Onalaska Animal Hospital

Onalaska Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Onalaska, Wisconsin, serving pets and their owners in Onalaska and the greater La Crosse area. The hospital provides preventive pet examinations, emergency vet care, and pet dental care, along with wellness care, vaccinations, and dental cleanings for dogs and cats. Grooming services are also offered, including routine baths, breed-specific trims, full haircuts, and nail trims, with a dedicated groomer on staff. The practice holds a rating of 4.80 based on 984 reviews.

The hospital is led by Dr. Nicole Azene, DVM, MS, MPH, who earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 2005 and completed post-doctoral training in laboratory animal medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her background spans small animal private practice, nonprofit rescue organizations, federal service at the National Institutes of Health, and serving as an attending veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. She moved to the Coulee Region in 2013 and opened Onalaska Animal Hospital in 2022.

The practice takes a Fear Free certified approach to care, and wellness exam appointments are designed to keep pets comfortable throughout the visit. Biannual preventive checkups are recommended, following American Animal Hospital Association guidance, to catch issues such as tumors, skin infections, and parasites early. The hospital also offers second opinion consultations, with full examinations and no pressure to proceed with treatment. Treatment plans are developed around each client's needs, preferences, and budget.

Onalaska Animal Hospital has built a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record across a large base of customer reviews. Clients describe caring staff, clean facilities, and veterinarians who take time to explain pet health issues.

For Onalaska and La Crosse area pet owners, Onalaska Animal Hospital pairs Fear Free certified veterinary medicine with grooming and preventive care under one roof.