Meet Our Staff

Dr. Marshall was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Biotechnology, where he then went on to an extensive research career working over in Galveston, TX. His wife, Clare, joined the US Air Force which led them to Virginia for her first duty station and a continuation of Dr. Marshall's research career in Norfolk, VA. With always having multiple pets growing up, from snakes to monitors to fish and dogs, and after working with animals on a daily basis for nearly a decade, Dr. Marshall realized his true calling was to pursue a career as a veterinarian where he could positively impact the lives of both animals and their owners. Looking back at his journal from first grade, he had written "veterinarian" for what he wanted to be when he grew up. After graduating with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Virginia Tech, he started working as an Associate Veterinarian at a hospital in Mandeville, LA. Having a practice of his own at Brownswitch Pet Hospital has been the ultimate achievement for Dr. Marshall and he will be here when you need him most, to provide the utmost caring and compassionate veterinary care for your four-legged, feathered, and/or scaly members of your family.

Dr. Marshall now resides in Lacombe along with Clare, who still serves in the US Air Force Reserves, their four kids, two rambunctious doodles, and the occasional farm animal.

Dr. Fereday is a 1982 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.  After graduating from Veterinary School, he worked in Princeton, West Virginia as both a large and small animal veterinarian.  He returned home to Louisiana and worked for Southern Veterinary Services in New Orleans for 3 years.

In 1986, he established Brownswitch Pet Hospital in Slidell. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the Florida Parishes Veterinary Medical Association.  In his spare time he enjoys all sports, snow skiing and spending time at his farm in Mississippi.

He is married to Lori and they have one son and two daughters. They share their home with Maddie the Papillion and her friend Delta the Yorkie.

Dr. Fereday ran Brownswitch Pet Hospital from 1986 until his retirement in 2023.

Jade is married and has two sons. She also has two fur baby dogs, Jewel and Moo. She has worked at Veterinary clinics for the past two years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her children and listening to music.

Debbie has been married to Vic for 16 years. She has two children, Tiffany and Hunter. She also shares her household with 5 dogs; Gray, Gizmeaux, Creole, Simon and Ellie Mae. She has worked as a Vet Tech for over 10 years. In her spare time she loves to fish and go to the beach.

Sara is a fun, energetic pet lover who has worked with keeping pets happy and safe for over a year.  She owns a long haired Chihuahua named Bailey.  Sara enjoys spending time outdoors and giving Bailey lots of love.

Pat has been married to her husband Steve for almost 44 years. She has two sons and two grandchildren. She has lived in Picayune , Mississippi since Katrina. She has a cat named Tater and a dog named Randi. She loves to garden and travel. She has worked at Brownswitch Pet Hospital for 28 years.

Donna Constant is the newest member of the Brownswitch Pet Hospital team. She and Chuck, her husband of 37 years, have lived in Slidell since 2002.  They have 1 great son, 4 wonderful grandchildren, and a dog named Chloe.  Donna enjoys spending time with her family and vacationing.

Elaine started working as a Veterinary Technician in 1988 at East Orleans Veterinary Hospital in New Orleans.  She came to Slidell and started working at Brownswitch Pet Hospital as a Vet Tech in 1992.  She eventually transitioned to the receptionist area.  She has been married to Bob for 46 years, and they have 2 sons, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  She loves sports, and is a die-hard Saints and LSU Tiger fan.  Other interests include sewing, reading and making jewelry.  She has 4 dogs and 1 cat.