memberships

Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of CommerceMorehouse Parish community

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. We will be closed on Dec. 24 and we will be closed on Dec. 25. We will operate on a limited schedule from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Dec. 31 and we will be closed on Jan. 1

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Frequently asked

Is Melton Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Melton Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Melton Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Melton Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Melton Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Melton Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Melton Veterinary Hospital established?+

Melton Veterinary Hospital has served the Bastrop, LA community since 1978.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 602 reviews

Melton Veterinary Hospital in Bastrop, LA is widely regarded for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and exceptionally friendly support staff. The facility is consistently described as clean, welcoming, and well-equipped with modern technology. Clients frequently highlight the thorough explanations provided during visits, gentle handling of anxious pets, and strong follow-up care. While the practice is generally praised for reasonable pricing and accommodating scheduling—including online booking options—some past feedback notes concerns regarding pricing on specific services and occasional communication challenges. Overall, the clinic maintains a strong local reputation for providing dedicated, attentive care to pets and their owners.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.