Welcome to Village Veterinary Hospital
Village Veterinary Hospital is nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside village of Folsom. Offering a full range of small animal services, the locally owned practice has been providing compassionate, quality veterinary care since 2005.
We provide services for all pets through all of life’s stages offering wellness visits for youngsters through seniors, dental care, boarding, laser therapy, surgery, on-site pharmacy, in-clinic diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, dermatology, walk-in emergency services during business hours, and more. We focus on preventative care to protect your pet from avoidable diseases and help them live a long and healthy life.
Our goal is to educate our clients about exceptional pet care, public health, and promote healthy pets with happy clients. We strive to deliver convenient, compassionate, customized, quality care in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We treat dogs and cats in a manner that prevents and alleviates fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Dr. McHughes Barr is a Fear Free Certified Practitioner.
Here at Village Veterinary Hospital, we place a strong emphasis on educating our clients about the needs of their pets. The more you know as a pet owner, about the needs and well-being of your pet, the better you will be able to provide the best care and bring health issues to our attention. We want our clients to be involved in the information for their pets' care and well-being. We love that we have the opportunity to work with and care for animals every day, and we strive to offer friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet.
Our History
Established by Dr. Normie Miller as Miller Animal Hospital, the clinic operated under her excellent leadership until her sudden and heartbreaking passing in 2019. Following the loss of Dr. Miller, her mom, staff, and friends rallied together to keep the clinic functioning to provide the community with unwavering pet care. However, it proved challenging for a non-veterinarian to own a veterinary hospital.
Earlier in 2025, Dr. Christie McHughes Barr, a local, experienced veterinarian of 21 years as well as a friend and colleague of Dr. Miller, felt compelled to purchase the practice and continue Dr. Miller’s dream and vision. Folsom is a growing, thriving community that has a need for compassionate, affordable, yet progressive veterinary medicine. Reopening as Village Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to being stronger than before and providing the best quality veterinary care to Folsom, Covington, Franklinton and all the small-town communities on the outskirts of St. Tammany and the surrounding parishes.
We look forward to meeting all of you and your sweet fur babies very soon and welcome to Village Veterinary Hospital.