Dr. Madelyn Lloyd joined the Ridgetowne Animal Clinic team in the fall of 2019. Dr. Madelyn is originally from Marietta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. She went to the University of Georgia for undergrad and Ross University for veterinary school. She completed her clinical year of veterinary school at Louisiana State University. Dr. Madelyn then began practicing in New Orleans where she eventually met her husband, Dr. William Lloyd. The Lloyds moved to Mississippi in 2018 and are the current owners of Ridgetowne Animal Clinic. In her spare time, Dr. Madelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and their pets, cooking, and traveling.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment at this point in your life?

Taking a leap of faith in myself and going to vet school in the Caribbean! It was scary moving somewhere that I didn't know a soul, but it was the most amazing experience. I now have so many wonderful colleagues from all over the states and other countries!

What's your favorite comfort food?

Does coffee count? It's the only reason I get out of bed in the morning! And I love Reese's peanut butter eggs during Easter!

What are 3 things that people might be surprised to know about you?

• I love scuba diving but am terrified of sharks! Thankfully, I've not (yet) encountered one while diving.
• I did an externship in vet school in South Africa where I got to work with rhinos, antelope, and water buffalo.
• In vet school I promised myself I would never marry another vet because I didn't want dinner conversations to be "vet talk" every night. Funny how things work out and I wouldn't change our vet dinner convos for the world!