General Animal Hospital

General Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Covington, LA, located at 71224 Hendry Ave. The practice provides preventative, medical, and surgical care for small animals, sheep, goats, and equine patients. It offers specialized acupuncture services for horses, dogs, cats, sheep, and goats, integrating these treatments with conventional medicine to manage pain and illness. The hospital has been in continuous operation at this location since 1972, serving clients for generations. It holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The hospital was established in 1972 and is led by Gregory S. Labranche, D.V.M., who became the owner in 2001 after a career spanning mixed animal practice, emergency medicine, and an academic residency at The University of Tennessee. Dr. Labranche is a certified veterinary acupuncturist for companion animal and equine patients, trained at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. He integrates acupuncture with conventional care, utilizing techniques such as moxibustion, aquapuncture, and electro-acupuncture to treat conditions like osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disease, and muscle pain. Sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes and may include farm calls.

Dr. Ashley Berthelot, who graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, joined the team after practicing equine medicine in Colorado and the Folsom area. The staff includes Danielle, who has worked at the hospital since July of 2005 and specializes in surgery, diagnostic testing, and client education. The practice emphasizes a compassionate approach, aiming to protect patient health and relieve suffering while supporting clients in securing the well-being of their pets.

The hospital is recognized for its positive rating from customers who have reviewed it, reflecting the satisfaction of those who have received care at the long-standing Covington location.

General Animal Hospital combines decades of local service with specialized integrative care, offering Covington pet owners a trusted resource for comprehensive veterinary needs.

BizScoreAI assigns a Discoverability score of 75 out of 100, which measures whether AI crawlers are allowed in and can find every page of the website, the first step before any AI assistant can recommend the business. The practice ranks number 1 of 3 Veterinarian businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Covington.