Our Doctors
Meet the dedicated team behind The Pet Clinic.
Our Doctors
Meet the dedicated team behind The Pet Clinic.
Dr. Mozzie Parker
DVM, Owner
Dr. Mozzie Parker is a native of Biloxi, Mississippi. She attended D’Iberville High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.
After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Parker worked for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture as a veterinary medical officer for eight years. She trained meat inspectors to identify diseases in animals preserved for processing.
In September 2001, Dr. Parker established The Pet Clinic in Woolmarket, Mississippi. She excels as a diagnostician, and her special interests in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and breed-related medicine. Dr. Parker’s primary focus is to tailor treatments and preventative medicine to the needs of each patient. Always wanting to stay technologically advanced, Dr. Parker enjoys exploring new and improved ways of treating animals by attending continuing education seminars whenever possible.
Dr. Parker has been an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association since 1992; she has also been a member of the South Mississippi Medical Association since 2002, served as a past president of the organization, and has held her Mississippi veterinary license since 1990.
Dr. Parker and her husband, Donnie, have three sons: Jake, Grant, and Jesse. They also have two dogs — Drew, a Boston terrier mix; Patrick, a boxer; and Jello, a domestic long-haired cat. In her spare time, Dr. Parker enjoys motorcycle riding, reading, true crime stories, and container gardening. A fun fact about Dr. Parker is that she used to be a gymnast and taught gymnastics to children.
Dr. Deanna Thead
DVM
Dr. Thead graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences in 2016, and from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Her special interests in veterinary medicine are soft tissue surgery, preventive medicine, exotics, and she is Fear Free certified as well.
Dr. Thead’s pet family includes her dogs, Owen and Bonnie, cats, Smokey, Sunny, and Nenya, a leopard gecko named Seze, a crested gecko named Neytiri, and she has many fish. She enjoys playing clarinet and piano, and she marched with the famous Maroon band while at Mississippi State University. Dr. Thead also keeps aquariums, enjoys painting and drawing, hiking, and visiting national parks.
A fun fact about Dr. Thead is that she loves all things Disney and her favorite dinosaur is a Parasaurolophus!
We Look Forward to Meeting You!
Our team at The Pet Clinic looks forward to serving you and your pets. We provide pet wellness exams, pet vaccinations, pet boarding, and much more. Call us today to make an appointment and find your new partners in your pet’s care.
about our clinic –
Big Island pet care center
Dr. Grune, a visionary in the field of veterinary medicine, founded our clinic in 1990. Opening his own practice was the realization of his lifelong dream—to deliver the highest level of care to animals in need.
Through his clinic, Dr. Grune has surpassed his expectations and provided comprehensive and compassionate care for dogs and cats throughout Hawaii. We prioritize client education and have created a comfortable space where pets and parents feel at ease.
Our lovely clinic is located within a retrofitted house. It exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open-air lanai serves as our waiting room, and the surrounding landscaped grounds provide a serene environment to promote relaxation for your pet.
Our hands-on approach ensures that your furry friends receive personalized attention and care. We genuinely strive for the best for your pet and aim to build lasting relationships with both pets and their devoted owners. Our dedicated veterinarians and staff are here to meet all your pet healthcare needs.
Meet The Pet Clinic’s exceptional veterinary team caring for cats, dogs, rabbits, pocket pets, and exotics in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Gulf Port, St. Martin, Vancleave, Wiggins, and Pass Christian.