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LocalVet Urgent Care - Nola

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LocalVet Urgent Care located in Metairie is here for you when your pet needs care most. Walk-is Welcomed! Emergency vet in Metairie. Urgent Care in Metairie

We are here for pet emergencies, urgent care and other diseases/issues when you need them most. We are committed to bringing you immediate access to high-quality after-hours veterinary care through same-day visits. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent care while also offering options to fit your budget.

11/13/2026

❤️Happy World Kindness Day from your LocalVet Urgent Care family!

In veterinary medicine, kindness shows up in so many ways. It's the gentle touch that comforts a nervous pet, the reassurance we give worried pet parents, and the compassion we show when the unexpected happens.

At LocalVet, we believe every pet deserves compassionate care and every pet parent deserves to feel supported. Because sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference. ❤️

Whether it's a wagging tail, a comforting purr, or simply being there when your pet needs us, we're proud to care for the pets and families in our community.

We're here for your pets when the unexpected happens!

📍 545 Oaklawn Dr, Metairie, LA 70005
📞 504-264-7373

Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

No appointment needed — just stop in when your pet needs us!

11/11/2026

Today, we honor those who have served.

This Veterans Day, LocalVet Urgent Care would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country.

Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. We are forever grateful. ❤️

From our LocalVet family to yours, Happy Veterans Day!

🐾 Here when your pets need us!

📍 545 Oaklawn Dr, Metairie, LA 70005
📞 504-264-7373

🕐Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

No appointment needed. Just stop in when your pet needs us!

11/10/2026

Already making holiday plans?

The holidays are busy enough! While you're planning celebrations, shopping, and time with family, remember that we're here for the unexpected.

From upset stomachs to unexpected injuries, LocalVet Urgent Care NOLA is here when your pet needs us.

No appointment needed — just stop in when you need us!

📍 545 Oaklawn Dr, Metairie, LA 70005
📞 504-264-7373

⏰ Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

Enjoy the holiday season, and know that LocalVet is here for you and your four-legged family members! ❤️

11/04/2026

ARCHIE, WE SEE YOU… AND WE HAVE QUESTIONS!

Meet Archie, who may have gotten himself into a little trouble after licking some rat poison. But if you ask Archie, he is clearly being framed. Just look at that innocent face!

He’s doing his very best to convince the LocalVet team that he had absolutely NOTHING to do with it. The big eyes, the sweet face… he's putting on quite the courtroom performance!

Unfortunately, the evidence says otherwise, Archie.

All jokes aside, suspected rat poison exposure is serious, and we're so glad Archie made it in to get the care and attention he needed. Our team is always here to help when curious noses and adventurous tongues get pets into trouble.

⚠️ PET SAFETY REMINDER: RAT POISON EXPOSURE IS AN EMERGENCY!

If you suspect your pet has licked, chewed, or ingested rat poison, DO NOT WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO APPEAR. Some types of rat poison can take days to cause visible signs of illness.

Seek veterinary care immediately, even if your pet seems perfectly normal. Bring the product packaging or a photo of the product if possible.

📍 LocalVet Urgent Care
545 Oaklawn Dr.
Metairie, LA 70005

📞 504-264-7373

Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

No appointment needed!

Archie, we're glad you're in good hands. But we're going to need you to stop taste-testing things that aren't on the menu!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from LocalVet Urgent Care! 🐾👻

Wishing all our furry friends and their families a Halloween filled with treats, tail wags, purrs, and plenty of spooky fun!

As you enjoy the festivities, remember to keep candy, chocolate, and other Halloween goodies out of paws' reach. Costumes should be comfortable, decorations should be pet-safe, and our four-legged family members deserve a little extra love and protection tonight!

From our LocalVet family to yours, we hope your Halloween is full of happy memories, adorable costumes, and lots of puppy kisses and kitty cuddles. ❤️

If your pet gets into something they shouldn't or has an unexpected injury, we're here to help! No appointment needed — just walk in during our regular business hours.

📍 LocalVet Urgent Care
545 Oaklawn Drive, Metairie, LA 70005

📞 Phone: (504) 264-7373

🕒 Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

🎃 Have a safe and SPOOK-tacular Halloween!

🐾🧡

10/30/2026

Messy Face, Zero Regrets!

Just look at this sweet little kitten with that messy face! Between a few tasty snacks, some extra cuddles, and lots of love from our LocalVet team, this little one is getting the special attention every tiny patient deserves.

At LocalVet Urgent Care, we know that even the smallest kittens can need a little extra help. Whether they’re feeling under the weather, dealing with an unexpected injury, or just need some extra TLC while receiving care, we’re here to help them feel safe, comfortable, and loved.

Because veterinary urgent care isn't just about treating the problem — it's about caring for the whole patient, no matter how small their paws may be!

Big love for the littlest paws. That's the LocalVet way!

📍 LocalVet Urgent Care
545 Oaklawn Drive, Metairie, LA 70005

📞 Phone: (504) 264-7373

🕒 Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

🐾 No appointment needed! Walk in, and let our team help your pet get the urgent care they need. ❤️

10/29/2026

A little extra love for sweet Lola! 💕

Waking up from surgery can be a big moment for our furry patients, and sweet Lola had Mandy right by her side to make it a little easier.

At LocalVet Urgent Care NOLA, we know that veterinary care is about so much more than medicine. It’s about the gentle touches, the comforting voices, the extra snuggles, and the compassionate team members who treat every patient like their own.

Those little moments of love mean everything, especially when our patients need us most. We’re so grateful for team members like Mandy who go the extra mile to make sure our sweet patients feel safe, loved, and cared for every step of the way.

📍 LocalVet Urgent Care
545 Oaklawn Drive, Metairie, LA 70005

📞 (504) 264-7373

🕒 Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

10/21/2026

🐾💙 Celebrating Our Incredible Team for Vet Tech Week! 💙🐾

This week, we’re celebrating the amazing team behind LocalVet Urgent Care NOLA! 🧡

Every single day, our team shows up with love, compassion, dedication, and an incredible amount of hard work to care for the pets who need us most. From comforting worried pet parents to caring for their beloved companions during unexpected illnesses and emergencies, our team goes above and beyond to make a difference.

Working in veterinary medicine isn’t always easy, but the heart this team puts into every patient, every family, and every shift is something truly special. 🐶🐱

We are SO fortunate to have a team that cares as deeply as ours does. Thank you for the long days, the hard work, the compassion, and the countless little things you do that make such a big difference.

Our patients are lucky to have you, our pet parents are grateful for you, and we are beyond thankful for YOU! 🧡

Help us celebrate our incredible veterinary team this Vet Tech Week! Drop some love in the comments for the amazing people who make LocalVet NOLA special. 👇🐾

10/19/2026

Look at this little loaf… meet Lala! 🤍🖤🐾

Sweet Lala, our adorable black-and-white beauty, stopped by LocalVet Urgent Care after a little spat with her housemate left her ear needing some extra love and attention.

While our team got her all fixed up, Lala made herself right at home, perfecting the art of loafing like a pro!

We were happy to give this sweet girl the care she needed and a little extra TLC along the way. Because even when our furry friends have a bit of a disagreement at home, we're here to help get them feeling better!

Give Lala some love in the comments!

📍 LocalVet Urgent Care
🏠 545 Oaklawn Dr, Metairie, LA 70005
📞 (504) 264-7373

⏰ Our Hours:
Monday–Friday: 2 PM–10 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 10 AM–8 PM

No appointment needed — walk-ins welcome!

10/18/2026

💜🐾 Our clients are pretty amazing 🐾💜

At LocalVet Urgent Care, we know that caring for your pets is about so much more than medicine. It’s about trust, compassion, and the special connection we share with the families who walk through our doors.

We are incredibly grateful for every pet parent who trusts us to care for their beloved furry family members. We never take that trust for granted, and we feel honored every time we have the opportunity to help, comfort, and connect with you and your pets.

Recently, one of our incredibly thoughtful clients surprised our team with some goodies, and it truly made our day!These little acts of kindness mean more than you know, and we can’t say THANK YOU enough for thinking of our team!

To all of our amazing clients, thank you for allowing us to be part of your pets’ care team. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🧡

From our LocalVet family to yours, thank you for being part of our pack! 🐾

Address

545 Oaklawn Drive
Metairie, LA
70005

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 10pm
Tuesday	2pm - 10pm
Wednesday	2pm - 10pm
Thursday	2pm - 10pm
Friday	2pm - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Website

https://www.localvetnola.com/

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