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 his dreams of treating small animals and working with shelters and rescuing animals in need. He resides in Monroe with his wife, Karen, and their 4 dogs, Ziggy, Kya, Dixie and Buck and their 2 cats Corky and Squeaky.
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Karen Goldman McClendon
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Denise Kindrix
Clinic Coordinator / Lead 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, her pets, and enjoys fishing. Denise has 2 rescue dogs and 2 rescue cats of her own. |
Alicia White
Technician Alicia is the smile you see everyday. She enjoys her days helping you and your pets. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband & family. Alicia has one pet of her own, Kyro. |
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 two rescue dogs of her own, Piper and Tess. |
Haley Walters
Receptionist Haley is one of the first faces you see when you come in. She has an upbeat personality that can turn any frown upside down. She spends her free time with her family and fiance'. Haley has two dogs, JJ and Max, and a cat, Gabi, at home. |
Caitlin Dwyer
Technician Assistant Caitlin is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and has been around cats her entire life. She loves working with animals on a daily basis. In her free time, she enjoys attending cat shows with her cats and playing with her rescue dog Sadie. |
Sam Keyser
Receptionist Sam was a long time client with us before she joined our team. Her sense of humor and positive attitude will be what you admire most about her. She has two rescues, Jiggity Jig and Rags, at home. Sam enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. |
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. |
