Dr. Labranche completed his undergraduate work at Louisiana State University then attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1988. After completion of veterinary school he entered a mixed animal practice which included small animal, food animal and equine. After five years of private practice, Dr. Labranche returned to academia and completed a three year residency at The University of Tennessee in 1996. He then returned to private practice and primarily worked in emergency animal medicine for two years before joining – and eventually – becoming the owner of General Animal Hospital in 2001. Dr. Labranche recognized the need for alternative/integrative medicine in his growing practice and attended the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine where he became a certified veterinary acupuncturist for companion animal and equine patients.
Dr. Labranche is happily married with two incredibly talented daughters and a variety of pets, and he takes a particular interest in gardening and the art of bonsai.
Dr. Ashley Berthelot completed her undergraduate work at Louisiana State University and graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Her veterinary career began as an equine veterinarian, starting with an AAEP Avenues internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center in Littleton, Colorado. Afterwards, she moved to the Folsom area where she continued to practice equine medicine for a number of years, until she transitioned to small animal medicine.
Dr. Ashley and her husband, Matt Garver, live in the Folsom area with their three children, six horses, three cats, and the family dog, Scout. In her spare time, she is busy with her children’s extracurricular activities and attending LSU football games.
Danielle has been working at General Animal Hospital since July of 2005. During this time she has become an integral part in many patient’s lives. Danielle enjoys surgery and diagnostic testing, and excels in educating our clients. She has thorough knowledge of all aspects of our clinic, and is Dr. Greg’s primary technician. When Danielle is not at work, she is raising two young, beautiful girls.
Joni is our front desk receptionist who has been with General Animal since May of 2015.
She always provides our clients with warm and friendly service.
Cassie has been working at General Animal Hospital since August of 2006, and she’s gained experience in all of the areas of the clinic. Cassie is responsible for the management of social media and the website, as well as the clinic’s online communication. She is usually accompanied by her beloved black lab, Gusto, whose reputation at the clinic is as big & sweet as he is.
Emily joined our team in 2017 and she is currently working towards her Veterinary Technician degree at Northshore Technical College. Emily has a passion for training horses and giving riding lessons, serving as Arena Leader at Boots N Saddles Cowboy Church, and spending time with her own retired racehorse “Country,” along with her two dogs and two cats.
Summer joined our team in October of 2018. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science with an Equine concentration, and is currently working on her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. Summer has been barrel racing competitively since she was six years old, and hopes her daughter will begin competing soon as well.