Live Oak Animal Hospital

Live Oak Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Denham Springs, LA. The professional and courteous staff at Live Oak Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Live Oak Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Watson, Denham Springs and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Live Oak Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Our Mission Statement
Live Oak Animal Hospital is dedicated to provide the highest quality service for you and your pet. Because the health and welfare of animals is our utmost priority, we will strive to educate the Watson and surrounding communities with emphasis on preventative medicine while serving with compassion and nourishing the human-animal bond.

34351 LA Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70706
Phone: 225-665-4442
After Hours: 225-439-9071
liveoakanimal@gmail.com
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M - W: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Th: 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Fri: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 8:00AM - 2:00PM
* Sun: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
*Boarding Services Only

Sharyl Rushing, Owner, Veterinarian

I have been practicing veterinary medicine since graduating from LSUSVM in 1995 and opened Live Oak Animal Hospital in October 2000. It has been so exciting to see the growth in the Watson area since that time. I feel very blessed to have met so many wonderful people and pets who we now call family. Live Oak Animal Hospital is a proud supporter of the Live Oak Community. It's a joy teaching the Anatomy and Physiology course at Live Oak High School before heading to the clinic each day. I'm not biased, but I believe every home should be a "Golden" home and have 3 Golden Retrievers myself along with 2 feline furry friends. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the community for all the support you have shown the Live Oak Animal Hospital, and I promise to continue to serve the community with excellence and dedication.

Joanne Danna, Office Manager

Married to Michael Danna 21 years and has three children- Matthew, Katie and Josh. Joanne and Mike love golden retrievers as well. They have 4 Goldens and SEVEN cats! Well on her way to becoming the Crazy Cat Lady- LOL! Joanne manages the personnel and financial aspects of the practice. She makes the statement that we are either “Ripe and Rotten” or “Green and Growing”, and she definitely strives to keep us cutting edge and full of life. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends and is usually at a sporting even with children!

Keri Cothell, Veterinary Technician

Keri is a definite asset to Live Oak Animal Hospital. She is our on-site certified technician who monitors hospitalized patients and those recovering from surgery throughout the evening. If you have met Keri, you know that with her there is never a dull moment. She keeps the job light-hearted and full of fun, but is the first one who will cry with you during tough times. She is also the Queen of music and movie trivia! She has two pets of her own- Samson and Sully, and she loves to read, watch movies and spend time with friends and family.

Alexis McIlveene, Veterinary Assistant

Alexis is also an invaluable asset to Live Oak Animal Hospital. She is caring, compassionate and the one who keeps us organized. She is a graduate of Live Oak High School and has 2 children – Caitlynn and Kendall in the Live Oak school system. She also has a toddler - Kaden and 2 dogs - Echo and Aries. Alexis enjoys art projects and always has great ideas for our hay bale displays. If she has any time for relaxation, it’s usually spent painting or reading a good book.

Monica Vance, Receptionist

Monica is the bright, cheery personality you see when you walk in the door. She is kind-hearted and full of compassion. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Billy and has three sons Corey, Tyler, and Michael. She also has very energetic Lab named Beaux.

Katie Danna, Kennel Supervisor

Katie loves animals and spending time with them. She is in charge of taking care of our boarding patients. She is tender- hearted and compassionate , so she is definitely the one you want loving on your 4-legged babies and giving them special attention while they are with us. After graduation she plans to become an orthodontist.