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 three 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 Summer 2021:
​How it will affect your pet's care?

As our state begins to open up, we still believe that the health of your family and pets as well as the health of our dedicated staff is of the highest priority. We are encouraging our staff to become vaccinated against Covid-19, however not every member has done this. Therefore, we will be offering the following services beginning June 1, 2021:
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• If you want to come into the building for an appointment, please let our receptionist know when scheduling the appointment. CALL 985-893-1922 from your phone when you arrive, so that we can come get you when an exam room is ready. We are asking everyone who comes inside to please wear their mask and continue to practice social distancing. We ask that no more than two family members attend with their pet in the exam room and remain in the room until the visit is completed and payment has been made. Exam rooms will be thoroughly disinfected between each appointment. 
• For those clients who do not wish to come inside, we will still be offering curbside service. CALL 985-893-1922 from your phone when you arrive. Drop off appointments are available if you do not wish to wait.
• We will be offering curbside for the following services: prescription and food pick up, toenail trims, baths, ProHeart and Cytopoint injections, laser treatments, and recheck bloodwork. 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.

• 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 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. 

   
                                                                                              Hurricane Preparedness
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU FOR YOUR PET
    1.   Always keep pets leashed or kenneled when not inside.
    2.  Identification of some kind is important in case you and your pet become separated as well as to prevent mix-ups. Recommended 
         forms of identification include microchip, collared tags and tatoo. Photographs are a supplemental form of identification as well.
    3.  Bring medical records and proof of vaccinations, especially rabies, for dogs and cats.
    4.  Food and water – bring at least a three-day supply and consider bringing more if on a special prescription diet; remember to also             bring food and water bowls and a manual can opener if needed.
    5.  Medications – bring all your pet’s medications with you and consult your veterinarian if a sedative or nausea medication is needed           for traveling.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and its non-governmental partners work year around to support local response to disasters. Animal shelters may be available through your Parish evacuation plan; contact your local Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The location of your evacuation destination may or may not accept pets, so call ahead and check. All hazards disaster preparedness information is available at ldaf.state.la.us
Special Considerations
Dogs:       1. Be prepared to clean up the stool and other product wastes of your pet
                 2. Females in heat will need to be strictly confined and watched
                 3. Consider bringing a muzzle if your dog is not used to traveling or being around
                     strangers.
Cats:        1. Remember to bring a litter pan and litter as well as something in which to dispose of
                    the used litter
                2. If your cat is positive for feline leukemia, feline “aids”, or other contagious disease,
                    make sure that they are kept in an isolated area.
Exotic pets:   Be FULLY prepared to provide for these pets as you evacuate. This may mean bringing an extension cord to keep a heat source working.

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