Business & Leadership: Northlake Veterinary Hospital

DR. HANNAH SAMROW

STEPS INTO HER VETERINARY CAREER

Dr. Hannah Samrow didn’t always know she wanted to be a veterinarian. Growing up in Ponchatoula with three highachieving sisters, two in medicine and one in education, she felt the weight of expectation but needed time to figure out her own path.

Her parents, both professionals, emphasized stability, excellence, and following through. “They always pushed me to be my best,” she says. “That foundation grounded me, even when I didn’t know what I wanted yet.”

She found her direction in her senior year of high school while shadowing a local veterinarian. The spark was immediate, and from that moment, she was fully committed. She enrolled at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and dove into hands-on experiences through externships in Hammond and Northlake.

She graduated in May 2025 and joined Northlake Veterinary Hospital, where she had already found supportive mentors and a place that felt like home. She admits that at first, the learning curve was steep. “I definitely had moments of imposter syndrome,” she says. “But I’ve learned to trust what I know and keep learning.”

Working alongside Dr. Leonard, she is building confidence and finding joy in helping young pets get a healthy start. She hasn’t settled into one specialty just yet, and she is okay with that. The learning, she says, is the best part.

Her advice to others who are just starting out: show up, stay grounded, and give yourself room to grow. The rest will come.

Dr. Samrow is early in her career but already making an impact. With a strong foundation and the right people around her, she is exactly where she needs to be.

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