Our veterinarians and staff enthusiastically welcome you to our website! We invite you to visit us at our two facilities, Animal Care Center in Hammond, LA, and Pet Care Center in Ponchatoula, LA. We have proudly served the Northshore Community for over 36 years. Our mission is to provide you and your pet the very best veterinary care in a professional and compassionate manner.
We take pride in our facility and team of dedicated staff. We would like the opportunity to earn your confidence in our service.
We take pride in our facility and team of dedicated staff. We would like the opportunity to earn your confidence in our service.
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The practice was built as a two doctor practice by Dr. Larry Knight and Dr. William Wheat.
The original facility was built with the idea of comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical care.
The practice was initially comprised of approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal.
Dr. Darryl Bubrig joined the staff in 1988 and in 1990 he became half owner when he purchased Dr. Knight's portion of the practice.
Since that time we have prospered and grown into the largest non referral veterinarian clinic on the Northshore.
The original facility was built with the idea of comprehensive veterinary medical and surgical care.
The practice was initially comprised of approximately 60% small animal and 40% large animal.
Dr. Darryl Bubrig joined the staff in 1988 and in 1990 he became half owner when he purchased Dr. Knight's portion of the practice.
Since that time we have prospered and grown into the largest non referral veterinarian clinic on the Northshore.
Dr. William "Bill" Wheat, Jr., is a lifelong resident of the Ponchatoula- Hammond area.
He graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1976 and attended Louisiana State University undergraduate school.
In 1983 he graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Wheat is also active in many local civic and community organizations including the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Chamber of Commerce, and Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball.
He has served as chairperson of the Ponchatoula Area Recreational Department overseeing the recreational facilities at the North Hoover Road complex, served on the Board of Directors for Florida Parishes Bank, and is a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
He graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1976 and attended Louisiana State University undergraduate school.
In 1983 he graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Wheat is also active in many local civic and community organizations including the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Chamber of Commerce, and Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball.
He has served as chairperson of the Ponchatoula Area Recreational Department overseeing the recreational facilities at the North Hoover Road complex, served on the Board of Directors for Florida Parishes Bank, and is a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Dr. Darryl Bubrig has been a resident of the Hammond-Ponchatoula area since graduating from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.
He grew up in Plaquemines Parish and graduated from Delta Heritage Academy in 1980.
He attended Tulane University and graduated with a degree in Biology in 1984.
He joined Animal Care Center in 1988 and became a partner to Dr. Wheat in 1990.
He has served as President of the Florida Parishes Veterinary Medical Association and served as a board member for the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association.
He grew up in Plaquemines Parish and graduated from Delta Heritage Academy in 1980.
He attended Tulane University and graduated with a degree in Biology in 1984.
He joined Animal Care Center in 1988 and became a partner to Dr. Wheat in 1990.
He has served as President of the Florida Parishes Veterinary Medical Association and served as a board member for the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Melanie Lavergne is originally from Baker, LA.
She obtained her Bachelors in Animal Science at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) in 1982 where she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
While at SLU, she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the 13 Club Honor Society.
Dr. Lavergne later attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.
After graduation, she worked as a small animal veterinarian in LaPlace for 10 years.
She obtained her Bachelors in Animal Science at Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU) in 1982 where she graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
While at SLU, she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the 13 Club Honor Society.
Dr. Lavergne later attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.
After graduation, she worked as a small animal veterinarian in LaPlace for 10 years.
Dr. Mary Beth Tamor is a native of St. Bernard Parish.
She is a 2008 graduate of Chalmette High School and then attended Louisiana State University where she graduated Manga Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Animal Dairy and Poultry Sciences.
Dr. Tamor received her doctorate with honors from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.
While there, she developed a special interest in preventative medicine, dermatology, and dentistry.
Dr. Tamor enjoys running and cycling in her free time and also loves to spend time with family and friends, read, cross stitch, and snuggle with her dog Bowser.
She is a 2008 graduate of Chalmette High School and then attended Louisiana State University where she graduated Manga Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Animal Dairy and Poultry Sciences.
Dr. Tamor received her doctorate with honors from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.
While there, she developed a special interest in preventative medicine, dermatology, and dentistry.
Dr. Tamor enjoys running and cycling in her free time and also loves to spend time with family and friends, read, cross stitch, and snuggle with her dog Bowser.
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