A little bit about us...

Southwest Louisiana Veterinary Clinic, AVMC was established in September 1977 under the name of Rhodes Veterinary Hospital, Inc., owned by Dr. Glen Rhodes for twenty years until his retirement in 1997. The office then became the ownership of the current veterinarians.

In 2004, the owners purchased the building that had been leased and changed the name of the office to Southwest Louisiana Veterinary Clinic, AVMC. Since that time, the existing building has been remodeled and state-of-the-art veterinarian technology has been added to insure the finest pet healthcare in the area.

Southwest Louisiana Veterinary Clinic, AVMC is a mixed animal practice. Small, large, even exotic animals are all welcome. Nutritional counseling, sound basic preventative medicine and warm, compassionate service helps us to reach our goal of providing quality care for your pet.

Our patients experience safe and precise treatment provided by our ultrasound instruments, electrocardiograph, surgical tools and microchip identification for canines. We provide our own laboratory diagnostic services, while maintaining strong relationships with referral institutions for more specialized needs.

We also offer compounding and flavoring of medications.

Our vast boarding service has opened the door for the need to expand our kennel space, a plan that will be put into motion in the near future.

Our practice services the needs of the 4-H and FFA animals from health papers, dehorning goats, testing pigs for pseudo rabies and more. Farm calls are done by appointment to meet your needs.

Our goal at Southwest Louisiana Veterinary Clinic is to provide the very best in quality pet healthcare, in a reliable, affordable and caring atmosphere.

Timely appointments are given to guarantee the best service available. Of course, we always welcome walk-in patients, and we stand ready to service any pet emergency. Come visit either of our convenient locations at 128 W. Napoleon Street in Sulphur or at 204 Velmer Street in DeQuincy.

Meet our doctors...

Dr. Dennis Stelly graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He immediately began his career here. He is a Sulphur native. His wife, Rhonda Dunn Stelly, is a nurse at Surgicare in Lake Charles. They have three children, Philip, Madison, and Justin.	Dr. Steve Nicholson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. He was raised in Baton Rouge and has worked here since graduating vet school. His wife, Dawn McRight Nicholson, is a teacher at D.S. Perkins. They have four children, Noah, Jonah, Gracie, and Eden.	Dr. Mike Meaux graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and began working here after graduating vet school. He was raised in Grand Chenier. His wife, Kim Benoit Meaux, is also employed here. They have two children, Kerrigan and Brenlyee.

Our staff...

Our staff is dedicated to providing your pet with the very best in veterinarian care and services. Their expertise with in-house diagnostics assures you of the exact treatment for your pet's illness in a quick, reliable and compassionate manner.