Meet Our Team
Dr. John D. McClendon Jr. DVM, MBA
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 2 dogs & 1 cat, Kya, Jules and Priscenda.
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Denise Kindrix
Practice Manager Denise has and will always have a special place in her heart for animals. She gives her all to your pets everyday making sure to treat them as if they were her own. She spends her free time with her family and enjoys fishing. Denise has 2 pets, Priscenda and Jules, 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. |
Rachel Walters
Veterinary Assistant Rachel recently joined the McClendon Vet family and has been an amazing addition. Rachel's compassion is beautiful, and she treats each pet as if they were her own. Rachel has one pet of her own at home. |
Hannah Kay
Veterinary Assistant |
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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. |
Mitchell Wood
Vet Assistant Mitchell is currently enrolled at ULM with a major in Biology. Mitchell is very kind hearted, and plans to seek his Veterinary Degree. Mitchell has 2 Australian Shepards and 2 cats of his own. |
Sarah Walters
Vet 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. |
