Willow Bend Animal Clinic

Willow Bend Animal Clinic Full service mixed animal veterinary practice established in 1978 by Dr. R. D. Childers. Proudly owned by lifelong friend and business partner, Dr. M.A. Thompson.

Willow Bend Animal Clinic and New Albany Animal Clinic offer a full range of services including: surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics and imaging (in house), laser therapy, as well as maintenance, preventative care, boarding, and reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist). We have an unwavering commitment to quality both in the care of animals entrusted into our care and our relationship

with our clients and community. We pride ourselves on compassion and knowledge and are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health related educational opportunities for our clients. We have four full time veterinarians on staff:

Dr. M.A. Thompson, DVM, DACT(Owner)-Reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist), General Medicine, and Surgery
Dr. D. M. Hunt, DVM(Associate)- General Medicine & Surgery
Dr. C. L. Dorris, DVM (Associate)-General Medicine & Surgery
Dr. J. A. Thompson, DVM (Associate)-General Medicine & Surgery

Happiest of Birthdays to our Cheyenne!! This lady works hard!! Not only is she the kind voice calling to provide surgica...
06/21/2025

Happiest of Birthdays to our Cheyenne!! This lady works hard!! Not only is she the kind voice calling to provide surgical updates, she works reception in the addition as well as serves a technician when needed! Pretty full plate...but wait...there's more!! Cheyenne has worked extremely hard and recently completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and Industry from Kansas State University! Full time team member, college graduate, Mom, friend, and fiancé...whew! We are so very proud of her and know this year will be a great one! Happy Birthday, Cheyenne!!

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🩺🐾 A huge thank you to the incredible veterinary professionals who dedicate their ...
06/18/2025

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🩺🐾 A huge thank you to the incredible veterinary professionals who dedicate their hearts and hands to caring for animals every single day. Your compassion, skill, and love make a world of difference. We’re proud to be part of this amazing community!

🆃🅾🅳🅰🆈!!! Today is one of our favorite days of the year...Dr. Mike Thompson's birthday!!! 🎉Never one to bring attention t...
06/16/2025

🆃🅾🅳🅰🆈!!! Today is one of our favorite days of the year...Dr. Mike Thompson's birthday!!! 🎉Never one to bring attention to himself, if you asked him what today is he'd likely answer, "Monday." 😜 Today we celebrate him and all he means to us! Not only is he a phenomenal veterinarian he is an incredible human! He takes such good care of all of us and truly cares about each individual and their family. He leads us well and inspires us to be better daily. Admirable in all walks of life, we most appreciate that his life is a daily testament to his faith and love of God. Christian, husband, father, grandfather, friend, veterinarian, deacon, Sunday School teacher, instrumentalist and singer, turkey hunter extraordinaire🦃😎...and so much more! Most of all, we are thankful we get to spend our days with him! Happiest of Birthdays, Dr. Thompson!!! Thank you for all you do for us and who YOU are!!

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing pet dads out there! 🐾💙 Whether you’re tossing tennis balls, scooping litter, or sn...
06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing pet dads out there! 🐾💙 Whether you’re tossing tennis balls, scooping litter, or sneaking extra treats, your love makes all the difference. Today, we celebrate you and the unconditional bond you share with your furry family.

🎓Our White Coat Campers!🎓🥰We had so much fun with our campers and hope to be able to do this again in the future! *We s...
06/14/2025

🎓Our White Coat Campers!🎓🥰

We had so much fun with our campers and hope to be able to do this again in the future!

*We still have a few barn candids to post next week! 😉

Does your pet get anxious during storms, car rides, or trips to the vet? 🐶🐱 You're not alone—and we're here to help! Anx...
06/13/2025

Does your pet get anxious during storms, car rides, or trips to the vet? 🐶🐱 You're not alone—and we're here to help! Anxiety in pets is common, but with the right approach, you can make them feel safe and supported. Here are our Top 5 Vet-Approved Calming Remedies to help soothe your furry companion:

Calming Supplements – Natural options like L-theanine, melatonin, or calming chews can ease anxiety without sedation. Ask us which formulas are safe and effective for your pet's size and health.

Thundershirts or Anxiety Wraps – These snug-fitting garments provide gentle, constant pressure that can calm your pet during storms or stressful events—like a comforting hug!

Pheromone Products – Diffusers, sprays, or collars that release pet-friendly calming pheromones (like Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats) can help reduce stress in new or noisy environments.

Create a Safe Space – Set up a quiet, cozy retreat for your pet with familiar bedding, toys, and low lighting. Playing soft music or white noise can help mask triggering sounds like thunder or fireworks.

Training & Desensitization – Gradually exposing your pet to anxiety triggers in a controlled, positive way can build resilience over time. We can guide you or refer you to a trusted behaviorist.

Need help deciding which remedy is best for your pet? Give us a call or stop by—we’re here to keep tails wagging and whiskers calm! 🐾

Bandaging Lab! Dr. Hearn led the bandaging lab for our campers! Each camper was able to pick out their own furry frien...
06/13/2025

Bandaging Lab! Dr. Hearn led the bandaging lab for our campers! Each camper was able to pick out their own furry friend (cat or dog) and learned how to properly bandage a lower limb fracture. Dr. Hearn taught the importance of making sure the bandage is secure but not too tight as that can cause more problems. Campers learned that keeping the area clean and dry is important for their pet's health! We had a great time in this lab and learned a lot of our campers favorite colors!

Happiest of Birthdays to our Kayla!! This lady works hard!! She takes impeccable care of our patients, their parents, an...
06/12/2025

Happiest of Birthdays to our Kayla!! This lady works hard!! She takes impeccable care of our patients, their parents, and us! If something needs fixing, she is the first name out of our mouths and she never let's us down! We are so thankful for her and her kind heart for helping others! We hope she has the very best birthday!!! 🎉🎂

Pharmacy Station! When we tell y'all we get to work with some of THE BEST people, we mean it! For our pharmacy station...
06/11/2025

Pharmacy Station! When we tell y'all we get to work with some of THE BEST people, we mean it! For our pharmacy station, Merck Animal Health's Joshua Boyd and Midwest's Tyler Massey graciously offered their Sunday afternoon to teach our camper's about the importance of pharmacy procedure. They showed campers how to fill prescriptions (check and double check!), properly handle medications, how different medications work in the body (antibiotics, heart meds, & pain meds), and the all important aspect of reading and complying with prescription labels: when in doubt, find out! We are so thankful for these guys and everything they do for us regularly but especially thankful for their commitment to helping educate our children!

A microchip is a tiny thing that can make a HUGE difference. 🐾🔍 If your pet ever gets lost, a microchip can help bring t...
06/11/2025

A microchip is a tiny thing that can make a HUGE difference. 🐾🔍 If your pet ever gets lost, a microchip can help bring them back home safely. It’s quick, safe, and could be a lifesaver. Ask us about microchipping your pet today!

Surgery Station! The surgery station was taught by Dr. Josh and Dr. Katie! They took the campers through the diagnosis...
06/10/2025

Surgery Station! The surgery station was taught by Dr. Josh and Dr. Katie! They took the campers through the diagnosis and treatment of something we see often...ingested foreign bodies! Campers located the foreign body on a radiograph, got their patient placed on fluids, performed intubation for anesthesia, and helped locate and remove the foreign body! During the procedure, they learned about instruments for surgery, the importance of monitoring vitals, anatomy, proper surgical aftercare, and the always important...respect the sterile surgical field! We had fun!!

**Special thanks to Dr. "Finn" Thompson for making sure every camper got to love on the best duck dog and boy!

Fireworks and thunderstorms may be fun for us—but frightening for our pets. 🎆⛈️ Now’s the time to prepare! Create a safe...
06/09/2025

Fireworks and thunderstorms may be fun for us—but frightening for our pets. 🎆⛈️ Now’s the time to prepare! Create a safe, quiet space, update ID tags, and ask us about calming options if your pet gets anxious. Let’s help them feel safe through every boom and bang.

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1536 Highway 4 E
Holly Springs, MS
38635

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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Willow Bend Animal Clinic and New Albany Animal Clinic offer a full range of services including: surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics and imaging (in house), laser therapy, as well as maintenance, preventative care, boarding, and reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist). We have an unwavering commitment to quality both in the care of animals entrusted into our care and our relationship with our clients and community. We pride ourselves on compassion and knowledge and are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health related educational opportunities for our clients. We have three full time veterinarians on staff: Dr. M.A. Thompson, DVM, DACT(Owner)-Reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist) Dr. D. M. Hunt, DVM(Associate)- General Medicine & Surgery

Dr. S. E. Dunaway, DVM (Associate)-General Medicine & Surgery