Welcome to Melton Veterinary Hospital
Your Northeast Louisiana veterinarians, where we treat each pet like one of our own. Our animal hospital in Bastrop provides quality veterinary care, pet surgeries and boarding for dogs and cats, plus we also care for horses! Appointments are encouraged to save you time.
Welcome to Melton Veterinary Hospital
Welcome to our
Northeast Louisiana Veterinary Clinic
For over 30 years, Melton Veterinary Hospital has improved lives through personalized care and modern veterinary medicine to dog, cat and horse owners in Bastrop, Louisiana and surrounding areas of Morehouse Parish including Mer Rouge, Oak Ridge, Bonita, Oak Grove and Ouachita Parish areas of Sterlington and Swartz plus our friends in Crossett and southeast Arkansas.
Melton Veterinary Hospital is your partner in your pet’s health and we treat each patient like our own pet. Combined with progressive resources and technologies, our animal clinic can provide veterinary care to your pets in every stage of their lives. Traveling? Let us care for your pets in our boarding facility!
At Melton Veterinary Hospital, our mission is to maintain good business practices, sound professionalism with our clients and the highest standards in veterinary medicine. No activity is more important than meeting the needs of our clients and caring for their animals.
As an active member of Morehouse Parish community and the Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce, we look forward to meeting you soon!
Call us so we can help you create additional memories and celebrate more birthdays with your pets! Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcomed.
Melton Veterinary Hospital provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.
Click below to read what Northeast Louisiana pet owners have to say about our veterinarians and Melton Veterinary Hospital!
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Our Northeast Louisiana veterinarians and vet staff look forward to meeting you! Learn more about Melton Veterinary Hospital and what we can do for you!
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Melton Veterinary Hospital is an excellent place to take your pet. My dog had a bad infection and they took good care of her and she is doing just fine now. I highly recommend them.
Dr Melton is an awesome doctor for any pet..he is loving and kind and really cares about animals...he saw my bunny and he is absolutely the best!!
Very satisfied with the clinic and all the employees. I took one of our puppies in last Saturday and although they were not taking any more patients that morning, I was not turned away. Keep up the great work
Visit our online pet pharmacy & pet supply store today!
Here at Melton Veterinary Hospital, we strive to give the animals of Northeast Louisiana, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our services, click here.
Glen Melton, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Glen Melton knew he wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age interacting with many different species of animals from childhood on. He became a veterinarian in 1977, after earning his DVM from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the very first graduating class. Now, he loves interacting with the other doctors, staff members, and especially developing...
Read MoreNatalie Mayer, DVM
VeterinarianAfter working in the equine industry in Lexington, KY, Dr. Natalie Mayer decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She earned her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 and later joined the Melton Veterinary Hospital team. She loves meeting new clients and learning something new every day as she cares for her patients. Dr. Mayer shares her home...
Read MoreRichard Baessler, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Richard Baessler was very excited to join the team at Melton Veterinary Hospital. He knew that he wanted to be a veterinarian after working for several years under Dr. Vice and Dr. McNeal at their exclusive equine veterinary practice in Gluckstadt, MS. It is there that he became interested in equine sports medicine, and after graduating from College of Veterinary...
Read More Glen Melton, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Glen Melton knew he wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age interacting with many different species of animals from childhood on. He became a veterinarian in 1977, after earning his DVM from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the very first graduating class. Now, he loves interacting with the other doctors, staff members, and especially developing relationships with clients as he delivers animal healthcare. He also loves seeing the strength of the human/animal bond every day and playing a role in that bond. After seeing nearly half a million cases throughout his 30+ years as a veterinarian, not a day goes by that he doesn’t learn something new or see something exciting.
Jean Aultman, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Jean T. Aultman earned her degree from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine before joining the Melton Veterinary Hospital team. A few of her favorite aspects of being a veterinarian are working with the staff, meeting new people and their pets and cat patients. She loves that no two days are the same and the rewarding feeling of helping to restore the health of pets, enabling them to spend more time with their owners.
Patrick Murray, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Patrick Murray has been with Melton Veterinary Hospital since 2009, known not only for his gentle care with animals, but for his singing skills which he shares with all who have ears to hear. He earned his DVM from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and is active in new research of the veterinary industry. With his many years in the veterinary field, he welcomes the joy that animals bring and the limitless possibilities that he and other veterinarians have. He also loves the staff and the diverse things that every Melton Veterinary Hospital team member sees and does.
Natalie Mayer, DVM
VeterinarianAfter working in the equine industry in Lexington, KY, Dr. Natalie Mayer decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She earned her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 and later joined the Melton Veterinary Hospital team. She loves meeting new clients and learning something new every day as she cares for her patients. Dr. Mayer shares her home with a cat named Tiger and a dog named Maggie. In her free time, she enjoys staying active by cycling, playing tennis and running.
Richard Baessler, DVM
VeterinarianDr. Richard Baessler was very excited to join the team at Melton Veterinary Hospital. He knew that he wanted to be a veterinarian after working for several years under Dr. Vice and Dr. McNeal at their exclusive equine veterinary practice in Gluckstadt, MS. It is there that he became interested in equine sports medicine, and after graduating from College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, he decided that he wanted work with multiple species of small and large animals. In his spare time, he enjoys to fish and spend time outdoors.
Melton Hosts Holiday Food DriveNovember 21, 2018Lasting through Christmas, Melton Veterinary Hospital will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Morehouse Parrish Animal Shelter, an organization that provides food, shelter, and medical care to lost or stray animals in the community. When you make a contribution, you will receive $5 OFF a 10+ lb. bag of food from us! So make sure to stop by today and support this wonderful cause. ...
We have expanded our drop-off hours!November 9, 2018We understand that it can be difficult coordinating your pet's doctor visit with everything else going on in your life. To help give you more flexibility, we will now start opening at 7:30 AM Monday-Friday to accommodate patients with surgery and drop-off appointments. ...
Ways to Reduce Pet Stress at the VetOctober 26, 2018Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.
We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you). Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.
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World Rabies Day is September 28thSeptember 1, 2018World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 - created to raise awareness of public health impact of the rabies virus & importance of vaccination.
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Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet?August 17, 2018Pet owners - you might be asking yourself, “Why should I vaccinate my pet?”
Here is some insightful information from our veterinarians to answer your questions about the safety of pet vaccines and their necessity to keep pets healthy....
Share the Care - $10 for Client ReferralsJuly 19, 2018Melton Veterinary Hospital appreciates your recommendations of us to other pet owners! For each new client referral, you receive a $10 credit on your account as a thank you!...
Why Do We Recommend Early Detection Tests?July 17, 2018Our Early Detection Testing provides information about your pet’s liver, kidneys & pancreas, blood sugar levels, white & red blood cell and platelet count and so much more.
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Appointments PreferredJuly 3, 2018APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED
Schedule appointment to save you time!
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Summer Tricks to Get Rid of TicksJune 20, 2018Tick prevention is recommended year-round for pets, especially pets that are outdoors often and in wooded areas. We have many tick and flea/tick preventions that are safe and effective for your pets. ...
Louisiana Pet ResourcesJune 15, 2018Check out our Louisiana Pet Resources page for pet health tips and links to pet adoptions, wildlife rescue, pet health insurance and more!...
Canine Flu VaccineMay 8, 2018Melton Veterinary Hospital wants you to be aware of symptoms of the disease and offer canine flu vaccines to protect your pets....
Protect Your Pet from HeartwormsApril 1, 2018Northeast Louisiana pet owners - It takes one bite from an infected mosquito to break your pet's heart!
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New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy PetsJanuary 3, 2018New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets...
View Your Pet's Medical RecordsOctober 25, 2017Thank you for allowing Melton Veterinary Hospital to be your partner in your pet’s health! Beyond providing your family with veterinary care, we offer you two options to view your pet’s medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills....
How Old Is My Pet In Human Years?September 29, 2017As your pet ages - their healthcare needs become greater. Since pets age at a faster rate than humans, Melton Veterinary Hospital recommends an exam every six months after your pet reaches age 7 in order to make them happy, healthy and pain-free...
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