Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day.
When Matt first signed on as a member of the Clearview Veterinary Hospital team, he was looking forward to learning something new every day and being involved in an exciting, dynamic work environment. He didn’t know at the time that it would turn into a lifelong passion! Matt has been helping the area’s pets and animal parents live happier and healthier lives for more than 15 years.
A native of Metairie, Matt first saw an advertisement in the local newspaper for an open position in the hospital’s kennel. He joined the Clearview Veterinary Hospital family in May of 2004, and has been here ever since. Now, Matt enjoys helping clients one-on-one around the clinic, and he’s also fond of working on the hospital’s inventory needs.
Matt and his wife—Clearview Veterinary Hospital’s very own Nikkie!—have a son, Jacob.
Nikkie loves many things about the veterinary profession: problem solving, teamwork, continual learning opportunities, science and medicine… the list goes on and on. One thing is at the heart of her passion, though: pets, as well as the loving owners who care for them. Nikkie makes it her mission every day to better the lives of animal owners and their companions as Clearview Veterinary Hospital’s lead Veterinary Technician!
Nikkie is from Metairie, and first launched her animal-care career at a dude ranch in Tennessee before returning to Louisiana. She first heard about an open position here at Clearview Veterinary Hospital from her husband—the clinic’s very own Matt!—and was hired on as a relief worker after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Nikkie has been a member of the hospital family ever since; now, she’s Head Veterinary Technician!
Around the hospital, Nikkie enjoys surgical work, dental procedures, and helping nervous or anxious patients to feel more comfortable. Her favorite part of every shift is the comradery she feels with her team—for Nikkie, nothing beats getting to work around a group of compassionate animal lovers just like herself on a daily basis.
Nikkie’s interests outside of work include reading, drawing, writing, going on cruises, snorkeling—she’ll soon be SCUBA certified!—and spending quality time with her family. She and Matt have a son, Jacob.
Some people are blessed with natural problem-solving skills. Connor is one of these people, and it’s a skill that has served him very well in his chosen career path. This, combined with a love of hands-on, physical work and a deep desire to improve the human-animal bond, has made Connor an invaluable member of the Clearview Veterinary Hospital team.
Growing up, Connor became the go-to pet sitter for his family and friends. He enjoyed this experience so much, that he went on to volunteer at an animal hospital during high school. After initially pursuing a degree in finance, Connor realized that his true passion remained in animal care. Professionally, Connor loves to put his analytical skills to good use interpreting lab tests.
Growing up in Kenner, Louisiana, Leah can’t recall a time when her family didn’t have at least one pet. Four legs and fur were the norm in that household. As she got older and began to think about a career path, Leah decided to focus on her love for, and experience with animals. As a veterinary nurse, Leah has discovered her passion and is excited to share it with her patients and clients every day.
Leah’s journey officially began after she graduated from high school, when she landed a job at a local vet clinic. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Clearview Veterinary Hospital team and has been here ever since. Professionally, Leah has a particular interest in helping animals with allergies – a condition her own cat suffers from. Seeing their remarkable improvement they make after treatment is incredibly rewarding.
Outside of work, Leah resides with her mother and grandmother, both of whom share her love of animals. Their fur family consists of Chip, a dog Leah was gifted at the age of 5; a cat named Kitty, a.k.a. Leah’s best friend who may or may not believe she is human; and Casper, an all-white stray whom the family took in following Hurricane Ida. Grateful to have been rescued, Casper is a soft, cuddly lover of laps.
Aside from animals, Leah’s personal interests center on music – something she has loved since she was a young child. In fact, from the moment she learned how to talk, she was singing and playing her plastic guitar. Leah recently added ukulele to the growing list of instruments she can play.
When it came to deciding what field to pursue a career in, Cheri felt it was important to choose an environment in which she’d genuinely enjoy working. Her love of animals and innate desire for helping people led her to the veterinary industry, and as it turns out, it was the perfect fit!
Cheri joined the Clearview Veterinary Hospital in October of 2022. As one of our rock star receptionists, Cheri’s friendly face is there to greet our clients and make them feel welcome. Getting to interact with patients is just an added bonus!
Outside of work, Cheri resides with her husband of over thirty years and their two rescue dogs, Belle and Sheldon. They also recently welcomed a new furry family member to their household – a stray kitten whom they named MiMi. In her spare time, Cheri enjoys gardening and doing crafts.
Growing up, Emily remembers seeing commercials on TV about animals in need of homes and how much she wanted to help them. This desire to become an advocate for the voiceless only grew as Emily got older, and now, as a receptionist here at Clearview Veterinary Hospital, she is taking steps to fulfill her dream and loving every minute!
Emily spent some time working at a local animal shelter before joining the Clearview Veterinary Hospital team in April of 2024. She chose this practice and role because she knew it would allow her to learn new things and develop and hone her skills. Professionally, Emily appreciates the opportunity to interact with people and pets and provide a positive experience for clients and patients alike.
Outside of the clinic, Emily lives in Kenner with her boyfriend and is currently looking for a fur baby to adopt. Her favorite hobby is shopping. She also enjoys cooking and indulging her creativity and interior design skills. In the future, Emily has plans to open her own animal shelter and write her own cookbook.
Kayle grew up in a small southern Louisiana town, where she spent time around animals of all shapes and sizes. She suspects that those early experiences with the earth’s creatures made a permanent impression—Kayle knew that she would love to help pets professionally as a member of the veterinary world! She’s able to do just that here at Clearview Veterinary Hospital.
When the time came for Kayle to search for a new job opportunity, she knew that she wanted to do something rewarding and enjoyable while making a lasting difference at the same time. She jumped at the chance to become a member of the Clearview Veterinary Hospital family! Kayle joined the team in early 2019, and serves as a Kennel Technician and front-desk receptionist.
Most of Kayle’s free time away from the office is spent with her young daughter. Together, they love to go for walks and visit the park in the afternoons. The family shares their lives with two dogs: Piper, the mischievous one of the bunch, and the sweet-hearted Rose.
Hailey has been an animal-lover her whole life. She’s always wanted to do everything in her power to help others, whether they have four legs or just two. As a part of the reception team here at Clearview Veterinary Hospital, Hailey gets to make a difference in the lives of pets and their loving owners on a daily basis!
Hailey is from St. Charles Parish and worked in the food service industry for a time before deciding to make a change. When she came across an opening here at Clearview Veterinary Hospital, she knew right away it was the perfect opportunity. Hailey joined the team in the summer of 2019, and she’s been making a difference for the pet parents of the area ever since. Her favorite thing about her job is the camaraderie amongst the team, and she loves to greet pets of all shapes and sizes at the front desk.
Hailey and her fiancé live in St. Charles Parish and share their home with three dogs: Sebastian, a Labrador/Pit Bull mix who likes to follow Hailey everywhere; Tucker the silly Toy Poodle/Chihuahua mix; and a sweet German Shepherd named Sophie.
Growing up in Algiers, Mallory watched her mother care for all the neighborhood cats. This began her love for animals. When the family moved to a new house in Belle Chasse, Mallory begged for a dog, and they adopted a golden retriever puppy, naming her Sunshine. Attending Sunshine’s vet appointments furthered Mallory’s love of animals and fostered a newfound interest in veterinary medicine. After volunteering at a local animal shelter, Mallory realized this was the career path she wanted to take, and the rest is history!
Mallory began working as a veterinary technician the summer before her final year of undergrad at Loyola University. Working in this role, Mallory has been able to expand her knowledge and gain invaluable hands-on experience, which will pay off when she moves onto the next step in her career, which is attending vet school. As an aspiring veterinary pathologist, Mallory enjoys running various diagnostic tests and interpreting their results with the help of the veterinarians.