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Christie McHughes, DVM Crosspoint Veterinary Hospital
Christie McHughes, DVM
CROSSPOINT VETERINARY HOSPITAL
• DVM - LSU Veterinary School • B.S., Zoology - Southeastern Louisiana University • Fear-Free™ Certified • AAHA Accredited
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A VET?
As a little girl, I grew up on a farm and enjoyed animal care. My older sister and I were very involved in 4-H and FFA, so we would wake up very early before school and feed and milk our champion Jersey cows. In addition to my cows, I always had a cat as a pet, and I knew that I would always continue in animal care. Veterinary medicine is my passion.
WHAT IS UNIQUE TO YOUR BUSINESS?
We have superior anesthetic monitoring systems including capnography, digital dental radiography, class IV laser therapy, oxygen cages for emergencies, ultrasonography, separate isolation and ICU services. We are among only 12% of veterinary hospitals in the US and Canada accredited and following the American Animal Hospital Association guidelines and hold ourselves to the highest of standards.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR JOB?
Communicating and educating clients is paramount. Pets are living longer and quality animal healthcare is the reason. I help pet owners understand the importance of routine blood work, a good diet, weight control and preventatives for parasites. Watching for trending abnormalities on bloodwork and implementing an early treatment protocol helps maintain the lives of our pets.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
My job is so rewarding. I love when pet owners come in with new additions to their family. Whether it be a life-saving surgery or early detection and treatment, we want to offer the best services and care. My goal is to make sure that these pets have a happy and healthy life, and I feel that I can help pet owners achieve this. That's when I sit back and smile.
Crosspoint Veterinary Hospital 70323 Highway 1077 in Covington 985-888-1566 | crosspointveterinaryhospital.com