Since 1997
The people, and the cats, who run Woodsprings
Dr. Mark Lawrence has treated dogs and cats on Alexander Drive since 1997. Most of the staff who work alongside him have been here for years, and the clinic has a few residents of its own.
Chapter 01
Dr. Mark Lawrence, DVM
Dr. Lawrence earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from LSU in 1993, then opened Woodsprings Animal Clinic in 1997 with the help of his wife Regina. The building on Alexander Drive has been treating Jonesboro's dogs and cats ever since.
Away from the clinic, he spends his time with his family, hunting and fishing, going to the movies, and at the beach.
The Woodsprings team in the treatment room
The front desk
Keisha and Jackie are usually the first two people you talk to, whether that is on the phone or at the counter, and between them they have been doing it for close to twenty years.
Keisha
Lead receptionist and practice manager
With the practice since 2015
Holds Bachelor's degrees in both Animal Science and Nursing. Has seven cats and, in her words, a multitude of tropical fish. Outside the clinic she spends time with her son and family, rides scooters, takes road trips, and knits.
Jackie
Reception
With the practice since 2011
A Registered Medical Assistant. Has two dogs and two cats, and spends her time outside work with her family and grandchildren, and at the beach.
Chapter 03
In the treatment room
Landon, Shyann and Kacey are the assistants you'll see alongside Dr. Lawrence during an exam, a boarding drop-off, or a dental cleaning.
Landon
Assistant · With the practice since 2019
Has one dog and one cat. An avid Star Wars fan, an excellent cook, and enjoys video games in his spare time.
Shyann
Assistant · With the practice since 2022
Has four cats and one dog, and plans to attend Veterinary Technician school. Spends her time outside the clinic with her husband and family, baking, cooking, and reading.
Kacey
Assistant · With the practice since 2023
Joined the Woodsprings team in 2023.
Chapter 04
The clinic has a few residents of its own
Lilly, Kitten and Shrimp Dip live at the clinic full time, and regulars know them by name. Mouser supervises the treatment room. Caribbean, the clinic's longtime patriarch, has since passed away and is forever in our hearts.
On the record
Three years running, and the county's working dogs
Dr. Lawrence was voted Jonesboro Occasions Readers' Choice Best Veterinarian in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Woodsprings also provides veterinary care for the Craighead County Sheriff's Department's canine officers.
Come meet the team
Call (870) 933-7077 and we will find a time. Across the Bypass from the Wal-Mart Super Center.