Dr. Jewel Hicks
Since childhood, Dr. Hicks has always known she wanted to be a veterinarian. She is originally from Welsh, Louisiana, and she graduated from McNeese State University in 2011 with a Bachelor Degree in Pre-veterinary Medicine, Equine Science, and Animal Science. In 2017, Dr. Hicks graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and began her career in Lake Charles as a small animal veterinarian. Prior to joining Prien Lake Animal Hospital, she worked for two clinics located in Lake Charles and Moss Bluff. In the veterinary field, Dr. Hicks has special interests in both internal medicine and surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Hicks enjoys spending time with her husband, her two step-daughters, and their infant son. Their pet family includes two horses, two dogs, and three cats.