Prien Lake Animal Hospital

We believe every pet deserves the best, and we’re here to help them thrive! Farr Veterinary Hospital was established on May 31, 1985 by Dr. Randy L. Farr, who was a member of the very first graduating class of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1977. With a dream in his heart and a goal in mind, Dr. Farr set out to open a hospital that would not only provide the highest quality health care for h

is patients but also provide the best possible service to clients. The hospital initially opened with only one part-time employee working alongside Dr. Farr and a handful of clients. However, it has steadily grown since then. On July 1, 2010 Farr Veterinary Hospital became a partnership. Finally, Dr. Farr was able to share his dream with someone as equally dedicated to the world of veterinary medicine as he. Dr. Jae Chang worked along side Dr.Farr and eventually became the proud owner of Farr Veterinary Hospital, now called Prien Lake Animal Hospital. Dr. Chang is a 1999 graduate of North Carolina University where he received a Bachelor's in Animal Science. Dr. Chang went on to graduate from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Before coming to Lake Charles, LA he practiced in Las Vegas, Nevada for 4 years where he gained much of his veterinary experience. While Dr.Farr works part time with PLAH, there was still a steady increase in patients that required some more hands. In 2022, Dr.Hicks joined Prien Lake Animal Hospital as our third veterinarian. Dr. Hicks graduated from LSU-School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and worked at Univerisity Animal Hospital and Animal Medical Center prior to working here. We are so lucky to now have her on our team! Prien Lake Animal Hospital is a full service facility that provides preventative care for your pets by offering routine consultations, checkups, and vaccinations, as well as complete care for your sick or injured pets. We offer diagnostic laboratory testing, radiology, surgical care, and hospitalization when necessary. Our hospital also offers bonus services such as boarding and baths. We take pride in the care we offer to every pet, and hope to care for yours too.