Meet Samia, the newest extern to join the Lone Mountain Animal Hospital team! Samia is a third-year veterinary student from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and will graduate in 2022. She grew up in the Chicago area and knew from a young age she wanted to work with animals, but was unsure on how to get started. “I’ve always been interested in animals,” Samia said. “I knew I wanted to work with animals, but I just didn’t know how. But…
Don’t miss out on our 2021 Dental Special starting February 1st! Dental Cleanings reduced to $164 Our Dental Package Includes: FREE Dental Exam FREE Nail Trim FREE 30-Day Pet Insurance Trial Offer FREE Overnight stay if checking in the day before *Up to $100 in savings and additional free services! Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Dental health is a very important part of your pets’ overall health. Dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your…
Meet Natalie, the newest extern to join the Lone Mountain Animal Hospital team! She’s currently a 4th-year veterinary medical student at the University of Missouri and will graduate in 2021. Natalie grew up in Mexico in a town called Xalapa and has always had a love for animals. She had a family dog growing up that still lives with her parents in Mexico. When she was younger, she volunteered at a local animal shelter that had a clinic attached to…
Meet Richard, the newest extern at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital! Richard is a 4th-year veterinary medical student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and will graduate in May 2021. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee with a variety of pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, a hamster, a gerbil, and a parakeet. After graduating high school, Richard attended Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He obtained his Bachelor’s in Biology with a focus on evolutionary biology and ecology. After graduating, Richard…
With the New Year just days away, it’s important to make sure our furry friends stay calm and relaxed once the partying begins. Similar to the Fourth of July, many pets are reported missing around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and there’s a chance they can get into things they’re not supposed to. As you celebrate the ringing in of 2021, be sure to keep these tips in mind to help keep your pet safe. Click on the…
Meet Viviana, the latest extern to join the Lone Mountain Animal Hospital team! Viviana is currently a 4th-year student at Ross University in St. Kitts and is finishing her clinical year at Iowa State University. She was raised in Tampa, Florida where she attended the University of South Florida. There she received her Bachelor’s of Science in integrative animal biology while working as a veterinary assistant for local hospitals. She originally wanted to work in human medicine and dedicated her…
Lone Mountain Animal Hospital is open to the public! We are allowing a certain number of clients into the building at a time for appointments only. Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines and wear a mask at all times. Curbside service will continue to be an option. Dr. Debbie White and Dr. Taylor Parker explain how the new protocols will work at Lone Mountain. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a key role in the day-to-day functions of an animal hospital. National Veterinary Technician Week, which runs from October 11 to October 17, provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions. At Lone Mountain Animal Hospital, we value our veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do. We spoke to not only our veterinary technicians, but our veterinary assistants, customer service reps, and exam room assistants at Lone Mountain Animal…
Introducing Marguerite, the newest extern at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital! Marguerite is from the Jackson, Mississippi area and is currently a fourth-year student at Mississippi State University. For as long as she could remember, Marguerite knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. She received her Bachelor’s from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. After graduating from Southern Mississippi, Marguerite worked at a small veterinary clinic before graduating with a Master’s degree from Mississippi College. During her time at Mississippi…
Meet Mallory, the newest extern to join the team at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital! She was born in Sugar Land, Texas, but grew up in Delaware. According to Mallory, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian around the time she was 6 or 7-years-old. Originally, she wanted to be a cupcake maker, but her mother told her, “‘You can’t just make cupcakes.’” “So, then I decided I want to work with animals,” Mallory said. “Because we lived in Texas,…
