05/09/2025
Change is a part of life and after a few months of deliberation and preparation we signed the papers today to pass the clinic torch to Dr. Lucas Moody. It was not a decision we made lightly or quickly, however it was the right decision not only for our personal lives, but for the life of the clinic.
I took the reins from Dr. Gillette in 2004 and the clinic has grown alot since that time. In 2008, new buildings were built to house the present day clinic. During the last 21 years there have been many staff members pass through, many students, and we have made friends for life. Take a glance through the pictures and you will see many familiar faces. We are so thankful to this community for the tremendous support you have shown us through the years!!
Dr. Moody graduated Des Arc High School in 2008, he continued on to attend ASU Jonesboro then ultimately LSU, graduating in 2017. He has chosen to settle in this area with his family. We came to know Dr. Moody in 2010 and he has been around most of the time since then. He has a vested interest in the community and we are so thankful and blessed that he is willing to continue with GPVS for years to come. You will see him in several of the pictures with this post.
It is time, time to step away and pass the torch to someone else. I am not retiring, I can't, I am just going to take on new ventures. I will be working as a relief vet to help my colleagues that need to take much needed breaks. This is a much needed service that was not available to me, and it was hard at times trying to balance clinic life and wanting to spend time with my family and kids, and I wish to ease that burden for others. In addition, I will still go on large animal calls and may work with Dr. Moody if needed. My kids are out of he house now, Logan is in the Air Force and will be moving to New Jersey shortly. Lexi is attending college and playing softball at Nicholls State in Thibodaux, LA so needless to say I will be doing alot of traveling. I needed the flexibility to be able to continue to be involved in their lives.
With all that being said, the clinic will change hands on September 5, 2025. Please continue to support Dr. Moody as he continues to build the practice, taking it into the future. Thank you once again for your love and support through the years, it has been nothing short of amazing!! God had a hand in planting us here in 2004 and I know that He has a plan to continue for years to come with Dr. Moody!! I am sure he will be putting out information about office hours and other details shortly. Once again, thank you to all!! ---Dr. Jeff signing off.....