Dr. Genevieve Wisdom, DVM

Genevieve Wisdom was born in St. Louis but grew up in Pensacola Florida in a large family of 5 siblings. She attended the University of Florida where she received a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in Chemistry, as well as, her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation Dr Wisdom started her career in the mountains of Georgia at Cornelia Veterinary Hospital, a mixed animal 24 hour emergency facility. In 2012, she moved to New Orleans as an Emergency Veterinarian at Southeast Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. In 2015 she became the East Bank Veterinarian for Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. In 2021 she left the shelter world for a return to private practice once again. In April of 2022, Dr. Wisdom struck out on her own and opened Wisdom Animal Hospital at Jefferson Feed Pet and Garden Center. This location has been a perfect fit for the business as she works closely with many rescues in town including Jefferson SPCA located at Jefferson Feed as well. In her personal time, Dr. Wisdom loves scuba diving, live music, great food, and all the unique experiences New Orleans has to offer.

Dr. Devin VonderHaar, DVM

Dr. VonderHaar was born and raised in New Orleans. She graduated from Mount Carmel Academy and attended Loyola and UNO before graduating from LSU in 2019 with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After graduation she worked at Clearview Veterinary, then in 2023 joined the Wisdom Animal Hospital team full time. Her passion for rescue work (she volunteered at ARNO throughout undergrad) made her a perfect fit for our rescue-forward clinic. When not in the clinic, Dr. V goes home to her husband, Ashton, 3-year-old son Spencer, and kitties King Louie XVI and Ellie.

Dr. Maegan Hebert, DVM

Dr. Maegan was born and raised in Metairie.  She may be a familiar face to many as she worked at Jefferson Feed for over a decade before pursuing veterinary medicine. She attended Tulane University where she received her Bachelor’s in Cell and Molecular Biology in 2014 and then her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. After graduating, Dr. Maegan worked around New Orleans as an urgent care and relief doctor before settling down in Chalmette for a few years. In August of 2024, she came back to her roots and started at Wisdom Animal Hospital in the same building her love for animals started. Dr. Maegan lives with her husband Ryan, daughter Raegan, and five dogs Kiki, Pico, Rigatoni, Pepito, and Orzo. She enjoys scrapbooking in her free time.

Rachel, Practice Manager

Rachel was born and raised in Jefferson parish, having graduated from the University of New Orleans in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an ABA certification in Paralegal Studies in 2010. She joins our team after previously working in the legal field for 10 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a can-do attitude to our team. She lives with her husband – Rafael, miniature long haired dachshund – Wolfie, and her terrier mix – Beesly. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering with Animal Rescue New Orleans.

Aubrey, Technician Manager

Aubrey is a Baton Rouge native but first moved to New Orleans in 2016 to pursue a Bachelor’s in Psychology at UNO. Aubrey is now working toward a Master’s in Counseling at Loyola. They started their career with animals in 2017 as a kennel technician and have been a veterinary technician since 2019. A lifelong lover of animals, they spend most of their time adventuring with their Rottie, Georgia Bean.
Bean is often voted the best baby dog there ever was by the rest of the staff. They also enjoy astrology, doing energy work as a Reiki practitioner, and wire-wrapping crystals in their free time.

Erin, Reception Manager

Erin is from Metairie and attended Grace King High School until Katrina hit. She moved to Florida to finish high school and then made her way to Ohio. After graduating from Ohio State University, she returned to the New Orleans area. She’s worked in the medical field for 10 years and was a kennel tech prior to that. Erin lives with her husband Matt and son Link, as well as their two rescue dogs Ollie and Remy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing with her pups, and travelling with her husband.

Marlene, Technician

Marlene was born and raised in Jefferson Parish and graduated from Grace King High School. She has always had a love & passion for animals, big or small. While in school Marlene started volunteering for ARNO and the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. After graduating from high school in 2018, she started working for the animal shelter full time, even helping to evacuate animals during hurricane season by assisting with 2 ground transports to Detroit, Michigan and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, respectively. She joined the Wisdom Animal Hospital team in 2022. While not in clinic Marlene tends to her 3 dogs – a Lab mix named Deuce, and 2 German Shepherds Rosa & Athena.

Stephen, Technician

Stephen is a native to the New Orleans area – graduating from Ridgewood Prepatory School and later attending Delgado Community College. Prior to joining our clinic team, he spent a decade with the TSA, where he honed his attention to detail and commitment to safety. He then spent two years working for the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter and later Zeus’ Place before joining the Wisdom Animal Hospital team in late 2022. Outside of work, Stephen spends his spare time making mead and hanging out with his rescue dog Babette.

Naketa, Technician

Naketa is a protector of 3. Her daughter Caedyn, her dog Bubba, and her cat Great Aunt Shirley. She is a born Jamaican who moved to New Orleans in 2016. She is an avid animal lover who graduated as a certified veterinary assistant through Penn Foster College. She joined the WAH family in July of  2024. Separate from her love for animals, she shares her heart with muscle cars and music.

Meghan, Receptionist

Meghan is a dedicated worker with a passion for animal care and well-being. With hands-on experience in managing client relations for rescues supporting veterinary operations, she strives to ensure that each pet receives the best care possible, while providing compassionate support to pet owners. A proud New Orleans resident, she has a deep love for animals and the community. At home, she’s a fur-mom to two dogs and one cat, Sammy, Sally, and Sneakers. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks, music, and reading essays.

Francesca, Receptionist

Francesca was born and raised in Metairie and also attended high school in Metairie at Haynes Academy. She currently attends college in New Orleans in hopes of one day becoming a teacher and lives at home with her family (including 4 dogs, 2 guinea pigs, and 2 outside cats). Fran has been in the veterinary world since 2021 and is currently a receptionist. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends, read, and participate in events for her sorority.

Morgan, Receptionist

Morgan, a lifelong resident of Metairie, is a devoted mother to her young daughter and a passionate animal lover. Though she’s currently “in between pets,” she grew up surrounded by animals and looks forward to having them in her life again soon. In her free time, she enjoys making memories with family and friends and exploring new experiences with her daughter.

Jessica, Receptionist

More information to come!

DeeDee, Part-Time Greeter

DeeDee is our friendly office greeter! DeeDee is always ready to welcome clients with a wagging tail and a friendly presence. While not officially on the payroll, DeeDee plays an important role in brightening up the office and spreading joy to everyone who visits. When not greeting visitors, DeeDee enjoys lounging around the reception area and making sure everyone feels at home.