Westside Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Bert Coco was born and raised in Moreauville, a rural town in central Louisiana. Raised on a farm, he decided to become a veterinarian when he was a senior in high school. He studied animal science while attending Louisiana State University (LSU) in Alexandria for two years and then LSU-Baton Rouge where he was an undergraduate researcher in the reproductive physiology lab.

For many reasons, some clients find that they are unable to travel with their pets or have a medical emergency that requires someone else to care for their pets. Westside Veterinary Clinic is pleased to offer only the best boarding services for your pet during their stay at our facilities. We offer separate areas for dogs and cats, keeping them separated during exercise and feeding times as well.

My name is Debbie Hartsfield and I have worked in the veterinary field since 1990. I actually started my career here at Westside Veterinary Clinic working for Drs Bert and Sally. My husband's career in the Army moved us to Texas in 1993. I continued to work at a veterinary clinic there and trained to be a veterinary technician.

Dental care in pets is a complex yet essential part of veterinary care that your pet needs in order to lead a long and healthy life. Typically though, we find that dental care is one of the most neglected aspects of pet health.

Westside Veterinary Clinic offers dental examinations including digital dental radiography, ultrasonic cleanings, tooth extractions and preventative education for pet owners in DeRidder, Rosepine, Fort Polk, and Merryville, Louisiana.To ensure that we provide the best in dental care that veterinary medicine has to offer, we have furnished our facility with state-of-the-art equipment including our advanced digital dental radiological technology.

Persistent scratching, biting and licking by your pet is not necessarily a sign of good grooming habits. It may be indicative of skin allergies or other skin diseases. Westside Veterinary Clinic has numerous years of experience in diagnosing, treating and managing skin conditions brought on by different causes.