Dr. Melisa McLendon graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi State University in 1998 with a bachelors degree in dairy science, and again in 2002 with a doctorate from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McLendon practiced briefly in southern Mississippi before settling into the metro area. She has been at North State Animal Hospital since 2007. Her areas of interest include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and wound healing with tissue regeneration, utilizing laser therapy.