Luka A., Office Manager
Luka has been with Handsboro Animal Hospital since 2014; she has worked in the veterinary industry since 2005. Throughout her career, Luka has held a variety of positions including veterinary technician, receptionist, kennel technician, and manager. Luka married her high school sweetheart, and they have been together for 20 years. Their family includes a pitbull named Eli. In her free time, Luka enjoys fishing, golfing, and anything outdoors, mainly working out. A couple of fun facts about Luka are that she played high school basketball, and she loves all living creatures.
Riley P., Veterinary Technician
Riley became a member of the staff at Handsboro Animal Hospital in 2021. She began working in the field of veterinary medicine at the age of 16 and has acquired a great deal of experience since then. Riley has a dog named Balor who is the best dog in the world. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities.
Makayla N., Veterinary Technician
Makayla joined Handsboro Animal Hospital in 2025. She is currently attending Penn Foster College for the Certified Veterinary Technician program. Makayla has been working in the veterinary industry since 2020. She started as a barn hand and then moved on to an ER environment, and then animal shelter medicine. Makayla and her husband, Lochlan, have a 4 year old dog named Fisher Price and an 8 year old named Porkchop. They also have two 3 year old cats named Rain and Betty Sue Ann, as well as two African dwarf frogs and an axolotl, Skeletor. In her spare time, Makayla is a mom, a nature lover, and she loves plants. A fun fact about Makayla is that her favorite animals are horses and frogs.
Natosha H., Veterinary Technician Assistant
Natosha has been with Handsboro Animal Hospital since 2023. She attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Theatre in May of 2016. Natosha previously worked as a kennel technician at Southern Pines Animal Shelter, and she has years of experience pet sitting. She has an 11 year old dog named Minka who has her own social media accounts. Natosha’s hobbies include acting, modeling, and environmentalism.
Sue D., Receptionist
Sue has the distinction of being the employee who has been with Handsboro Animal Hospital for the longest period of time- since 1974! Her vivacious personality, sense of humor, and real love for pets have contributed to her staying power throughout the years. Sue has a cat named Jess. Her interests beyond the hospital include witchcraft; she loves natural herbs.
Niki S., Receptionist
Niki has worked on and off in the veterinary field since 1999. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from the University of Southern Mississippi. Niki has a son named Alex and a daughter named Alli. Their pet family includes a Great Dane named Storm. A fun fact about Niki is that she taught Dr. Gaddy tennis in high school.
John P., Receptionist
John has been with Handsboro Animal Hospital in November of 2024. John graduated high school in 2020 and earned some college credits at Marshall University. His degree is still a work in progress. John and his partner, Austin, have a 5 year old German Shepherd Mix named Sasha, a 2 year old Siberian husky mix named Oliver, and a 3 year old Bernedoodle named Benji. In his spare time, John enjoys being on the couch with his dogs, painting, and spending warm days on the beach. A fun fact about him is that John participated in high school and All Star cheer.