ABOUT US
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Ratcliff Animal Hospital considers it our professional goal to provide your family pets with the highest quality of veterinary care, delivered in a wholesome environment and with the utmost compassion. We believe that all God's creatures deserve to be treated with dignity, kindness, and love.
Ratcliff Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Shreveport Louisiana area for everything dog and cat related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Owner, Dr. Keith Ratcliff, who is a licensed, experienced Shreveport veterinarian. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Ratcliff Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. |
Our Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm |
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Keith Ratcliff, D.V.M.
Dr. Ratcliff is a 1984 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge. He has practiced in Shreveport since 1984. Opening his current location in 1994. He and his wife Suanne were married in 1987. They have 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 5 dogs. Dr. Ratcliff spends what free time he has herding grandchildren and gardening. Dr. Ratcliff is the president of the board of directors of Dream Hunt Foundation, a local non-profit, that takes disabled and terminal children on the hunting or fishing trip of their dreams. |
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Caleb Killian, D.V.M.
Dr. Killian is a 2017 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was born and raised in Shreveport, LA. He is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Dr. Killian is happily married to Camille Killian, who is also a veterinarian in the area. Together, they have two mixed breed dogs, Taco and Lucy. In his free time he enjoys being in God’s great outdoors, hunting or fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Killian started working at Ratcliff Animal Hospital when he was in high school as a kennel assistant, with a dream of one day becoming a veterinarian. |
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Jackie - Practice Manager
Jackie has worked with Dr. Ratcliff since 1988. She has worked with Dr. Ratcliff in mixed animal practice, emergency medicine and has been with Ratcliff Animal Hospital since its inception in 1994. Jackie is a proud native of DeSoto parish. She has 1 son and 2 beautiful grandchildren. She shares her home and property with 5 cats, 2 dogs and 2 horses. Her horse, Ice, is well known for being a great beginner roping horse and even taking his riders all the way to many championships. He is retired now but she always enjoys hearing "Iceman" stories. She is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association & Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. Away from the hospital she enjoys the tranquility of living in the country, as well as the many chores that follow. She enjoys being nearby her grandchildren to spoil them rotten. As a family they spend time fishing, riding and target shooting. |
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Rebecca - Registered Veterinary Technician
Rebecca is a native of Shreveport where she lives with her husband Gene. She has 2 cats, Albert and Chuga, and a Chihuahua named Little Man. She has worked in veterinary medicine since 1982. She worked with Dr. Ratcliff at the Animal Emergency Clinic for 4 years before moving with him to open Ratcliff Animal Hospital in 1994. She has been awarded the Support Person of the year in 2004 by the Louisiana Veterinary Medal Association. She enjoys working on her many art projects, teaching the 3&4 year old "sunbeams" at church, spending time with her grandchildren and riding her Harley across country. |
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Darcie - Veterinary Assistant
Darcie has worked with Dr. Ratcliff since 2004. She also works part time at the Animal Emergency Clinic. Darcie has 1 daughter, Kaili. She has 4 dogs: 1 pit/curr mix named Kiva and 3 Pitbulls named Outlaw, Zilla & Little Girl. 1 cat is brave enough to rule her "pit" herd named Taylor. Her favorite activities include arts & crafts, gardening and being with friends and family. |
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Brenda - Receptionist
Brenda has been with Ratcliff Animal Hospital since 2012. Brenda is married with 2 daughters, Kaitlyn and Alexis. She has 3 fur babies Deuce, Downy and Dozer. Brenda enjoys quiet nights at home and spending time with friends and family.. |
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Jill - Kennel Assistant
Jill has worked at Ratcliff Animal Hospital since 2011. Jill and her husband Jeff have lived in Shreveport for 40 years. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 13 dogs, 4 cats, 3 goats and too many chickens and ducks to count. Animals are Jill's passion. She rescues and re-homes all kinds of animals. She is the best kitten, squirrel or puppy surrogate mother. Jill spends most of her time rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes for so many four legged babies. |
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Amanda - Kennel Assistant
Amanda has been part of the Ratcliff team since 2015. She is married with 2 children, Christina and Dylan. She has 3 fur babies named Bubba, Flower and Lola. Amanda enjoys family game nights, camping and being with family and friends. |
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Bristol - Everyone's Favorite Co-Worker
Born in 2009, Bristol adopted Dr. Ratcliff at 18 months of age. He accompanies Dr. Ratcliff to work everyday. He truly is the favored co-worker. His job duties include greeting clients, consoling, showing off his toys and being sure the toilets are always clean. He sometimes puts his nose where it doesn't belong but those sweet eyes get him off the hook quick. |
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
(Proverbs 12:10)
(Proverbs 12:10)
