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Pelican Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian · Slidell, LA · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%92+54Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%91+13.8Experts Score= 90Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#20 of 64 pet boarding facilitiesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 70%
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · 19 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
3%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Pelican Veterinary Hospital at a glance

Google reviewers rate Pelican Veterinary Hospital 4.9 out of 5 based on 78 reviews, with the owner responding to only 3% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff and veterinarian for their compassionate communication, punctuality, and fair pricing for services like spaying, vaccinations, and emergency care. A recurring theme involves the team's ability to calm anxious pets and provide thorough explanations without unnecessary upselling. The primary criticism found in low-star reviews concerns post-surgical complications, where one client felt the practice was rude and directed them to an outside emergency facility.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 78 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 78 Google reviews (62 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Boarding Facility serving Slidell, Louisiana.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet boarding facilities

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction92Reliability84Craft & service–Value91Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 92 (median 86)Reliability: 84 (median 78)Value: 91 (median 96)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Pelican Veterinary HospitalPet Boarding Facilities median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Pelican Veterinary Hospital: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Pelican Veterinary Hospital: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Pelican Veterinary Hospital: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
91
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Pelican Veterinary Hospital: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 42.–
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Star ratings

78 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7697%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 62 written reviews

  • Praise8299%
  • Complaints11%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price338%
  • Reasonable563%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3239%
  • Would recommend1619%
  • Price & value911%
  • Speed & response810%
  • Quality & results78%
  • Communication67%
  • Honesty & trust56%

What customers talk about

We read 62 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Just the most compassionate, sweet doc and staff you can imagine!”
  • “Highly recommend if you need a personal vet or special boarding for your precious pet, trust me, use Pelican Veterinary, they go the extra mile.”
  • “The price to get my cats fixed and their shots was very low and worth it.”
  • “Just a quick new statement - they make you feel like your pet is the ONLY one that matters in that moment.”
  • “I had a lot of questions and he answered each one thoroughly.”
  • “It felt like family from the time we walked in, they answered all of our questions and even when I called back the next day to ask what I am sure were…”
  • “I'd spent 2 months getting this dog's trust and help overcome fears.”

People customers mention

  • Pellegrin 20 reviews
  • Veterinarian 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Patricia5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

We love the staff and the Veterinarian doctor is very awesome and loves the animals. He really has a true passion for helping animals!

Great priceService not listed
GinaLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I took my foster dog to another vet and had to stick 3x to draw blood. I'd spent 2 months getting this dog's trust and help overcome fears. The Staff and Vet helped ease her anxieties and mine. They were clear, concise and only took one stick. Professional, reasonable, and very compassionate.

Customer photo from Gina's review
Reasonable priceLarge animals
SherriLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

Just a quick new statement - they make you feel like your pet is the ONLY one that matters in that moment. Just the most compassionate, sweet doc and staff you can imagine! WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL people there! Takes good care to greet and calm the pet before treating. They were gracious enough to squeeze an…

Reasonable price
Meg8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Dr. Pellegrin and the whole staff are incredible. I switched from another vet because I wanted a doc who would care about my dog and not just the bottom line and rushing through patients. I found all that and more in Pelican Vet Hospital and I feel like my injured dog will get better now!

TreyLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Came here while visiting family and everyone was so kind and compassionate. Highly recommend

KHRISTY3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The people that work here are AMAZING!! We found them because they do the vouchers for free neutering on cats and now, they are stuck with us. It felt like family from the time we walked in, they answered all of our questions and even when I called back the next day to ask what I am sure were the same questions,…

Great priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Patricia Blakely5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We love the staff and the Veterinarian doctor is very awesome and loves the animals. He really has a true passion for helping animals!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Maria Medina-WhitfieldLocal Guide · 72 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Pellegrin is thoughtful and kind to my pet.

Gayle DaigleLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gayle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lotsa love here

Gina GuilloryLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I took my foster dog to another vet and had to stick 3x to draw blood. I'd spent 2 months getting this dog's trust and help overcome fears. The Staff and Vet helped ease her anxieties and mine. They were clear, concise and only took one stick. Professional, reasonable, and very compassionate.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Large animals
SherriLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sherri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Just a quick new statement - they make you feel like your pet is the ONLY one that matters in that moment. Just the most compassionate, sweet doc and staff you can imagine! WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL people there! Takes good care to greet and calm the pet before treating. They were gracious enough to squeeze an appointment in for our dog w/o a scheduled visit to treat his ear infection. Thanks to you all. You're the absolute best!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
jannette Wild17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jannette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love the staff. Very caring

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Angele Marie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angele has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great people! And they even managed to treat my cat that hates everyone but me.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Meg O'Connor8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Pellegrin and the whole staff are incredible. I switched from another vet because I wanted a doc who would care about my dog and not just the bottom line and rushing through patients. I found all that and more in Pelican Vet Hospital and I feel like my injured dog will get better now!

Trey AllenLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Came here while visiting family and everyone was so kind and compassionate. Highly recommend

KHRISTY RIDGEL3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews KHRISTY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The people that work here are AMAZING!! We found them because they do the vouchers for free neutering on cats and now, they are stuck with us. It felt like family from the time we walked in, they answered all of our questions and even when I called back the next day to ask what I am sure were the same questions, they answered with no problem and even were laughing and joking to lighten the mood and again make us feel like family. Way to go Pelican, you have us for life, and I am even bringing our other cat in to join the family as well.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed

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