Mark grew up right here in Monroe, LA. He has always wanted to work with animals and his first jobs were helping train dogs and as a veterinary assistant. He went to undergrad at Louisiana State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and a minor in general business. He was also a part of the LSU baseball team where he played from 2013-2015 before getting drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. He played three years professionally before going back to school and finishing his degree. He graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 and moved back home to open Bayou Oaks Veterinary Clinic. When not helping your pets, Mark enjoys hunting, golf, watching LSU sports, and spending time with his family. He has two dogs, Allie and Abel, and a baby girl named Lou. His wife, Cammie Laird, is an orthodontist at Caples and Robinson.

Dr. White began his veterinary career in 1997 upon graduating from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, he returned to Monroe and spent time under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Mike Cummings. With over twenty-five years of practice, Dr. White has developed a strong interest in orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, and difficult to solve veterinary cases. He is excited to work alongside Dr. Laird here at Bayou Oaks Vet. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching his boys play baseball. He and his wife Cheryl have four children - Ashley, an architect who will soon be married, Barham, a ULM baseball player, Zach, a senior at OCS and future ULM baseball player, and Eli, who enjoys football and baseball.