The LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is open 24/7 for referral emergencies and normal hours for routine veterinary services. The hospital is fully staffed with specialists from all areas of veterinary medicine, including anesthesiology, cardiology, ophthalmology, zoological medicine, oncology, internal medicine, dermatology, surgery, pathology, diagnostic imaging, and integrative medicine and physical rehabilitation. The hospital treats a wide variety of animal species, including dogs, cats, birds (including poultry), and exotic pets.