Our Staff
Lisa
Lisa has been a vet tech and has worked in various animal hospitals since 2001, but she currently calls Southshore Animal Hospital her home. Her son, Ty, and daughter, Emma, love coming to work with her. She has a husband of 10 plus years, and together they have 2 dogs and 2 cats. She is our head veterinary technician at our Transcontinental location.
Justine
Justine joined our clinic in 2015 after moving to the New Orleans area with her husband. She was raised in rural Southwest Missouri on her family's ranch and graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a minor in Ag Business. She has 2 dogs, Huk and Goose, a cat named Maya, and a flock of backyard chickens. Justine is the practice manager for our Bucktown location.
Cynthia
Cynthia was born in Los Angeles and raised in New Orleans from the age of 7. She started working in the veterinary field in 2006. She has a daughter named Victoria and 2 dogs, Nova and her terrier mix fur-baby named Indica. She enjoys working with animals. She joined our team in mid 2017 and is looking forward to many years to come. In her free time she loves exploring nature, barbequing at the beach with her family and watching movies.
Brandy
Brandy grew up in the Kenner area and started working in the veterinary field in 1989 at the age of 15. Her passion and love for animals has kept her working in the field. Brandy joined our team in July of 2017.
Mandy
Mandy is from St. Bernard Parish. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years. She loves working with animals! She is happily married and has 3 kids, 7 cats, 2 dogs and 1 rabbit.
Dylan
Dylan graduated from Archbishop Rummel high school in 2019. He is currently enrolled at the University of Holy Cross, studying to be a radiology technician. Dylan joined the Southshore team in early 2021. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, playing video games and hanging out with friends and family.
Josh
Born and raised in New Orleans, Josh has always dreamed of going to Louisiana State University to become a veterinarian. Bleu (pictured with Josh) is his partner in crime and a big reason that he does what he does. He now attends LSU studying to accomplish that dream while working as a technician for us part time, learning as much as he can along the way.
Leah
Leah is a vet tech from Kenner, Louisiana, where she was born and raised. She’s been working as a veterinary technician since graduating high school in 2022 and loves being around animals every day. At home, she’s got two cats—Kitty and Casper—and a dog named Willow who keep things interesting. Whether she’s helping pets at work or hanging out with her own at home, Leah’s all about making animals feel safe, happy, and loved.
Faith
Faith grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and discovered her passion for working with animals as a teenager—a passion that has only deepened over the years. With experience in animal care from a young age, she brings dedication and compassion to every aspect of her work. Outside of work, Faith enjoys relaxing with a good book while surrounded by her lively household of two dogs, five cats, and a leopard gecko.
Hoyt
Hoyt grew up in the Kenner area and started in vet med in 1992. He is the proud father of the thundering herd (5 wiener dogs). He now lives on the north shore with his wife and daughter.
Karlie
Karlie was born and raised in New Orleans. She became a veterinary technician in 2023 and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2025. She’s a proud Yorkie parent to Rusty and loves providing compassionate care to every patient.
Olivia
Olivia has been working in the vet field since 2021 and loves helping pets feel their best. At home, she stays busy with two cats, one dog, and her two sons. She brings a friendly, caring attitude to everything she does.
Elizabeth
Born and raised in Louisiana, Elizabeth is passionate about animal welfare and has nearly six years of experience in the veterinary field. She is skilled in animal handling, sample collection, and client communication, ensuring both pets and owners feel comfortable during visits.
With six and a half years of National Guard service, Elizabeth brings strong discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail to her veterinary work. At home, she cares for three cats, one snake and maintains several fish tanks, reflecting her lifelong dedication to animals.
Elizabeth is committed to pursuing her goal of becoming a veterinary technician and providing compassionate, high-quality care to every pet she meets.
Joleen
Born and raised in Metairie, Joleen has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She shares her home with two dogs, Cooper and Rosie, and a cat named Gizmo. Friendly and compassionate, Joleen is always ready to make pets and their owners feel welcome.
Jennie
Born in New Orleans and raised in Houma, Louisiana, Jennie has always had a deep-rooted passion for animal care. She graduated from LSU in 2025 with a degree in Animal Science and plans to apply to LSU Vet School in Fall 2026. Jennie started with us in June 2025 after gaining two years of hands-on experience in the veterinary field. She’s currently preparing for her next chapter while enjoying time with her two cats, Sage-Blue and Blossom, and unwinding with a good game of tennis.
Thomas
Tom Tom came to us as a feral cat rescued by a longtime client. He needed a double entropian surgery to fix his eye lids. During hospitalization, Thomas became quite friendly and the Southshore staff fell madly in love. Unable to come to a decision to release him, Dr. Chris' grandmother stepped in and adopted Tom Tom so he could stay as an indoor cat. Eventually, Thomas came to live at the clinic where you can find him roaming the halls or sleeping under the reception desk. He loves belly rubs and ear scratches.
In Loving Memory of Charlie (AKA King Charles) 👑🐾
Charlie came to Southshore Animal Hospital during a difficult moment in his life. He was brought to Dr. Chris unable to urinate, and after two weeks of tireless efforts to help unblock him, it became clear that surgery was his only chance. When his previous owner was unable to afford the procedure, something special happened—Dr. Chris fell in love with Charlie. Ownership was signed over, and with a full heart, Dr. Chris performed a lifesaving perineal urethrostomy pro bono.
From that moment on, Charlie wasn’t just a patient—he became family. His recovery was matched only by his incredible affection, and it didn’t take long for us to realize he had claimed Southshore as his kingdom. Thus, King Charles was crowned.
Charlie ruled with gentleness and charm. You could often find him making his rounds, seeking out ear rubs, affection, and reminding everyone that love is the most important part of healing. He brought comfort to our staff, smiles to our clients, and warmth to our clinic every single day.
Though his reign has ended, his legacy lives on in the halls of Southshore Animal Hospital and in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know him. We are forever grateful for the time we shared with our beloved clinic cat, our king, our Charlie.
Rest easy, Charlie. You were deeply loved and will never be forgotten. 💙🐾