7700 East Kings Hwy. | Shreveport, LA 71115

318-797-5522 | Fax: 318-797-1857 | Email: [email protected] www.excellentanimalcare.com | UniversityVeterinaryHospital

University Veterinary Hospital, located at 7700 East Kings Highway in Shreveport, strives to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery. They keep patients and clients as their first priority and remain committed to

the health and well being of every pet. Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), UVH offers a variety of specialty services that include minimally invasive endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, cancer staging and chemotherapy, acupuncture, advanced dental treatments and cleanings, ultrasound, orthopedics and stem cell therapy. Minimally invasive surgery, which includes laparoscopic spays, allows animals to go home the same day and have up to 65 percent less pain.

UVH in a continuing attempt to provide the most advanced standards of veterinary care, has recently added a veterinary specialist to their team of qualified doctors. Dr. Jarod E. Williams, DVM, DACVIM SAIM, CVA, is a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist as well as a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. His addition to UVH’s team has created a new dimension of care that was not otherwise offered in the region.

“Prior to the addition of Dr. Williams, families in our region seeking veterinary specialty care would have to travel to Dallas or Baton Rouge. Adding a specialist to our team and broadening the level of care that we are able to provide locally has been an objective for UVH,” said owner Dr. Adam Foret, DVM.

“Our philosophy has always been to do the very best for each and every pet and Dr. Williams shares that viewpoint,” said Foret. “At University Veterinary Hospital, we are very fortunate to have a team of doctors with advanced training in many different aspects of veterinary medicine. The addition of a specialist adds an another layer to our team approach. We are very excited to bring the first veterinary specialist to North Louisiana. He is not only an accomplished veterinarian, but also a great family man.”

Williams initially graduated with his BA in business administration/ accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. “I was in business school in New Haven and had a part time job at a local aquarium/reptile store,” said Williams. “I soon found myself with several fish and reptile tanks, two ferrets, a parakeet as well as a rescued greyhound and collie at home. I took that as a sign that accounting may not be my passion. My first position following graduation from college was as a volunteer veterinary assistant.” Williams later attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University where he completed his pre-veterinary science requirements, and then Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine to complete his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1997. He interned in Chicago and completed his residencies at Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2002, Williams received his diplomate certification for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Small Animal Internal Medicine and was later certified in Veterinary Acupuncture.

“My wife Heather went to LSU Veterinary School with Dr. Adam and Dr. Catherine Foret and considers them both good friends,” said Williams. “I can generally trust Heather’s call on quality people. Cat and Adam have a unique teamoriented hospital, they practice very progressive medicine and surgery and are always looking to the future! They treat people with respect and compassion without exception.” Ultimately it was the level of care and personal environment at UVH that attracted Williams.

The friendly and welcoming environment at UVH plays a big part in the quality care they provide. This culture remains a top priority for both Williams and the hospital. The team’s comprehensive treatment philosophy keeps their practice at the forefront of animal medicine.

“Both Heather and I have been influenced by strong family ties, and a strong family unit is what we get working at UVH,” said Williams. “We all do our best to practice the best medicine and surgery we can, and are open to the use of different methods to do so. We all embrace and look forward to change as it is the norm and not the exception.”

“We had many goals in joining UVH,” said Williams. “The primary goal was to bring treatments to the Northwest Louisiana region that were not available without significant travel such as specialty procedures, oncology services and blood banking facilities. Our animal blood bank is the first of its kind in the region. Animals, like people, sometimes need blood products to aid in the treatment of certain conditions. We are now able to provide these products for the benefit of dogs and cats in North Louisiana. The second goal was to set up a regionally beneficial interactive rapport with the veterinary community by provision of certified continuing education, lectures and consultation to benefit local veterinarians. Within the UVH walls, we have daily case consultation with UVH staff veterinarians. This activity facilitates discussion and decisions within the veterinary team regarding best current practices for the hospital. Dr. Jarod Williams is currently accepting new patients and specialty referrals. His blend of science and compassion truly makes him an asset to University Veterinary Hospital and North Louisiana.