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Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of The Veterinary Clinic at Gloria Switch in Lafayette! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at 337-565-2555 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Practice Owner

Dr. Joshua Ardoin

I was born and raised in Ossun, LA. I graduated from Carencro High School in 2006. I received a B.S. in Animal Science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. I then enjoyed the island life while obtaining a medical degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I am married to my high school sweet heart, Morgan, and am the father to the two most beautiful girls in the world. During my spare time I enjoy camping, hunting, and fishing as well as cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Practice Manager

Christie Hanks

Having over 25 years of experience working in veterinary medicine has shaped Christie into the skilled technician and manager that she is today. She attributes the majority of her training to the exceptional veterinarians that she has had the privilege of working with throughout her career.

When working as a veterinary technician, her favorite part of the job was helping to save the lives of the many pets that have crossed her path. As practice manager, she enjoys making sure the hospital runs smoothly and trying to be the best team leader that she can be.

Christie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Louisiana @ Lafayette. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, her three beautiful children, and her grandson. She has multiple fur babies as well, that all hold a special place in her heart!

Technician

Leann Smith

My name is Leann! I’m from Erath but now live in Lafayette. I have always been a lover of animals and am so happy to be working in this industry! I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, and hang out with my pets, Kai and Bella.
Technician

Catherine Auzenne

Technician

Kennady Best

Kennady Best was born and raised, in a small town on the outskirts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Growing up, Kennady developed a love for animals. She was an active member of her home town’s Youth Riders team and participated in various rodeos, A significant moment in her life which inspired her to pursue a career in the veterinarian field, and has been in and out of the veterinarian field since 2019. In Kennady’s free time she enjoys rodeoing, hunting and spending time with her friends and family.

Kennady now resides in Opelousas, Louisiana with her boyfriend and her three horses: Satie, Gunner, Red, and her two aussies, Kash and Cali

Technician

Mallory Smith

Technician/Kennel Assistant

Brooklyn Comeaux

Hi! I’m Brooklyn and I’m from Rayne, La. I am currently an undergraduate student at UL Lafayette majoring in Biology, Pre-Vet to be specific! I have 4 pets: Millie the black Pug, Finn the Siberian Husky mix, Deuce the PitBull mix, and Rosè the orange tabby cat! When I’m not working or at school, you will most likely find me spending time with my family and friends, or on my couch being a couch potato watching a tv show with all my fur babies and my boyfriend of 6 years.