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Animal Health Clinic of Baton Rouge
4803 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Animal Health Clinic in Baton Rouge. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Dr. Clarence B. Hackett is originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, and moved to Baton Rouge in his elementary years. His interest in becoming a veterinarian came at an early age. After graduating from University High School, Dr. Hackett completed his pre-vet with a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University. With no vet schools in Louisiana at the time, Dr. Hackett was accepted to Texas A&M and Oklahoma State. While at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Hackett married Edith Smith from Baton Rouge. In 1967, Dr. Hackett received his DVM from Oklahoma State University and was the recipient of the Upjohn Award for proficiency in Veterinary Clinical Medicine.
Dr. Hackett opened Animal Health Clinic in 1972 and has practiced veterinary medicine for the past 42 years. Dr. Hackett is a current member of the Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity, a past president of the Baton Rouge Veterinary Medical Association, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Louisiana Academy of Veterinary Practice, and the American Animal Hospital Association. He was also a previous member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. His special interests include veterinary dentistry, internal medicine, endoscopy, ultrasound, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Hackett enjoys cycling, fly-fishing, golfing, and spending time with his five grandchildren. He also enjoys grooming his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Belle and Harper. He is an active member of the First United Methodist Church.
Dr. Timothy Leonards was raised in a rural setting in Crowley, Louisiana, surrounded by agriculture. Dr. Leonards attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude. He spent his summers at the LSU Ag Center Rice Research Center focusing mainly on agricultural work. He then moved to Baton Rouge with high hopes of being accepted into the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. During that time, he was employed at the LSU Ag Center Poultry Unit and worked for two summers at Animal Health of Baton Rouge as a veterinary assistant. Dr. Leonards graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 & received the Bayer Award for Excellence in Dermatology during his clinical rotations. Professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging.
Dr. Leonards and his wife, Holly, have a son, Nathan. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and trying to stay in shape. Personal interests include tinkering with electronics and building things. Dr. Leonards’ extended family includes an orange tabby named He-Man, a Highlander-Simese cross named Ibby, and a red-footed tortoise named Ray. His cats generally do nothing around the house but do enjoy waking their family in the early morning for no reason at all.
Dr. Brittany McClendon was born in Baton Rouge and grew up in St. Francisville. Her love for animals began at an early age as she found herself caring for numerous dogs, cats, squirrels, gerbils, birds, and horses. Prior to and during vet school, she acquired a passion for the veterinary industry in her work as a technician at several animal hospitals in the Baton Rouge area. She graduated from LSU in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology; in 2020, she earned her doctorate degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. She was honored to receive the Bayer Award for Excellence in Communication during her clinical year of vet school.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking, and listening to podcasts. She serves her local church in Prairieville alongside her husband, Connor. Her professional interests include dentistry, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery. She has extensive experience treating feline behavioral and medical disorders thanks to her high-maintenance cat, Oliver. Connor and Dr. McClendon also have a derpy Golden Retriever named Hadley.
Megan Quigley previously worked at Sherwood South Animal Hospital but took a hiatus to take care of her three spunky kids, Kael, Quinn, and Callie. We were lucky to have her join our team in September 2017; she fit in seamlessly and brought with her experience, drive, and positive energy. Her favorite part of being a Veterinary Technician is the ever-changing workday and exposure to challenging cases. She enjoys assisting the doctors in surgery and improving her skills daily. On the weekends, Megan loves to spend time with her kids, husband, and fur-baby Boxer Katy in the great outdoors.
Rikki is one of our patient care coordinators! Originally from Denham Springs, Rikki graduated from Denham Springs High School with a focus in culinary arts. She moved to Baton Rouge in 2018 to attend Baton Rouge Community College and quickly learned her passions lied within the veterinary field. Rikki's plan is to finish her degree in Veterinary Technology and further her experience in the veterinary field with Animal Health Clinic. When Rikki is not working, she likes to hang out with her cats Ozzy and Winifred.
Lily is from Baton Rouge and is currently a sophomore at LSU studying animal sciences. She hopes to continue her education by attending veterinary school. Lily has always loved animals and began working in the field as a kennel technician at Petz Plaza. She began working at Animal Health Clinic in May of 2022, but has been a member of the AHC family for many years, as her dogs, Maggie and Honey, have been patients with us since 2008. In her free time, Lily loves to spend time with friends and cheer on the LSU Tigers!
