Welcome to Vet Med Animal Hospital

Dr. Tate grew up in Kaplan, La. He attended LSU and received a Bachelors of science in Zoology in 1990 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 . Dr. Tate has a vast variety of experience in medicine, surgery and emergency care for small and large animals. He enjoys orthopedic surgery and performs a variety of procedures including cruciate surgery and bone implants. He has provided veterinary care for pets in Lafayette and the Acadiana area for over 20 years and is a member of the Acadiana Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Tate enjoys exercise, spending time outdoors, LSU sports and working at his camp. He lives in Lafayette with his wife Beth and daughter Gabrielle.

Sayra is a certified medical office assistant. She shares her home with her husband, 2 children and her pit bull, Zeus.

Alicia is a certified veterinary assistant. She spends her spare time with family and her Australian Shephard Titan.

Kera is a LSU college student pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine and shares her home with a  Catahoula Leopard Dog named Emma.

Alexis is a UL college student with an interest of pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine and shares her home with 2 Dachshunds, Ballard and Isaac and a Chihuahua named Trigger.

Catherine is a Texas native and is a Certified Veterinary Technician that shares her home with an Akita named Ash, two Labs named Beau & Duke, and a Manx named Harley.

Stacey is a recent high school graduate, and an avid animal lover who shares her home with Labrador Retriever named Moose.