Meet Our Team
Dr. John D. McClendon Jr. DVM, MBA
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Dr. John D. McClendon, Jr. was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. As a child, John loved animals and saw himself working with them one day. He finished Riverwood High school in Atlanta, GA in 1988, and earned a B.S. in Public Administration from George Mason University. Afterwards, in 1996, he received a Master of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University. John pursued a career in the telecommunications industry for the next 8 years. After growing tired of the corporate rat race and upon discovering his true heart, he decided to follow his passion…working with animals. He returned home where he enrolled at LSU as a lowly undergraduate concentrating in pre-vet courses. After equipping himself with a more advanced knowledge of math and science, he enrolled at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2009. Hearing the call of home and family, John joined a Monroe veterinarian hospital before following his dreams to open his own clinic where he could focus on treating small animals and working with shelters and rescuing animals in need. He resides in Monroe with his dog Kya.
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Denise Kindrix
Clinic Coordinator / Lead Veterinary Technician Denise has always had a special place in her heart for animals, and gives her all to your pets everyday. She spends her free time with her family and enjoys fishing. Denise has 2 pets, Priscenda and Jules, at home. |
Haley Kindrix
Veterinary Technician Haley is the one who will put her patients before herself. She has an upbeat personality that can turn any frown upside down. She spends her time with her family and husband. Haley has three pets, Gabi, Penelope, and Nemma, at home. |
Alanta Lenard
Veterinary Technician Alanta is passionate about working with animals. She volunteers at the Humane Society in Monroe during her free time and even fosters shelter dogs that may need a home! She has 3 dogs and 2 cats at home. |
Lauren Bonds
Veterinary Technician Lauren has been in the veterinary field for a few years now. She is excellent when it comes to caring for patients and her compassion is second to none. She looks forward to her days at work! She has 1 dog at home, Zach. |
Ginger Padgett
Receptionist Ginger's smile is infectious and she always brings happiness to work. Ginger is a huge animal activist in our area for lost and rescue pets. Ginger has three rescue dogs of her own, Piper, Cody, & Tess. |
Shannon Hagan
Receptionist Shannon is THE nicest person you'll ever meet. She has a well-known rescue (The Rescue Life) in our area where she works tirelessly to save animals in and around our community. |
Sarah Irwin
Receptionist Sarah is quirky and unique. She loves to make people laugh and cares deeply for animals. She spends her free time volunteering with the homeless. She has one dog at home, Priscilla. |
Sarah Walters
Kennel Assistant Sarah works for us part-time while she goes to ULM for Social Work. She grew up around animals and has always had a caring heart. Your pets could not be in safer hands! |
Simba
Greeter/Security Simba is our clinic's top flight security. He watches over us and is a true rescue kitty. He's always happy to greet everyone, in fact he insists. |
