Hickory Small Animal Hospital
About Us
Hickory Small Animal Hospital in Independence, LA, provides expert veterinary care for cats and dogs across Tangipahoa Parish, Livingston Parish, Loranger, Montpelier, and Amite City. Our services include wellness exams, preventive care, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, and pet bathing.
As the first AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes since 2014, and a Feline-Friendly Certified practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Every decision we make is focused on improving patient care and creating a positive experience for pet owners. At Hickory Small Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like family.
Personalized Veterinary Preventive Care
- Pet Wellness & Sickness Exams
- Vaccinations
- Flea & Tick Prevention
- Spay & Neuter
- Blood, Urine, and Fecal Testing
Animals We See: Dogs, Cats
Neighborhoods We Serve: Independence, Tickfaw, Amite, Loranger
Hours
- Monday – Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
- Saturday: 7:30am-12:00pm
Jack Woodham
DVM
The Doctors
Lauren Anderson
DVM
Dr. Lauren Anderson believes very strongly in the human-animal bond, and not only strives to advocate for every animal but also form a strong and lasting connection with each client. Dr. Anderson grew up in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and began her veterinary career after graduating from Louisiana State University Veterinary School in 2013. After graduating, Dr. Anderson practiced at a high-volume private practice in Las Vegas Nevada. While living in such a big city was exciting, after 4 years, it was time to return back to her roots and family.
Jack Woodham
DVM
Dr. Woodham’s passion for veterinary medicine goes beyond just caring for animals—he truly loves building relationships with clients and creating meaningful connections every day. He enjoys the problem-solving aspect of veterinary medicine and values the opportunity to constantly learn while bonding with both pets and their people. His special interests include dermatology, ultrasound, surgery, and ophthalmology. Dr. Woodham graduated from St. George’s University in 2020 and completed his clinical year at LSU the same year. Outside of the clinic, you can find him spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Saints and LSU, playing video games, or trying new restaurants with his wife, Hannah.