Sawmill Animal Hospital

Sawmill Animal Hospital Caring for the Needs of Your Small Companion Animals Sawmill Animal Hospital, P.A. is the oldest veterinary hospital in Jones County, MS. In 1972, Douglas F.

The practice was established in Laurel, MS in 1954 by Clyde Odom, DVM on West 5th Street near West Laurel Baptist Church. Odom Animal Clinic was relocated to the present location at 1206 W 6th Street in 1964. Dr. Odom’s practice was mixed animal practice treating both large and small animals. Several veterinarians were employed by Dr. Odom during his tenure. Jefcoat became employed and practiced w

ith Dr. Odom until Dr. Odom’s relocation to Anchorage, Alaska in 1974. Dr. Jefcoat continued the tradition of the practice and employed several veterinarians until 1980. Randall R. Moore, DVM joined the practice in 1980, and soon after, the practiced was renamed Sawmill Animal Hospital, P.A. In 1982, S. Ned Hinton, Jr., DVM joined the practice. A partnership was developed and the practice continued to grow, employing several other veterinarians over the next several years. Lance R. Jefcoat, DVM was employed as a veterinarian in 2004, and 2005 brought Kent E. Holifield, DVM to the practice. The present location was remodeled in 2007 to accommodate the practice’s growth. Today, Sawmill Animal Hospital continues with 5 partners: Douglas F. Jefcoat, DVM, Randall R. Moore, DVM, S. Ned Hinton, DVM, Lance R. Jefcoat, DVM, and Kent E. Holifield, DVM. In 2007, Sawmill Animal Hospital, P.A. purchased the veterinary practice of John R. Fuller, DVM at 4412 Hwy 15 North in Laurel and changed the name to North Jones Animal Hospital. Both locations are full service veterinary practices, specializing in dogs and cats.

05/06/2026

For the safety of our staff and their families, We will be closing at 12:00 today.
We will resume regular hours tomorrow
Thursday
7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Give us a call at 601-428-0442 to get signed up today! Your fur babies will be glad you did 💙🎉💙
04/07/2026

Give us a call at 601-428-0442 to get signed up today! Your fur babies will be glad you did
💙🎉💙

Thank you to everyone who voted! We are so very thankful to be voted best vet clinic for the surrounding areas. We look ...
03/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted! We are so very thankful to be voted best vet clinic for the surrounding areas.

We look forward to serving you all for 50 more years! 💙

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Thankful for a team that pulls together and make...
03/16/2026

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Proverbs 27:17

Thankful for a team that pulls together and makes us proud every single day!

We would love to have your vote for best veterinarian, Dr. Lance Jefcoat, and best vet clinic! 50+ years of serving the ...
03/05/2026

We would love to have your vote for best veterinarian, Dr. Lance Jefcoat, and best vet clinic! 50+ years of serving the pine belt.. go place those votes! 🐾🐶🐾

🎉Your 2026 Home Town 100 Finalists are announced! 🎉

Be sure to go and vote for your favorites before March 10th only at https://www.leader-call.com!

Winners will be announced in April in our Home Town 100 magazine!

Colin Bauer: Kennel Technician Colin has been with the clinic for 5 months! He serves as a kennel tech at our North Jone...
02/23/2026

Colin Bauer: Kennel Technician

Colin has been with the clinic for 5 months! He serves as a kennel tech at our North Jones Animal Hospital location.

Colin is from the Laurel area and has 1 cat named Marshall. His favorite color is blue. In his spare time he enjoys music, films, cars, and outdoor stuff.

When asked what is your favorite thing about working in vet med his response was “Learning things that I never had a clue about before and seeing the reasoning and importance behind the things I learn here. Also, getting to see the unique animals that come in that I get to meet!”

Kristen Louden: Kennel Technician Kristen has been with the clinic for 2 years. Kristen serves as a kennel tech at our N...
02/20/2026

Kristen Louden: Kennel Technician

Kristen has been with the clinic for 2 years. Kristen serves as a kennel tech at our North Jones Animal Hospital location.

Kristen is from the Laurel area and has one daughter, Paris. She also has 2 dogs and 4 cats. Kristen’s favorite color is green, her favorite food is Mexican, Italian, and Seafood and her hobbies include traveling!

When asked what her favorite thing about vet med is, her response was “Animals have always been a passion of mine since I was little. Working in vet med allows me to spend my days with amazing people who have the same love for the animals as I do, and it gives me the opportunity to help the animals and families in our community. Every day brings a new experience!”

Karlee Rhodes: Kennel Technician Karlee has been with the clinic for almost 2 months. Karlee is from the Bay Springs are...
02/19/2026

Karlee Rhodes: Kennel Technician

Karlee has been with the clinic for almost 2 months.

Karlee is from the Bay Springs area and she has 9 fur babies! Her favorite color is red, her favorite food is mac n cheese, and her hobbies include watching movies, reading, and working out.

When asked what is her favorite thing about vet med, her response was “I enjoy being able to help animals, take care of them, and the people I get to work with!”

Kyla Stringer: Kennel Technician Kyla has been with the clinic for 6 months! Kyla is from the Laurel area and she has lo...
02/18/2026

Kyla Stringer: Kennel Technician

Kyla has been with the clinic for 6 months!

Kyla is from the Laurel area and she has lots of fur babies. Kyla’s favorite color is purple and her favorite food is fried dill pickles with ranch dressing.

When asked what her favorite thing about vet med is, her response was “being a voice for animals!”

Danielle Thornton: Vet Technician Danielle has been with the clinic for 8 years. Danielle is from the Laurel area and sh...
02/17/2026

Danielle Thornton: Vet Technician

Danielle has been with the clinic for 8 years.

Danielle is from the Laurel area and she has 3 boys, Bryer, Jet, and Zander. Danielle also has two fur babies. Danielle’s favorite color is teal blue, her favorite food is shrimp, and her hobbies include anything to do with her children!

When asked what her favorite thing about med vet is her response was “ caring for all the animals!”

Racheal Odom: Vet TechnicianRacheal has been with the clinic for 3 years. Racheal is married to her husband Josh and the...
02/16/2026

Racheal Odom: Vet Technician

Racheal has been with the clinic for 3 years.

Racheal is married to her husband Josh and they have 4 kids: Jayden, Christopher, Lilly, and Bryce. She also has 2 fur babies. Racheal’s favorite color is teal, her favorite food is Mexican, and her hobbies include riding bikes and going on adventures all around the US.

When asked what her favorite thing about vet med is, her response was “Knowing I am saving and helping fur babies everyday!”

Address

1206 W 6th Street
Laurel, MS
39440

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16014280442

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