Dr. Jason McLendon is originally from Carrollton, GA. He obtained a Bachelor of Animal Science from the University of Georgia in 1996. While attending the University of Georgia, he was employed by the UGA School of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician. After graduating college, Dr. McLendon was employed by a purebred Angus farm in Glasgow, Montana.

Dr. McLendon moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana from Montana to attend Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school, he worked for veterinarians as well as a large Arabian breeding and training farm. He also managed an equine boarding facility while attending veterinary school.