Sherwood South Animal Hospital

12/23/2024

Check out Dr. Lee and Gary the Chihuahua on Christmas Day! We will be open throughout the holiday in case your pet has an emergency! Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season!

12/20/2024

Happy Howl-idays from Dr. Gee, Dr. Emelie, Bailey, Ashley & the cutest patients: Doxie, Hunter, Leo, Lily, Princess & Winston who all came DRESSED TO IMPRESS this morning! I think it’s safe to say they made the Nice List 🎅🏽!

11/28/2024

Our own Dr Carter Ward is Paco’s primary veterinarian & thankfully was able to refer Paco to LSU oncology after finding his mass. We love collaborating with LSU Small Animal to make sure your pets get the best care. ❤️

This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for all of our patients, and today, we want to share Paco’s remarkable journey. Paco, an 11-year-old chihuahua, is going home after 26 challenging days in our ICU. He was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that initially presented as severe vomiting. Imaging revealed a mass on his pylorus, the muscular valve between the stomach and small intestine.

Paco underwent a complex three-hour Bilroth I surgery to remove the affected pylorus. Though the surgery was successful, Paco struggled to process food afterward, and his condition seemed grim. Euthanasia was discussed, but seeing his owners, Paco perked up.

He then underwent a jejunostomy, where a temporary feeding tube was placed to give his gastrointestinal system time to recover. The procedure worked, and Paco made a strong comeback.

“He’s been such a cooperative patient, even when he was scared. He’s a bit of a celebrity around here,” his ICU nursing team shared.

“Thankfully, there were no signs of metastasis, and Paco’s prognosis is good. We are so grateful,” said Dr. Heather Kloft, Small Animal Surgery resident.

Paco’s owners reflect on his incredible will to survive, which has been evident since the day they met him. Abandoned during a thunderstorm in a nursing home parking lot, he jumped into a stranger’s car. He’s been part of Michael and James’ family ever since.

Pictured are ICU nurses Beth Courville, Lauren Broussard, Asia Williams, Megan Bailey (4th Year student), Lacy Marchand, and Jade Naquin. In the center is Dr. Heather Kloft holding Paco. His clinical team not pictured includes Drs. Michael Tillson, Jude Bordelon, Ruth Guischard, and Patricia Queiroz-Williams.

11/11/2024

🌟 It's Practice Manager Appreciation Week! 🌟

This week, we take a moment to honor and celebrate the incredible work of practice managers everywhere, and we want to shine a special spotlight on our very own Hospital Administrator, Ashley Bodin 🎀.

Ashley has taken on the monumental task of overseeing not one, not two, but three hospitals, and she does it all with grace, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. Whether she’s managing day-to-day operations or navigating complex challenges, Ashley handles it all with a level of professionalism and poise that is truly unmatched.

Her commitment to the well-being of both our team and the patients we serve is evident in everything she does. She doesn’t just manage; she leads with heart, always going above and beyond to ensure our practices run smoothly and that everyone feels supported.

Ashley, we are so grateful for you, your tireless effort, your genuine care, and your ability to handle everything with such grace. You make an incredible difference every single day, and we are lucky to have you at the helm.

Here’s to you, Ashley! Happy Practice Manager Week! 👏💗

11/05/2024

Shelby is one of our amazing Kennel Technicians who is not only great at what she does, she’s an artist as well! Here she is creating a Thanksgiving mural for the lobby!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from your Sherwood Team! Featuring Dr. Albarado (Gru) and all his minions! 🤣 We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween, and don’t forget to keep the chocolate far out of our furry ones reach!
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10/24/2024

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH 🎉 Congratulations to Bailey! One of our 2 employees of the month in October 🎃🍁 Bailey is an amazing contribution to our team and her hard work has not gone unnoticed. Thank you for being a STAR! 🤩 We've asked her what her favorite part of her job is, here's what she said: "My favorite thing about being a technician is being able to build a relationship with my patients and clients. I love being able to make everyone feel like they are part of the Sherwood family when they visit our hospital. Having the opportunity to build those relationships with pets and pet owners, while helping to serve the community with veterinary care is my favorite part of coming to work." 🐾🐶😸

10/16/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician week! 🎉 We want to give a huge shout out to all of our amazing technicians and to techs everywhere! You are so appreciated in everything you do to keep the hospital running smoothly! This week we are celebrating with lots of food, fun activities and prizes! 🤩 Yesterday we had 3-leg relay race to check in our patient "Blue" and get him bandaged up! The winners of our race were: Carla, Victoria and Alexia 🏁

10/10/2024

Happy Thursday from your Sherwood Team! We are starting to feel the fall vibes! 🎃🍂🍁⛅

10/07/2024

Did you know we're in the middle of National Hispanic Heritage Month? 📅🌎 This month-long celebration runs from September 15 - October 15 and recognizes the members of our Hispanic community and all that they do for us. We'd like to give a special shout out to our own Dr. Gee during this month! 🤩

09/27/2024

Another Congrats to one of our Employee's of the month, Celena! 🥳🤩 Celena is part of our ER technician team and demonstrates passion and dedication! She is an asset to our team, and we are so thankful for all that she does! 🖤❤️

09/26/2024

🎉 Congratulations to one of our Employees of the Month, Mya! 🌟 Mya is part of our ER technician team and has been recognized for her hard work and dedication. She says that her favorite part about her job is being able to help her patients and their families during difficult times. Thank you for going above and beyond! 🐾❤️

09/24/2024

🦷✨ Smile Bright & Save Big! 🐾 Schedule your pets exam between now and the end of October, and ask us how you can save $100 on your next dental cleaning! Don’t miss this chance to keep those tails wagging and teeth sparkling. Call us today! 🐶❤️

09/21/2024

We had a great time at BREC's Liberty Lagoon’s End of Summer Pawty today! We’ll be back out there tomorrow as well- come stop by for treats, toys & water!

09/18/2024

🐾❤️ Behind the scenes of saving lives: our dedicated Dr. Emilie in action in the surgery suite 📸🏥

09/11/2024

We’re Here for You and Your Pets! 🐾❤️

As the weather approaches, we will remain open for emergencies. Please take care and stay safe!

09/09/2024

Proactive, year-round flea and tick prevention is the best way to protect your pets. Ask us how you can provide effective flea and tick protection at your next visit 🐶🐱

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09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day from your Sherwood Team! ❤️🤍💙

While we celebrate today, our emergency services are still available to ensure your pets get the care they need. If you need us, we’re here for you! Enjoy the holiday, and give your pets some extra love! 🐾