How Many Veterinary Clinics Are in the Alexandria Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Alexandria metro area has 13 veterinary clinics, or 0.9 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #8 of 10 Louisiana metro areas. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 1.0 per 10,000.
The count is unchanged from 2018, when there were also 13.
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Veterinary services | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Metro Area | 13 | 150,593 | 0.9 | #8 of 10 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 484 | 4,621,025 | 1.0 | — |
| Slidell Metro Area | 53 | 269,331 | 2.0 | #1 of 10 |
Veterinary services in nearby places
| Place | Veterinary services | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Rapides Parish | 13 | 1.0 | #19 of 36 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 84 | 1.0 | #6 of 10 |
| Hammond Metro Area | 17 | 1.3 | #2 of 10 |
| Houma Metro Area | 12 | 0.6 | #10 of 10 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 49 | 1.2 | #3 of 10 |
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 30 | 1.2 | #3 of 10 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 23 | 1.0 | #6 of 10 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 91 | 0.9 | #8 of 10 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 47 | 1.2 | #3 of 10 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 53 | 2.0 | #1 of 10 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alexandria Metro Area a competitive market for veterinary clinics?
The Alexandria metro area has more veterinary clinics per resident than 11% of the other 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.9 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 1.0. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Alexandria Metro Area compare to the Slidell Metro Area?
The Slidell metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 53 veterinary clinics, or 2.0 per 10,000 residents, about 2.2 times the rate in the Alexandria metro area (0.9).
Other industries in the Alexandria Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Alexandria Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 541940, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.