Our Hospital's History

     Originally known as Strain Veterinary Clinic, the practice was established in 1983 when Dr. Mike Strain graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. He was joined in 1984 by his wife, Dr. Susan Searcy Strain. They maintained a mixed animal practice until Dr. Mike went into politics, serving first as a state representative for 8 years and now as the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry. 

     Today there are four full time practicing veterinarians as well as a dedicated support staff serving the clients and their pets at Claiborne Hill Veterinary Hospital.  
     Our full service hospital continues to strive to provide the highest quality of care for our patients, offering our clients a personalized customer experience while ensuring a safe and positive workplace for our veterinary team.

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​COVID-19 Modified Phase II: How it will affect your pet's care?

WE WILL REMAIN OPEN during the COVID-19 outbreak. We believe that the health of your family and pets as well as the health of our dedicated staff is of the highest priority, and as our state moves into Phase III reopening, we will be offering the following services beginning after Wednesday, September 16, 2020:
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• We will be offering curbside service for all routine appointments, including annual visits, vaccination appointments, toenail trims, baths and most recheck appointments. CALL 985-893-1922 from your phone when you arrive. A staff member will discuss the reasons for your visit before coming out to your vehicle to get your pet. Once the doctor has examined your pet, they will call you with their findings and any treatment options that may be needed. Drop off appointments are available if you do not wish to wait.

• For emergency and acutely ill patients, the owner may stay with their pets during the exam. We will require the following to be observed so that we are able to accommodate these appointments. CALL 985-893-1922 from your phone when you arrive. A staff member will discuss the reasons for your visit and will let you know when an exam room is available. We ask that no more than two family members attend with their pet, and that everyone must wear a mask. Owners will go directly into the exam room while a staff member weighs the pet and will remain in the room until the visit is completed and payment has been made. Exam rooms will be thoroughly disinfected between each appointment. 
• We are accepting all forms of payment, but credit card and Care Credit payments over the phone are preferred. We can mail or email you a receipt and invoice or a staff member can bring it out when they bring your pet back to your vehicle.  
• For Prescription refills, flea & heartworm medications,  please call ahead and allow 24 hours for us to refill your pet's medication. This will allow us to have the medication ready when you arrive. You can also pre-pay for the medication with a credit card over the phone so that we can simply bring directly out to your car when you arrive. You can also order most medications and supplies through  OUR ONLINE STORE, and your orders will be delivered directly to your home.  If you have any problems setting up an account please call the clinic and someone will be able to help you.  
• If your pet is eating a prescription diet, contact the clinic and we will bring the food to your car or help you set up home delivery of the appropriate diet through the Hill's to Home program or another outlet. 
• We ask that any client who has recently traveled to an affected area, or any client with a fever, an active cough, or other signs of illness please contact the clinic to reschedule non-urgent cases. We will also be able to suggest options if you are ill but urgent care is warranted. 

​Our staff will be doing everything possible to continue to provide the excellent level of veterinary care that our clients and patients deserve. Please call us if there is anything we can do to help keep your family and pets healthy during this challenging time. 

Cats and Cars in Cold Weather Posts by: 
Jason Carr, Former Pet Health Network Editor-in-Chief
Cat Checkups & Preventive CareDuring the cold winter months cats will often seek out any warm space they can find. One particularly irresistible lure seems to be the cozy confines of a warm car engine. Unfortunately, cats that seek shelter under the hoods of cars can then be injured or killed when that car is started. Help keep your own and your neighborhood cats safe this winter by following the tips below and talking with your veterinarian about cold-weather care for cats:
Keep your cat inside
The best advice regarding your own cat is simply to keep him indoors during the winter. You’ll protect him not only from engine dangers but also from becoming lost, stolen, or injured. Jane Harrell, former Editor-in-Chief of Pet Health Network, is no stranger to the devastation that can be caused simply by turning a key:  “I’ve been in the pet industry for thirteen years, and every year there is a story that comes up about a cat that’s gotten trapped in a car [engine]. I’m hoping we can share the message about this and help save a lot of cats out there.”  To keep your own cat safe, Jane suggests simply keeping him inside during the cold months. “If you allow your cats outside they are more likely to seek a place of warmth, and underneath or inside a car’s engine are two very warm spots,” Jane says.
Check on your cat before taking any trips
With your cat safe inside, it should be easy for you to check on her before leaving on any trips. Maddie, a seven month old Tabby cat, somehow survived her family’s 100 mile long trip in 2009. Maddie was unknowingly stowed away during the drive that lasted for ninety minutes. Her family almost learned the hard way how important it is to check on your cat before any trips are taken. Other cats aren’t as lucky as Maddie was. In 2012, a cat named Pebbles barely survived his 15 mile trip. Pebbles needed a couple of jaw surgeries and lost the end of his tail.
Give any cats that might be hiding under your car a warning
Even with your cat safely inside, neighborhood and feral cats could still be hiding under your car. Jane suggests you, “give a little pound on your hood or slam the car door before you start [your car]. It’s always a good idea to check underneath your car to see if cats are hiding.” You can also honk your horn before starting your car to help wake up any sleeping cats under or in your engine.
Give cats time to escape your car
After you’ve made plenty of noise, be sure that any cats have had time to run away. Cats can tuck themselves into the tightest of spaces and may need a little extra time to wiggle out. Fortunately, by following these precautions -- and any cold-weather cat care advice your veterinarian has to offer -- you can help keep cats safe during the cold weather months.
If you have any questions or concerns, you should always visit or call your veterinarian – they are your best resource to ensure the health and well-being of your pets.

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