Dr. Michael Sheffield, Owner/DVM

Dr. Michael Sheffield is a native of Long Beach, MS. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with a minor in chemistry. In 2009, he received his Doctorate from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduating, Dr. Sheffield has worked as an emergency/critical care veterinarian for Rehm Animal Clinic in Mobile, AL – providing him with invaluable experience in handling critical patients. He has a special interest in animal behavior, veterinary soft tissue, orthopedic surgery, and abdominal ultrasound. While working in Mobile, Dr. Sheffield remained an active volunteer in the community working closely with the Josh Project and USA’s Children’s and Women’s Hospital raising over $2500 that provided books and plush dogs to hospitalized children. He also worked very closely with the Animal Rescue Foundation caring for many of their homeless pets. He is an active member of the MVMA and AVMA. He enjoys spending his free time with outdoor activities such as hunting, kayaking, hiking, and fishing; and is a long-time New Orleans Saints fan. WHO DAT! Dr. Michael Sheffield and Kristy were married on August 2nd of 2014. Together they share their home with 2 rescue dogs: Nova (German Shepherd/Lab Mix), and Sherlock Bones (Foxhound/Boxer Mix). Dr. Sheffield and Kristy have 3 human children: Julia (November 2018) and Everett (February 2021), and Audrey. As of May 2016 – Doctor Sheffield was the first veterinarian in the MS Gulf Coast area to be Fear Free Certified as well as certified in Low-Stress Handling! For more information on the Fear Free initiative, visit FearFreePets.com.

Dr. Christine Longo, Part Time DVM

Dr. Christine Longo attended Auburn University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked for several years at Dow Chemical before deciding to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. While at Dow, she received a Master of Business Administration and learned how to teach Quality Performance to teams. Chris is a 2005 graduate of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She has special interest in dermatology, dentistry, wellness, behavior and pain management. Dr. Longo is Elite Fear Free certified, a Certified Cat Friendly Veterinarian, and a graduate of Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling University. She wants to make your pet’s visits to the veterinarian as stress-free as possible.

In the veterinary field Dr. Longo has been a CSR, veterinary assistant, large animal ICU technician, mixed animal veterinarian, small animal general practitioner and relief veterinarian. She does site certifications for the Fear Free organization and has been a contributing writer on veterinary topics. She also enjoys teaching and training team members.

Dr. Longo grew up in Waveland and is the youngest of six children. Her remaining brothers and sisters continue to live along the Mississippi Gulf coast. She enjoys spending time with her family, which includes husband Richard, two rescued dogs and two formerly feral (now very pampered) cats. She loves reading, travel, riding horses, live theater, outdoor activities and being on both sides of the camera.