#1
Spanish Trail Animal Hospital
“They've always been very nice to me and my kitties here. You can tell they care for your pets by how they interact with them as well.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Veterinarians in St. Martinville, LA
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.78★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 25,880 Google reviews of 74 top-rated veterinarians nationwide; 10 of them in St. Martinville, LA. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of veterinarians).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Country Place Veterinary ClinicSt. Martinville, LA | A 94How 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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.94 | — |
| 2 |  Companion Animal Hospital of LafayetteSt. Martinville, LA | A 90How 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%94+55.2Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%71+10.8Experts 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. | AA–BA– | 4.95 | — |
| 3 | Spanish Trail Animal HospitalSt. Martinville, LA | A 89How 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 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.87 | — |
| 4 |  Broussard Veterinary ClinicSt. Martinville, LA | A 89How 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 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAF | 4.86 | — |
| 5 |  CareVet of Bayou TecheSt. Martinville, LA | B 79How 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 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%61+8.6Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABAC | 4.83 | — |
| 6 |  Parkway Animal HospitalSt. Martinville, LA | B 68How 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 55%75+40.9Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%71+5Momentum penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–ACB | 4.79 | — |
| 7 | Dupuy's Animal HospitalSt. Martinville, LA | B 67How 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 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%49+6.9Replies to reviews 7%6+0.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABACAF | 4.78 | — |
| 8 |  Lafayette Veterinary Care CenterSt. Martinville, LA | B 66How 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 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty44−5.6Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAACA | 4.77 | — |
| 9 |  Cat Clinic of LafayetteSt. Martinville, LA | C 53How 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 55%60+32.7Reliability 24%36+8.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDAAFA | 4.76 | — |
| 10 |  Evangeline Veterinary ClinicSt. Martinville, LA | C 51How 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 55%63+34.4Reliability 24%58+14.1Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty7−9.3Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCABFF | 4.75 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Veterinarians in St. Martinville, LA at a glance
How the 10 veterinarians we rated in St. Martinville, LA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A440%
- Grade B440%
- Grade C220%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up220%
- 4.80–4.89★330%
- 4.60–4.79★550%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,32726%
- Professionalism1,52230%
- Responsiveness1,24625%
- Punctuality00%
- Value94119%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price57623%
- Reasonable1,68268%
- Overpriced1054%
- Not sure1285%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated veterinarians in St. Martinville, LA average 4.8★ on Google across 3,275 reviews. Companion Animal Hospital of Lafayette has the top rating (5.0★), and Lafayette Veterinary Care Center has the most reviews (1,529). Updated October 31, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,275 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Lafayette Veterinary Care Center
“Dr Dusty and Staff, We can’t thank you enough for the kindness, compassion and care you ALL gave to our precious cat, Sakie. Your love and support meant more to us than words can express. We are truly grateful for…” — Google review
#3
Country Place Veterinary Clinic
“Cypress and Teche are always greeted with warm smiles and pets. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the location is convenient for us.” — Google review
#4
Broussard Veterinary Clinic
“We have taken our pets to Broussard Veterinary Clinic for over 25 years and they provide the best care for our furry family! I would highly recommend this practice!” — Google review
#5
CareVet of Bayou Teche
“When our dogs need a vet we go here. They are all kind and treat us with respect. They've always shared their knowledge with us so we understand how and what will help make our dogs well and healthy.” — Google review
#6
Dupuy's Animal Hospital
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Love coming to this clinic because I know I can trust them as if my dogs were their own.” — Google review
#7
Evangeline Veterinary Clinic
“My family & I have been going to this vet clinic for many years! Yesterday I brought my 100 lb dog to get his nails clipped-he hates to have his paws touched. The vet-Dr Guidry and his stuff were so great with him!…” — Google review
#8
Parkway Animal Hospital
“Well it was time to get my male fixed, so that I did not have a bunch of kittens, and having already been to parkway, I really enjoyed the service and staff there. Freddy Cat is doing fine, and I'm so impressed with…” — Google review
#9
Cat Clinic of Lafayette
“The wonderful staff here is absolutely amazing! I feel like they love our cats just as much as we do. So loving, caring, gentle, and affordable.” — Google review
#10
Companion Animal Hospital of Lafayette
“My kitty saw her many times when she worked for lafayette veterinary care center...she even operated on her...news years eve....due to a blockage....i never forgot her.....I sm so happy she is doing so well. Anyone…” — Google review
How we pick veterinarians in St. Martinville
We scan Google Maps for veterinarian listings in and around St. Martinville, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated veterinarian in St. Martinville?
Companion Animal Hospital of Lafayette has the highest Google rating on our St. Martinville list: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of October 31, 2026).
Which veterinarian in St. Martinville has the most reviews?
Lafayette Veterinary Care Center has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,529, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these veterinarians chosen?
Only open St. Martinville-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.