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Doctor

Dr. Christine T McDonald , DVM

Dr Christine McDonald graduated from Louisana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in May of 1995. She has been practicing small animal medicine since graduation. Previous jobs have included small animal clinics, the local animal shelter, a local humane society, an animal sanctuary and the emergency clinic. Dr. McDonald has not only cared for, but has owned, a variety of small animals. She has owned and rescued many ferrets and has extensive experience in ferret medicine and surgery. Upon graduation from Veterinary school, she adopted a Greyhound and has treated many Greyhound patients in her years of practice. She and her husband Scott currently own a rescued mixed breed named Luther, a yellow Labrador named Teddy and a three legged sweetheart Pitbull named Marley. Presently the owner of 16 cats, she has a strong interest in feline medicine and surgery and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Since opening the clinic, Dr. Christine has worked with the Feral Cat Consortium and the Feral Kitty Fix Project to spay and neuter over 2000 stray cats in this parish. Also sensitive to canine related issues, she is a current member of the American Dog Owners Association as well. Dr. Christine highly recommends obedience training and works with a local trainer whom she refers clients to when they have behavioral problems with their dogs.

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Management

Jamie Nauck

I am originally from Harahan, La but in 1987 I moved up to Folsom, a very nice town I might add. I traveled with my husband around the globe while he served in the U.S. Army for eight years (loved living in Hawaii!!). We have a sixteen year old son named Corey (a teenager....aaahhh)!!! I own three dogs (Andre, AJ and Mojo) and eight cats (Mikey, Sonny, Minnie, MeMe and MeToo who I helped deliver and hand raised, LT who I bottle fed and PC and Lil Bit who are the newest members). All of my cats fancy themselves as great hunters; but to be quite honest, I think they are a bit too lazy to actually catch anything! I have been working as a veterinary technician for the past nine years and honestly can't imagine doing anything else. My job allows me to put a personal touch on the care and well being of the animals.

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Technician

Andi Lyon

I grew up in Warrington Pennsylvania (just north of Philadelphia) but moved to Louisiana after high school. I attended school at Nichols State in Thibodaux, La. and SLU in Hammond, La. I have a 17 year old son who loves animals as much as I do. My family counts 8 members, 3 dogs (Bonnie, Kayla and Keelie), 2 cats (Cody and BB), a ferret (Jovi) and a ball python named Slither (plus my son and husband of course)! It makes my house a very active place. I have worked in several different fields before working with animals. I love being a vet tech. It is great to see the wide variety of animals that people make part of their families. It is so rewarding to help people take care of their animal babies.

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Merril Morere

I was born in New Orleans but grew up in Folsom, Louisiana. As an adult I spent nine years in the Navy and got to travel all over the country and the world. I now live back in Folsom with the youngest of my 4 sons, Trevor. He is 8 years old and quite a little cowboy and athlete. His schedule keeps me busy! I have worked in veterinary medicine for 6 years and cannot imagine working anywhere but Madisonville Animal Hospital. We work hard to keep the clinic looking good and our patients feeling good!

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Reception

Ms. Dee Garvey

I am a single mother of an 13 year old daughter named Elizabeth. She is very smart and involved in the world around her. This summer she is spending some time helping out around the clinic. We have 3 cats, Calli, Sterling and Chyna. Our most recent addition is a min pin named RJ. Wow, does he have some energy! We all live in Abita Springs near to Liz's school. I am so happy to be back at Madisonville Animal Hospital and working for Dr. McDonald. Some places just feel like home and this is one of them. I want to help our clients feel comfortable and to help address their concerns about their pets.

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Petey , Petey fancies himself as the clinic mascot

Petey ensures everyone gets a well deserved welcome!!! Just rub his belly and you will be his friend forever!! He is a big love and will plop down on your paperwork if you do not give him the affection he requires. Petey makes sure that every visitor who comes to the clinic leaves as a cat lover. He is irresistible and won't take no for an answer.

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Kennel

Nikki Davis

Hi I am Nikki and I am the Kennel Care Supervisor for the clinic. I make sure your pet's stay with us is enjoyable and that they go home looking and feeling good. I grew up in Folsom and graduated from Covington High School. I have a son named Jarret and a baby girl named Jessie. They do keep me busy but are my heart. We have a family atmosphere at the clinic that makes all of our visitors feel at ease. Stop by and see us some time. I'll be happy to show you our kennels!

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Miss Danette Duke

I am a junior at Southeastern Louisiana University. I have loved animals my entire life, especially horses, and hope to graduate from Vet School myself one day. My boyfriend, Josh, and I have 1 horse, Elmo, 2 dogs (a black lab Roadie and a terrier mix named Sophie) and 2 cats, Nala and Simba (Ok I like Disney). We all barely fit in the house, ha ha! I have been working at Madisonville Animal Hospital for 2 1/2 years and I have been learning a lot. Maybe one day I'll be treating my own patients.

Assistants

Dottie Boo , VSK (Very Special Kitty)

Dottie was born and raised at Madisonville Animal Hospital. She was one of a litter of four kittens that we saved and bottle raised. When it came time to find homes, no one wanted to adopt Dottie because she was not the prettiest. Well Dr. Christine recognized her beauty and decided to keep her as a clinic kitty. Soon after, clients started seeing Dottie for the beauty that she was (and her super sweet personality helped too) and began asking if they could adopt her. Too late! By then she was Dr. Christine's special kitty and they shared a real connection. Dottie is the law keeper at the clinic and her self appointed job is to make sure no one gets cranky or fussy. As her t-shirt says, she's a spicy girl!

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Bullet , the Handsome Man

Bullet was brought to the clinic as a "feral" through a program for spay/neuter. He had an injured leg and needed some medical attention. It turns out that someone shot him in the leg and he had some very bad bone fractures. During his convalescence at the clinic, he worked his charms and made a special place in our hearts for him. It turns out that Bullet is not feral instead he's just a little shy. He is a lover boy now and waits in line for his daily attention. Now he never has to worry about guns, cars or what his next meal will be. He gets lots of TLC and all the Science Diet he can eat. Better watch out, if seafood is for lunch he begs for some of that too!

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