Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

LAKEVIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL, INC. is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital committed to providing quality veterinary medical care to our patients and their families in an atmosphere of caring and concern.

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Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, Inc.is a full service, small animal veterinary hospital committed to providing quality veterinary medical care to our patients and their families in an atmosphere of caring and concern

6245 Memphis Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 482-2173
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Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Sun: Closed
After Hour Emergencies: 219-0444 OR 835-8508

Gary T. Levy, DVM, Diplomte ABVP

Companion Animal Specialty
Dr. Levy is a 1982 Graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital since 1973, when he started as a veterinary assistant. He became Board Certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners(ABVP) in the specialty of Companion Animal Practice in 1993 and is one of only three such specialists in Louisiana. The ABVP promotes and recognizes high standards in the art and science of Veterinary Practice. Dr. Levy has served twice as the President of the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association and currently serves on the Louisana Board of Veterinary Medicine. He is married to Claudia and they have three children, two cats (Missy and Munchkin) and a dog (Oscar).
Marlowe A Ward , DVM

Dr Ward is a 2004 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. She returns to her native New Orleans from Houston to be a vital part of the rebuilding of this great community. In addition to her expertise with dogs and cats, Dr. Ward also has an interest and extensive experience with exotic pets. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr.Ward was a paramedic with the city of New Orleans. She is married to Ochsner cardiologist, Dr. Rob Bober. She and her husband share their home with two dogs, Sammy and Laney, and one cat, Cash.
Jessica A Leto , DVM

Dr. Leto has been a part of the LVH team since her pre-veterinary years. She graduated from LSU School of veterinary Medicine in 2008 and has been practicing at LVH since then and is so happy to be home!

For the past 2 years she has taken an active role in the veterinary community. She has been a committee board member of the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association and was recently elected as Secretary.

Dr. Leto is recently engaged to Dr. Timm Gudehus, who is a board certified Equine surgeon. She has 4 "four legged" children: Gizzy a 14yr Cornish Rex, Sable an 8 yr German Shepherd, Brie an 8 month old rat, and Abby a 9 month old kitten. Her special interests are dermatology and internal medicine.
Erin P Ribka , DVM

Dr Erin Ribka moved to New Orleans in 2002 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in San Francisco, California and has also lived in Key West, Florida and Anchorage, Alaska (where she helped build a log cabin). She now lives in Carrollton with her husband, Paul; 4 year old twins, Damon and Nora and 2 year old Quinn. They also share their home with their 2 pit bulls-Hoonah and Stella, and her cat little Whitey Dubois. Dr. Ribka has a special interest in surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine. She is very excited to join the Lakeview Veterinary Hospital family!
Clare Guichard, DVM

Dr.Clare Guichard graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the Royal Veterinary College in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2011. She is a native New Orleanian and attended Mt.Carmel Academy high school. She attended Loyola University before transferring to LSU and completing her degree in Animal Science and Technology. She also received a Masters in Veterinary Science from the University of Edinburgh. Her love of animals started at an early age. She knew she wanted to become a veterinarian after volunteering every summer at the Audubon Zoo. She also worked for several years as a veterinary assistant. Dr.Guichard also has a keen interest in exotic animals and has even traveled to Africa to study veterinary medicine on the wildlife there. She divides her love between her fiance Ross (a fellow American & Scotland classmate)and their Catahoula (Abita Amber), German Short-haired pointer (Daka), French Bulldog (Stella), their two cats (Panniculus and Ringo)and her snapping turtle (Ignatius). Clare's interests within veterinary medicine include dentistry and exotics. Her hobbies include music,photography and camping.
Sandy M Hallner, Business Manager

Sandy is the 'baby' sister of practice founder Dr. Robert J. Morris and has been with Lakeview Veterinary hospital 'forever'(1972)! Sandy has long served as our business manager. She is married to Greg and they have a daughter, Jen, and their dog Chloe.
Joyce J Streussnig, Hospital manager

Joyce began her career at Lakeview Veterinary Hospital 24 years ago. She graduated from Macomb College in Warren, Michigan. She has an associates degree in applied sciences and is also a registered veterinary technician. Joyce started at LVH as a registered technician, but soon became technician supervisor, and for the last 17 years, she has been our hospital manager. In her spare time she enjoys breeding and selling straight Egyptian Arabian horses. Her favorite past-time is riding her gelding "Solitare". Joyce also enjoys traveling and new adventures.
Jennifer Duarte, Supervisor

Jennifer has been Technician Supervisor since 2005 and with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital since 2001. She has been a veterinary technician since 1997. Jen is recently graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Jen enjoys going to dinner, movies, and listening to music.
Renee Woods-Huete , Supervisor

Renee was born and raised in River Ridge, Louisiana. She received her B.A. at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2004. She married her husband, Will, in November 2006. They currently live in Metairie with their two American bulldogs, "Joon" and "Charley" and their beautiful baby boy Reid. Renee has been with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital since March 2008.
Amanda Pizzo, Registered Veterinary Technician

Amanda was born and raised in Asheville, NC and in 2002, she moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University. She graduated from Loyola in 2006 with a B.A. in Psychology. She has just recently graduated from Delgado Community College as a licensed Veterinary technician. She and her husband Vincent currently live in Lakeview with their cats, Jax and Mamou and their St. Bernard/Newfoundland mix, Henry.
Matt Levy, Veterinary Nurse

Matt has been with us since 2005, largely helping to implement our 'paperless' status and serve in as an IT coordinator. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 2008 and is currently attending LSU to obtain a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Matt enjoys spending his free time with his fiancee Emily and their pug, Zoey.
Courtenay Woodhead, Veterinary Nurse

Courtenay grew up in New Jersey and moved to New Orleans in June 2004 to attend UNO on a full academic scholarship. She stayed through Hurricane Katrina and hasn't left the city since. Courtenay is currently finishing her undergraduate degree in Biology and her future plans include applying to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. When Courtenay is not working or in school, she spends most of her time with "Reilley," her American bulldog, reading, music, movies, and being outside as much as possible. She joined Lakeview Veterinary Hospital in May 2008.
Kayla Wichterich, Veterinary Nurse

Kayla joined our Lakeview Veterinary Hospital family in September 2008. She is a recent graduate of Cabrini High School and is currently pursing a degree in Education from Nunez Community College. She shares her home in St. Bernard with her two dogs "Peety" and "Buddy" and her cat "Prudence".
Brooke Champagne, Veterinary Nurse

Brooke began working for Lakeview Veterinary Hospital in July 2010. She is currently a student at UNO and plans graduate in the Spring of 2012. She also plays football for the New Orleans Blaze Women's Tackle football team and is a member of the Angel Fire dance team. When not at work, Brooke enjoys sports, dancing, music, and reading. She currently lives in Metairie with her "mini zoo" which includes her three dogs: Zydeco-a chihuahua, Belle and Duke- boston terriers, and seven cats, Storm, Camo, Yoda, Blaze, Cadence, Re-Play, and DJ.
Katelyn Boudreaux, Veterinary Nurse

Katelyn joined our Lakeview Veterinary hospital team in May 2009. She graduated from Cabrini and is now enrolled at the University of New Orleans. She is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology. Katelyn plans to apply to LSU veterinary school upon graduation. When not at work, Katelyn is active in her UNO sorority and spends a lot of time with her Boxer mix, Lebowski at City Bark.
Jeremy Scroggs, Veterinary Nurse

Jeremy Scroggs is from LaPlace, LA and joined our Lakeview Veterinary family in April 2011. He has many years of experience in the veterinary field. Jeremy is currently pursuing his degree in Ultrasonography at Delgado Community College. When he's not at the clinic, Jeremy enjoys gardening, working on cars, and being outside.
Nancy Lecorgne, Client Services Coordinator

Waking before the sun and arriving at Lakeview Vet every weekday before office hours, Nancy gets a headstart on the days' chart updating, appointments, and phone messages since 1991. Before she starts the reception work, Nancy makes her rounds through the hospital to make sure that all of the pets had a good night sleep. If Nancy can't be seen at the reception desk, she can be heard in some part of the hospital singing oldies, her favorite type of music. On the weekends, Nancy enjoys riding her bike, walking (if New Orleans heat and humidity allow), visiting with her mother, and spending time with her 5 cats.
Catherine Provost, Reception

Cat joined us with our move back to Memphis St. in the spring of 2006. She is an experienced small and exotic animal veterinary technician. She graduated in 1996 from Warren Easton Sr. High School and also attended the University of New Orleans. Catherine is currently pursuing a degree at Delgado as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician. She lives with her cat's "Tina" and "Amina" and a Columbian red tailed boa "Sookie".
Theo Casten, Reception

Theo has been with Lakeview Veterinary Hospital since 1992. She is an avid bird lover and rehabilitator, and specializes in keeping her pets well cared for into their senior 'plus' years. Her newest companion, a dog, Whiskey(a.k.a Patron)often greets clients with her at the front desk in the afternoon. She has moved to Florida but expects to visit often.
Gayle F. Taylor, Reception

Gayle joined our staff in September 2008. She is also a long time resident of Lakeview. Her family consists of her husband Tommy, two daughters, Jennifer & Rebecca, two son-in-laws, Paul and Andre, and three beautiful grandchildren, Olivia, Abram & Kate. Her four-legged family includes a Dalmatian named Riley, and three cats, Lil' Bit, Puddin, and Ollie. Gayle has 20 years in education and she says she, "gave up the two legged kids for the four legged ones". When she is not working at the clinic, she enjoys gardening, crafting, and spending time with her family and pets.
Samantha Hines, Reception

Samantha was born in California and raised in Houston. She moved to Baton Rouge shortly after high school to get a degree in education, but soon realized that her true calling was for animals! She gained experience as a receptionist by working at a veterinary hospital in Baton Rouge for 3 years. She currently lives on the West bank with her beautiful boxer "Damsel".
David Daughdrill, Hospital Maintenance

David joined us in early 2007 and is responsible for hospital cleanliness. When not at work, David enjoys spending time with his cat, Jasmine.